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The document introduces a practitioner's guide designed to help government economic advisers use climate economic modelling to assess the costs, benefits, and trade-offs of climate risks and adaptation. It provides a framework with nine indicative entry points for integrating these models into economic development processes.

ClientEarth proposes a principles-based framework to standardize 'Paris-alignment' and 'net-zero' strategies for the private sector. The framework consists of three core principles—Reasonable, Transparent, and Accountable—supported by eleven 'Red lines' that act as non-negotiable requirements. These include setting net-zero targets for Scopes 1-3 by 2050 at the latest, prioritizing direct value chain reductions over offsets, and linking executive remuneration to target achievement. The paper emphasizes that financial institutions must specifically disclose how they influence Scope 3 emissions through investment and underwriting decisions to ensure real-world GHG reductions.

The document argues that the current US electricity grid is inherently fragile due to its linear dependencies and one-way flow of services, meaning disruptions in any single component can lead to customer outages.

The guide is designed for investors, particularly those new to deforestation risk, to help them identify drivers of risk based on industries, geographies, and sourcing patterns. It outlines expectations for corporate commitments, provides example engagement questions, and suggests concrete steps for investors to address deforestation risk.

The toolkit outlines a strategic framework for governments to integrate the private sector into National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), emphasizing that private actors are not only sources of finance but also key implementers of adaptation options. It structures engagement across four elements: laying the groundwork, preparatory elements, implementation strategies, and reporting/monitoring. The document argues that early engagement is critical for sustainability and provides a business case for private sector participation based on risk management, new market opportunities, and regulatory compliance.

The document serves as a supplement to the UNFCCC technical guidelines, outlining how to integrate private companies and financiers into the four main elements of the NAP process. It argues that private sector involvement is critical for financing, implementation, and the overall sustainability of climate adaptation efforts. The guide details a step-by-step approach: analyzing the national context, establishing communication, creating enabling environments (addressing information, finance, and capacity gaps), and integrating private sector data into monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems. It emphasizes the importance of including MSMEs and women-led businesses to ensure gender-responsive and inclusive adaptation outcomes.

The BONUS RETURN decision-support toolbox offers 16 tools to help decision-makers transition to a circular economy by adopting eco-technologies for nutrient and carbon recovery. It covers the entire innovation lifecycle, from identifying criteria through social innovation and multi-criteria analysis to promoting existing technologies via sustainable and circular public procurement. The guide also details methods for supporting pre-commercial innovation, such as innovation competitions, market surveys, independent comparative analyses, and testbed trials. It concludes by framing these tools within a Technological Innovation Systems (TIS) approach to create long-term strategic incentives and co-benefits for the Baltic Sea Region.

The document examines the intersection of gender, corruption, and natural resource management (NRM), asserting that corruption disproportionately affects marginalized groups and that gender-informed strategies can enhance accountability. It provides evidence that women's participation in forestry and fisheries management in India and Nepal leads to better conservation results. The briefing highlights gendered differences in corruption, noting that while men often dominate high-level grand corruption, women are more vulnerable to sexual extortion and bribery for public services. It presents practical examples of gender mainstreaming, such as the Akashinga all-female anti-poaching units in Zimbabwe and the Hariyo Ban Program in Nepal, and provides a framework of core questions and principles for practitioners to integrate gender analysis into policy design.

The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has introduced the Climate Resilience Principles to integrate climate adaptation and resilience into the Climate Bonds Standard. The framework distinguishes between asset-focused investments (ensuring an asset's performance over its lifespan) and system-focused investments (delivering broader systemic benefits). It requires issuers to conduct physical climate risk assessments—covering hazards, exposure, and vulnerability—and demonstrate that investments are 'fit-for-purpose' and do not cause maladaptation. The Principles also address the potential for 'mitigation trade-offs,' where emissions requirements might be relaxed for projects providing exceptional resilience benefits. These Principles will be used by Technical Working Groups to create sector-specific certification criteria.

The 'Principles, priorities & pathways for inclusive green economies' report, published by the Green Economy Coalition, presents a three-part framework designed to guide governments, businesses, and institutions toward a fast and fair economic transformation to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement.

The Cooling for All Needs Assessment Scorecard is a tool designed to measure access to cooling through specific guiding questions and indicators. It focuses on three key areas: human comfort and safety (addressing heat stress and productivity), food and nutrition security (focusing on agricultural incomes, diet, and cold chain food loss), and health services (evaluating vaccine programs and the security of medical cold chains). The scorecard allows users to track baseline and latest values to determine trends and ratings.

The document outlines a strategic approach to communications for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, emphasizing the need to tailor messages and channels to priority audiences across the planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation stages. It suggests using tools like the Influence-Interest grid for stakeholder mapping and recommends the use of statistics, human interest stories, and memorable phrases to support key messages. The brief also highlights the importance of selecting appropriate communication channels based on audience media habits and establishing SMART metrics to measure the impact of these activities.

The document outlines a strategic approach to communications for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, focusing on four key pillars: prioritizing audiences, developing tailored key messages, identifying appropriate communication channels, and establishing metrics to measure impact. It argues that clear communication is essential for engaging government decision-makers, civil society, and the private sector to ensure adaptation priorities reflect stakeholder views and to support the implementation and monitoring of climate actions.

The document outlines a strategic approach to communications for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, emphasizing the need to tailor messages and channels to diverse stakeholders. It details a four-step iterative process: prioritizing audiences using tools like the influence/interest matrix, developing concise and targeted key messages with supporting evidence (statistics, lived stories, and slogans), selecting appropriate communication channels based on audience media habits, and establishing SMART criteria to measure impact. The briefing argues that strategic communication ensures stakeholder views are reflected in prioritized adaptation measures and improves the mobilization of citizens throughout the NAP cycle.

The guidance outlines a four-step process for creating local content policies: aligning with national objectives, taking stock of domestic capabilities, crafting specific policy instruments, and establishing monitoring and enforcement mechanisms. It details five types of local content objectives: local procurement, direct employment, horizontal linkages for diversification, downstream beneficiation, and the fostering of national mining firms. The document warns that policies must be context-specific and cautions against 'one-size-fits-all' solutions, noting that automation and international trade laws (such as WTO rules) present significant challenges to traditional local content strategies.

The document outlines a four-step framework for governments to implement local content policies in mining: aligning with national development goals, conducting a situational inventory, selecting appropriate policy instruments, and establishing monitoring and enforcement mechanisms. It categorizes local content policies into five types: local procurement, direct local employment, horizontal linkages (diversification beyond mining), downstream linkages (processing minerals), and the development of domestic mining companies. The guide warns that there are no one-size-fits-all solutions and highlights risks such as technological automation reducing employment and potential conflicts with international trade and investment laws, specifically WTO regulations.

The guide introduces the ALivE tool, which uses a step-by-step process to analyze the relationship between ecosystems, livelihoods, and climate change. It defines Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) as the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an adaptation strategy to help people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. The tool guides users through five modules: understanding the context, analyzing vulnerabilities, identifying EbA options, planning implementation, and establishing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks. It emphasizes participatory approaches, gender sensitivity, and the integration of EbA into national policies and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).

The strategy provides a blueprint for the Government of Saint Lucia to use purposeful communication to foster a whole-of-government approach to climate adaptation. It focuses on translating technical climate science into meaningful narratives for diverse stakeholders, including political leaders, farmers, fishers, and youth. The framework emphasizes the use of a mix of traditional media (television, radio) and digital platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp) to drive behavioral change and secure investment for adaptation measures across priority sectors such as tourism, agriculture, and water.

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Framework 2017-2019 defines the processes by which Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) monitors resources, activities, and results to improve organizational performance and ensure accountability.

The Gender Mainstreaming Strategy for USAID Clean Power Asia provides a framework to address gender disparities in the renewable energy sector of Southeast Asia. It identifies key gender issues, such as the male-dominated nature of energy institutions and limited female access to resources, and proposes a 'twin-track approach' that combines gender mainstreaming across the project cycle with targeted activities to foster 'gender champions.' The strategy includes specific action points for leadership, planning, policy, investments, and communication, alongside a checklist to ensure gender-sensitive design, inclusive stakeholder engagement, and equitable benefit sharing.