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This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) explores the concept of 'bankability' in the context of climate finance to help developing countries create project proposals that can successfully attract international funding. It argues that climate bankability extends beyond traditional financial returns to include socioeconomic and environmental impacts, and provides a checklist of determinants to guide project developers in aligning proposals with the requirements of multilateral funds like the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

This CDKN Essentials fact sheet outlines the importance of building climate resilience in cities, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It highlights the role of local authorities as leaders in innovation and the challenges they face regarding resources and decision-making power, while showcasing specific CDKN initiatives in India, Colombia, and other regions to support climate-compatible development.

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the opportunities and constraints of transitioning to low-carbon energy in Africa, focusing on West Africa and Nigeria. It argues that while the continent has vast renewable potential, progress is hindered by fragmented governance, inadequate investment, and a lack of coordination between niche projects and national grids.

This report analyzes the decline of coal mining in South Wales, United Kingdom, from its growth during the industrial revolution to its disappearance in the 1990s, to provide lessons for other regions transitioning away from coal.

This case study describes how Bogor City utilized the Urban Low Emission Development Strategies (Urban-LEDS) project and ICLEI’s GreenClimateCities2 framework to integrate low-carbon strategies into its local development plans to improve liveability.

A collection of five South African case studies detailing value-addition methods for livestock value chain residues, focusing on biogas production, insect protein, and composting.

This case study examines the challenges and opportunities for decentralized renewable energy development in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, emphasizing the need for institutional reforms, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and integrated spatial planning.

This case study describes the 'Future Proofing Cities' project in Madurai, India, which focuses on strengthening blue-green infrastructure—comprising hydrological systems and land-based natural habitats—to mitigate the impacts of climate change and urbanization.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines its activities and strategic approach to promoting climate compatible development in India. It details the use of multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) to align Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with sustainable development, the implementation of urban Heat Action Plans, and the promotion of private sector financing for rural renewable energy. The document emphasizes the integration of climate resilience into disaster risk management and the importance of gender-sensitive planning.

This report, developed by FHI 360 and funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, provides an inventory and summary of digital technologies used to enhance resilience, primarily in Asia. It details a wide array of tools—ranging from mobile apps and IoT sensors to big data analytics and geospatial mapping—designed to support disaster preparedness, emergency response, and long-term livelihood stability for vulnerable populations.

This research paper examines the causes and resolution of land-use conflicts between farmers and pastoralists in Tanzania, specifically focusing on the Pawaga division. It argues that these conflicts are driven by historical evictions, 'green grabbing' for conservation, large-scale agricultural investments, and a formal land dispute settlement system that is biased against pastoralists. The author proposes a community-based coalition model, piloted by the Tanzania Natural Resource Forum (TNRF), as a more effective alternative to formal judicial and administrative mechanisms.

This research paper introduces a conceptual framework designed to support green and blue growth by addressing the fragmented governance and limited ecosystem understanding in source-to-sea systems.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) argues that increasing agricultural productivity in Brazil is a viable strategy for mitigating climate change and reducing deforestation. By analyzing four historical drivers of productivity, the document demonstrates that technological innovation and policy improvements can shift agricultural expansion away from forests and toward underutilized pasture lands.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) argues that Brazil can increase agricultural production without increasing deforestation by improving the productivity of already cleared lands, particularly by transitioning underused cattle pastures to crop production.

This briefing examines Turkey's multifaceted involvement in Somalia, analyzing how its approach to South-South cooperation—characterized by direct aid delivery and public-private partnerships—has strengthened the Somali Federal Government (SFG) while introducing risks related to clan bias, lack of transparency, and the potential for fueling patronage networks.

This research paper documents the deployment of solar energy in Sarda, a remote village in Odisha, India, highlighting how its location in a dense forest hinders market linkages and access to electricity and basic services.

This case study examines FSD Tanzania's (FSDT) efforts to operationalise the Enterprise Growth Market (EGM), an alternative investment channel of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) designed to provide long-term equity capital for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). FSDT provided approximately USD 1.36 million in grants to the Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA) and the DSE to build regulatory capacity, increase public awareness, and support the listing of growth-oriented SMEs.

This briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the impact of civil society organisations (CSOs) on the governance of Zimbabwe's diamond sector following the 2006 discovery of alluvial diamonds in Marange. It details how CSOs lobbied international bodies to redefine 'conflict diamonds' and pressured the Zimbabwean government to implement policy reforms, demilitarise mining areas, and improve transparency.

A case study detailing a record-breaking heat wave in Phalodi, India, on 19 May 2016, and an analysis by the Raising Risk Awareness Project on the role of human-induced climate change in the event.

This policy brief examines climate vulnerability and adaptation strategies in Saint Lucia, specifically focusing on the Soufriere district through the GIVRAPD project's approach to coastal resilience and stakeholder partnerships.