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This report, the final part of a five-part series by WWF South Africa, SinCo, Carbon Tracker, and Trucost, synthesizes research on the financial risks and opportunities associated with carbon emissions and water scarcity for institutional investors in South Africa. It argues that many investors are 'universal owners' whose returns depend on the overall health of the economy, making them vulnerable to systemic risks from climate change and water stress. The report finds that carbon and water risks are largely mispriced in the market, with significant exposure in the energy and mining sectors, and calls for regulatory interventions and a shift toward low-carbon, water-responsible investment strategies to avoid stranded assets and ensure long-term returns.

The research paper argues that while South Africa does not fit the original economic profile of the Brics, its political influence justifies its membership. It suggests the group focus on mutual learning, trade facilitation, and financial cooperation while cautioning South Africa to prioritize pragmatism over ideology, maintain strong bilateral ties, and leverage its role as a political gateway to Africa.

This executive summary outlines research conducted by the ASB Partnership for the Tropical Forest Margins and the International Institute for Sustainable Development on the role of the private sector within the REDD+ supply chain. The research, supported by Norad, aims to identify private sector players, their motivations, and the challenges they face to increase the scale of effective involvement in mitigating climate change and deforestation.

This policy paper, produced by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the ASB Partnership for the Tropical Forest Margins with support from Norad, examines the role of the private sector within the REDD+ supply chain to identify ways to increase the scope and scale of its involvement.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development discusses the critical role of private sector engagement in the REDD+ supply chain to scale up investment and provide technical expertise for mitigating climate change and deforestation.

The Suitability Mapper is a public online application developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and Sekala to help users identify potentially suitable sites for sustainable palm oil production in Kalimantan, Indonesia. The tool uses a binary GIS methodology based on 11 environmental and crop indicators to classify land as either 'potential' or 'not suitable', specifically targeting the identification of degraded land to support low-carbon expansion.

A research paper by Bill St. Arnaud exploring ICT-based adaptation solutions for climate change, including the potential of 'Green clouds' and the 'Energy Internet', as well as the feasibility of solar-powered electric cookers in rural Kenya.

A case study by Earthjustice regarding the closure of the Reid Gardner coal plant in Nevada following litigation brought by the Moapa Band of Paiutes to reduce air pollution and haze in the southwest U.S.

This report evaluates the first year of the Indian Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) market, launched in March 2011 to help meet the National Action Policy on Climate Change target of 15% renewable electricity by 2020. The authors find that the market has failed to attract significant investment or drive cost reductions due to low participation, poor enforcement of Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) by states, and a lack of long-term price signals. While the conceptual design is deemed adequate in some areas, the execution is hampered by the financial instability of State Electricity Boards and a preference among developers for traditional feed-in-tariffs.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted comments on the Draft Second Edition of the National Water Resource Strategy (draft NWRS2) to the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs. The CER evaluates the draft against its own 2012 report, 'Stop Treading Water', highlighting areas of alignment and critical gaps in governance, institutional stability, and regulatory enforcement within South Africa's water sector.

This statement from the Climate Policy Initiative discusses the role of industrial audits and data transparency in maximizing the public health and environmental benefits of California's cap and trade system.

This policy brief discusses the development of Safeguard Information Systems (SIS) for REDD+, emphasizing that these systems can be built upon existing national and international architectures rather than requiring entirely new mechanisms.

This issue brief analyzes China's clean power sector, detailing its massive growth in electricity capacity, its continued heavy reliance on coal, and the government's strategic shift toward renewable energy and emissions controls under the 12th Five Year Plan.

This policy brief introduces a thematic summary of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX), specifically focusing on lessons and findings relevant to ecosystems.

This policy brief, titled 'Managing Climate Extremes and Disasters in the Health Sector: Lessons from the IPCC SREX Report', summarizes the health-related findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX). It is designed to provide policy-makers and planners with guidance on why extreme events are critical public health issues, how public health is affected by these risks, and what actions can be taken to manage them.

This policy brief introduces a thematic summary of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX), specifically focusing on the implications for water resources and water management.

This briefing introduces a thematic summary of the IPCC's Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX), specifically focusing on lessons and immediate actions for the agricultural sector to build resilience against climate extremes.

This briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs argues that traditional natural resource management has failed and that African nations should adopt Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes and economic valuation to protect their natural assets, which are critical for poverty reduction and livelihoods.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement condemning the Guatemalan government's repression of the Maya K`iche people of Totonicapán, specifically a massacre on October 4, 2012, and the broader militarization of indigenous territories to facilitate corporate megaproyects.

A solidarity statement by Friends of the Earth International condemning the Guatemalan government's violent repression of the Totonicapán Mayan K`iche people, specifically a massacre on 4 October 2012.