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The document outlines a work programme for Commissioners to generate effective action by developed countries to support the acceleration of development in Africa. It identifies key constraints to growth, proposes a three-pillared analytical framework (growth and resources; empowerment and culture; governance and institutions), and suggests a comprehensive programme of action focusing on governance, trade, human development, and peace and security.

This briefing outlines the mission, progress, and 2022 strategic priorities of the Energy Transition Council (ETC), an initiative designed to facilitate dialogue between developing countries and international actors to accelerate the transition to clean, affordable, and reliable power.

The Sierra Leone Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan is an executive summary outlining a strategic roadmap to achieve universal energy access by 2040 and transition to a low-carbon, middle-income economy by 2050. The plan emphasizes the rapid adoption of renewable energy—specifically solar and hydropower—to power key sectors including agriculture, mining, healthcare, and education, while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

The 'Kliimamuutustega kohanemise arengukava aastani 2030' is a national strategic framework designed to reduce Estonia's vulnerability to climate change. It identifies key risks—including rising temperatures, increased winter precipitation, and sea-level rise—and establishes eight priority areas for adaptation: health and rescue capacity, land use and planning, the natural environment, bioeconomy, economy, society/awareness, infrastructure, and energy security. The plan outlines specific goals, metrics, and a budget of 43.745 million euros for the period 2017–2030 to increase the resilience of the state, regional, and local levels.

This executive summary details the Master Plan for the Pampa Huari River Basin (Plan Director de la Cuenca del Río Pampa Huari - PDCPH), developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) under the Bolivia WATCH program. The plan employs a Robust Decision Support (ADR) framework to address critical water scarcity, pollution from mining and urban waste, and land degradation in the Potosí department of Bolivia. It establishes a strategic roadmap across five lines of action: ecosystem restoration, sustainable water and sanitation, efficient agricultural irrigation, mining impact mitigation, and institutional capacity building.

This fact sheet describes a project (October 2016 – January 2018) led by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the Swedish Steel Producers Association (Jernkontoret) to develop a "societal value compass" for the Swedish steel industry. The tool is designed to help the industry align its research, investments, and product development with its 2050 vision of producing only positive societal value, utilizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and capital theory.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) strategy for 2025–29 focuses on accelerating the implementation of climate and sustainability goals through five new strategic directions and three core impact areas: climate transitions, nature and resources, and health and wellbeing.

This briefing by WWF South Africa advocates for an ambitious, people-centred approach to South Africa's third National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (NBSAP) for 2025-2035, specifically targeting the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) goal of conserving 30% of land, waters, and seas.