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The BDMG Regenerative Agriculture Fund is a financial instrument designed by the Development Bank of Minas Gerais (BDMG) to support farmers in Minas Gerais, Brazil, in transitioning to regenerative agriculture (RA). Developed through the FiCS Innovation Lab with technical support from the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and other partners, the fund addresses barriers such as high risk perception, lack of technical knowledge, and limited access to affordable credit. The instrument employs a tri-partite structure combining credit guarantees, technical assistance, and a production support fund to mitigate the financial and productivity risks associated with the transition to RA.

This July 2012 fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute describes the technology, applications, and economic landscape of small-scale wind power in the United States. It details the differences between horizontal and vertical axis turbines, the shift toward grid-connected systems, and the role of federal and state incentives in driving market growth.

This report by Ember analyzes the North Sea's position as the world's largest offshore wind basin, detailing its current capacity, recent installation records, and the strategic necessity of international collaboration to overcome supply chain challenges and enhance European energy security.

The report argues that India's Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) tenders require a fundamental shift in how developers bid. It suggests that the current focus on levelized costs and CAPEX efficiency is insufficient for next-generation PPAs, which transfer more risk to developers. To remain competitive and sustainable, developers must evolve into 'Developers 2.0' by strengthening power market modeling, trading functions, and risk management to handle price volatility, volume uncertainty, and cannibalization risk.

This report by EAVCA and Intellecap, supported by FSD Africa and FMO, analyzes the FinTech ecosystem in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Ethiopia). It identifies key enablers such as high mobile penetration and gaps in traditional financial services, evaluates various FinTech business models—including lending, payments, insurance, and investment management—and examines regional investment trends, funding challenges, and the role of strategic partnerships between banks and mobile network operators.

The Nigerian Green Bond Market Development Programme (NGBMDP) Impact Report details the efforts of FSD Africa, Climate Bonds Initiative, and FMDQ Group PLC from 2018 to 2021 to establish a non-sovereign green bond market in Nigeria. The programme focused on capacity building, regulatory advisory, and technical support to mobilise private capital for climate-resilient infrastructure.

This briefing by GreenCape examines the market and implementation of container-based sanitation (CBS) in Cape Town's informal settlements. It details the current use of portable flush toilets (PFTs) and shared container toilets, incorporates community feedback on design and servicing, and explores future opportunities for the beneficiation of human waste into valuable products.

This reference guide by GreenCape provides water and wastewater businesses and investors with a framework for entering the South African public water sector. It details the institutional landscape, planned infrastructure spending in metropolitan and Western Cape municipalities, procurement legislation, and platforms for technology trialling.

The Green Economy Climate Finance Database 2022, developed by GreenCape with support from the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), identifies over 150 finance opportunities across approximately 125 stakeholders to address information asymmetry in South Africa's green economy.

The Market Intelligent Report by GreenCape provides an overview of the water sector in South Africa, with a specific focus on the Western Cape. It details the regulatory framework, governance structures, and current challenges such as non-revenue water and skills shortages. The report identifies opportunities for the private sector in desalination, water re-use, and infrastructure maintenance, while outlining available municipal grant funding and regional projects like the Berg River Improvement Plan.

This briefing by GreenCape explores the potential of using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae to convert organic waste into frass, a nutrient-rich excrement that can be processed into organic fertilisers and bio-stimulants for regenerative horticulture in South Africa.

This industry brief by GreenCape examines the 'Electric-vehicles-as-a-service' (EVaaS) model as a strategy to accelerate the transition of commercial fleets, specifically light delivery vehicles (LDVs), to electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa. It identifies key financial and operational barriers to EV adoption and proposes a bundled subscription model to mitigate high upfront costs and infrastructure requirements.

The Sustainable Mobility Market Analysis and Opportunity Report by GreenCape evaluates the potential for establishing an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub at the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) in the Western Cape, South Africa. It identifies strategic opportunities across various EV segments—from micro-mobility and public transport to heavy trucks—and emphasizes the need to move from simple assembly to local component manufacturing, particularly in battery cells and semi-conductors, to ensure economic sustainability and competitiveness.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes the global tea market, focusing on the growth of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and the potential for expanding sustainable production in Low Human Development Countries (LHDCs). It examines production trends, trade flows, and the systemic challenges facing the tea industry, such as climate change and inequitable wealth distribution.

This report details a project led by WattTime.org and RMI to catalyze the market for Automated Emissions Reduction (AER), a software-based technology that modulates the electricity consumption of internet-connected devices based on real-time grid emissions data. The project included a pilot deployment in Chicago and a stakeholder workshop (charrette) to identify value propositions and scaling strategies for residential and institutional customers, utilities, and policymakers.

This report by ENGIE Energy Access argues that current grant funding for energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa is fragmented, insufficient, and misaligned with market realities. It proposes a strategic roadmap to refocus funding on core household electrification, optimize grant instruments for different market segments, increase the total volume and share of grants in the capital mix, and transition toward coordinated programmatic platforms to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) by 2030.

This report by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE) analyzes the market for decentralized renewable energy (DRE) equipment used for productive purposes in the agricultural and agri-food sectors of Benin, Cameroon, and Madagascar. It identifies significant opportunities for solar pumps and refrigeration to boost rural productivity and socio-economic development, while highlighting barriers such as high initial costs, lack of technical standards, and insufficient e-waste recycling infrastructure.

This market study, conducted in December 2020 by a consultant for the Unité de Coordination de la Gestion des déchets solides (UCG) under the Senegalese Ministry of Urbanism, Housing and Public Hygiene, analyzes the potential for organic waste valorization through composting in the Dakar and Thiès regions. The report identifies a significant market potential of approximately 426,503 agricultural producers, particularly in the Niayes zone, but notes that the sector is hindered by a total lack of local regulation, high production costs, and a strong preference for subsidized mineral fertilizers. It proposes a strategic action plan focusing on institutional regulation, financial incentives, and technical capacity building to transition from a linear to a circular economy.

Minutes from a February 2012 seminar in New Delhi, organized by TERI, the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), and DFID, focusing on the challenges of clean cookstove dissemination, consumer choice, and market development in India.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute analyzes the decline of coal in the U.S. electric power system, arguing that market forces rather than environmental regulations are the primary drivers of coal plant retirements.