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This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the emergence of agricultural growth poles (agropoles) and corridors in Africa. It analyzes these tools as strategies to attract private investment and transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture, while highlighting the legal, financial, and operational risks associated with their implementation.

The TRANSrisk project (2015-2018), funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 programme, is an initiative designed to assess technically, economically, socially, and environmentally feasible low-emission transition pathways. The project integrates quantitative models with qualitative stakeholder consultations to provide analytical tools for risk- and uncertainty-aware policy making, supporting both EU and global climate goals.

This report documents a scoping workshop held in Stockholm, Sweden, from September 26-28, 2011, to plan the Arctic Resilience Report (ARR). The workshop aimed to establish a science-based framework for assessing the risks of abrupt, potentially irreversible changes in Arctic social-ecological systems caused by interacting drivers such as climate change and social development. The resulting proposal, approved by the Arctic Council in November 2011, outlines a project to identify tipping points, evaluate resilience, and develop strategies for adaptation and transformation to inform decision-makers.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute proposes a framework and toolkit to help governments and non-state actors operationalise Article 2.1c of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement, which aims to make finance flows consistent with low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development.

This research paper presents a blueprint for scaling Digital Climate-Informed Advisory Services (DCAS) to build the climate resilience of 300 million small-scale agricultural producers by 2030. It outlines the necessary investment, potential economic returns, and core principles for effective service provision.

This technical note from the World Resources Institute introduces a framework designed to help interpret and compare the sustainable finance commitments made by private sector banks, focusing on commitment design, accountability, transparency, and portfolio context.

This working paper examines the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in creating transparent and accountable climate adaptation finance systems, drawing on experiences from Ethiopia, Uganda, Bangladesh, Kenya, and the Philippines to propose a framework for increasing community inclusion in decision-making.

This document is a testimony provided by Dr. Jonathan Pershing, Director of the Climate, Energy and Pollution Program at the World Resources Institute, to the Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe. Pershing argues for an integrated policy framework that addresses the intersection of energy security and climate change, asserting that while some energy solutions create trade-offs, others—such as energy efficiency and renewables—provide mutual benefits for both security and the environment.

This research paper describes the development of the Assessing Climate Change Adaptation Framework (ACCAF) by the World Resources Institute (WRI) to enhance the monitoring and evaluation of the United Nations Capital Development Fund's (UNCDF) Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCAL) mechanism, which provides performance-based grants to local authorities in Least Developed Countries.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute and the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) outlines the development of an adaptation tracking system (ATS) to monitor the success of watershed development (WSD) projects in India in achieving climate change adaptation objectives.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute introduces a "Framework for Net-Zero Climate Action" designed to help governments increase near-term climate action to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets while ensuring a just transition.

This working paper proposes a results framework for monitoring the indirect outcomes of Components A (small solar-powered generators) and C (on-grid solar pumps) of India's Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme. The framework utilizes a water-energy-food (WEF) nexus approach to move beyond quantitative metrics, such as installed solar capacity, to capture qualitative socioeconomic changes in farmers' lives.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute provides a framework for REDD+ countries to strengthen accountability mechanisms. Based on a review of 20 Emissions Reduction Program Idea Notes (ER-PINs) submitted to the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility’s (FCPF’s) Carbon Fund, the paper identifies critical gaps in power relationship definitions, the formalization of rules, and the implementation of grievance redress mechanisms.

This working paper proposes using the Water-Energy-Food Nexus as a framework to implement Colombia's 2024 Energy Communities Strategy. The model aims to transition the country toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient energy system by integrating energy production with water and food security to reduce vulnerability to extreme weather events.

This research paper introduces a framework for Paris-aligned passive investing and evaluates 35 sustainable funds from the United States and the European Union, finding that none are fully aligned with the proposed criteria.

This research paper introduces the City Climate Policy Assessment Framework, a tool designed to evaluate the comprehensiveness of climate policies across 12 cities in China and internationally across seven key sectors.