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The AI4TRUST project, funded by Horizon Europe, developed a Toolbox and Monitoring Dashboard to detect manipulated content at scale. However, the project encountered significant obstacles in accessing data from Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), including rejections from X and Meta. The document argues that DSA Article 40 is failing because platforms unilaterally decide what constitutes 'systemic risk' research. It recommends reforming the DSA vetting process, integrating Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) into risk assessments, mandating infrastructure interoperability, and addressing algorithmic amplification incentives.

The report details the EECCLiRe project's efforts to build climate resilience among Indonesian coffee smallholders through ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA). Key interventions included the use of climate field schools (CFS) to integrate scientific climate data with traditional knowledge, the promotion of agroforestry to protect heat-sensitive Arabica coffee, and the installation of plastic biodigesters to provide clean energy and organic fertilizer. The document also examines the role of ecolabels and geographical indication (GI) labels in supporting EbA by providing financial incentives, while noting challenges such as power imbalances with intermediaries and the need for context-specific, gender-responsive programming.

The Targeting Natural Resource Corruption (TNRC) project, implemented from 2018 to 2024 by WWF and a consortium of partners, focused on mitigating the impact of corruption on biodiversity, fisheries, and forests. With a $10 million knowledge project and $20 million in country-based investments, the initiative developed over 150 resources via a Knowledge Hub and trained more than 1,200 NGO staff. The project field-tested anti-corruption interventions in six countries and co-founded the Countering Environmental Practitioners Forum, which now includes over 600 global members.

The CRAVE project in Namibia aimed to reduce food insecurity and climate vulnerability for small-scale farmers in the Kavango West, Kavango East, and Zambezi regions. It exceeded its targets for direct and indirect beneficiaries, providing training in conservation and climate-resilient agriculture, establishing a center of excellence, and integrating solar energy technologies. While successful in increasing production and creating jobs, the project's crop insurance pilot faced challenges due to drought and design limitations.

The AHM Project implemented an integrated model of biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation across 10 demonstration sites in Bhutan, India, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, and Pakistan. Key achievements include bringing 1.4 million hectares of land under improved management, training 26,966 people in conservation and adaptation, and supporting the 12-nation Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection (GSLEP) Program. The project focused on reducing threats like poaching and pasture degradation while addressing climate-driven risks to water security and rural livelihoods through interventions such as water-smart irrigation, predator-proof corrals, and alternative income generation.

The document outlines a CDKN-supported initiative in Quito, Ecuador, to address climate vulnerabilities such as landslides and wildfires affecting low-income hillside communities. Through a vulnerability study and a five-year Action Plan, the project promoted ecosystem restoration, sustainable agriculture, and the integration of climate resilience into municipal development planning.

The 'Sustainable Hökarängen' project utilized an action-research approach to promote resource-efficient lifestyles in a residential district of Stockholm. Key findings emphasize that engagement is most effective when activities are social and enjoyable—such as communal gardening and climate-smart cooking—rather than focused on areas where residents have limited control, such as apartment energy use. The project successfully established a network of 'Sustainability Ambassadors' and local movements like HOPP! to ensure continuity. While a parallel investment programme by Stockholmshem reduced heating energy use by over 30% per square metre, the community-level project found that social cohesion and peer interaction were primary drivers of behavioral change. The brief concludes that evaluating such initiatives requires a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods and long-term follow-up to determine if behavioral changes are sustained.

The project, led by Stockholmshem and Sustainable Innovation with research by the Stockholm Environment Institute, focused on behavioral changes and technical energy efficiency. While technical investments reduced heat consumption by 14% across the district (and 32% in specific upgraded buildings), behavioral goals for household electricity reduction were not fully met. The project found that residents were more engaged by 'lustful' activities they could control, such as urban gardening and climate-smart cooking, than by technical energy-saving measures. Key successes included the establishment of the HOPP! transition initiative, a local sustainability ambassador network, and a 'carrot mob' that successfully pressured local grocers to expand their organic product ranges.

The report details a three-year project (April 2012 to September 2015) funded by the UK Department for International Development to empower civil society organisations (CSOs) and indigenous people and local communities (IPLC) in West and Central Africa. The project focused on increasing access to forest legislation, creating legal knowledge networks through Legal Working Groups (LWGs), and developing diagnostic tools to analyse the recognition of six focus rights: access to information, participation in decision-making, access to justice, property rights, rights of use, and the right to a share in profits. Key outcomes included the creation of legal databases, the provision of legal training, and the drafting of legislative proposals to improve forest governance and the implementation of Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) and the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).

The 4PCCD project (2011-2013) implemented a participatory urban planning tool in Maputo, Mozambique, to identify local priorities for climate action. The project demonstrated that involving citizens from informal settlements can accelerate climate policy development and empower communities to present collective visions to government and private sectors. However, the findings indicate that meaningful community consultation and scientific climate impact assessments require sufficient allocations of time and financial resources.

The China Node for Sustainable Sanitation (CNSS), a collaboration between the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB-CSES) and Clean Water Alliances (CWA), worked from 2008 to 2011 to mainstream ecological sanitation in China. The initiative established pilot projects, including 108 eco-toilets in Sichuan's earthquake area, and leveraged mass media—such as CCTV and Yunnan TV—to reach millions of viewers. CNSS also engaged high-level decision-makers, developed academic curricula, and fostered international partnerships with nodes in Nepal, South Africa, and the Philippines, as well as projects in Mongolia and DPR Korea.

The report assesses a US$2 million Japanese ODA project coordinated by UNICEF to provide health, nutrition, and shelter services to 200,000 returnees in Acholiland, northern Uganda. It finds that the project successfully improved access to basic services for women and children, aligning with the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) goals of human security. Key achievements include the rehabilitation of ten health centres, the distribution of 10,000 insecticide-treated nets, and the training of 2,000 community health volunteers. However, the report notes constraints such as communication breakdowns in the distribution chain and delays caused by 2007 floods.

The report evaluates a project that engaged young researchers from seven developing countries to bridge the policy gap between the information society (IS) and sustainable development (SD). It identifies key success factors for youth engagement, such as 'learning by doing' and a 'sense of ownership,' while highlighting the critical need for robust institutional and intellectual support. The document details how researchers in countries like South Africa and Kenya directly influenced national ICT strategies and emphasizes the necessity of gender-disaggregated data and specialized recruitment to effectively integrate young women into the policy process.

The Community Drought Mitigation Project, implemented by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and ENDA-Zimbabwe, aimed to enhance sustainable livelihoods in the drought-prone areas of Mudzi (Makaha Ward) and Gwanda (Gwanda Ward 19) in Zimbabwe. Using a sustainable livelihoods framework, the project focused on empowering communities by building on their existing adaptive strategies and integrating them with appropriate technologies and policy analysis. Key achievements included the establishment of community nutrition gardens and boreholes, the promotion of drought-resistant indigenous crops through a seed-exchange scheme, and the construction of community resource centres. Despite significant implementation challenges—including staff turnover, a top-down design approach by the local partner, and initial lack of on-site management—the project successfully increased household income through vegetable sales and soap making, and improved local capacity for soil and water conservation. The report concludes that participatory project design and a permanent on-the-ground presence are essential for the success of rural development initiatives in arid regions.

The India-UK partnership focuses on making Indian cities climate-smart by integrating climate risk data into urban planning and infrastructure. Key initiatives include the 'Future Proofing Indian Cities' programme, which assessed 59 cities for environmental risks, and the 'Disaster Proofing Indian Smart Cities' project, which provides guidance on the resilience of Digital Information Technology (DIT). The partnership has delivered specific action plans and investment strategies for cities such as Mysore, Madurai, Bangalore, Aluva, and Kolkata, while also supporting the development of national Heat Action Plans to combat increasing extreme heat waves.

The LIFE-A2J-EARL project focused on reducing the 'implementation deficit' of EU environmental law, which is estimated to cost approximately €50 billion annually. To address this, the project provided training, legal toolkits, and a comprehensive guide on access to justice to judiciary members, public authorities, and NGOs across nine EU countries. Key outputs included the development of national toolkits for eight countries and a 'Guide on Access to Justice in European Union Law'. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the project exceeded its training targets, reaching 2,090 participants through workshops, training sessions, and webinars, and attracting 285 attendees to a virtual international conference. The project's digital outreach included 163 website articles and a newsletter with over 700 subscribers. Socio-economic impacts identified include increased knowledge of the Aarhus Convention, enhanced cooperation between stakeholders, and the empowerment of NGOs to challenge decisions breaching environmental legislation.

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by GreenCape for a service provider to conduct project close-out evaluations for an intervention titled "Active climate change citizenship for a just transition in South Africa." The project, co-financed by the European Union, aims to empower citizens, women, and youth to participate in democratic processes regarding climate mitigation and adaptation, specifically within the renewable energy sector.

The project, a partnership between IISD, MYRADA, and DFID, aimed to build capacity in Appreciative Inquiry (AI) to design sustainable development projects in rural India. It exceeded its initial targets, training 804 people from 70 organisations and engaging approximately 500 community-based organisations (CBOs) representing 10,000 people. Key outcomes included the mainstreaming of AI within MYRADA, the creation of a field-guide and training video, and the development of community visions focusing on gender equity, environmental improvement, and livelihood security. The report concludes that AI is a robust, motivating tool that complements existing participatory techniques like Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA).

The SAMHE project distributed indoor air quality monitors to over 1,300 UK schools, creating a database of more than 40,000 days of air quality data. To overcome barriers such as teacher time pressures and IT connectivity issues, the project utilised co-design, local authority partnerships, and curriculum-aligned resources. In collaboration with Hertfordshire County Council, the initiative delivered over 350 monitors to 29 schools and 700+ air purifiers across 63 schools, resulting in approximately 16,000 children breathing cleaner air.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) evaluated a sample of World Bank projects approved from January 2012 to June 2013 to determine if they incorporated sustainable development and governance principles. The analysis found significant gaps in climate risk and emissions assessments, though most projects conducted environmental and social assessments. While many projects targeted vulnerable populations, only half demonstrated specific benefits for them. Additionally, less than half of the projects were strategically aligned with long-term sustainable development plans.