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The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) argues that the South African government's R500-billion Covid-19 rescue package has been inadequately implemented, with only about one-third of the funds materialising. The IEJ asserts that economic recovery is impossible without first providing comprehensive rescue and relief, calling for the abandonment of austerity measures by the National Treasury to support income, jobs, businesses, and health infrastructure.

This briefing by RMI examines the financial barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India, identifying risk as the primary driver of higher interest rates and down payments. It estimates the cumulative capital investment needed for India's EV transition and proposes a toolkit of financial instruments to lower the cost of capital and increase accessibility.

This research paper evaluates the framing of human health within four major international agendas—the Paris Agreement, Agenda 2030, the Sendai Framework, and the New Urban Agenda—concluding that greater coherence and governance mechanisms are required to effectively translate these global goals into national policies.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) issued a statement acknowledging the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights' (IACHR) request for the State of Nicaragua to adopt Precautionary Measures to protect environmental defender Olman Salazar Umanor and his nuclear family.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a comprehensive overview of climate change, detailing the drivers of global warming, its environmental and health impacts, and the strategies for mitigation and adaptation. It emphasizes the role of human activity—specifically fossil fuel combustion and agriculture—in increasing greenhouse gas concentrations and outlines the current state of U.S. and international policy efforts, including the Paris Agreement.

This research paper examines the tradeoffs between irrigation expansion, fish habitat protection, and climate change projections in Cambodia's Stung Chinit watershed, concluding that coordinated management can support both agricultural growth and ecosystem health.

This policy brief examines the green bond market in Africa as a mechanism for mobilizing the significant financial resources needed for climate change adaptation and mitigation, noting that current public finance is inadequate to meet these needs and the Sustainable Development Goals.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) outlines an analysis of urban climate adaptation finance, focusing on the challenges of tracking financial flows and the objective of identifying gaps to mobilize resilience solutions in global urban areas by 2030.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative examines the landscape of green and climate finance in China, highlighting the gap between current investment levels and the funding required to meet climate targets. It analyzes the dominance of the public sector, regional investment patterns, and the barriers preventing private capital from scaling, while offering recommendations for policy improvements and the greening of outbound investments.

This report summarizes a November 2020 virtual event organized by the Stockholm Climate Security Hub, which convened Northern European scientists and decision-makers to discuss the security challenges posed by climate change's impact on the world's oceans.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute argues that the current disaster risk finance architecture is inadequate for developing countries facing 'compound shocks'—simultaneous or sequential disruptive events such as pandemics, economic crises, and climate-driven natural disasters. The authors propose systemic reforms to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) and the Global Risk Financing Facility (GRiF) to shift incentives from post-disaster relief toward pre-disaster resilience and preparedness.

This research paper proposes an interdisciplinary method to integrate qualitative insights from socio-technical transition studies into quantitative scenarios for integrated assessment modelling, specifically focusing on the European Union's 2050 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

This report examines the potential of the Croton megalocarpus Hutch tree in Kenya to enhance farmers' livelihoods and contribute to various economic sectors within the framework of a bioeconomy, specifically analyzing the business model and value chain of the company EFK.

This policy brief outlines the role of nature-based solutions (NBS) in upgrading informal settlements in African drylands to improve climate resilience and quality of life, highlighting pilot projects in Namibia.

This policy brief provides ten practical recommendations for urban policymakers in dryland Africa to develop inclusive urban climate policies. It emphasizes the need for alternative knowledge production and decision-making models to improve governance, social inclusivity, and innovation in rapidly growing African cities, particularly within informal settlements where residents face high climate risks and lack secure tenure.

This policy brief examines the critical role of peri-urban ecosystems in India, highlighting how rapid urbanisation and ambiguous administrative boundaries lead to the neglect of these areas. It argues that preserving peri-urban ecosystems is essential for city resilience, food security, and climate adaptation, and recommends integrated, participatory planning to bridge the rural-urban divide.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative provides a guide on utilizing green and sustainable bonds to finance low-carbon transport in Mexico. It highlights the sector's role as a primary source of greenhouse gas emissions in the country and identifies specific investment opportunities in electric mobility, public transit, and freight logistics to meet national climate goals.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative explores the potential for using green and sustainable bonds to finance low-carbon transport (LCT) in Mexico. It highlights the transport sector's significant contribution to national greenhouse gas emissions and identifies specific infrastructure projects and corporate initiatives that could benefit from green financing to meet Mexico's climate goals, including its unique commitment to reduce black carbon.

This policy brief, prepared by the Climate Bonds Initiative in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank and commissioned by the Brazilian Ministry of Economy, explores how subnational consortia in Brazil can utilize innovative financial modeling to fund sustainable municipal infrastructure. It analyzes the legal barriers facing Brazilian municipalities, proposes the adoption of pooled financing mechanisms (MFGCs), and provides international case studies to support a green economic recovery.

This policy brief, prepared by the Climate Bonds Initiative and supported by the Inter-American Development Bank, examines the potential for Brazilian subnational consortia to use Pooled Finance Mechanisms (PFMs) to fund sustainable infrastructure. It identifies significant regulatory and financial barriers facing Brazilian municipalities and proposes updates to the legal framework and the adoption of blended finance models to attract private and international capital for climate-resilient projects.