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This document consists of a final review report and supporting meeting minutes and submissions regarding the implementation of listed activities and minimum emission standards (MES) under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (AQA) of 2004 in South Africa. It proposes a phased approach to setting emission standards based on Best Available Technology (BAT), identifies priority industry sectors for initial listing, and discusses the establishment of national ambient air quality standards to protect public health and the environment.

This discussion document, compiled by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT), outlines the process for establishing national ambient air quality standards in South Africa under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 2004 (AQA). It analyzes the transition from source-based controls to an objectives-based approach, evaluates the limitations of previous SABS standards (SANS 1929 and SANS 69), and summarizes public and stakeholder responses to proposed standards. The document concludes by presenting a revised set of standards and a governance framework that uses tiered zones (Green, Blue, Purple, Orange, and Red) to trigger air quality management interventions.

The study identifies a significant gap between the high demand for green financing driven by Morocco's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and the limited supply of dedicated instruments for SMEs. While sectors like industry and agriculture are well-served by credit lines, others such as transport, water, and construction remain underserved. The report recommends enhancing the regulatory framework, implementing a green taxonomy, and developing new instruments such as a dedicated green guarantee mechanism or an equity fund to support the transition to a green economy.

The document is a compilation of inputs regarding the GCF's accreditation process. Key themes include the need to prioritize National Implementing Entities (NIEs) over international ones to ensure country ownership, the demand for a more 'fit-for-purpose' approach for smaller or private sector entities, and proposals to monitor the overall carbon footprints of accredited entities to ensure they align with the Paris Agreement. Stakeholders highlight systemic delays in the accreditation pipeline and suggest streamlining processes through third-party verification and multi-language support.

The document is a compilation of 20 submissions from NGOs, private companies, and international organizations responding to a GCF call for input. The contributors provide detailed suggestions on how the GCF should evaluate funding proposals, with a strong emphasis on distinguishing between mitigation and adaptation. Key themes include the need for gender-sensitive indicators, the use of existing Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) methodologies to avoid 're-inventing' metrics, and the importance of prioritizing the most vulnerable populations and least developed countries (LDCs). Several submissions argue against using co-financing or leverage ratios as primary success metrics for adaptation, suggesting instead a focus on community-based adaptation and distributive justice.

This document is a series of annexes from an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report for the proposed Nairobi Expressway project. It includes technical specifications of the road's alignment, biodiversity data, minutes from public consultation meetings held in November and December 2019, and detailed plans for the relocation of water, sewer, and power utilities.

The document outlines the consultation process for the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) program of Estonia's Transport and Mobility Development Plan 2021–2030. It details specific requests from the Environmental Board, Ministry of the Environment, and other bodies to include assessments of climate change impacts (floods and storms), air pollution (PM10 and PM2.5), and the cumulative effects of transport projects. The program was updated to include the Estonian Maritime Strategy, Natura 2000 assessment procedures, and the 'blue network' in its scope, while clarifying that the development plan remains a high-level strategic document rather than a detailed action plan.

The document examines Estonia's agro-environmental targets set within the Rural Development Plan 2007-2013, the Water Act, and the Nitrate Vulnerable Area programme. While chemical loads have decreased since 1990, challenges remain regarding fertiliser efficiency, manure management, and institutional coordination. The brief recommends integrating policies on the marine environment and water courses, establishing a permanent commission for water policy between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Environment, and improving advisory services for small and medium producers.

This report details an interdisciplinary Environmental Flows (E-Flows) assessment of the Nam Songkhram River Basin in Northeast Thailand. The study examines the critical relationship between the Mekong River mainstream and the Nam Songkhram floodplain, emphasizing how the annual 'flood pulse' sustains high aquatic biodiversity and local livelihoods. The findings highlight a transition from natural wetland habitats to simplified ecosystems dominated by agricultural land and industrial tree plantations, specifically eucalyptus. The report argues that upstream flood control infrastructure is largely futile due to the dominance of the Mekong's hydrology and recommends a holistic, multi-stakeholder approach to basin management to prevent further ecological collapse.

This policy brief, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in June 2015, defines 'frontier landscapes' as remote, sparsely populated areas undergoing rapid transformation due to agricultural expansion and socio-economic shifts. Based on a multi-stakeholder forum at the Global Landscapes Forum in Lima, Peru, the document outlines six propositions to foster sustainable, inclusive, and legitimate development in these regions, emphasizing the need for early action, common ground, institutional capacity, political support, valuation of actor diversity, and robust monitoring.

The document analyzes the socio-economic dependence of Barrancabermeja on the oil industry and explores pathways for economic diversification to mitigate the risks of the energy transition. It identifies key opportunities in regenerative agriculture, low-emission hydrogen, and carbon capture, while warning that abrupt reductions in oil production could destabilize the local economy.

The document outlines key takeaways from the INSIGHT 2022 conference and a related carbon markets workshop, focusing on the financial and regulatory mechanisms needed to electrify India's public transport. It highlights the potential of carbon markets, the success of the Grand Challenge aggregation model, and the need for cross-sectoral collaboration and independent regulatory oversight to manage e-bus procurement and battery lifecycles.

The document outlines five primary concerns raised by local and indigenous communities in Cameroon and the DRC regarding the implementation of Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD), emphasizing that a lack of such perspectives may hinder the development of effective measures in the Congo Basin.

The proceedings detail stakeholder perspectives from over 1,000 participants across 60 countries to guide the Two Degree Initiative. Key recommendations include reforming research-development pathways, adopting interdisciplinary food-land-water systems approaches, improving data communication for policymakers, unlocking public and private finance through partnerships, aligning regional actions with global frameworks, leveraging digital technologies for small-scale producers, and prioritizing transformative approaches for the most vulnerable populations.

The document outlines the outcomes of a roundtable hosted by WRI and IIED, identifying a mutual desire for collaboration between donor agencies and the private sector to achieve sustainable development. It highlights significant barriers, including a lack of mutual understanding, donor risk-aversion, and a dearth of evidence on effective business models. The summary proposes five key opportunities for progress: creating learning platforms, developing best-practice guidance, establishing shared performance metrics, encouraging high-risk financial innovation, and leveraging the post-2015 development agenda to foster transformational partnerships.