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The NAP Global Network's 2021-2025 strategy focuses on transitioning developing countries from adaptation planning to execution. The network aims to reach 30 new countries, ensure 30% of support goes to Least Developed Countries, and assist 15 countries in moving from planning to implementation. Key priorities include tailored technical assistance, innovative peer-to-peer learning, and making NAP knowledge more accessible through storytelling and MOOCs. The strategy emphasizes gender equality, social inclusion, and the integration of climate risk into national decision-making processes.

The NAP Global Network's 2021–2025 strategy focuses on accelerating climate resilience in developing countries by enhancing the quality and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). The Network aims to bridge the gap between planning and action through tailored technical support, innovative peer-to-peer learning, and the production of accessible knowledge products. Key targets for 2025 include reaching 30 new developing countries, ensuring 30% of support benefits Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and collaborating with 15 countries on the transition from planning to implementation. The strategy emphasizes gender equality, social inclusion, and the integration of NAPs with other climate instruments like Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Adaptation Communications (ADCOMs).

The SEforALL 2021-2023 business plan focuses on achieving SDG7 through a framework of 'COMMIT, CONNECT, CREATE' to drive energy transitions and access. The strategy emphasizes data-driven implementation, interdisciplinary integration between public and private sectors, and the mobilization of finance flows to ensure affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all.

The WWF Australian Wildlife & Nature Recovery Fund raised $45 million to address the devastation of the 2019–2020 bushfire season, which burned approximately 47 million acres and impacted nearly 3 billion animals. The fund's strategy is divided into three phases: an initial emergency response providing medical supplies and shelter to over 40 frontline organizations; a second phase focused on landscape restoration and species protection; and a third phase aimed at building long-term resilience through regenerative economy shifts and climate adaptation.

SEforALL has transitioned to a strategic model that combines global agenda-setting with data-driven in-country implementation. Key achievements include the launch of the Universal Energy Facility for mini-grids in Sierra Leone and Madagascar, support for Nigeria's 5 million solar connections programme, and the development of 'Recover Better' guides for the Caribbean and Southeast Asia to integrate sustainable energy into COVID-19 recovery. The organization is also leading preparations for the 2021 UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy and co-chairing the Energy Transition Council for COP26.

The project aims to restore 471,500 hectares of land in Ghana's Northern Savannah Zone to achieve 6.139 million tCO2e in emission reductions over seven years and 25.24 million tCO2e over 20 years. Key interventions include restoring 200,000 hectares of savannah forests under community management (CREMA), restoring 100,000 hectares of shea parklands through public-private partnerships, and establishing 18,500 hectares of Modified Taungya System (MTS) plantations in forest reserves. The project specifically targets the empowerment of 20,000 women collectors by increasing their incomes by 30-50% through improved shea value chain efficiencies. Total financing is 54,546,775 USD, with 30,100,000 USD requested as a grant from the Green Climate Fund.

The Green Economy Coalition (GEC) has established a 10-year action plan (2020–2030) to drive structural economic reform globally. The strategy identifies five systemic flaws in current economic models—including outdated metrics like GDP and short-termism in finance—and proposes five key interventions: reforming governance, financial systems, economic sectors, inequality, and the valuation of nature. To achieve these, GEC will pursue four pathways: telling new narratives, building critical mass through citizen dialogue, influencing policy via tools like the Green Economy Tracker, and transitioning to a decentralized 'network of networks' structure. The goal is to ensure that by 2030, inclusive green economy principles are central to decisions made by policymakers, business leaders, and citizens.

SEforALL's 100 Days Report details the organization's efforts to integrate sustainable energy into COVID-19 recovery plans through 'Recover Better' guides for Africa, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. The report highlights the pandemic's severe impact on the off-grid sector, where surveyed companies expect revenue losses between 27% and 40%. It also outlines the launch of the 'Powering Healthcare' resource hub and the 'Chilling Prospects 2020' report, which identifies that 1.02 billion people lack cooling access. Strategically, SEforALL has approved a new Three-Year Business Plan (2021-2023) focusing on high-level advocacy and country-specific implementation across four thematic areas: Energy Diplomacy and Advocacy, Energy Access and Closing the Gap, Energy Transitions and Climate, and Intersection with other SDGs.

The Master Plan for the Rocha River Basin addresses critical water scarcity, pollution, and ecosystem degradation in the Cochabamba Department of Bolivia. It outlines five strategic lines—water management, sustainable basin management, institutional strengthening, knowledge management, and water culture—to improve water security and resilience. Key goals by 2040 include increasing safe water access to 834,049 people and reducing the total water deficit by 227 hm3, while mitigating risks from climate-induced precipitation changes and temperature increases.

The IAI Strategic Plan (2019–2044) establishes a long-term framework to bridge the gap between science and policy in the Americas. The plan is organized into three themes: meeting the needs of member Parties, advancing science for regional sustainability, and ensuring the organizational sustainability of the IAI. Key priorities include promoting transdisciplinary research on climate action, water and energy security, and biodiversity, while expanding the institute's membership and establishing a 100 million USD endowment fund.

The Kiribati Joint Implementation Plan (KJIP) 2019-2028 is a strategic roadmap designed to increase national resilience through a 'whole-of-country approach.' It identifies 12 major strategies covering governance, food and water security, health, infrastructure, renewable energy, and climate finance. The plan emphasizes the extreme vulnerability of Kiribati's atoll geography to sea-level rise and extreme weather, while specifically integrating gender-responsive actions and the inclusion of vulnerable groups. It formalizes the Kiribati National Expert Group (KNEG) as the primary advisory and coordination body to ensure that climate adaptation is mainstreamed into ministerial operational plans and national budgets.

The Integrated Ridge to Reef Management of the Mesoamerican Reef Ecoregion (MAR2R) project aims to conserve shared freshwater, coastal, and marine resources in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. It addresses threats such as unsustainable agriculture, mass tourism, and overfishing by strengthening the leadership of the Central American Commission on Environment and Development (CCAD). The project implements Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and Integrated Coastal Marine Management (ICMM) through demonstration projects, voluntary certification standards (RSPO, Bonsucro, MSC, ASC), and the establishment of water funds and reserves. A total project cost of $61,107,908 is allocated, with $9,018,349 from the GEF and $51,277,908 in co-financing.

The WACC Strategic Plan 2017–2021 establishes a framework to promote 'communication for all' as a fundamental human right. The organization aims to support marginalized populations—specifically those denied communication rights based on gender, status, or identity—through advocacy, capacity-building, and the creation of global networks. Key initiatives include the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), the development of a Communication Rights Index, and a campaign to end news media sexism by 2020. WACC aligns its goals with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement, positioning communication as essential for achieving these global targets.

The National Water Resource Strategy (NWRS2) outlines a comprehensive plan to manage South Africa's scarce water resources sustainably and equitably. It prioritizes water allocation reform to redress historical imbalances, emphasizes water conservation and demand management (WCWDM) to reconcile supply and demand, and proposes a significant institutional realignment, including the establishment of nine Catchment Management Agencies and Regional Water Utilities. The strategy addresses critical challenges such as climate change, water pollution, and infrastructure backlogs, while estimating a total sector investment requirement of R700 billion over ten years.

The WACC Strategic Plan 2012-2016 establishes the organization's identity as an ecumenical body rooted in Christian principles and dedicated to the 'communication rights' of the poor and dispossessed. The plan identifies four global trends—increased support for communication rights, the rise of social media, evolving media literacy needs, and the decline of traditional ecumenical funding—that shape its direction. Key strategic priorities include strengthening the voices of marginalized communities through tools like the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), increasing the advocacy capacity of its members and partners, and improving organizational governance and network connectivity. WACC aims to position itself as a primary expert on communication rights while maintaining an inclusive approach that serves all people regardless of religious identity.

The report outlines a comprehensive approach to revitalizing the Cuyahoga Valley by treating environmental restoration as an economic driver. It proposes specific interventions for the 5.5-mile ship channel, including the implementation of low-impact development (LID) for stormwater, the creation of aquatic habitats like pocket wetlands and green bulkheads, and the establishment of an industrial symbiosis network called 'Waste = Revenue'. The document argues that moving away from traditional 'gray' infrastructure toward 'green' solutions will improve water quality, attract investment, and create new local business opportunities in restoration services.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) argues that while the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are projected to reduce U.S. emissions by just over 40% by 2030 relative to 2005 levels, additional federal policy is required to reach net-zero emissions by midcentury. CATF is advocating for several specific policy interventions, including a zero-carbon fuel standard, revised siting and permitting for clean energy infrastructure, and a federal electricity procurement model requiring 24-7 zero-emission clean electricity. The organization is also focusing on supporting advanced nuclear supply chains, reducing methane from oil, gas, and agriculture, and developing regulatory structures for hydrogen infrastructure. To implement these strategies and expand its policy expertise, CATF seeks $25 million in funding over the next five years.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is expanding its U.S. state policy program to help states implement federal climate funding and regulations, and to pass state-level policies such as clean energy standards. The program aims to address barriers like budget cuts and political headwinds to propel the U.S. toward a net-zero economy, requiring an annual budget of approximately $20 million.

This document is an excerpt from Eskom's Air Quality Strategy (Unique Identifier: 32-1143), detailing the company's approach to ambient air quality monitoring, atmospheric dispersion modelling, stakeholder engagement, and research. It outlines specific emission targets for existing power stations, a retrofit plan to meet Minimum Emission Standards, and a strategy for coal beneficiation to reduce emissions.

The Eskom Air Quality Improvement Plan (Unique Identifier: 32-1143, Revision 1) outlines a strategy to reduce particulate matter (PM), sulphur dioxide (SO2), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and mercury emissions from Eskom's power stations to comply with South African air quality legislation and maintain its 'licence to operate'. Approved by the Board Social Ethics and Sustainability Committee on 9 September 2016, the plan focuses on operational improvements, emission abatement retrofits, air quality offsets, and legal applications for leniency regarding Minimum Emission Standards (MES).