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This policy brief examines the alignment of Africa's maritime ambitions, specifically the African Union's 2050 Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy (2050 AIM Strategy), with the regional efforts of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). It highlights the challenges of institutional fragmentation and the need for improved communication and coordination to realize the economic and environmental potential of the Blue Economy.

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the limited participation of African nations in the G-20. While South Africa is the only permanent African member, the document argues that the current ad hoc invitation of the African Union (AU) and NEPAD representatives is insufficient for a coordinated continental voice. It proposes establishing a coordinating secretariat within the AU Commission to prepare common African positions and suggests leveraging lessons from previous successes in aid effectiveness and BRICS outreach to improve Africa's influence on global economic governance.

This report examines the process of integrating climate change resilience into the national development planning and budgeting of Bangladesh. It evaluates the country's progress using a 'building blocks' framework consisting of an enabling environment, policies and planning, and projects and programmes.

This policy brief outlines the context and objectives of the Fifth Review of the UNFCCC’s Financial Mechanism (FM), which was initiated at CoP18 in December 2012 and scheduled for conclusion by CoP20 in 2014. The document argues that the Review provides a critical opportunity to restructure the institutional architecture of climate finance, address past shortcomings of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and integrate new entities like the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Standing Committee on Finance (SCF).

This case study examines the application of the Climate Compatible Development (CCD) approach to agriculture and food security in Kenya. It analyzes the synergies between adaptation and mitigation within the National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS) and its Action Plan (NCCAP), identifying institutional barriers and financing gaps that hinder the integration of food security goals into climate action.

The September 2012 Peace and Security Council Report by the Institute for Security Studies provides analysis on early warning issues in Africa, focusing on the electoral risks in Kenya, the democratic transition in Egypt, and a retrospective of the 19th African Union (AU) Summit.

This briefing by Malini Mehra argues that current government governance systems are ill-equipped to handle the uncertainty, scale, and complexity of climate change. The author contends that climate change is frequently miscategorized as a narrow environmental issue, leading to siloed policy responses and a lack of political priority. To make governance "fit for purpose," the document proposes a shift toward integrated climate risk management, high-level political mandates, statutory duties, and a fundamental culture change within civil service bureaucracies.

This report chapter examines the state of the prison system in Sierra Leone as of 2008-2009, detailing systemic failures in human rights, infrastructure, and legal processes. It highlights severe overcrowding, poor medical care, and a lack of legal representation, while noting that the Prisons Service lacks the funding and human resources to comply with international standards despite government efforts to renovate facilities.

This research paper examines the rapid growth of the plantation industry in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, driven by overseas investment, and analyzes the role of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) in managing the environmental and social impacts of this sector.

The minutes of the Fourteenth Meeting of the IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held June 14-15, 2007, in Manaus, Brazil, detail the institutional review, budgetary approvals, and strategic planning of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The meeting focused on improving the translation of scientific research into policy-relevant action, renewing the Director's contract, and approving new human dimensions research projects.

This report presents the findings of an external review conducted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) on the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The review evaluates the IAI's performance across its first 13 years, focusing on its scientific research, capacity building, funding, governance, and communication strategies.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) provides preliminary comments on the 8 May 2002 draft text regarding the Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development for the Fourth Session of the Preparatory Committee for the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD). CIEL suggests strengthening the framework by integrating human rights, improving coherence between economic and environmental governance, and enhancing the status of UN environmental bodies.

This document outlines the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the External Review Committee (ERC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). Prepared by a Working Group in June 2001, the ToR establishes the mandate, membership, and focus for an external evaluation of the IAI's institutional and programmatic development to provide a "compass" for the institute's next decade.

This report evaluates the integration of REDD+ objectives into Indonesia's national development planning and the extent to which its legal and institutional reforms have improved the governance of land-based sectors. It highlights a gap between high-level climate policies and sector-specific development plans, noting that while REDD+ has catalyzed tools like the One Map Initiative and the Integrated Licensing System, institutional challenges persist due to the use of ad-hoc agencies.

This briefing document, approved by the Conference of the Parties (CoP-VIII) in July 2001, outlines the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the External Review Committee (ERC) tasked with evaluating the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The review aims to assess the IAI's institutional and programmatic development since its 1992 establishment, focusing on its ability to provide value to governments and improve social well-being in member countries.

This report details the contributions of Dr. Armando Rabuffetti, former Executive Director of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), regarding the institution's institutional design, scientific achievements, and strategic challenges in engaging governments for global change research in the Americas.

This briefing, prepared by the United States as Chair of the Implementation Committee for the Tripartite Structure of the IAI, evaluates the progress of a distributed governance model for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and recommends merging its directorates into a single entity based in Uruguay.

This briefing, authored by Armando Rabuffetti, reviews the accomplishments of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) as of May 1998 and outlines strategic goals to address funding dependencies and expand scientific participation across the Americas.

The document is a report on the role of the African Union (AU) African Standby Force (ASF) African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA)合い a framework for peace and security in Africa. It discusses the operationalization of the ASF, its components, and the challenges it faces in achieving full operational capacity. The report emphasizes the need for sustainable funding, improved coordination between the AU and regional economicS

This report, prepared by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for a special session in Tripoli, provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges to peace and security in Africa. It details the institutional framework of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), the economic and human costs of conflict, and the status of various regional crises, including those in Somalia, Sudan, and the Great Lakes region. The document emphasizes the need for African ownership of peace efforts, the importance of structural conflict prevention, and the strengthening of partnerships with international bodies like the UN and EU.