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The document details a workshop involving government officials, Sami representatives, and researchers to address the gap between legal requirements to promote Sami culture and the actual practice of authorities in planning and permitting. Key discussions focused on the necessity of early dialogue, the recognition of traditional knowledge, and the systemic failure to account for cumulative effects of land exploitation. The report highlights a strong convergence between authorities and Sami representatives on the primary obstacles, such as resource shortages and the problematic assumption of 'coexistence' between industry and reindeer husbandry.

The document details a two-day workshop held in October 2016 in Dakar, Senegal, involving over 25 participants from seven West African countries. It examines the implications of the Paris Agreement, specifically Article 6 and carbon markets, while highlighting the failures of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and the challenges of accessing the Green Climate Fund. The workshop concluded with the 'Dakar Declaration,' which provides six specific recommendations for West African negotiators at COP22 to ensure the new sustainable development mechanism prioritises human rights, the least developed countries, and a shift from market-based offsets to climate finance.

The report outlines a framework for financing the implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), focusing on three primary sources: domestic public budgets, international public funds, and private sector investment. It emphasizes the role of NAPs in articulating priorities to secure funding and highlights the necessity of integrating adaptation into national planning and budgeting cycles. Key discussions include the use of fiscal instruments to raise domestic revenue, the challenges of tracking adaptation finance, the process of developing 'bankable' project pipelines for international funds, and the public sector's role in creating an enabling environment for private investment.

The CDKN-ICLEI First Learning Workshop in Quito, Ecuador, brought together 51 participants from 16 projects to identify enablers and barriers to sub-national climate compatible development (CCD). The workshop focused on moving from planning to implementation, resulting in a revised set of assumptions about effective CCD and the identification of critical knowledge gaps in planning, scaling, and conceptualisation. These outcomes informed seven core learning questions that project partners will address through the creation of 'Inside Stories'—reflective, evidence-based analyses of their learning processes. Regional discussions highlighted that in Asia, CCD is often framed as 'climate-smart' or 'climate-friendly' and requires strong links to poverty alleviation and gender issues, while in Latin America and the Caribbean, local framing and political will are seen as key drivers for sustainability.

The 2015 Climate Knowledge Brokers (CKB) Group workshop, held in Copenhagen, aimed to refine the CKB Manifesto and explore how to better meet the diverse needs of climate information users. Participants identified five user categories—unaware, ignored, without access, without time, and overwhelmed—and discussed tailored brokering strategies for each. The workshop also featured 'Knowledge Sharing Clinics' for peer-to-peer problem solving and proposed the creation of 'nodes' (working groups) to advance specific themes like monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Future goals include expanding the network's geographic diversity, particularly in Africa and Asia, and developing a 'Climate Knowledge Grid' to reduce information duplication and improve decision-making support.

The report details strategies for achieving political commitment to National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and explores various pathways for integrating adaptation into sectoral policies. It emphasizes the necessity of strong in-country coordination, the use of clear narratives to engage powerful ministries, and the role of south-south cooperation in building technical capacity.

The report details strategies for achieving political commitment and sectoral integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, based on a workshop with representatives from 14 countries. It identifies three dimensions of political support—expressed, institutional, and budgetary—and proposes framing adaptation as complementary to existing development goals to avoid 'initiative overload'. The document outlines a spectrum of integration approaches, ranging from sector-driven to nationally-driven, and emphasizes the necessity of strong in-country coordination and south-south cooperation to ensure climate-resilient development.

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 CADWAGO final workshop in Sassari, Italy, brought together 35 researchers and practitioners to discuss systemic water governance and climate adaptation. The event featured project findings on governance praxis and co-learning, external perspectives on catchment management in the UK and disaster management in Australia, and a field visit to Arborea, Sardinia. A central highlight was 'La Rasgioni' (the water court), a traditional conflict resolution process used to facilitate dialogue between dairy farmers and institutional authorities regarding nitrate pollution. Participants concluded that effective water governance requires moving beyond traditional stakeholder participation toward conscious co-learning and systemic designs that reconcile conflicting interests.

The 2013 Climate Knowledge Brokers (CKB) workshop brought together 35 participants from 17 organisations to enhance the sharing of climate and development information. The event focused on evaluating seven collaborative projects, sharing lessons on user engagement and internet marketing, and discussing the future governance and funding of the CKB Group. Key technical outputs highlighted include the reegle Tagging API and the Knowledge Navigator widget, both designed to reduce information duplication and improve content discoverability. Participants identified a critical need to move beyond 'one way communication' and better integrate local and indigenous knowledge to reach diverse stakeholders in developing countries.

The report details a workshop in Addis Ababa focused on the nexus of climate change adaptation and peacebuilding in Africa. It emphasizes that climate change exacerbates resource scarcity and conflict, necessitating 'conflict-sensitive' adaptation planning. The proceedings cover the application of the 'Do No Harm' (DNH) framework, the USAID Climate Change and Conflict Annex, and the role of population dynamics—particularly youth bulges and rapid urbanisation—in increasing vulnerability. Through a site visit to Sululta, Ethiopia, the report highlights the gap between conceptual tools and practical implementation. It concludes with recommendations to integrate conflict assessments into National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and to sustain a multidisciplinary community of practice to influence policymakers and donors.

The report details a workshop in Bali, Indonesia, focused on reforming fossil-fuel subsidies in Southeast Asia. It presents a policy framework based on three pillars: getting energy prices right, managing reform impacts, and building public support. The document includes case studies from the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and Iran, highlighting the fiscal burdens of subsidies, the effectiveness of targeted cash transfers and 'lifeline' tariffs, and the political difficulties of price deregulation. It emphasizes that successful reform requires comprehensive communication strategies, impact assessments for vulnerable groups, and a transition toward market-based pricing to support green growth and energy efficiency.

The report documents IISD's contributions to the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from 2008 to 2011. It details workshops that explored the co-evolution of Internet governance and global challenges, the development of indicators to measure the impact of ICTs on sustainable development, and the use of scenarios planning to anticipate future technological and social shifts. The document emphasizes the need for a broader multistakeholder approach that includes non-technical sectors—such as health, education, and environment—and highlights the importance of regional and national dialogue over purely global processes. It concludes with a toolkit of evidence- and consent-based tools for practitioners to facilitate public policy dialogue.

The 2012 Climate and Development Knowledge Brokers workshop brought together 36 participants from 26 initiatives to improve the sharing of climate information, particularly for developing countries. Key outcomes included the update of a 'knowledge map' to identify niche roles, the launch of seven CDKN-funded collaborative projects, and the agreement to maintain an informal 'steady as she goes' growth trajectory via a LinkedIn group. Discussions highlighted a shift in the climate agenda toward 'green growth', the challenges of communicating scientific uncertainty, and the critical need for user-centric design to overcome 'portal proliferation syndrome'.

The CDKN Shubh Kal project conducted two training workshops in September and November 2012 at TARA Gram, Orchha, for reporters from four community radio stations: Radio Bundelkhand, Lalit Lokwaani, Chanderi Ki Awaaz, and Radio Dhadhkan. The training combined theoretical lessons on climate science and journalism with practical field visits to villages and research institutions. Participants learned to bridge the gap between scientific experts, policymakers, and rural farmers by producing simplified, engaging radio content on adaptation and climate risks.

The document details a 2011 workshop on South African trade policy reform. It examines the challenges of the WTO Doha Development Round, specifically the imbalance between agricultural protections in developed nations and demands for market access in services and industrial goods (NAMA). The dialogue explores services liberalization from Indian and SADC regional perspectives, emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks to support employment. Finally, it assesses the use of Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) and Export Processing Zones (EPZs) to lower business costs and attract investment to boost South African exports.

The report details a workshop in Douala, Cameroon, focused on the implementation of REDD+ in Africa. Key discussions centered on the need for cost-effective safeguard information systems, the scalability of Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) from subnational to national levels, and the role of agriculture as a driver of deforestation rather than a direct part of REDD+. Participants emphasized the necessity of transparent, equitable financing that prioritizes local experts and the integration of gender and indigenous perspectives to ensure multiple co-benefits beyond carbon sequestration.

The report details a workshop in Hanoi focused on the implementation of REDD+ (Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation). Key discussions centered on the need for flexible, country-based safeguard information systems, the integration of local and indigenous knowledge into Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) processes, and the strategic handling of agriculture as a driver of deforestation rather than a direct part of REDD+ at this stage. It emphasizes the importance of transparency, equitable benefit-sharing, and capacity building to bridge the gap between international policy and national action.

The report details a 2011 workshop in Sierra Leone focused on applying conflict-sensitive conservation (CSC) to the Gola Rainforest National Park. Participants identified various conflicts, including wildlife-human clashes, resource access disputes, and unequal benefit-sharing. The workshop prioritized these issues based on human and conservation impacts, selecting four key conflicts for detailed analysis using conflict trees and maps to develop potential solutions.

The document is a workshop report detailing the regional dimensions of conflict in the Great Lakes Region of Africa. It examines how the proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW), the illegal exploitation of natural resources, and forced displacement create a cycle of instability. The report analyzes the role of regional bodies like the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the East African Community (EAC) in promoting sustainable peace, while highlighting systemic challenges such as weak governance, impunity for human rights violations, and a dependence on external funding.