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This research paper synthesizes an SEI-led study on carbon capture and storage (CCS), concluding that current development paths are insufficient for CCS to be commercially available by the end of the decade or to contribute significantly to CO2 emission reductions.

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 fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines its activities and research projects in India as of March 2013. The document highlights efforts to integrate climate change and disaster risk reduction (DRR) into policy, specifically focusing on heat-health vulnerability in Ahmadabad, disaster management in Leh, and the promotion of climate-adapted shelter design and green construction.

This executive summary by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) examines the potential for institutional investors—such as pension funds and insurance companies—to fund renewable energy infrastructure. It identifies three primary investment channels and analyzes the policy, regulatory, and institutional barriers that prevent these investors from lowering the cost of capital for renewable energy projects.

This case study examines the role of the United States government in the development and market adoption of low-emissivity (low-e) windows. It details how federal research, computer modeling tools, standardized rating systems, and labeling programs like ENERGY STAR catalyzed private sector investment and led to widespread commercial success in building energy efficiency.

This policy brief by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the challenges of mobilising and managing climate finance for developing countries. It emphasizes the need for a coordinated international architecture, the strengthening of national public finance management systems, and the creation of stable frameworks to attract private sector investment, which is expected to provide the bulk of necessary funding.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the drivers and challenges associated with Climate-Compatible Development (CCD). It defines CCD as a "development first" approach aimed at minimizing climate damage while maximizing human development opportunities in a low-carbon, resilient future. The document identifies five primary socio-political drivers—national awareness of adaptation, energy security, economic opportunities, access to climate finance, and government leadership—and seven key implementation challenges, including high costs, political opposition, and institutional limitations.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the drivers and challenges associated with Climate Compatible Development (CCD), defined as a "development first" approach that minimizes climate harm while maximizing human development opportunities in a low-emissions, resilient future. Drawing on experience from over 40 countries, the paper identifies key sociopolitical drivers—such as national resilience needs, energy security, and economic opportunities—and outlines significant barriers, including high implementation costs, political resistance, and institutional capacity gaps.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the drivers and obstacles associated with Climate Compatible Development (CCD). It defines CCD as a strategy that minimizes climate impact damage while maximizing human development opportunities in a low-emission future. The document identifies five key sociopolitical drivers—national resilience needs, energy security, economic opportunities, climate finance access, and strong government leadership—and seven primary implementation challenges, including high opportunity costs, political resistance, and institutional constraints.

This executive summary by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) argues that stricter laws and regulations regarding hazardous chemicals act as drivers for innovation rather than obstacles. By analyzing patent filings and case studies, the document demonstrates how the prospect of stronger regulation encourages the development and market adoption of safer chemical alternatives.

This case study examines the investment incentive policies for renewable energy in Thailand, analyzing their effectiveness in overcoming barriers to deployment. It details a variety of financial, fiscal, and regional incentives, while highlighting the transition from a feed-in premium (adder) system to a fixed-price feed-in tariff (FIT) to manage costs and avoid overcapacity.

This briefing examines how public authorities can manage and modify existing public-private partnerships (PPPs) to improve their economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Using the United Kingdom's Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and its transition to Private Finance 2 (PF2) as a primary case study, the document provides a framework for 'health checks' to assess value-for-money, life-cycle environmental impacts, and social returns during the lifetime of long-term contracts.

This study examines the integration of climate change adaptation into sectoral policies using a 'nexus' approach to water challenges in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt, highlighting the gap between climate risks and national water planning in the MENA region.

This commentary by the Center for International Environmental Law argues that the international climate change regime has historically failed to address the human rights implications of both climate change and the implementation of climate policies, and suggests that the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) provides opportunities to rectify this.

This policy brief describes India's Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme, a market-based energy efficiency mechanism targeting energy-intensive industries. Launched in March 2012 under the National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency, the scheme uses plant-specific energy consumption reduction targets and tradable energy savings credits to reduce emissions and enhance industrial competitiveness.

This policy brief examines Kenya's strategic shift toward geothermal energy to reduce reliance on climate-vulnerable hydropower and expand energy access. It details the institutional reforms, financial mechanisms, and policy tools the Government of Kenya has implemented to mitigate the high risks associated with geothermal exploration and development.

This executive summary, produced by the Climate Policy Initiative for the San Giorgio Group, analyzes the gaps between the demand for and supply of risk mitigation instruments in low-carbon and climate-resilient investments. It identifies significant bottlenecks in financing and policy risk coverage across both developed and developing markets and evaluates the potential of first-loss protection and policy risk insurance to bridge these gaps.

This report evaluates climate risks and management capacities for the water and agriculture sectors in the Dominican Republic, with a specific focus on the Yaque del Sur basin. It combines scientific modeling (WEAP and DSSAT) with participatory community research to identify vulnerabilities and propose adaptation strategies. The analysis highlights a critical water deficit in the Yaque del Sur basin, exacerbated by rising temperatures and declining precipitation, which threatens food security and rural livelihoods. The report identifies significant gaps in institutional coordination between disaster risk management and climate change adaptation bodies and recommends a comprehensive national program to integrate these approaches, improve data accessibility, and implement specific field-level interventions such as crop diversification and irrigation efficiency improvements.

This report, commissioned by the UNDP and implemented by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), assesses climate risks for smallholder agriculture in Honduras. It identifies a high vulnerability to droughts, tropical storms, and floods, which threaten food security and national development goals. The report recommends a combination of local adaptive actions—such as improved water and soil management—and institutional reforms to mainstream climate risk into national agricultural policy.

This report, prepared by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), evaluates climate risks and management capacities for small-scale agriculture in Honduras. It identifies the sector's high vulnerability due to economic poverty, environmental degradation, and reliance on rain-fed crops. The document analyzes current climate threats—such as droughts, hurricanes, and floods—and projects a hotter, drier future that threatens national development goals, food security, and the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. It concludes with recommendations for local practical measures, institutional governance reforms, and further research to enhance adaptive capacity.