Financing for Sustainable Development: Implementation of the Seville Commitment, United Nations.
This Report, the first since the adoption of the Seville Commitment, assesses initial implementation efforts and examines the global context. It provides a data-driven update on all areas of finance action and a more in-depth analysis of the four areas that will be comprehensively examined at the 2026 ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development Monitoring.
Mapping of legislation on social and environmental due diligence, OECD.
This paper analyses 21 due diligence-related measures in 11 jurisdictions. It explores the scope and expectations of the different measures compared to the due diligence framework of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct, highlighting the main areas of convergence and divergence, and analyses the implications.
Renewable Capacity Statistics 2026. Irena, April 2026.
The renewables power generation capacity data shown represents the maximum net generation capacity of power plants and other facilities that use renewable energy sources to produce electricity. For most countries and technologies, the data reflects installed and connected capacity at the end of the calendar year. The data has been obtained from a variety of […]
Report on the resilience of railways to climate change. European Union Railway Agency.
In the rail sector, fluctuations in delays reflect the impact of extreme weather events on rail operations over the past decade. Assets adapted to climate change should be designed according to climate projections, but only 37% of infrastructure managers and Network Rail use climate projections and the Intergovernmental Panel scenarios to design new assets.04 ferroviaria_UE […]
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage technologies, European Commission.
Horizon Europe finances industrial carbon management (ICM) to facilitate the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries. These technologies are established processes aimed at mitigating CO₂ emissions from industrial processes. This includes capturing CO₂ emissions, using the captured CO₂ for fuel production and/or storing it geologically, for example in reservoirs.
Africa’s energy choice. The renewable energy market and its implications for the EU. EUISS.
Africa and the EU are at the centre of global competition for energy flows. The EU has the opportunity to reap benefits by collaborating with Africa, creating markets for European technologies that align with Africa’s needs. Greater cooperation could strengthen the resilience of European supply chains, complement agreements on critical minerals and deepen collaboration.
Opinion on the proposal for a regulation establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund. European Court of Auditors.
The auditors point out that the fund does not guarantee sound financial management or offer certainty about its effectiveness. The report points out that it is not clear to what extent the mechanism will incentivise new green investments, since the aid will be based on historical levels of production. The auditors also criticise the fact […]
Artificial Intelligence and Companies: Keys to Advancing in Sustainability. UN Global Compact Spain.
AI can play a critical role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). AI could contribute to the fulfillment of up to 24% of the SDGs, offering innovative solutions. From optimizing the circular economy to improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, AI can improve the competitiveness of companies, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Oil Market Report, International Energy Agency.
Oil demand is expected to contract, as the war with Iran upsets our global outlook. This represents a forecast decline that would be the steepest since COVID-19 drastically reduced fuel consumption. Initially, the biggest cuts in oil consumption have occurred in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. However, the fall in demand will spread.
State of World Emissions Trading Report. ICAP
In the European Union, reforms in the “Fit for 55” package included the incorporation of the maritime sector and the upcoming launch of a second system. China expanded the sectoral coverage of its national system to include other sectors, and international cooperation remains key to aligning these systems and avoiding market fragmentation. Initiatives such as […]
