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This report by the Africa Policy Research Institute examines the intersection of climate change, food security, and agricultural policy in Nigeria. It analyzes the alignment between national strategies—such as the National Agricultural Transformation Implementation Plan (NATIP) and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)—and highlights the critical role of community-led initiatives in building resilience against extreme weather and environmental degradation.

This briefing, prepared by the United States as chair of the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC), provides a report on the administrative and financial matters of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the Executive Council's 55th meeting.

This research paper by the Green Economy Coalition examines the gap between planned green recovery goals and actual financial implementation in Uganda following the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that while national budgets initially prioritized natural capital, actual financial releases have been sidelined in favor of short-term economic multipliers, necessitating fiscal reforms and better valuation of ecological services to ensure a sustainable recovery.

This briefing analyzes Indonesia's 2020 COVID-19 recovery budget, highlighting a significant imbalance where funding heavily favored fossil fuels over renewable energy, and provides recommendations to align future spending with the country's climate targets.

This policy brief analyzes Indonesia's COVID-19 recovery spending, arguing that the National Economic Recovery (PEN) program is not aligned with the country's net-zero emissions targets due to significant continued support for fossil fuels. The authors recommend reforming fossil fuel subsidies and directing fiscal support toward renewable energy to achieve climate goals and create jobs.

This policy brief by Transforma argues that climate finance is essential for a just and resilient recovery in Mexico following the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines the current state of national and international climate funding, warns against the risks of the recent elimination of the Climate Change Fund (FCC), and provides specific recommendations for both the public and private sectors to align economic recovery with sustainability goals and international commitments.

The document contains the minutes of the 41st Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on 14 June 2016 in Santiago, Chile. The meeting focused on the implementation of a tripartite governance structure, financial status and budget requests for FY 2016-2017, the establishment of an Open Science Committee, and the search process for a new Executive Director.

This statement from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute argues that U.S. forests are increasingly transitioning from carbon sinks to carbon emitters due to climate change, droughts, and wildfires. It highlights a critical funding gap for hazardous fuel reduction and ecosystem restoration, suggesting that expanding markets for wood products and bioenergy could provide a sustainable financial model for forest management.

The report documents the 11th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from June 30 to July 2, 2004. The meeting focused on administrative transitions, including the search for a new Executive Director, the approval of the 2004/2005 budget and annual program, and the election of members for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Executive Council (CE).

This report analyzes the impact of France's €100 billion 'Plan de relance' (recovery plan) on natural capital and biodiversity. It concludes that the plan largely neglects biodiversity in favor of industrial competitiveness and decarbonization, missing a significant opportunity to integrate nature-based solutions into economic recovery.

This financial report, authored by Raúl Michelini, compares core budget requests for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) made in January and May 1999. It details a shift from projected deficits to surpluses for the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 periods, primarily driven by reductions in personnel benefits and travel expenses.

This research paper evaluates the alignment of Uganda's post-COVID-19 economic recovery strategy with its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It finds that while Uganda has increased its climate ambition in its updated NDC, the actual economic stimulus packages have largely prioritised immediate health and economic rescue over green recovery, leaving climate action underfunded and sidelined in the budget process.