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The document outlines a framework for promoting sustainable behaviour by moving beyond the sale of ethical behaviours as products. It emphasizes the importance of identity, values, social signals, and habit formation to create lasting behavioral change in households, workplaces, and commuting contexts.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and CDP have aligned the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas with the CDP 2013 Water Disclosure Questionnaire to help companies identify and report water-related business risks. The Aqueduct tool provides granular data on water quantity, quality, regulatory, and reputational risks for global operations and supply chains, specifically assisting companies in answering questions regarding water-stressed regions and the potential for substantive changes in business operations or revenue. This initiative aims to standardize corporate water accounting and increase transparency to foster sustainable water resource management.

The document explains how scenarios—depicted as maps of land cover or marine habitats—are used in InVEST to compare the delivery of ecosystem services under alternative futures. It outlines characteristics of effective scenarios, such as being plausible, legitimate, and scientifically credible, and provides a framework for converting narrative storylines into quantitative maps. Through case studies in Hawaii, Borneo, Tanzania, and Canada, the primer demonstrates how scenarios can inform integrated spatial plans, green economy policies, carbon project feasibility, and marine spatial planning.

The handbook argues that interlinked activities and stakeholder cooperation are essential to decrease emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) in the refrigeration servicing sector. It notes that improving sector practices provides co-benefits, including extended equipment lifespan and reduced energy consumption. The document suggests that the market-driven transition and coordinated activities used for the Montreal Protocol may be applicable to other multilateral environmental agreements, such as those managing fluorinated gases under the Kyoto Protocol.

The document outlines a framework for community economic development based on natural capitalism, offering a variety of actions to generate wealth and distribute benefits widely without requiring physical community expansion.

The document argues that scientists and engineers possess significant power to reshape the world and should take responsibility for planning its sustainable use. It introduces 'sustainability appraisal' as a methodology to assess the environmental, social, and economic impacts of activities, moving beyond traditional cost-benefit analysis to seek 'win-win-win' solutions. The author emphasizes that a revolution in design is necessary, targeting reductions in energy use by 90% and resource use by 80%. Practical examples of sustainable re-engineering are provided, such as the Interface Company's reduction of chemicals in floor coverings and a sustainable hanging basket project in West Yorkshire.

The document outlines a five-category framework for applying Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) funds to the industrial sector: critical analysis, regulatory programs, financial incentives, economic and community benefits, and leveraging additional funding. It provides specific examples of actions for each category, such as performing emissions pathway analyses, setting GHG emissions intensity standards, offering tax credits for carbon capture and storage (CCS), and designing community benefits programs.

The document outlines a five-category framework for jurisdictions applying for Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) to reduce emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs). It suggests a combination of critical analysis, regulatory programs, financial incentives, community benefits, and the leveraging of other federal funding sources. Specific recommendations include adopting the Advanced Clean Trucks and Advanced Clean Fleets rules, developing Low Carbon Fuel Standards, and establishing workforce training programs with community colleges.

The CDKN Innovation Fund (Round 2) offers a total of GBP200,000, split into two awards of up to GBP100,000 each, specifically for innovation processes focused on Africa. Eligible applications must be led by an African organization and include at least two partners, with the majority of funds allocated to African institutions. The fund prioritizes 'demand-led' projects with demonstrated government buy-in and excludes fully-fledged research proposals, instead seeking interactive processes that produce outputs like policy briefs or road maps.

The document outlines strategies for making National Frameworks for Climate Services inclusive by diversifying institutional workforces, tailoring impact forecasts to different genders and abilities, and engaging grassroots organisations. It emphasizes the need for accessible communication channels—such as braille and sign language—and the consideration of local knowledge and daily schedules to ensure critical weather announcements reach marginalized groups, including women, indigenous people, and people with disabilities.

The document describes CCORAL, a Caribbean-specific tool used to screen policies, legislation, plans, budgets, and projects for climate risks. It outlines a three-step process involving basic screening questions, a detailed vulnerability workbook, and risk management analyses. The briefing specifically details how CCORAL applies to the water sector, including water policies, legislation, supply plans, financial budgeting, and infrastructure projects, noting that the tool is designed for use by both climate specialists and non-specialists.

The document outlines a three-step process for NDC implementation: preparatory work, plan elaboration, and execution. It emphasizes a holistic approach across five key modules: governance, mitigation, adaptation, finance, and measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV). The guide stresses the importance of integrating climate actions into national development planning, ensuring gender sensitivity, and aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The document outlines the Climate Bonds Standard's framework for certifying green bonds in Brazil's agricultural sector, detailing the pre-issuance, issuance, and post-issuance steps. It specifies eligible agricultural projects—categorized by production units, interventions, and support activities—and lists the screening indicators required for mitigation and adaptation. The guide highlights Brazil's potential as a major agricultural producer and provides case studies of certified instruments, such as those from Rizoma Agro, Solinftec, and Produzindo Certo.

The document provides a framework for bioenergy issuers to achieve Climate Bonds Certification, detailing the pre-issuance, issuance, and post-issuance steps. It specifies eligibility criteria for bioenergy projects, emphasizing GHG emission thresholds, indirect land use (iLUC) risk reduction, and adaptation and resilience plans. The guide highlights Brazil's bioenergy market, mentioning the RenovaBio Programme and the first certified programmatic issuer for corn ethanol, FS Bioenergia.

The document describes a voluntary labelling scheme designed to align debt instruments with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Climate Agreement. It provides a three-step process for forestry bond issuance—pre-issuance, issuance, and post-issuance—and details the scientific criteria used to determine the eligibility of forestry projects. For the Brazilian market, it highlights the role of pulp and paper companies and the acceptance of the Brazilian Forest Certification Programme (Cerflor) as evidence of compliance.

The document outlines the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme, a voluntary labeling system for debt instruments aimed at limiting global temperature rise to 1.5ºC. It focuses on the Brazilian forestry market, detailing a three-step process for certification: pre-issuance (framework development and verification), issuance (investor engagement and listing), and post-issuance (annual reporting). Eligibility for forestry bonds is based on specific screening indicators—including forest planting, restoration, and sustainable management—and requires compliance with mitigation and resilience criteria, such as FSC or PEFC certifications and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) protocols.

The document describes the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme, a voluntary labelling system designed to align investments with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Climate Agreement. It provides a detailed three-step process for issuing Certified Solar Bonds: pre-issuance (identifying eligible proceeds and creating a framework), issuance (verification and market engagement), and post-issuance (reporting and annual updates). In Brazil, where renewable energy is the largest 'Use of Proceeds' category, the guide highlights the potential for solar bonds, noting that eight of 18 local deals through August 2022 were Certified under Solar Energy Criteria. Eligibility for solar certification requires that facilities generate a minimum of 85% of their electricity from solar sources, with fossil-fuel backup limited to 15%.

The document outlines the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme, a voluntary labeling system designed to align financial investments with the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. It focuses on the Brazilian market, where transport is the third most financed taxonomy category for green bonds at 10%. The guide details a three-step certification process (pre-issuance, issuance, and post-issuance) and specifies eligible transport assets, including zero-emission rail, road public transport, and low-carbon infrastructure. It establishes strict mitigation thresholds, such as a limit of 50gCO2 per p-km for passengers by 2026, and explicitly excludes vehicles powered exclusively by biofuels or those primarily transporting fossil fuels.

The document provides a framework for issuers to align transport-sector green bonds with a 1.5°C warming limit. It details a three-step certification process (pre-issuance, issuance, and post-issuance), defines eligible low-carbon transport assets, and establishes specific emission thresholds for passenger and freight transport. It highlights Brazil as a growing market where transport is the third most financed taxonomy category for green bonds (10%), and provides a case study of Rumo S.A. regarding rail freight modernisation.

The Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy (CBRT) is a spreadsheet-based framework used to classify investments that strengthen resilience to physical climate risks. It organizes investments into seven themes—including Resilient Infrastructure and Resilient Natural Systems—and requires that qualifying investments make a substantial contribution to resilience, manage maladaptation risks, and do no significant harm to climate mitigation. The CBRT differentiates between adapted and enabling investments, as well as activities and measures, providing a structured pathway for debt issuances, such as bonds and loans, to be certified under the Climate Bonds Standard.