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This briefing note examines how micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), specifically domestic seed companies, can support climate risk management (CRM) within agricultural value chains. Using a case study of Equator Seeds in northern Uganda, the document illustrates how investments in quality, climate-resilient seeds and complementary services like agronomic training can reduce the vulnerability of farmers and other value chain actors to climate hazards such as droughts.

The report details the development of the National Energy Transition Strategy (NETS) for Saint Lucia, a collaborative effort between the Government of Saint Lucia (GoSL) and the utility LUCELEC, facilitated by RMI-CWR and the Clinton Climate Initiative. The strategy uses an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to identify the most cost-effective energy portfolio to reduce diesel reliance and carbon emissions over a 20-year horizon while maintaining grid reliability.

This research paper examines the commercial tax evasion component of illicit financial flows (IFFs) in five African countries: Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, Zambia, and Egypt. It clarifies the distinctions between transfer pricing, abusive transfer pricing, trade mispricing, and trade-based money laundering (TBML), while estimating the scale of these flows using IMF Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS) and a developed TBML model. The authors highlight significant data anomalies in international trade databases and advocate for the implementation of the Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) to improve accuracy and curb illicit outflows.

This research paper analyzes 163 Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (I)NDCs submitted by October 12, 2016, to evaluate how their diverse structures impact the robust accounting of international transfers under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The authors categorize targets by type, scope, and methodology, concluding that economy-wide absolute emission targets are the most conducive to straightforward accounting.

This research paper, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute on behalf of the German Environment Agency, provides a comparative analysis of the market mechanisms established under the Kyoto Protocol and the new provisions introduced in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. It examines the differences in purpose, governance, and accounting between the two frameworks to identify lessons for the operationalization of the Paris Agreement's cooperative approaches and crediting mechanisms.

This case study describes Proterra's battery service agreements, which aim to accelerate the adoption of electric buses by reducing upfront costs and mitigating technology risks for fleet operators.

This document presents the consolidated financial statements and independent auditor's reports for the World Resources Institute (WRI) and its subsidiaries for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2016, and 2015. It includes statements of financial position, activities, and cash flows, alongside detailed notes on accounting policies, investments, and significant grant contracts.

This chapter examines the state of land tenure and administration in Africa, identifying systemic barriers to agricultural productivity and proposing reforms to secure land rights and improve land market efficiency.

This report by the African Center for Economic Transformation outlines a strategy to transform agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) through the generation and diffusion of modern technology and improved management practices. The study identifies rice as a promising crop for a 'Green Revolution' in the region and suggests that technology transfer from advanced regions like South Africa and tropical Asia (specifically India) can help close yield gaps. The paper emphasizes that technological innovation must be coupled with improved agronomic management and marketing to be effective.

A joint letter from the Centre for Environmental Rights and the Centre for Applied Legal Studies requesting the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) to amend its section 15 declaration under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) to increase transparency and remove restrictions on who can access mining and environmental records.

This guide by GreenCape provides municipal officials in the Western Cape with a framework for implementing and regulating Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG), primarily focusing on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems under 1MW. It details the technical components of PV systems, cost trends, tariff design principles, the application process for grid-tied and off-grid systems, and the necessary legal and regulatory standards to ensure grid stability and safety.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted a statement to Canada’s Committee on International Trade recommending against the ratification of the Transpacific Partnership (TPP) due to concerns that trade provisions could override environmental health standards and restrict access to affordable medicines.

This case study describes how the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) provided early warning analysis and reporting on the political crisis in Burundi, specifically regarding President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term and the subsequent violence and displacement.

In a statement delivered at the United Nations General Assembly on September 20, 2016, Manish Bapna, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of WRI and Co-Chair of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), outlined three strategic priorities for the Partnership for the upcoming year: integrating climate and governance agendas, upholding governance standards among members, and expanding the open government movement to include subnational entities and diverse civil society groups.

This policy brief describes a national multi-hazard study funded by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) for the Government of El Salvador to assess disaster risks to strategic, economic, and social infrastructure.

This research paper argues that consumptive use policies for African elephants have yielded mixed results due to corruption and poor governance, and calls for African policymakers to shift toward a permanent global ivory trade ban, improved governance of trophy hunting, and the promotion of photographic tourism.

This briefing note from the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the concept of loss and damage in climate change policy, distinguishing between scientific grounding and political interpretations within the UNFCCC framework.

A statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and Caribbean (ATALC) condemning the removal of Dilma Rousseff's government in Brazil, characterizing it as a coup d'état orchestrated by elites to destabilize democracy and benefit large corporations.

A statement by Amigos de la Tierra de América Latina y el Caribe (ATALC) repudiating the removal of Dilma Rousseff from power in Brazil, characterizing it as a coup d'état orchestrated by the Latin American right to serve corporate interests and dismantle social and environmental policies.

This report from the Stockholm Environment Institute outlines strategic recommendations to enable a future bioeconomy and job creation through political decisions and policy instruments that reward sustainable sectors and resource-efficient production based on renewable inputs.