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This fact sheet based on the IPCC WGII Climate Change 2022 Report identifies climate change as the primary health threat to humanity, noting that extreme weather increases involuntary migration and strains healthcare systems. It advocates for strengthening public health resiliency, redesigning health policies, and transitioning to low-carbon urban infrastructure to reduce health risks. Crucially, it highlights a funding deficit, noting that less than 1% of international climate finance is currently dedicated to health sector adaptation.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute summarizes key infrastructure adaptation pathways from the IPCC WGII Climate Change 2022 Report, emphasizing the need for resilient physical systems, nature-based solutions, and the inclusion of local and Indigenous knowledge.

This fact sheet summarizes the importance of locally led adaptation as highlighted in the IPCC WGII Climate Change 2022 Report, emphasizing the role of local and Indigenous knowledge, inclusive governance, and the need for equitable resource allocation to enhance climate resilience.

This guide and factsheet from WWF South Africa and the Anglican Church of Southern Africa provides educational resources for youth on environmental stewardship. It specifically details the three main aquifers supplying Cape Town (Table Mountain Group, Cape Flats, and Atlantis) and explains the hydrological process of groundwater filtration. The document advocates for sustainable water use and the protection of aquifers against over-extraction and pollution, framing environmental care as a spiritual mandate.

This report by WWF South Africa presents the economic rationale for transitioning from a linear 'take-make-waste' plastic packaging model to a circular plastics economy by 2050 in Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, and South Africa. Using computational general equilibrium (CGE) modelling, the study demonstrates that such a transition would lead to positive cumulative effects on GDP, employment, and consumer welfare across all three nations while significantly reducing the costs of environmental externalities.

This case study, produced by WWF South Africa in collaboration with Trace & Save, examines irrigation efficiency on six pasture-based dairy farms in the Southern Cape of South Africa. By analyzing 15 centre pivot irrigation systems between March and December 2021, the study identifies significant water wastage and explores the relationships between irrigation system variables, soil health, and water-use efficiency. It advocates for the use of water meters and scientific scheduling to reduce costs and environmental impact.

This WWF South Africa fact sheet outlines the ecological importance of South African grasslands and details a regenerative agriculture project funded by the H&M Group (2022–2025) focused on wool production in the north Eastern Cape.

This report by WWF South Africa reviews Phase 2 (2016–2021) of its transformational partnership with the retailer Woolworths. The collaboration focuses on integrating sustainability into Woolworths' business operations and supply chains, specifically targeting water stewardship, sustainable agriculture, seafood sourcing, food waste reduction, and low-carbon pathways. The report details the environmental and social impacts achieved through collective action, such as alien vegetation clearing in water source areas and the transition of smallholder farmers to sustainable cotton production.

This report by WWF South Africa examines the role of the informal waste sector in African cities, advocating for an "inclusive circular economy" that integrates reclaimers into formal waste management systems. It analyzes the operational status, socio-economic challenges, and policy landscapes of reclaimers in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda, arguing that their inclusion is essential for sustainable urban waste management and poverty alleviation.

The 2020-21 WWF-SASSI Retailer/Supplier Participation Scheme report evaluates the progress of major South African seafood vendors in adopting sustainable procurement practices. It highlights the intersection of climate change, the Covid-19 pandemic, and consumer behavior in shaping a sustainable blue economy.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines how investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms are used by the fossil fuel industry to protect investments and obstruct climate actions, specifically the phasing out of fossil fuels.

This research paper explores options for a voluntary standstill commitment on inefficient fossil fuel subsidies for APEC member economies, as tasked by the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade. It outlines three potential implementation models—inventory-based, value-based, and hybrid—to prevent the increase of market-distorting subsidies that have negative environmental impacts.

This case study examines Spain's efforts to manage the decline of its coal industry through the 2019 Just Transition Strategy and the 2018 Plan Del Carbón. It details the shift from reactive social protections to a structured, participatory framework designed to diversify the economies of coal-dependent regions while meeting EU climate mandates.

The 247Solar project in Queensland, Australia, implements a hot-air-driven Brayton Cycle system to provide baseload clean electricity for a mining operation and a local aboriginal community. With an estimated demand of 8 MW, the plant will cover 100% of the mine's needs and 50% of the community's needs, reducing the carbon footprint by 90% and energy costs by 25%. The project is funded by the Australian Federal Government (ARENA) and the Queensland State Government, and it aims to create approximately 350 local jobs.

CrossBoundary Energy is implementing a hybrid-renewable energy grid for a mine in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, to replace unreliable heavy fuel oil (HFO) power. The project includes 8 MW of solar PV, 12 MW of wind turbines, and an 8 MW battery storage system (BESS), financed by EUR 24,152,505 in equity.

This Request for Proposal (RFP), issued by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) on 21 December 2021, seeks a qualified firm to design and build a website for the Gender Equality in a Low Carbon World (GLOW) programme. The project involves a planning phase in early 2022, development in March-April, and subsequent deployment. The website is intended to showcase action research on gender barriers to economic opportunities and sustainable climate-resilient recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

This case study describes how the Green Climate Fund (GCF) provided readiness and preparatory support to the Cook Islands to strengthen its institutional capacity, governance, and ability to access climate finance. Between 2016 and 2019, the Cook Islands received four readiness grants totaling USD 1.9 million to support the accreditation of national entities and the implementation of a country programme.

The Declaration on a Green COVID-19 Recovery is a joint statement co-authored by attendees of the 2021 GEC Global Meeting. It calls for a structural transformation of global economies to be nature-positive, net zero, and inclusive, arguing that current recovery policies are instead propping up fossil fuel industries and increasing inequality.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues that the Canadian federal government should adopt a whole-of-government approach to climate change to improve performance through cross-departmental collaboration and integrated policy-making.

This report provides an open-access database of support measures for marine fisheries from the Indian Central Government and four state governments, highlighting a significant increase in funding and the need for impact assessments to ensure sustainability.