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The WWF-US FY2024 Corporate Partnerships Report outlines a strategic framework for engaging businesses to achieve nature-positive and net-zero outcomes. The organization categorizes its corporate work into four primary approaches: transforming business operations, consumer and employee engagement, shared policy and advocacy, and financing climate and nature projects. In FY24, income from these partnerships accounted for 9% of the WWF-US office's total income. The report lists numerous high-value partnerships across sectors such as ICT, retail, and food, with significant investments in nature-based solutions, plastic waste reduction via the ReSource hub, and forest stewardship through the Forests Forward program.

The project targets a reduction of 16.05 million tCO2eq over seven years in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. It employs a three-component strategy: strengthening institutional and regulatory frameworks, scaling sustainable agricultural supply chains and social forestry, and improving the management and rehabilitation of forest and peatland ecosystems. The initiative focuses on five priority regencies—Kapuas Hulu, Ketapang, Kubu Raya, Sanggau, and Sintang—targeting 680,000 direct beneficiaries, including indigenous peoples and women, to transition toward low-emission and climate-resilient land-use pathways.

The South Coast Water Reclamation Project (SCWRP) in Barbados aims to transform the existing South Coast Sewage Treatment Plant (SCSTP) into a modern Water Resource Recovery Facility (SCWRRF). The project focuses on producing high-quality reclaimed water to reduce dependence on potable groundwater, which is under threat from droughts and seawater intrusion. Key infrastructure includes a 25 km irrigation pipeline for 160 hectares of farmland and a system of injection wells for aquifer recharge in the Christ Church aquifer. The project also includes the restoration of the 33-hectare Graeme Hall Swamp and the installation of a 7 MW solar PV plant with battery storage to provide energy redundancy and reduce GHG emissions. Financially, the project employs an innovative 'Debt-for-Climate Conversion' (DfCC) mechanism, using savings from restructured sovereign debt to fund the investment. The total financing is USD 110 million, with USD 70 million requested from the Green Climate Fund (USD 40 million grant and USD 30 million loan) and USD 40 million in co-financing from the Inter-American Development Bank.

The project successfully enhanced the climate resilience of vulnerable coastal communities in Viet Nam by exceeding targets for storm-resilient housing and mangrove restoration. It constructed 4,966 houses (target: 4,000) and restored 4,028 hectares of mangroves, sequestering approximately 1.12 million tons of CO2 equivalent. The project also established early warning systems in 24 high-risk communes and developed a risk data repository for 28 coastal provinces. While highly effective and aligned with national strategies, the evaluation noted limitations in women's participation in technical leadership roles and a need for more robust long-term environmental impact monitoring.

The report finds that while most NAPs recognize the importance of ecosystems and include EbA or NbS actions, there is a significant disconnect between climate adaptation planning and national biodiversity strategies. Most countries prioritize ecosystems linked to productive economic sectors, such as forests and fisheries, while urban and mountain ecosystems remain underrepresented.

The document examines how the climate crisis and overfishing mutually exacerbate marine ecosystem degradation and how these factors disrupt global fisheries trade. It highlights that tropical developing regions are projected to suffer the most severe reductions in fish catches, while the Global North is better positioned to capture new economic opportunities. The author argues for a transition toward low-emission technologies, the removal of harmful subsidies, and the adoption of value-added processing and digital traceability to support developing countries in maintaining food security and economic stability.

Nature-based solutions (NbS) are being integrated into climate strategies across Latin America and the Caribbean to address biodiversity loss and climate change. While they offer significant economic and ecological potential—such as protecting coastal resilience and sequestering carbon—they cannot replace the need for deep emissions reductions from fossil fuels. The document warns that vague definitions of NbS can lead to 'greenwashing' by polluting corporations and risk the displacement of Indigenous and local communities through land grabs and monoculture plantations. For NbS to be sustainable, the author argues they must be based on local knowledge, ensure Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), and be supported by diverse financing mechanisms beyond voluntary safeguards.

The IAI Executive Directorate is implementing CoP-32 mandates by strengthening scientific communication, developing digital monitoring systems for its Strategic Plan, and establishing partnerships with institutions like CR2, FAPESC, and STRI. Key initiatives include the 'Tropical Forests' Collaborative Research Action (CRA), the 'Climate, Environment and Health' (CEH) program, and the creation of the Center for Science Diplomacy. The Directorate is also advancing gender, equity, diversity, and inclusion (GEDI) policies and establishing advisory committees for indigenous peoples and local communities.

The Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Fiji catalogues various projects across the country's ecosystems, highlighting a concentration of efforts in the northern and western divisions. The inventory reveals a primary focus on coastal protection through mangrove planting and hybrid seawalls, alongside riverbank stabilization using vetiver grass and reforestation of native forests. These initiatives aim to address climate risks such as sea level rise, tidal surges, and flooding, while simultaneously tackling biodiversity loss and improving food security for local communities.

The document examines the role of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and Eco-DRR in enhancing disaster risk preparedness across Africa. It highlights that while Africa is highly vulnerable to climate hazards, government capacity and financing for disaster risk reduction (DRR) are severely lacking. The author proposes three primary opportunities for improvement: aligning climate, biodiversity, and disaster risk policies; developing blended and scalable financing solutions; and empowering local communities through natural resource management models. Practical examples from Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Malawi demonstrate how nature-based solutions, such as mangrove and bamboo restoration, can mitigate disasters while supporting livelihoods.

The Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project (SLCRP) is a 60-month initiative requesting USD 25 million from the Green Climate Fund to enhance the adaptive capacity of 260,000 direct beneficiaries in five coastal districts: Kambia, Port Loko, Moyamba, Bonthe, and Pujehun. The project focuses on three main components: establishing participatory governance and climate-responsive planning (including Community Adaptation Plans), promoting climate-resilient farming and fishing practices to secure food and water security, and implementing ecosystem-based adaptation to protect and restore 1,500 hectares of mangrove forests. The project emphasizes gender equality and social inclusion, targeting women and youth for leadership in climate-resilient entrepreneurship and resource management. Implementation is led by Save the Children Australia (Accredited Entity), with Save the Children Sierra Leone and the Environmental Protection Agency of Sierra Leone as executing entities.

The report advocates for the mainstreaming of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) as a tool to align climate and biodiversity actions across the Rio Conventions. It highlights the potential of EbA to reduce climate hazard intensity by 26% and provide significant economic benefits, such as USD 65 billion in flood protection from mangroves. The document emphasizes the need for policy coherence between National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), while stressing that equity and human rights-based approaches are essential for sustainable implementation.

This white paper argues for the critical importance of estuaries and mangroves in Central and South America for biodiversity, climate regulation, and coastal protection. It identifies threats such as climate change, pollution, and urbanization, and proposes a comprehensive framework for sustainable management. The report emphasizes the role of 'blue carbon' in climate mitigation and advocates for science diplomacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement. It provides specific case studies from the Coiba Archipelago in Panama and the Gulf of Nicoya in Costa Rica to illustrate successful management and the need for continued restoration.

The fact sheet defines nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation as actions to protect, conserve, restore, sustainably use, and manage the natural environment. It emphasizes that because climate change impacts people differently based on identity—such as gender, age, and disability—NbS must be designed through inclusive local engagement. The document provides practical examples for inclusivity, such as ensuring mangrove restoration training considers women's childcare duties and that forest management meetings are held in local languages and accessible locations for Indigenous Peoples. It outlines a framework for inclusive engagement that involves listening to unique relationships with nature, consulting those most at risk, and involving community members in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of adaptation activities.

The fact sheet defines nature-based adaptation solutions (SafN) as actions to protect and manage ecosystems to improve community and nature resilience. It argues that for these solutions to be effective, they must be inclusive, accounting for how culture, customs, and social roles influence a person's ability to participate and benefit. The document provides a set of practical recommendations for inclusive planning, such as consulting high-risk groups, ensuring accessible meeting times and locations, and collaborating with local specialists to remove barriers to equitable benefit distribution. It highlights how climate impacts vary by identity, noting that women fishers, small-scale farmers, people with disabilities, and men in storm response face distinct risks based on their societal roles and resource access.

The Climate-Smart Mangrove Tool is a methodology developed by WWF and the University of Queensland to help conservationists integrate climate change considerations into mangrove management. It employs a six-step process to evaluate biophysical vulnerability (exposure and sensitivity), assess socio-economic adaptive capacity, and prioritize management actions. The tool emphasizes the importance of site-specific characteristics—such as geomorphic setting, tidal range, and sediment supply—and climate threats like sea level rise and extreme weather. It provides a framework for selecting interventions, such as facilitating landward migration and restoring hydrological connectivity, to enhance the long-term resilience of mangroves.

The document presents case studies on mangrove restoration in Grenada and biological corridors in Costa Rica to demonstrate how nature-based solutions (NbS) can enhance climate resilience while protecting biodiversity. It argues that to achieve 'multiple wins' for biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, projects must be designed from the outset to provide measurable benefits for ecosystem health.

The report examines two nature-based solutions (NbS) projects: mangrove restoration in Grenada and interurban biological corridors in Costa Rica. It highlights the importance of establishing ecological baselines, using participatory monitoring and citizen science, and integrating biodiversity targets into urban planning to ensure that climate adaptation efforts also provide net gains for ecosystem health.

The document presents two case studies to illustrate the practical application of nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation. The first case focuses on mangrove restoration in Grenada, emphasizing the use of a specific restoration protocol and diverse biodiversity monitoring tools to improve seedling survival and ecosystem health. The second case examines the Biodiver_City project in Costa Rica, which implements interurban biological corridors in the San José metropolitan area to combat urban heat islands and flooding while enhancing ecological connectivity. Both cases highlight the importance of baseline data, citizen science, and multi-stakeholder coordination in achieving biodiversity co-benefits.

Jamaica aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 73% below 2020 levels by 2050 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. The strategy focuses on deep decarbonisation of the electricity, transport, and industry sectors, alongside comprehensive adaptation measures for tourism, infrastructure, and agriculture. Implementation requires an estimated USD 6 billion (USD 5 billion for mitigation and USD 1 billion for adaptation) and a just transition for the workforce.