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The guide outlines how to incorporate climate adaptation into the four steps of the Dominican Republic's EIA process: request and registration, preliminary analysis, scope definition, and study review. It emphasizes reducing climate risk by addressing exposure, vulnerability, and resilience for both the project and its surrounding bio-physical and socio-economic environments. Key tools include a detailed model for descriptive memories, sector-specific adaptation examples, and a comprehensive checklist for verifying adaptation themes within Environmental Impact Studies (EsIA). The document advocates for Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and Community-based Adaptation (CbA) while warning against 'maladaptation'—measures that inadvertently increase climate risk or greenhouse gas emissions.

The guide provides a structured approach based on the XLRM framework to assess investments in water supply systems. It emphasizes comparing 'environmental additional investments' (IAA) against traditional infrastructure and efficiency measures. Using two Colombian case studies (Río Chinchiná and Río Chicamocha), the document demonstrates how nature-based solutions like ecosystem restoration can improve water regulation and increase low-flow (Q95) availability, thereby reducing the gap between water supply and demand. It also analyzes the Colombian regulatory framework, specifically Resolution CRA 907 of 2019, which allows certain environmental costs to be recovered through tariffs.

The Climate-Smart Mangrove Tool is a methodology developed by WWF and the University of Queensland to help conservationists integrate climate change considerations into mangrove management. It employs a six-step process to evaluate biophysical vulnerability (exposure and sensitivity), assess socio-economic adaptive capacity, and prioritize management actions. The tool emphasizes the importance of site-specific characteristics—such as geomorphic setting, tidal range, and sediment supply—and climate threats like sea level rise and extreme weather. It provides a framework for selecting interventions, such as facilitating landward migration and restoring hydrological connectivity, to enhance the long-term resilience of mangroves.

The Resource Flow (FdR) exercise is a participatory mapping tool developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to help rural communities, specifically in Burkina Faso, identify and valorize household 'natural' waste—such as human and animal excreta, greywater, and organic residues—as nutrients for sustainable agriculture. The guide outlines a two-step process: the collaborative creation of a visual resource flow diagram (production $\rightarrow$ consumption $\rightarrow$ waste management) and subsequent discussions to identify system weaknesses and potential productive innovations. It includes detailed animation narratives, data collection sheets for diagnostics and awareness-raising, and a library of visual aids to facilitate the process.

The guide outlines a four-phase methodology to identify and mitigate corruption in fisheries. Phase 1 focuses on selecting a methodology (adapting ISO 31000), identifying critical events in the value chain, and mapping management requirements and anti-corruption approaches. Phase 2 involves data collection through focus groups and interviews, followed by the creation of a draft diagnosis that describes corruption scenarios and categorizes risks. Phase 3 uses multi-stakeholder workshops for a second validation of findings. Phase 4 involves a final validation with public institutions before publishing the results. The guide emphasizes the need for anonymity, safety considerations for researchers, and the use of specific anti-corruption toolboxes to develop recommendations.

The document outlines a practical approach to evaluating internal controls in the context of illegal wildlife trade (IWT) enforcement. It emphasizes using a systems-based perspective—drawing on the COSO framework—to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by corruption. The guide details a research process involving semi-structured interviews, document reviews, and thematic analysis to generate specific, actionable recommendations for government agencies. It specifically addresses the needs of programs in early stages of maturity where controls may be informal or ad hoc, and provides tools such as data collection instruments and terms of reference for consultants.

The document outlines a systematic approach to evaluating internal controls—policies, procedures, and practices—to reduce corruption risks in illegal wildlife trade (IWT) enforcement. It emphasizes a holistic, process-oriented analysis based on the COSO framework, moving beyond financial audits to address operational risks such as evidence tampering and information leaks. The guide details a research process involving semi-structured interviews with diverse stakeholders, documentary analysis, and thematic coding to identify gaps and develop actionable recommendations. It specifically addresses the needs of agencies at early stages of maturity where controls may be informal or undocumented, and provides practical tools including a data collection instrument and resource requirements for consultants.

The document outlines a methodology to make water governance more inclusive by addressing power imbalances and recognizing diverse forms of knowledge. It introduces a 'PAR-Pathways' approach that allows stakeholders to identify their starting points, desired end-goals, and the specific activities needed to achieve equitable influence in water planning. Through four global case studies, the guide demonstrates how different pathways—including legal challenges, boycotts, and the granting of legal personhood to rivers—can lead to more just water management outcomes.

The document outlines the 'Map, Characterize, Assess, and Recommend' (MCAR) approach developed by the Basel Institute on Governance to identify and mitigate systemic corruption risks in the criminal justice system related to natural resources. It emphasizes a collaborative, systemic approach over isolated agency assessments, providing a step-by-step process from planning and process mapping to risk prioritization and the implementation of mitigation measures.

The document outlines the MCAR methodology designed by the Basel Institute on Governance to identify and mitigate systemic corruption risks in the criminal justice system as it applies to natural resource conservation. It emphasizes a collaborative, systemic approach over isolated solutions, providing a step-by-step process from planning and political-economic analysis to mapping law enforcement processes, conducting semi-structured interviews, and prioritizing risks through stakeholder workshops. The guide highlights specific vulnerabilities in conservation, such as the remote nature of transactions and the handling of physical evidence, and provides tools for creating mitigation plans and maintaining confidentiality to protect participants.

The document introduces ChatGPT as a tool for climate communications, detailing its application in analyzing web-based media sources and using personas based on the British press to understand bias.

The guide details a market access methodology that shifts from simple geographical distance buffers to a model incorporating transportation costs, market size, and land conversion data. By converting infrastructure networks into graphs, the approach can simulate how new roads or bridges change market connectivity and subsequently drive deforestation. The document includes a practical example in Amapá, Brazil, demonstrating how a fictional road could lead to an estimated 368 km2 of deforestation and 17 million tons of CO2 emissions.

The guide details a methodology that moves beyond simple geographic distance to assess the 'area of influence' of infrastructure by analyzing how projects change market access. It combines transport costs, market size, and deforestation data into a statistical model to estimate ex-ante environmental risks.

The LUCI tool provides a five-step analytical framework to identify unintended consequences of development interventions by mapping the overlap between identity groups and impact groups. It emphasizes 'horizontal inequalities'—group-based disparities related to gender, ethnicity, or class—and how these can be exacerbated by poorly planned projects, leading to 'maladaptation' or increased conflict potential. The guide demonstrates the tool's application through a case study of solar hybrid mini-grid projects in Turkana County, Kenya, illustrating how access to electricity can create differential benefits and losses across various social and economic groups.

The document explains attribution studies—which use climate models to determine if and how much human-induced climate change affected a specific event—and provides guidance on reporting various extreme phenomena. It details how global warming increases the probability and intensity of heatwaves and heavy precipitation globally, while the effects on droughts, wildfires, and tropical cyclones vary by region or specific metric. It emphasizes that while climate change influences the risk and intensity of these events, human factors like land use and water management also contribute to whether an event becomes a disaster.

The document outlines a step-by-step process for assessing organisational GHG footprints, based on international standards like the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064. It defines three scopes of emissions: Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (indirect energy), and Scope 3 (other indirect value chain emissions). A central feature is the provision of a database of emission factors specifically developed for the Estonian context, covering energy production, vehicle fuels, and waste management. The guide also discusses the relationship between GHG accounting and regulatory frameworks such as the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the EMAS environmental management system.

The document outlines a comprehensive methodology for developing Basin Health Report Cards (BRCs), emphasizing the need for a holistic approach that integrates ecological, social, economic, and governance metrics. It categorizes indicators into six major areas—Water Quality and Quantity, Landscapes and Ecology, Management and Governance, Economy, Social and Cultural, and Health and Nutrition—and distinguishes between prescriptive and adaptive, as well as leading and lagging indicators. The guide details a four-step selection process involving stakeholder values, data scrutiny, threshold setting, and final aggregation. It also highlights emerging innovations, such as the integration of gender perspectives, Indigenous knowledge, and Environmental Justice Indices, to ensure more inclusive and equitable water resource management.

The document explains 'event attribution' as a scientific method to determine how much human-induced climate change affects the probability and intensity of specific weather extremes. It provides a detailed breakdown of how climate change influences heatwaves, floods, tropical cyclones, snowfalls, droughts, and wildfires, while cautioning against oversimplifying these events as having a single cause. The guide emphasizes that while some trends (like heatwaves) are globally certain, others (like floods or droughts) vary by region and are influenced by local human factors such as land use and water management.

The document introduces the 'Systems Journey,' a three-phase iterative process (Engage, Explore, Learn) designed to move beyond linear thinking in conservation and sustainability work. It outlines eight core principles for systemic change and provides a toolkit of 11 practical methods—such as Systems Mapping, the Iceberg Model, and Scenario Planning—to help navigators identify leverage points and develop adaptive theories of action. The guide emphasizes the importance of co-creation, acknowledging power dynamics, and embracing a 'safe-to-fail' experimental mindset to achieve long-term structural transformation.

The document introduces a 'systems pathway' consisting of three phases: Engaging, Exploring, and Learning. It argues that complex problems cannot be solved with linear thinking and instead requires a collaborative, iterative approach. The guide details a process for understanding system dynamics, identifying high-leverage points for intervention, and developing adaptive theories of change and action. It includes a toolkit of 11 practical methods, such as the Iceberg Model and Scenario Planning, to help practitioners move from a state of 'chaos and confusion' toward systemic renewal.