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This research paper examines how coffee producers in Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Costa Rica respond to extreme weather events, pests, diseases, and price volatility since 1997. It identifies the drivers of vulnerability and evaluates the effectiveness of individual and group adaptation strategies to mitigate the impacts of global change.

This executive summary describes the development and validation of the Local Knowledge Scenarios (LKS) method, an interdisciplinary approach designed to evaluate how rural producers in the Americas perceive global environmental change and incorporate that knowledge into future land-use decision-making.

This project report describes 'GovernAgua', an initiative (2019–2022) funded with USD 200,000 to improve water governance in South America. The project focuses on shifting from reactive responses to adaptive and anticipatory governance by strengthening capacities for co-creation of knowledge and adaptation across six river basins in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the current state of loss and damage (L&D) finance within the UNFCCC framework, evaluating the outcomes of COP28 and outlining strategic priorities for the Global South ahead of COP29 and COP30. It advocates for L&D to be treated as a distinct third pillar of climate action, emphasizing the need for grant-based financing, equitable distribution, and a unified negotiating front to ensure climate justice for the most vulnerable communities.

The report details the 57th meeting of the Executive Council (EC-57) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on May 16, 2024. The meeting focused on the transition of the IAI headquarters from Uruguay to Panama, the approval of operating budgets for 2024-2027, and the establishment of formal procedures for permanent observer status.

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) 2020-2023 Synthesis Report details the organization's progress in advancing climate resilience through three primary pillars: innovation, knowledge, and policy. During this period (Phase II), GRP expanded its network to over 80 organizations and shifted toward a more diverse Secretariat spanning 14 countries. Key achievements include the incubation of the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), the growth of the Resilience Evidence Coalition, and the establishment of the Resilience Hub at COP26, COP27, and COP28 to amplify Global South voices in climate policy.

The Lagos State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (LCARP), published in June 2024 by FSD Africa and the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, is a strategic roadmap to protect Lagos from climate-driven risks. The plan identifies sea-level rise, extreme rainfall, and extreme heat as the primary climate impact drivers, with a projected cost of inaction reaching nearly $40 billion by 2050. To mitigate these risks, LCARP proposes a $9 billion project portfolio consisting of 33 adaptation projects, aiming to mobilize between $700 million and $1.3 billion in annual climate finance by 2035. The plan emphasizes a shift from an overreliance on concessional debt toward a balanced mix of blended finance, grants, and nature-based solutions, supported by new governance structures and sector-specific policy reforms.

The Climate Negotiations Glossary provides concise definitions of key terms, acronyms, and procedural mechanisms used within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and related agreements, including the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute outlines seven key elements under negotiation for the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG), which is intended to replace the previous $100 billion annual goal. The document details the tensions between developed and developing nations regarding the target amount, the list of contributing countries, the time frame for achievement, and the inclusion of loss and damage funding.

The 'Toolkit for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for NAP Processes' provides government actors with practical guidance and over 30 country examples to establish MEL systems. These systems are designed to ensure National Adaptation Plans are effective and equitable, while supporting reporting requirements under the Paris Agreement and the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience.

Provisional agenda for the 57th meeting of the IAI Executive Council on May 16, 2024, covering financial reports, administrative items, and climate assessment training in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The document is a provisional agenda for the 57th meeting of the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), scheduled for May 16, 2024.

This briefing, prepared by the focal point of Chile for the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposes that the Climate Science and Resilience Center (CR2) based in Santiago de Chile be invited to become an Associate of the IAI.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) argues that twelve major insurers, termed the 'Dirty Dozen', are restricting homeowners insurance in California due to climate risks while simultaneously profiting from fossil fuel investments and underwriting.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative examines India's climate adaptation financing, highlighting the significant funding gaps at the subnational level and proposing strategic interventions to mobilize public and private finance.

The Sharm-el-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda (SAA) Implementation Report, launched at COP28, outlines a global framework of science-backed solutions across multiple systems to make 4 billion people resilient by 2030. The report identifies the SAA as a driver for collaboration between public and private entities to address gaps in finance, planning, and implementation, while highlighting the role of businesses, financiers, and local changemakers as catalysts for change.

The 'Roof Over Our Heads' (ROOH) report outlines the first year of a campaign launched at COP27 to provide climate-resilient housing for residents of informal settlements in Global South cities through community empowerment and stakeholder collaboration.

This research paper by the Africa Policy Research Institute analyzes the outcomes of COP 28 in Dubai, assessing how the agreements and financial commitments align with the priorities of African nations and civil society organizations. It evaluates progress on the Loss and Damage fund, adaptation finance, the transition away from fossil fuels, and food system resilience, concluding that while historic agreements were reached, the scale of financial commitments remains insufficient to meet Africa's urgent climate needs.

This report, produced by the Global Climate and Health Alliance in consultation with the international health and climate community, provides nine detailed recommendations for COP29 in Baku. It argues that climate change undermines global health progress and calls for the translation of the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health into concrete outcomes through ambitious mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage responses, underpinned by significant financial commitments.

A report by the Global Climate and Health Alliance providing nine strategic recommendations for COP29 to integrate human health into climate negotiations, focusing on the implementation of the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health.