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This report describes an experimental project titled ‘Public, Private, People Partnerships for Climate Change’ (4PCCD) conducted in the Chamanculo C neighbourhood of Maputo, Mozambique. The project aimed to develop participatory planning methods to create partnerships across different sectors to address climate change while integrating the direct concerns of local residents. The findings suggest that local communities possess a grounded understanding of climate issues and can formulate practical options to resolve trade-offs between development, mitigation, and adaptation priorities when given a voice in the planning process.

This research paper examines how participatory methods and local community knowledge can improve the ecological interpretation and biodiversity management of former mining sites in the UK's Yorkshire coalfield.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes land use efficiency in Brazil, arguing that agricultural productivity can be increased and greenhouse gas emissions reduced without further deforestation. It highlights the potential of converting degraded pasturelands into croplands and examines successful historical examples of land use change, such as the soybean revolution and the implementation of the PPCDAm to combat Amazon deforestation. The document identifies key barriers to efficiency, including poor infrastructure, insecure land rights, and the need for better technology dissemination, while emphasizing the importance of enforcing the Brazilian Forest Code on private lands.

This policy brief, written by Dalberg Global Development Advisors for the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, outlines design options for the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) MSME Program. It identifies barriers preventing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in developing countries from accessing climate finance and proposes solutions across enabling environments, knowledge gaps, and financial product design to increase private sector involvement in climate action.

This policy brief, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network in September 2015, outlines a strategic resource mobilisation approach for National Climate Change Funds (NCCFs). Based on a study by Dalberg Global Development Advisors involving 30 interviews and a literature review, the document identifies why NCCFs have historically struggled to attract capital and proposes a three-pillar framework—vision and strategy, institutional capacity, and systematic investor engagement—to improve their financial sustainability.

This report, commissioned by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network and drafted by Dalberg Global Development Advisors, provides design options for the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) MSME Program. It identifies barriers preventing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in developing countries from accessing climate finance and proposes solutions across policy, knowledge, and financial product design. The report emphasizes the need for intermediaries to deliver finance efficiently and suggests a pilot phase to test these approaches before full-scale implementation.

This position paper by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) evaluates proposed amendments to the REACH Annexes intended to improve the registration and risk assessment of nanomaterials in the European Union. CIEL argues that nanoforms must be assessed and documented separately from non-nanoforms and calls for more rigorous characterization, mandatory testing for specific exposure routes, and the closure of loopholes regarding phase-in substances used in consumer products.

This 2015 position paper by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) analyzes proposed changes to the EU's REACH regulation annexes regarding nanomaterials. CIEL advocates for stricter, more specific requirements for the characterization and separate evaluation of nanoforms, arguing that current proposals only cover minimum needs. Key recommendations include mandatory inhalation or dermal testing where appropriate, the removal of certain exemptions for bioaccumulation and long-term toxicity tests, and the requirement that all nanoforms be fully characterized before being grouped for risk assessment.

This guide, prepared by Collaborative Efficiency and Michigan Saves with support from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), introduces on-bill financing (OBF) as a mechanism for municipal utilities and electric cooperatives to overcome financial barriers to energy efficiency and renewable energy investments.

This executive summary analyzes the role of smart land use policy in helping California achieve its 2030 goal of reducing carbon emissions by at least 40% below 1990 levels. Using the RapidFire model and E3 California Pathways study, the report demonstrates that compact, transit-oriented development can close the emissions gap left by energy technology alone and provide significant economic, public health, and environmental co-benefits.

This policy brief examines the challenges and instruments of agricultural financing in developing countries, emphasizing the need for a coherent strategy involving governments, financial institutions, and private actors to mitigate risks and boost production, infrastructure, and research.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) discusses the importance of integrated policy approaches for regional sustainable development, focusing on river basin governance. It uses the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Yangtze River Economic Belt as primary examples of how multi-jurisdictional coordination and hydroelectric power can drive regional economic growth while transitioning toward green energy and environmental protection.

This report describes a project by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to develop and test a Water-Energy-Food (WEF) security assessment tool (WEFsat-Mining) in Suriname. The project aimed to help decision-makers understand the interlinkages between mining operations and the environmental and social factors that contribute to community well-being, specifically focusing on the availability and access to water, energy, and food.

The WEFsat-Mining Tool User Guidance Manual describes a Microsoft Excel-based tool developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to analyze the potential benefits and impacts of mining operations on community-level water, energy, and food (WEF) security.

This research paper evaluates the economic potential of the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA), a proposed joint customs union between the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the East African Community (EAC), and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Through econometric analysis and interviews with decision-makers in South Africa and Kenya, the authors assess trade complementarity, intensity, and the role of transregional infrastructure in driving industrialization and poverty reduction.

This policy briefing assesses the role and implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) within South Africa's mining industry. It argues that while mining companies possess significant financial capacity to support socio-economic development, their efforts are often hindered by a lack of coordination with government plans, poor monitoring, and a tendency to treat CSR as ad hoc charitable donations rather than integrated strategic investments.

This policy brief examines the alignment of Africa's maritime ambitions, specifically the African Union's 2050 Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy (2050 AIM Strategy), with the regional efforts of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). It highlights the challenges of institutional fragmentation and the need for improved communication and coordination to realize the economic and environmental potential of the Blue Economy.

The 'Ríos del Páramo al Valle' program (2012-2015), implemented by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and funded by USAID, aimed to build climate adaptation capacity in Colombian water resources planning. The project deployed a Robust Decision Support (RDS) framework using the Water Evaluation And Planning (WEAP) system across several watersheds to help regional environmental authorities (CARs) integrate climate uncertainty into their planning instruments.

The report "RÍOS DEL PÁRAMO AL VALLE, POR URBES Y CAMPIÑAS" documents a project implemented between 2012 and 2015 by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) with USAID support. The project aimed to strengthen the capacity of Colombian regional environmental authorities (CAR) to integrate climate change adaptation into water resource planning using the Robust Decision Support (ADR) methodology and the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) system. The work focused on several key basins, including the Otún, La Vieja, and Alto Magdalena rivers, as well as the broader Magdalena-Cauca macro-basin, demonstrating how technical modeling and participatory processes can reduce climate vulnerability and inform national policy.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute explores the process of translating the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into a national agenda for Sweden. Through a screening of 169 targets, the authors argue that the SDGs are universally applicable and require significant domestic policy changes even in high-income countries. The paper identifies key challenges in target interpretation, such as ambiguous wording and the need for political judgment, and recommends a government-led, cross-sectoral approach to implementation to ensure the SDGs become a real policy agenda rather than a mere reporting exercise.