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The IEJ argues that the 2026 Budget fails to reverse a decade of austerity, instead implementing further cuts to non-interest spending and underinvesting in infrastructure and social services. The report criticizes the National Treasury's reliance on private sector investment and 'trickle-down economics,' noting that projected growth of 1.8% is insufficient to keep pace with labour force growth. The IEJ proposes increasing revenue through a net wealth tax and redirecting tax breaks for high-income earners, while calling for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to provide concessional debt for strategic industries, including green industrialisation. Additionally, the document critiques the Targeted and Responsible Savings (TARS) initiative and the Gender Budget Statement for failing to address structural inequalities and food insecurity.

The Finance and Administration Committee (FAC) reports that the IAI received an unqualified audit opinion for the 2022-23 fiscal year and recommends the approval of the 2024-2025 operating budget, which includes a proposed 20% increase in member country contributions.

The Green Climate Fund's 2015 administrative expenditures totaled USD 19.1 million, representing 99% of the USD 19.3 million approved budget. While the Secretariat under-spent by USD 0.4 million, the Board over-spent by USD 0.2 million, primarily due to increased costs for the Accreditation Panel. Total fund revenue for 2015 reached USD 1.759 billion, with total assets as of 31 December 2015 amounting to USD 1.851 billion, including USD 1.213 billion in promissory notes.

The Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) assessed the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) as being in a precarious financial state, facing potential budget shortfalls. The FAC found the proposed budget austere and concluded that a 10% increase in the Core Budget is necessary to sustain operations for three to four years and maintain reserves of approximately $400,000 for potential termination of operations. Without this increase, the FAC suggests planning for an orderly shutdown of activities by 2012, as no further expense reductions are viable without impacting essential functions.

The FAC report details a May 2008 meeting in Toronto where the committee approved a 15% increase in the 2008/09 core budget, primarily to address inflation and salary adjustments for international and local staff. The committee discussed updating the Host Country Agreement to secure tax exemptions for staff and more office space, and addressed security measures following a February 2008 robbery. Additionally, the report outlines plans for biennial annual reports, semi-annual newsletters, and the procurement of new audit services for the 2009/10 to 2011/12 period.

The document argues that EMFAF funds are being used in ways that contradict EU environmental goals and international obligations, specifically by underfunding marine biodiversity and failing to prioritise small-scale fisheries. It highlights a systemic gap where 5–12% of funds are allocated to environmentally harmful subsidies, exceeding biodiversity spending by more than twofold. Analysis of several Member States shows that most fall far below a recommended 25% allocation for conservation and restoration. The brief also warns that proposed changes to the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) risk further diluting these priorities by removing the EMFAF as a stand-alone fund and lacking mandatory spending targets for biodiversity and the decarbonisation of the fishing fleet.

The project aims to dispel the notion that ocean wealth and ocean health are mutually exclusive by providing science-based recommendations and data tools. It is structured around four components: the production of a landmark report on ocean solutions, the creation of 'Blue Papers' providing thematic deep dives, the development of the 'Ocean Watch' open data platform, and a comprehensive knowledge management strategy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the project revised its timelines and budget, shifting more resources toward the data platform and knowledge sharing while maintaining the overall budget total of USD 1,980,000. Initial progress includes the completion of four funded Blue Papers and the holding of an inception workshop to define user needs for the Ocean Watch platform.