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This case study examines waste reduction efforts at Dow Chemical's Bayside Division in Maryland, contrasting its approach with the company's WRAP program used in the Louisiana Division. Bayside utilized statistical process control (SPC) training and a suggestion box system to identify and implement smaller-scale waste reduction projects.

This case study describes the internal conflict faced by The AES Corporation in 1987, as its leadership sought to reconcile a 'least-cost' energy production strategy with a corporate value system prioritizing social responsibility and the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.

This case study abstract describes a proposal by Sheryl Sturges to The AES Corporation to fund a reforestation project in a tropical developing country to offset carbon dioxide emissions from the Thames power plant.

This case study describes the implementation of a reforestation project inSSS by The AES Corporation in Guatemala to offset carbon dioxide emissions from its Thames power plant, as well as the company's subsequent creation of a Sustainability Task Force to evaluate long-term fuel alternatives to coal.

This case study examines Esprit de Corp's efforts to integrate environmental sustainability into its business model through the creation of 'Ecollection,' a specialized women's clothing line. It details the company's transition from a high-growth 1980s fashion brand to one attempting to balance profitability with social and environmental responsibility, highlighting the technical and financial challenges of organic textile production and the complexities of marketing 'green' products to skeptical consumers.

This fact sheet from the African Center for Economic Transformation outlines the potential for green industrialization in Africa, emphasizing the need to move from raw material extraction to value-adding industries through integrated policy, finance, and digital infrastructure.

This document consists of four case study profiles detailing locally-led climate adaptation practices in Ghana. It covers organic shea processing in the West Gonja District, climate-smart agriculture in the Savannah and northern regions, flood response in the peri-urban area of Aboabo, and coastal erosion management in Keta town. Across these regions, common themes include the use of community-based organizations, the alignment of local actions with Ghana's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and persistent challenges regarding financial resources and institutional support.

This document presents three case study profiles from Senegal focusing on community-led climate adaptation in agriculture (Daga Birame), coastal erosion (Dionewar), and health (Widou Thiengoly). It details the specific practices, outcomes, and challenges associated with these local initiatives and their alignment with Senegal's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

This case study by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) details four lessons learned by LTS International while supporting the Government of Ethiopia in developing a programme pipeline document for the water sector to secure funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

A case study on a CDKN-supported pilot project in Uganda that tested the 'A-B-C-D Rural Electrification' model. The project demonstrated the technical and commercial viability of a distributed off-grid power model serving anchor customers, businesses, community facilities, and domestic households.

This case study describes a project by Universidad del Norte, funded by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), which investigated the psychological impacts and coping strategies of women in Manatí, Colombia, following devastating floods in 2010 and 2011. The project aimed to identify models of care to boost psychological resilience and inform public policies for disaster risk management using a gender-sensitive approach.

This policy brief examines the 'direct access' and 'enhanced direct access' modalities for the Green Climate Fund (GCF), analyzing the institutional capacities required for developing countries to manage climate finance independently. It draws on the experiences of the Adaptation Fund and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to identify barriers to accreditation—such as fiduciary standards and project management track records—and provides recommendations for the GCF Board to streamline access and support country ownership.

This case study describes the Water Stewardship Initiative launched in 2015 by the Watershed Organisation Trust's Centre for Resilience Studies (W-CReS). The initiative aims to promote "climate-smart water governance" in semi-arid areas of Maharashtra, India, by shifting villages from the over-exploitation of groundwater to judicious use through community participation, water budgeting, and the establishment of local management institutions.

This case study describes the development of a flexible master's programme in climate change and sustainable development designed for universities across the SADC region. Led by a consortium of 23 academics from six universities, the project aimed to create a shared curriculum to build capacity for climate compatible development in southern Africa.

This case study describes a community-led pilot project initiated in 2021 to provide a consistent, piped water supply to Gangles, a rural ward in Leh, Ladakh, India. The project addressed extreme winter temperatures of -30 degrees Celsius and uneven terrain by implementing an insulated pipe distribution network and smart water management systems, ensuring a supply of 75 litres per person per day.

This case study describes NAMA Café de Costa Rica, an initiative that utilizes a mobile app and a Measuring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Costa Rican coffee sector.

This case study, part of the Future Climate for Africa programme, examines the integration of climate services into national planning and policy-making in Malawi. It identifies a gap between the availability of climate projections and their actual use in ministerial decision-making, highlighting barriers such as technical complexity and timing mismatches with policy cycles.

This case study by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the initial process of developing Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) in The Gambia. It highlights the role of technical analysis, the necessity of stakeholder buy-in, and the ultimate requirement for political leadership in setting climate goals.

This case study examines how Cartagena de Indias has maintained its climate change adaptation agenda despite significant institutional instability caused by the illness and death of Mayor Elias Terán and a subsequent rotation of acting mayors.

This briefing describes the Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) project in Mongolia, a public-private partnership supported by the World Bank. The program uses an index of aggregated criteria, such as regional livestock mortality rates, to trigger payouts rather than individual loss assessments. This approach aims to provide financial security to herders facing climate-related risks, specifically 'dzuds' (extreme weather events), while encouraging the adoption of sustainable grazing practices to build long-term resilience.