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This toolkit provides a human rights-based approach (HRBA) to climate finance, specifically designed for civil society organisations and trade unions to advocate for just energy transitions in developing nations. It critiques the 'Billions to Trillions' (B2T) neoliberal agenda and the Just Energy Transition - Investment Plan (JET-IP) in South Africa, arguing that these models prioritise private profit and debt over public goods and human rights. The guide outlines six clusters of rights-based principles—ranging from national responsibilities and sovereignty to debt relief in times of crisis—and provides practical 'How to' guides and factsheets to help advocates influence climate investment plans and national budgeting processes.

This guide by Friends of the Earth International critiques the agribusiness investment model, arguing that trade and investment agreements prioritize corporate profits over food sovereignty and human rights. It advocates for a transition toward agroecology led by small-scale food producers to address hunger, climate change, and environmental degradation.

The 'Air Aware: A Journey of Youth-Led Action for Clean Air and Environmental Justice in Johannesburg' guide documents a campaign by Youth@SAIIA, part of the global Breathe Cities initiative. The program empowers young people aged 13–25 in South Africa to transition from awareness to advocacy through capacity-building workshops, the creation of 'Youth Air Champions' (YACs), and community-led campaigns. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between youth lived experiences and formal air quality governance, culminating in a Youth-Led Conference on Air Pollution Policy and Implementation to influence the City of Johannesburg's air quality policies.

This guide by Trend Asia encourages public action and advocacy to address the climate crisis in Indonesia. It criticizes the government's continued reliance on coal, the use of biomass co-firing as 'greenwashing', and the environmental damage caused by nickel mining for the energy transition. The document advocates for community-based renewable energy and provides practical steps for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint and engage in collective political pressure.

This guide, published by Trend Asia and associated with the Jakarta International Literary Festival (JILF) 2024, addresses the climate emergency in Indonesia. It critiques the government's continued reliance on coal, the use of biomass 'co-firing' as greenwashing, and the environmental damage caused by nickel mining for the energy transition. The document advocates for a just, democratic energy transition based on community-led renewable energy and provides actionable steps for individuals to reduce emissions and engage in collective political advocacy.