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This guidebook by the World Resources Institute provides a framework for conducting coastal ecosystem valuations in the Caribbean to better inform policy, management, and investment decisions. It outlines a three-phase process—scoping, analysis, and outreach—emphasizing that while over 100 such studies have been conducted in the region, only a minority have influenced actual decision-making.

This guide from the World Resources Institute explains the importance and methodologies of estimating the costs of implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It outlines how costing helps governments identify financing gaps, select financial instruments, and integrate climate commitments into national fiscal policies, while highlighting the challenges of data gaps and uncertainty.