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This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the emergence of agricultural growth poles (agropoles) and corridors in Africa. It describes these as coordinated investments in infrastructure and industry designed to transition African agriculture from subsistence to commercial systems. The document outlines the operational challenges facing these projects, the necessity of robust legal frameworks to avoid creating 'enclaves', and a three-step model (vision, design, and implementation) for ensuring responsible and sustainable development.

This document is a Notice of Objection filed on July 24, 2017, by a coalition of environmental and health organizations—including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and the David Suzuki Foundation—against the Pest Management Regulatory Agency's (PMRA) re-evaluation decision (RVD2017-01) on glyphosate. The objectors argue that the PMRA failed to consider critical evidence regarding glyphosate's impact on the monarch butterfly, human and soil microbiomes, and carcinogenic risks, while relying on flawed risk management strategies such as riparian buffer strips and product labelling.

A research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyzing livestock manure management systems in Bangladesh, quantifying the distribution of manure use and the resulting methane emissions across different livestock types and farm scales.

This policy brief outlines a project funded by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) to assist the Government of Nepal in enhancing the climate resilience and effectiveness of small- and medium-scale irrigation systems.

This research paper examines the causes and resolution of land-use conflicts between farmers and pastoralists in Tanzania, specifically focusing on the Pawaga division. It argues that these conflicts are driven by historical evictions, 'green grabbing' for conservation, large-scale agricultural investments, and a formal land dispute settlement system that is biased against pastoralists. The author proposes a community-based coalition model, piloted by the Tanzania Natural Resource Forum (TNRF), as a more effective alternative to formal judicial and administrative mechanisms.

A report by the Stockholm Environment Institute detailing the biophysical impacts of climate change in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, specifically focusing on the agricultural sector, water scarcity, and the resulting socio-economic vulnerabilities.

This policy brief argues for urgent climate resilience investment in the Caribbean, specifically within the agriculture and tourism sectors, to protect economic growth and poverty alleviation efforts from increasing climate threats.

This policy brief examines the vulnerabilities of the Caribbean's agriculture and tourism sectors to climate change, drawing on CDKN-funded research. It argues that urgent investment in climate resilience is necessary to prevent the reversal of economic growth and poverty alleviation, proposing specific adaptation measures and the use of decision-support tools to prioritise 'no regret' investments.

This policy brief details research by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) regarding the projected impacts of climate change on tomato and cocoa cultivation in Trinidad & Tobago by 2050.

This policy brief details research by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) on how climate change will affect cocoa and tomato production in Jamaica, while identifying potential diversification crops and shifting suitability zones.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) examines climate adaptation readiness in Southern Africa by analyzing the region's response to the severe 2015/16 El Niño-induced drought. The author argues that while the El Niño cycle is a natural phenomenon, the resulting drought serves as a critical test of the region's institutional and policy capacity to handle severe environmental stress. The paper identifies significant gaps in national and regional response capacities, highlighting the need for a shift from reactive 'response' to proactive 'prevention' and the scaling of successful local and regional adaptation strategies.

This report summarizes an information session held by WWF South Africa on October 18, 2017, focused on water saving and stewardship for agricultural producers in the Western Cape. It addresses the critical water scarcity facing the region, the role of producers as stewards of shared water resources, and practical technological and biological methods to improve water use efficiency and mitigate climate risks.

Friends of the Earth International expresses strong disappointment with the outcomes of the 13th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 13), arguing that the decisions fail to implement the systemic changes needed to reverse biodiversity loss and instead protect corporate interests.

This desk review supports the USAID-funded Rwanda Climate Services for Agriculture project, which seeks to improve climate risk management for nearly one million farmers by 2019. The review analyzes climate-related risks to Rwanda's agricultural sector, existing climate information products, involved institutions, and delivery channels for climate services.

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the impacts of large-scale private agricultural investments on local livelihoods, water resources, land tenure, and gender equality. It argues that while such investments can create employment and market opportunities, ill-designed contracts often lead to environmental degradation, water scarcity, and the marginalization of rural communities, particularly women. The document advocates for an integrated approach to planning, utilizing a 'social tenure model' and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure sustainability and inclusivity.

This policy brief explores how voluntary sustainability standards in agriculture can be optimized to protect biodiversity. It highlights that while these standards can improve yields and reduce environmental impacts, their effectiveness is currently limited by non-public data, market-driven adoption that ignores high-need areas, and a lack of standardized credibility rules. The document urges policy-makers to provide incentives, fund crop-specific research, and establish evidence-based ground rules to ensure market claims lead to actual biodiversity gains.

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) outlines trends in climate change adaptation planning based on a standardized review of 15 African and Asian countries conducted for the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA). The review examines vulnerability profiles, national priorities, policy responses, and the nature of adaptation programming, highlighting a strong focus on agriculture but significant gaps in subnational planning and monitoring systems.

This policy briefing examines climate adaptation readiness in the agricultural sector of South Africa's Western Cape province following the 2015/2016 El Niño-linked drought. It argues that while comprehensive policy frameworks for disaster risk reduction and management exist, implementation is hindered by bureaucratic bottlenecks, insufficient funding, and a persistent focus on short-term relief over long-term resilience. The document highlights the success of conservation agriculture among grain farmers and calls for strengthened intergovernmental cooperation and adaptive water resource planning.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative examines barriers to agricultural productivity and natural resource management in Mozambique. It identifies bureaucratic delays in tax and trade administration, limited access to credit for small farmers, and gaps in energy and irrigation infrastructure as primary obstacles. The authors propose low-cost policy modifications, including streamlining government administration, developing public-private partnerships, prioritizing key infrastructure, and increasing revenue-sharing mechanisms for community-led natural resource protection.

This executive summary describes a project commissioned by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) to establish a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reference case and identify mitigation options for Pakistan. The project aimed to improve the evidence base for national climate planning, such as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), as the previous complete emissions inventory was nearly 20 years old at the time of the study. The analysis includes a baseline projection of emissions to 2030 and a sectoral evaluation of low-carbon development options across agriculture, forestry, energy, industry, transport, and waste.