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This report, part of a series on green industrial policy (GIP), examines the wind and solar sectors in India to provide research for developing cost-effective policies for green industries.

This briefing note examines the Government of Kenya's National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2013-2017, focusing on how the private sector can implement mitigation and adaptation strategies across various economic sectors to foster a low-carbon, climate-resilient development pathway.

This report identifies policy and regulatory barriers that hinder the Kenyan private sector from implementing the National Climate Change Action Plan 2013-2017 (NCCAP). It analyzes 33 specific barriers across multiple sectors and proposes priority areas for advocacy and regulatory reform to enable climate-compatible development.

This report summarizes the outcomes of the SDplanNet-Asia Pacific Regional Workshop Series held in Nairobi, Kenya, in April 2014. It analyzes existing governance practices for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region, identifies gaps in vertical and horizontal integration, and proposes a capacity-building agenda for 2014–2015 to help national and subnational planners implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This report provides a comparative analysis of the trade policies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It examines their political coordination, their specific roles and proposals during the Doha Round negotiations, and their use of trade instruments such as tariffs, subsidies, and anti-dumping measures. The document highlights areas of convergence, particularly in defending the interests of developing countries, and areas of divergence stemming from different economic growth models.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development reviews Canadian greenhouse gas (GHG) policy in 2013, noting a significant decline in federal political will and a corresponding shift toward provincial leadership and inter-provincial cooperation.

This research paper examines the intersection of climate variability and gender in the Sesheke district of Western Zambia, focusing on the livelihoods of people dependent on natural resources and the gender-responsiveness of local policy implementation and funding for adaptation.

This 2014 fact sheet by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute examines federal climate change adaptation and resiliency efforts in the United States. It details the economic impacts of extreme weather events in 2012, analyzes proposed and passed legislation such as the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013, and reviews executive actions and agency-specific adaptation plans from the Obama administration.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) examines federal climate change adaptation and resiliency efforts in the United States as of January 2014. It details the economic impacts of extreme weather in 2012, analyzes legislative proposals and executive orders aimed at increasing national resilience, and reviews the specific adaptation plans developed by various federal agencies.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) argues for the integration of equity and social inclusion into disaster risk reduction (DRR) frameworks. It examines how marginalized groups—including women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities—face disproportionate vulnerabilities and are frequently excluded from decision-making processes. The authors advocate for a shift from viewing these groups as passive victims to recognizing them as active agents of change whose local knowledge and capacities are essential for building equitable resilience.

This briefing describes the transition for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) from National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs), which address short-term urgent needs, to National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), which focus on medium- and long-term adaptation. It outlines the objectives of the NAP process, the use of 'no-regret' strategies, the integration of climate planning into national development, and the financial and monitoring challenges facing LDCs.

This policy brief summarizes a review of 39 public policies and laws in Belize to evaluate their support for climate-compatible tourism development. The analysis found a significant gap in the integration of climate change adaptation and resilience into national planning, with only 15% of reviewed documents addressing climate change impacts.

This policy brief summarizes the findings of the GES-REG project, which aimed to harmonize the implementation of the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) in the central and north-eastern Baltic Sea. The project focused on improving Economic and Social Analysis (ESA) to help Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Sweden develop cost-effective Programmes of Measures to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) by 2020.

This working paper examines the climate change agenda in Zambia, focusing on the national disaster management and climate change framework, the role of development aid, and the central government's interests regarding climate change.

This research paper examines Brazil's strategic shift toward the South Atlantic, driven by the discovery of pre-salt oil and gas reserves. It details Brazil's efforts to secure these resources through naval modernization, legal claims to extend its continental shelf, and expanded military cooperation with African nations to establish a regional identity and deter outside powers.

The executive summary of 'The Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2013' reports that global climate finance flows have plateaued at USD 359 billion, a figure significantly lower than estimated investment needs. The document emphasizes that public policies and resources act as the 'engine room' of the system, necessary to reduce risks and costs to attract private capital, which is essential for scaling low-carbon and climate-resilient growth.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) details Rwanda's efforts to establish a climate-resilient green economy, focusing on the Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy (GGCRS) and the creation of FONERWA, a national climate fund.

This research paper examines the impact of international greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions offsets on global climate mitigation, specifically focusing on the risks of double-counting reductions between host and buying countries following the 2010 Cancún Agreements.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines how to effectively support climate change negotiators from the poorest and most climate-vulnerable countries. Based on CDKN's experience since July 2011, the paper identifies key barriers—such as lack of financial resources, technical knowledge, and institutional memory—and proposes a demand-led support model encompassing administrative, technical, and legal assistance to amplify the influence of these nations in international negotiations.

This policy brief from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) examines the role of energy storage technologies in mitigating electricity industry challenges, integrating renewable energy, and improving grid reliability. It provides a technical overview of various storage methods, analyzes the impact of U.S. federal policies and legislation, and highlights specific large-scale implementation projects across the United States.