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The Reporting for Results-based REDD+ (RRR+) project is a joint initiative by the Coalition for Rainforest Nations (CfRN) and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) running from 2017 to 2019. It aims to help 21 tropical and subtropical forest countries develop the technical and institutional capacity to create accurate greenhouse gas inventories for the agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU) sectors. This capacity is essential for countries to submit reports to the UNFCCC and unlock results-based REDD+ payments. The project provides tailored training based on IPCC methods, supports the submission of National Communications and Biennial Update Reports, and promotes gender equality in natural resource management.

The project aims to support Colombia's national climate change response by providing Corporaciones Autónomas Regionales (CARs) with analytical tools to manage water allocation and adaptation strategies. It focuses on the coffee-growing region, emphasizing the role of high-elevation páramo ecosystems in regulating water supply. Key activities include developing WEAP models for the Río La Vieja and Alto Magdalena watersheds, integrating hydrology and water quality data, and applying the RAND Corporation's XLRM framework for robust decision-making. The project also seeks to enhance WEAP software functionality regarding spatial scale articulation, floodplain inundation, and ecological limits of hydrologic alteration to better understand the cumulative effects of local adaptation on the basin-scale Magdalena-Cauca system.

The SAEMC project focuses on improving air quality management in South American megacities by establishing operational chemical weather forecasting and developing regional emission and climate change scenarios. Key achievements include the creation of an online emission database for cities such as Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Lima, Medellín, Santiago, and São Paulo, and the implementation of chemical weather forecasting for Santiago by the Chilean Weather Office. The project has also operationalized a linked climate modeling system for South America and is developing traffic and aerosol emission inventories for Bogotá, Buenos Aires, and São Paulo.

The ACCCA project, running from 2007 to 2008, implemented 19 pilot actions across 17 countries in Asia and Africa to build capacity for climate change adaptation. The project focused on multidisciplinary risk communication, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of adaptation strategies into policy and local action plans. Key activities included identifying climate risks, assessing knowledge gaps, and developing risk communication materials to support decision-making in sectors such as agriculture, water management, and public health.

The Lake Balaton Adaptation project aims to improve the understanding of the region's vulnerability and resilience to global change, specifically targeting water quality, water quantity, land use, biodiversity, and demographics. The project employs an integrated assessment model to monitor interactions between the ecosystem and human systems across 52 lakeshore communities. Key components include the development of indicators for early warning, capacity building for local stakeholders, the implementation of adaptation pilot projects, and the alignment of national policies with local adaptation needs.

The CAPA Initiative, funded by Global Affairs Canada, implements nature-based solutions (NbS) to protect biodiversity and strengthen climate resilience. In Belize, activities focus on reforestation in the Maya Forest Corridor and coral reef health in marine reserves. In Fiji, interventions include flood mitigation buffers and sustainable fisheries. In the Greater Virunga Landscape (Uganda), the project focuses on restoring agricultural lands and promoting climate-resilient livelihoods. In the Kavango–Zambezi Landscape (Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Angola), efforts target forest restoration and the stabilization of wetlands and headwaters. Global-level support is provided by IISD through research, capacity strengthening, and gender-responsive approaches.

The Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative implements nature-based solutions for climate adaptation across the Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) landscape, which spans Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The initiative focuses on restoring forest cover, stabilizing water sources, and restocking native wildlife, while providing technical and financial training to women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Specific project sites include the Cuando River basin in Angola, the Sioma Ngwezi and Mosi-Oa-Tunya ecosystems in Zambia, Bwabwata National Park in Namibia, and areas around Hwange and Chizarira National Parks in Zimbabwe.

The project aims to reduce community vulnerability to climate change and improve livelihoods by mainstreaming adaptation into national policies and development plans. In Mozambique, the focus is on community-based forest fire management and early warning systems. In Kenya, the project implements drought-resistant crops and improved agricultural techniques. In Rwanda, the effort centers on increasing the resilience of the hydropower sector through natural resource management and energy planning. Regional knowledge sharing involves pilot countries and observer nations Tanzania and Madagascar.

The IISD project 'Tirer parti des marchés durables pour réduire la pauvreté et favoriser le développement durable' aims to prevent the marginalization of poor producers in least developed countries. By increasing transparency and providing data on over 400 voluntary sustainability standards (VSS), the project seeks to enable these countries to develop evidence-based strategies for sustainable production and market access. The initiative includes data collection, a digital platform, and tailored advisory services, initially targeting six pilot countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

The TRANSrisk project (2015-2018) focuses on assessing low-emission transition pathways by integrating quantitative models with qualitative stakeholder consultations. The project seeks to transform how climate policy pathways are evaluated by analyzing synergies and conflicts with other sustainable development goals, examining innovation policies across different socio-technical contexts, and assessing the risks and uncertainties associated with policy implementation. Its primary goals include providing decision-makers with tools to evaluate socio-economic costs and benefits and contributing to international scientific assessments like the IPCC.

The WICER project addresses Iraq's water security challenges caused by climate change, conflict, and environmental degradation. It employs three workstreams: resilient water management in the Al-Udhym basin, market-based urban circularity for sanitation and resource recovery, and the exploration of rural circularity through nature-based solutions. The project aims to build local capacity and develop viable business models and policies to ensure long-term water resilience.

The briefing highlights Kenya and East Africa as dynamic markets for the bioeconomy, specifically for Swedish and Nordic companies. It introduces the "Advancing Bioeconomy Development in Kenya (ABDK)" project, led by the Stockholm Environment Institute with Sida and Business Sweden, which focuses on mapping actors, developing roadmaps for bio-based clusters, and facilitating business development. While the region offers potential in bioenergy, agricultural value chains, and bio-waste processing, Swedish firms face challenges including fragmented industrial ecosystems, complex licensing processes, and the need for local cultural and business context to build trust.

The China Energy Efficiency Financing project, led by the World Resources Institute (WRI), addresses the lack of access to reasonable financing for industrial energy efficiency (EE) projects in China. While the top 1,000 energy-using enterprises receive significant attention, smaller industrial companies struggle with internal capacity to identify financeable projects and securing external funding. To resolve this, WRI and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) are exploring a model to bundle individual EE projects into a portfolio to facilitate financing in Shanghai, with plans to replicate the model in one or two other provinces.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) is implementing a three-year initiative (2022-2024) in the Tana Subbasin of Ethiopia, specifically within the North Mecha, Farta, and Dera woredas of the Amhara Region. The project aims to reduce water stress and increase climate resilience by strengthening data systems, analytical capacities, and cross-sectoral coordination. It employs an Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approach to balance water demand with available supplies and protect the watersheds that support water provision. The project is structured around four objectives: building capacity for water-and climate-wise decisions, institutionalizing IWRM, implementing watershed restoration in the Koga micro-watershed, and advocating for these solutions nationally and internationally.