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This research paper describes a cross-sectional household survey conducted in summer 2011 to assess the factors driving heat vulnerability among slum dwellers in Ahmedabad, India. The study utilized randomized multistage cluster sampling and multivariate logistic regression to identify associations between vulnerability factors and self-reported heat illness.

This policy brief examines how the mono-cultural nature of economies within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), which are largely dependent on minerals or agriculture, influences five priority policy intersections for social, environmental, and economic development.

This policy brief introduces the 'Green Guide (GG): Aligning political and social contexts for Green and Inclusive Growth' project, which focuses on the political complexities of transitioning economies toward greener and more inclusive growth, specifically within the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

This policy brief discusses the application of a 'triple wins' matrix methodology in coastal Belize to identify policies that simultaneously address climate adaptation, mitigation, and economic development, specifically highlighting the potential of mangrove conservation and restoration.

This policy brief examines the role of the extractive industries (EIs) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and argues for a shift from 'trickle-down economics' toward an inclusive green growth strategy to mitigate environmental degradation and social harm.

This policy brief introduces a paper that investigates the evidence for 'triple win' policies—strategies that simultaneously provide climate adaptation, mitigation, and development benefits. It notes a current lack of empirical evidence on the costs and benefits of such policies and describes an assessment based on four developing country studies. The work is part of a broader project focused on identifying climate-smart investment strategies for coastal zones to support national planners.

This policy brief introduces a research project that utilizes a global-to-local modelling approach—combining a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model with a spatially explicit land use model—to analyze the interconnected effects of socio-economic development, climate change, and food security in Vietnam for the period 2010-2030.

This policy brief introduces 'A Green Guide (GG): Aligning political and social contexts for Green and Inclusive Growth,' a CDKN project designed to provide practical guidance and communication tools to integrate climate change and development planning for equitable growth.

This report explores the intersections between climate change, agriculture, and development, specifically analyzing conceptual frameworks and their application within the agriculture sector. It is part of a CDKN-funded project examining the use of climate compatible development (CCD) principles in African agricultural research and advisory services.

This policy brief outlines the intersection of climate change, agriculture, and development, arguing that project-based initiatives are insufficient and that coordinated, policy-integrated action is required to address global food security and environmental services.

This research paper examines South Africa's economic challenges within the BRICS context, focusing on its struggle to transition from an upper-middle-income to an upper-income country while facing de-industrialisation and deep-seated structural inequality inherited from the Apartheid era.

This amicus curiae brief, submitted by member organizations of the El Salvador National Roundtable on Mining (La Mesa) via the Center for International Environmental Law, argues that El Salvador's denial of a mining exploitation concession to Pac Rim Cayman LLC was consistent with international human rights and environmental obligations. The brief contends that the state must implement regulatory frameworks to protect citizens from the risks of extractive industries, particularly in water-scarce regions, and that public interest should be defined through environmental democracy and access rights.

This amicus curiae brief, submitted by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) on behalf of members of the Mesa Nacional Frente a la Minería Metálica de El Salvador, argues that El Salvador's regulatory measures regarding the 'El Dorado' mining project are consistent with international human rights and environmental obligations. The document contends that the state must protect citizens from the risks of extractive industries, particularly in water-scarce and densely populated areas, and that public interest is defined through environmental democracy and the rights of access to information and participation.

A statement by Friends of the Earth urging President Obama to implement a moratorium on all new offshore oil and gas leasing and drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf to prevent climate disruption and protect marine wildlife.

This research paper analyzes the shift in India's foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arguing for a transition from the perceived strategic confusion of the previous UPA government to a pragmatic approach. It suggests that India should prioritize regional connectivity in South Asia, address emerging security threats like climate change and cyber-attacks, and utilize BRICS and IBSA to advocate for a more equitable system of global governance.

This report describes a pilot application of the Adaptive Design and Policy Assessment Tool (ADAPTool) to nine mining policies in Saskatchewan. The analysis identified 44 vulnerabilities and 66 adaptation actions, finding that while most policies were decentralized and supported networking, they lacked foresight methods and formal review processes. Only 13 of the 66 adaptation actions were directly supported by the analyzed policies.

This report describes a pilot application of the Adaptive Design and Policy Assessment Tool (ADAPTool) to evaluate the seven goals of Saskatchewan's 25-year Water Security Plan (WSP). The analysis found that the tool is not well suited for plans that have not yet been implemented and revealed significant gaps in direct program support for adaptation actions.

A statement issued by a coalition of social movements and climate justice organizations meeting in Venezuela, condemning Israeli military attacks and the blockade of the Gaza Strip in July 2014.

This synthesis report describes a pilot application of the Adaptive Design and Policy Assessment Tool (ADAPTool) to evaluate mining policies in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The analysis focused on the impact of climate change stressors—specifically increased drought, excessive moisture, and increased temperatures—across four mining phases: exploring and siting, development, operations, and closure and remediation.

This report describes a pilot application of the Adaptive Design and Policy Assessment Tool (ADAPTool) to evaluate six mining-related policies in Manitoba, conducted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and the Province of Manitoba's Mines Branch.