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International climate finance to Brazil averaged R$ 26.6 billion per year in 2021–2022, an 84% increase from 2019–2020. Growth was primarily driven by the energy sector, specifically solar and wind power, and a significant rise in private commercial financing. While Western Europe, led by France, was the primary source, the AFOLU sector—responsible for most of Brazil's emissions—received only 11% of total funding, mostly through public multilateral sources.

The report finds a significant gap between the ESI community's awareness of value assessment methods and their actual application, with only 25% of respondents interested in conducting ESI-specific valuations. While respondents recognize that these assessments can demonstrate impact to funders and policymakers, adoption is hindered by a lack of time, limited institutional incentives, and low perceived personal benefit. The report recommends that CONVEI and other stakeholders align valuation practices with institutional reporting structures, secure dedicated funding, and develop accessible tools to lower barriers to entry.

The 'Clean and Productive Village' (VPP) framework aims to advance rural sanitation beyond the elimination of open defecation by integrating risk management (the 'Clean' pillar) and resource recovery (the 'Productive' pillar). In Burkina Faso, the framework focuses on the safe reuse of human excreta, animal waste, organic waste, ash, and greywater to enhance soil fertility and crop yields. Pilot implementations in three villages demonstrated high community interest in recycling nutrients, though perceptions of risk vary between human and animal waste. The report details participatory tools for diagnosis and capacity building, a monitoring system based on specific indicators, and emphasizes the necessity of collaborating with the agricultural sector to ensure the safe and effective application of recovered nutrients.

The 2022 baseline assessment by WWF reveals that most asset managers fail to address seafood-related E&S risks, with an average score of 13% across 38 sub-indicators. While many acknowledge biodiversity risks generally, very few have actionable policies or specific expectations for seafood investee companies. The report recommends that asset managers formalize biodiversity risk statements into policies, regularly review seafood investments against sustainable blue economy principles, and develop SMART sustainability targets.

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor 07 (BC-07) in Bhutan outlines the mitigation strategies for the construction of a Divisional Forest Office in Mongar and the development of a golden mahseer fly fishing ecotourism site at Yangbari. The document provides a baseline of the area's biodiversity, including 307 plant species and 276 bird species, and details the socio-economic conditions of 193 resident households. It specifies mitigation measures for waste, dust, noise, and worker safety, ensuring compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP). Implementation is managed by the BFL focal person in the Mongar Division, with a total project budget of Nu. 14,200,000.

The report establishes a baseline emissions inventory for the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region, identifying transportation, agriculture, and residential heating as primary emission sources. It details a methodology aligned with New York State and IPCC guidelines, providing county-level breakdowns and a baseline projection that suggests a slight increase in total emissions by 2050.

WWF-Singapore's 2022 baseline assessment of 41 banks reveals that while over half recognize E&S risks in the seafood sector, only 20% have disclosed specific sector policies. The average score across 34 sub-indicators was 17%, with European banks showing the most robust policies and Asian and North American banks lagging. The report finds that expectations for wild-catch production are the most developed, while aquaculture and downstream requirements are lacking. WWF recommends that banks align policies with UNEP FI Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Initiative guidance, integrate seafood risks into broader thematic policies, and develop targeted 'blue' financial products.

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 6 (BC 6) outlines the environmental and social safeguards for three planned activities in 2022: the maintenance of Beat Offices at Khaling and Thrimshing, and the construction of a traditional painting house for the Tshendaling Community Forest (CF). The document provides a baseline of BC 6's biodiversity—including 46 mammal, 107 bird, and 393 plant species—and details mitigation measures for noise, air quality, waste, and worker safety. It mandates compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social and Environmental Safeguards Framework (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding land use rights and community consultation.

The report finds that East Africa remains fragile due to violent extremism, insurgency, and resource-based conflicts, despite governance progress in some states. It highlights the prevalence of unregistered firearms, particularly in Somalia, and the role of anocracies in driving political instability. The document maps the overlapping mandates of regional organisations like the EAC and IGAD and recommends stronger inter-REC coordination and standardised regional monitoring to address information gaps.

The document outlines the role of nature-based solutions (NBS) in enhancing infrastructure resilience and cost-effectiveness in Latin America and the Caribbean, detailing the Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) strategy to mainstream these solutions through its 2020 Mainstreaming Action Plan for Environmental and Social Sustainability.

The document examines the transition of Latin America and the Caribbean from experimenting with nature-based solutions (NBS) to wider adoption. Based on a dataset of 156 projects identified in 2020, it highlights that while NBS can provide sustainable alternatives to carbon-intensive 'gray' infrastructure, many projects remain in the preparation stage and lack sufficient funding. The review focuses on sectors such as water, sanitation, housing, energy, and transportation, noting a concentration of projects in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.

The report assesses South Africa's natural gas value chain, identifying a current energy mix contribution of 2.6% with a target of 15.7% by 2030. It evaluates domestic reserves in basins such as the Orange and Outeniqua, regional supply options from SADC countries—particularly Mozambique—and global LNG markets. The document prioritizes gas-to-power projects as anchor demand to stimulate infrastructure growth, while also exploring industrial and transport applications like CNG for taxis and buses. It concludes with a PESTEL and SWOT analysis to inform a national roadmap for gas sector reforms.

The ESMP for Biological Corridor Six (BC 6) in Bhutan outlines the environmental and social safeguards for two primary 2021 activities: the construction of a Range Office at Warmrong and the restoration of waterholes at Wangshingla and Nysangla. The document provides a baseline of the corridor's geography, climate, and biodiversity, noting that BC 6 covers 270.80 km² and supports endangered species like the Red Panda and Sapria himalayana. It details specific mitigation measures for water access, noise, air quality, waste, and occupational health and safety, with a total budget of Nu. 5.175 million for activities and an additional Nu. 60,000 for mitigation. Implementation is led by BFL focal persons in coordination with the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) and WWF safeguards.

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor 3 (BC-3) outlines the safeguards and mitigation strategies for the Bhutan for Life (BFL) project. Focusing on the Tsirang Dzongkhag area for 2020 and 2021, the plan addresses activities such as the improvement of salt licks, waterholes, and lowland grassland restoration. It identifies potential risks including waste generation, worker health and safety, and increased poaching, providing specific mitigation measures and monitoring frameworks. The document also details comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and worker accommodation requirements to ensure compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF International's social and environmental policies.

The report presents the inaugural results of the ReSource Footprint Tracker, analyzing the 2018 plastic footprints of Keurig Dr Pepper, McDonald’s, Procter & Gamble, Starbucks, and The Coca-Cola Company. Together, these companies reported 4.2 million metric tons of plastic. The analysis identifies a significant gap between corporate recycled content goals and actual use, which ranged from 0.4% to 11.3%. It highlights the United States as a primary area for increasing recycling due to high landfill rates (72%), and identifies China, India, and the Philippines as priority regions for mitigating plastic mismanagement. The document calls for collective action to scale recycled polypropylene (PP) and the adoption of reusable packaging systems to prevent 50 million metric tons of plastic from entering nature by 2030.

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 8 (BC 08) in Bhutan outlines the environmental and social safeguards required for five planned activities in 2020: the construction of a Range Office, maintenance of an existing office, restoration of lowland grasslands, improvement of waterholes and salt licks, and combined zonation. The document provides a baseline of the area's high forest cover (over 99%), rich biodiversity including endangered species like the tiger and red panda, and the socio-economic dependence of local households on forest and livestock resources. It details specific mitigation measures for risks such as noise, waste, water contamination, and occupational hazards, while establishing a monitoring and stakeholder engagement framework to ensure compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF safeguard policies.

The document identifies that state-owned companies manage most coal mining and power production in India and tracks coal subsidies for 2016 and 2017. Additionally, it notes that while subsidies for renewable energy and electric vehicles more than doubled in FY 2022, India's support for fossil fuels remained four times higher than for clean energy, though this gap narrowed from FY 2021.

The document serves as a background paper to a larger report on G20 coal subsidies, specifically focusing on Mexico's support for coal production and consumption during 2016 and 2017 to monitor progress toward a global energy transition.

The document assesses public finance aligned with REDD+ goals in Côte d’Ivoire for 2015, highlighting the risk of total forest loss by 2034 due to agricultural expansion and logging. It argues that 'greening' existing agricultural finance could increase REDD+ aligned funding fivefold to FCFA 101 billion (USD 169 million) and suggests new mechanisms like a National REDD+ Fund to support sustainable land use.

The vulnerability assessment in the Virunga landscape reveals that climate-related disturbances affect different social groups and activities unevenly. While non-Batwa women identified that direct consequences of events like flooding can be mitigated to reduce impacts on income, Batwa groups perceive themselves as more severely affected by destructive disturbances such as strong winds. The Batwa are identified as a particularly vulnerable group due to extreme poverty, high dependency on the park, and displacement resulting from restricted park access, leaving many in poor housing.