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This report by FSD Africa and McKinsey Sustainability presents a nature stress test for the banking systems of Ghana, Mauritius, Morocco, Rwanda, and Zambia. It evaluates how nature-related physical and transition risks impact real economy profits and subsequent credit losses for financial institutions across three scenarios: current policies, a disorderly transition, and an orderly transition aligned with the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). The findings highlight that while portfolio-level risks may appear moderate, they are heavily concentrated in priority sectors like agriculture and mining, where unweighted losses can be severe. The report argues that a coordinated, orderly transition can significantly mitigate these financial risks and provide macroeconomic benefits.

This fact sheet summarizes a study by Energy Innovation on the reliability of accelerated clean electricity portfolios in California, specifically testing an 85% clean electricity target for 2030. Using a production cost model (PLEXOS) to stress-test three portfolios against variables such as low hydro, reduced gas availability, and limited imports, the study concludes that reaching this target is feasible and reliable across most weather years and stress conditions.