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This report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) provides an annotated analysis of the Zero Draft of the international plastics treaty. CIEL argues for the use of legally binding language ('shall'), the inclusion of production capacity freezes, a grouping approach to chemicals to avoid regrettable substitutions, and the establishment of a global plastic pollution fee. The analysis emphasizes a full life cycle approach, the protection of human rights, and a just transition for workers across the entire plastic value chain.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines investment opportunities in Brazil's agri-food sector through the lens of low-carbon transition frameworks. It highlights that agriculture and land use drive nearly 75% of Brazil's gross GHG emissions and introduces the 'Five Principles' and 'Five Hallmarks' as tools for investors to verify the credibility of corporate transition plans. Through case studies of Syngenta and Amaggi, the report illustrates the gap between public sustainability commitments and the need for detailed financial strategies and absolute emission reductions. It also reviews Brazilian financial instruments like LCAs and CRAs, noting a potential green investment opportunity of US$ 163 billion by 2030, while warning of regulatory pressures from the EU's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

This guide, prepared by the Climate Bonds Initiative, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Green Climate Fund, provides a step-by-step framework for corporate issuers to finance their climate transition using thematic bonds. It details the process of creating a credible transition plan, selecting appropriate debt labels—such as green, sustainability, or sustainability-linked bonds—and establishing a sustainable financing framework to ensure alignment with the Paris Agreement goals.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the role of fossil gas in sustainable finance taxonomies, arguing that fugitive methane emissions significantly increase the climate impact of gas-fired power generation, often making it comparable to coal. It analyzes various global taxonomies and concludes that the strict criteria for fossil gas inclusion in the EU Taxonomy make such projects economically unviable compared to renewable energy alternatives.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines a framework for investors to identify credible transition opportunities in Brazil's agri-food sector. It emphasizes the need for entity-level transition plans aligned with 1.5°C goals, using case studies of Syngenta and Amaggi to demonstrate the application of the 'Triple A' (Ambition, Action, Accountability) framework. The report also analyzes Brazilian financial instruments like LCAs and CRAs and highlights the impact of international regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on Brazilian exports.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes inequalities in access to rural credit for family farmers in Brazil, focusing on the National Program for Strengthening Family Agriculture (Pronaf). It finds that credit access is limited and unevenly distributed, favoring larger properties, the South region, and grain production, while smaller producers and those in the North and Northeast regions remain largely excluded.

The 'Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2023' executive summary reports that average annual climate finance flows reached nearly USD 1.3 trillion in 2021/2022, nearly doubling from 2019/2020 levels. Despite this growth, current flows represent only about 1% of global GDP and remain heavily concentrated in a few geographies and sectors, primarily mitigation in energy and transport. The report emphasizes a massive gap between current flows and the estimated annual needs, which are projected to rise from USD 8.1 trillion to over USD 10 trillion by 2031-2050 to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative/Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes inequalities in access to rural credit for family farmers in Brazil. It finds that while the National Plan for Family Farming (PRONAF) receives significant government subsidies, credit access is highly concentrated among larger properties, specific geographic regions (primarily the South), and grain production, leaving the most vulnerable small-scale producers underserved.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes the implementation of forest concessions in the Brazilian Amazon, with a specific focus on the state of Pará. It identifies governance failures—including the annulment of bidding processes, failure to grant areas, and contract terminations—as significant barriers to the success of the Public Forest Management Law (LGFP). The document recommends improving the technical capacity of managing agencies and removing legal restrictions on the number and size of areas a single company can manage to allow for greater scale and efficiency.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) examines the implementation and governance of forest concessions in the Brazilian Amazon, with a specific focus on the state of Pará. It analyzes why federal and state concession goals have not been met, identifying governance failures such as annulled bids, non-concession of areas, and contract terminations. The document recommends removing legal limits on the number of concessions a single company can hold and improving the training of public officials to enhance the quality of bidding procedures.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes forest replacement (reposição florestal) mechanisms in the Matopiba region (Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí, and Bahia) of the Brazilian Cerrado. It evaluates current modalities—direct planting, replacement credits, and cash payments—and proposes innovative management tools based on case studies from other Brazilian states and federal initiatives to improve environmental restoration outcomes.

The Net Zero Finance Tracker (NZFT) Methodology document describes the framework used by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) to assess how public and private financial institutions align their strategies and capital allocations with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative examines the financing gaps and opportunities for methane abatement within the oil and gas sector in Southeast Asia. It highlights that while the sector is a major methane emitter and offers cost-effective reduction opportunities, there is a significant lack of tracked financing and regulatory frameworks to drive abatement.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes climate finance flows to small-scale agrifood systems for the 2019/20 period, revealing a significant funding gap and a sharp decline in investment compared to 2017/18. It highlights the critical role of small-scale producers in global food security and their high vulnerability to climate change, while recommending a 'just transition' approach to scale up equitable financing.

This briefing argues that weak Treasury guidelines for the 45V hydrogen production tax credit could increase wholesale electricity prices for consumers. It advocates for the strict application of three pillars—additionality, deliverability, and hourly matching—to ensure that new electrolyzer demand is offset by new clean generation, preventing the price spikes associated with large-scale electricity loads like cryptocurrency mining.

A rapid assessment by FSD Africa and FCDO Sudan analyzing the collapse of agri-food and payment systems in Sudan due to ongoing conflict, proposing targeted resilience-building interventions to combat acute food insecurity affecting over 20 million people.

The FSD Africa Data Protection Policy (Version November 2023) establishes the framework for the collection, storage, and processing of personal data to ensure compliance with legal obligations, primarily the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019. The policy applies to all FSD Africa stakeholders, including board members, employees, and grant recipients, and defines the organization's role as a Data Controller.

The FSD Africa Online Privacy Policy (Version November 2023) outlines how Financial Sector Deepening Africa and FSD Africa (Investments) Limited collect, process, and store personal data from website users and consultants. The policy establishes compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, and details the types of data collected, the legal bases for processing, and the rights of data subjects.

This research paper by FSD Africa analyzes the integration of gender strategies within the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of 31 African countries. Using the IUCN's Environment and Gender Information (EGI) framework, the study finds that while most African NDCs mention gender, there is a significant lack of gender analysis, sex-disaggregated data, and gender-responsive budgeting. The paper highlights a disconnect between the mobilization of climate finance and gender intentionality, noting that countries with high funding levels often fail to prioritize gender-responsive budgets.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues for the implementation of a Guaranteed Universal Basic Income (UBIG) in South Africa to combat extreme poverty, hunger, and structural inequality. It defines a UBIG as a government commitment to ensure every adult has a minimum income level to meet basic needs, provided as a right through regular cash transfers. The document asserts that while a UBIG is not a standalone solution, it can improve health, education, and gender equality when paired with complementary macroeconomic frameworks and public services.