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The Mgundeni community in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, became the first land reform community in the country to sign a biodiversity stewardship agreement in 2009. Through partnership with WWF and government agencies, the community has restored 124 ha of land, implemented a rotational grazing system that eliminated cattle mortality by 2015, and increased their herd size from 520 to over 700 by 2017. The community has diversified its income through commercial cattle auctions and a women-led agroecology vegetable project, earning the 2022 WWF Living Planet Award for its leadership in community-based conservation.

This report by WWF South Africa assesses the socio-economic and environmental impacts of banning and phasing out 10 high-risk plastic products in South Africa. Using a dynamic input-output model, the study compares a business-as-usual baseline against two scenarios: an immediate ban of four products by 2025 and a phased withdrawal of six products by 2030. The findings suggest that while plastic production jobs would decrease, overall GDP and employment would expand, and significant costs associated with environmental externalities would be saved.

A guide published by WWF South Africa for landowners regarding the management of eucalyptus (gum) trees and their relationship with honeybees and environmental regulations.

This guide by WWF South Africa provides landowners with a framework for managing eucalyptus (gum) trees in balance with honey bee conservation and national environmental regulations. It clarifies which gum species are invasive, where they must be removed, and how landowners can apply for permits to retain specific trees to support the beekeeping and agricultural industries.

This research paper argues that current climate adaptation research overemphasizes planned, public policy-driven adaptation while neglecting autonomous, 'everyday' societal responses. The author proposes an integrated approach that treats adaptation as a commons issue to analyze the synergies and conflicts between these two forms of adaptation, specifically focusing on outcomes related to climate justice and equality.

A briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute arguing that climate adaptation should be reframed as a global shared responsibility rather than a local challenge, specifically to address transboundary and cascading climate risks.

A study of soy farmers in Brazil's Matopiba region finds that land-use decisions are driven by profit and legal permissiveness rather than sustainability, leading to the erasure of the biodiverse Cerrado savanna. The authors conclude that voluntary conservation efforts are insufficient and that strict regulatory enforcement and supply-chain requirements are necessary to prevent further deforestation.

The Kimarishe Serengeti solar project, completed in November 2022 by GadgetroniX for TNS Hospitality, provides an off-grid energy and telecommunications solution for the Kimarishe Serengeti Lodge in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park.

A case study detailing the installation of a 36.72 kW grid-tied solar system at the DHL Tanzania Mikocheni office in Dar es Salaam, completed in March 2021 to reduce daytime electricity costs and carbon emissions.

A case study detailing the KISIMA project in Tanzania, where GadgetroniX and Oikos East Africa replaced diesel-powered water pumps with AC current solar water pumping systems to improve water access and reduce operational costs.

This briefing by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes Bill PL nº 36/2021, which proposes substantial changes to the Brazilian Forest Code. The authors argue that the bill effectively dismantles the current legal framework by extending amnesty for illegal deforestation, suspending environmental fines and embargos, and weakening the validation process of the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR).

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) 2022 end-of-year letter outlines the organization's efforts to catalyze resilience investments and initiatives, highlighting partnerships with the private sector, the launch of innovation challenges in East Africa, and the operation of the COP Resilience Hub.

This report introduces a portfolio-led approach designed to help banks translate net-zero decarbonization commitments into credible, robust action by providing a framework to assess sectors, geographies, asset classes, and business units.

A statement by Good Governance Africa regarding the election of the African National Congress (ANC) leadership at its 55th National Conference, urging the party to prioritize effective governance to address South Africa's energy crisis, corruption, and political instability.

This report examines the necessity of integrating conflict sensitivity into the planning and implementation of renewable energy projects in energy-scarce environments, specifically focusing on a case study of 11 projects in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp.

This report, commissioned by FSD Africa and authored by Strategic Impact Advisors (SIA), provides recommendations for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and other humanitarian actors to enhance the use of digital financial services (DFS) and mobile money for cash transfers in Sudan. The analysis identifies supply-side barriers, such as the lack of agent networks and KYC document recognition, and demand-side barriers, including low digital capability among women and the high cost of handsets.

This briefing provides an overview of indicator-based tools used to assess ocean risks and vulnerabilities, based on a systematic review of grey literature and peer-reviewed articles. It highlights a tendency to focus on climate change over other risks and notes significant data gaps in specific developing regions.

The 'Mapping India's Energy Policy 2022 (Update)' report provides estimates of Indian government support for fossil fuels, renewable energy, and electric vehicles from FY 2014 to FY 2022, highlighting a significant disparity between fossil fuel and clean energy subsidies.

The 2022 Climate, Environmental, and Energy Congressional Hearings Tracker is a fact sheet by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) that lists hearings held by various U.S. House and Senate committees during 2022. The document serves as a comprehensive index of legislative inquiries into climate change, energy transition, environmental protection, and infrastructure implementation.

This report analyzes the economic returns of 10 water retention projects in the Seine, Rat, and Roseau watersheds of Manitoba, Canada, finding that these projects provide significant co-benefits for livestock farm operations and the local watershed.