Shared data and information are fundamental to mainstreaming climate action and promoting a coordinated and coherent response to climate change across government and society. This working paper aims to promote greater accessibility of climate-related data by building government officials’ and other stakeholders’ understanding of the benefits of open data practices for climate action, potential challenges, and ways to address these challenges while taking steps to ensure that data publication is impactful, responsible, and sustainable.
This policy paper analyses measures related to COVID-19 in 11 EECCA countries based on their potential to advance the transition to a greener, climate-resilient and low-carbon economy. Recommendations suggest ways to ensure that governments align efforts to support economic recovery with their objectives on climate change, biodiversity and wider environmental protection. COVID-19 and greening the economies of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
This report presents the findings of a pilot study on ESG due diligence and transparency policies and practices among a sample of 25 companies in the extractive commodity trading sector. The 25 geographically dispersed companies have significant activities in the trade of oil, gas, metals or minerals sourced from third parties, and include traditional trading companies, international oil companies, and integrated companies (involved in both production and trading). The study covers publicly-listed and private companies and state-owned enterprises.
This summary report on the State of Global Environmental Governance during 2020 mainly discusses negotiating during a pandemic and the impact of COVID-19 on the Global Environment.
This report proposes a roadmap for the development of a comprehensive set of EU sustainability reporting standards. It was prepared by a multi-stakeholder task force established by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).