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This case study details the professional trajectory of Melissa Le Blanc, illustrating how mentorship and professional networks, specifically the Women in Renewable Energy (WIRE) Network, facilitate career advancement for women in the Caribbean's clean energy sector.

A case study detailing the installation of a solar-powered water pumping system by GadgetroniX in Kizimbani, Pemba, Tanzania, to replace unreliable grid and fuel-powered systems.

The Weni Pemba borehole solarisation project, implemented by GadgetroniX in Tanzania, replaced unstable grid and fuel-powered water pumps with an off-grid solar system to provide the community with a reliable and cost-effective water supply.

GadgetroniX installed a solar-powered reverse osmosis (RO) system at the Lake Ndutu Tented Lodge in Tanzania to provide a sustainable and reliable source of potable water, reducing reliance on grid power and lowering operational costs.

A case study by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification detailing a solar power project implemented by GadgetroniX for the Saadani Kasa Bay Lodge in Tanzania to address grid unreliability and high operational costs.

This report describes a 'waste clinic' conducted by RMI's Waste Methane Initiative (WMI) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) for municipal officials in Uttar Pradesh, India. The clinic used peer-to-peer exchange and expert guidance to diagnose solid waste management (SWM) challenges and develop actionable work plans across four priority areas: data collection, source segregation, organic waste treatment, and disposal.

This case study by RMI examines the financial risks of stranded assets in Wisconsin, focusing on the early retirement of the Oak Creek Power Plant and the potential for repeating similar mistakes by investing in new gas-fired power plants.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) partnered with the Shenzhen city government and local institutions to implement 113 near-zero carbon demonstration projects. These initiatives, which include rooftop solar and building retrofits, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and electricity demand while lowering energy costs for the city's 18 million residents.

WRI Colombia implemented a capacity-building and education initiative to help local government officials and teachers integrate the national long-term climate strategy (E2050) into subnational development plans and school curricula.

The North Plains Connector (NPC) is a proposed 420-mile, 525 kilovolt high-voltage direct current transmission line designed to connect the western and eastern electricity grids between eastern Montana and central North Dakota. Developed by North Plains Connector LLC (a subsidiary of Grid United), the project aims to add 3,000 megawatts of bi-directional transfer capacity to improve reliability and economic benefits across the US. The project is distinguished by a "landowner-first" engagement strategy, avoiding eminent domain and modifying its route by adding 50 miles to accommodate local preferences, thereby reducing community opposition.

A case study by the World Resources Institute on the impact of solar-powered water pumps on mango farmers in the Chamwino district of Tanzania, highlighting production increases and income growth alongside remaining structural and technical challenges.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the drivers of infectious diseases in Bharatpur, Nepal, and evaluates how nature-based solutions (NBS) can mitigate these hazards alongside basic urban infrastructure.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) describes a four-step monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) process developed for the TerraFund partnership to measure the impact of land restoration projects. This system utilizes the TerraMatch platform to collect geospatial data, field reports, and satellite imagery to track indicators such as tree survival, carbon sequestration, and job creation over six-year periods.

RMI describes the role of solar-plus-battery-storage microgrids in creating community resilience hubs, particularly during extreme weather events like hurricanes. Based on a cohort of leaders from various institutions, the guide outlines five key factors—facility suitability, electricity costs/net metering, energy efficiency, battery sizing strategies, and available funding—that can help non-taxable entities successfully implement microgrid projects in low-to-moderate income US communities.

A case study on the implementation of solar-powered cold rooms in Kenya using a Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) model to reduce post-harvest losses for small farmers and traders.

This case study describes Project ASTHA, a collaboration between the NGO PRADAN and Schneider Electric in Sehal Bara Soli, Jharkhand, India. The project replaced unsustainable diesel pumps with solar-powered pumps and installed solar microgrids to address erratic power supplies and monsoon dependence, resulting in increased agricultural productivity, reduced rural-urban migration, and enhanced socio-economic opportunities for women.

This report provides case studies and guidance on integrating gender-responsive and socially inclusive (GESI) practices into nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate change adaptation to address a gap in evidence regarding GESI outcomes in such projects.

This briefing by RMI discusses the financial barriers to the adoption of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India and proposes the adaptation of global financial models—specifically risk-sharing facilities, tailored insurance, and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS)—to accelerate market growth.

This research paper examines urban transportation challenges in Africa, using South Africa as a primary case study to illustrate the impact of colonial and apartheid legacies on infrastructure. It evaluates the effectiveness of high-cost rail projects versus Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems and the role of informal paratransit, while proposing policy interventions to improve accessibility and safety.

This research paper by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) examines the role of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in providing climate finance for South Africa's Just Energy Transition (JET). It focuses on the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), arguing that its current self-financing model and commercial risk appetite hinder its ability to provide the 'patient capital' necessary for green industrialisation and worker transitions. The paper proposes a shift toward recapitalisation via fiscal and monetary instruments, more concessional lending, and democratised governance to align the IDC with socially just and worker-centred climate goals.