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The report by CPI/PUC-Rio details a climate-forest model showing that Amazon deforestation causes degradation in distant forest regions by reducing the 'flying rivers' of recycled humidity. The model finds that for every 100 trees deforested, an average of 22 additional trees die from water scarcity. The authors warn that if deforestation reaches a 40% threshold, the Amazon could lose over 60% of its vegetation density, resulting in a climate collapse and carbon emissions equivalent to five years of global emissions.

The document outlines a significant increase in corporate awareness of nature's role in achieving Net Zero and business resilience between 2020 and 2023. While policy frameworks like the EU Deforestation Regulation and the Global Biodiversity Framework have provided clearer direction, food companies face substantial hurdles due to the complexity of measuring nature-based outcomes compared to carbon. The text emphasizes that food companies are uniquely positioned to impact nature due to their presence in the supply chain and advises a phased approach: identifying nature intersections, taking 'no regrets' actions like eliminating deforestation, engaging directly with farmers, and forming cross-industry partnerships.

The Kune-Vaini Lagoon System (KVLS) in northern Albania, a biodiversity hotspot for approximately 200 bird species, faced severe threats from climate-induced flooding and sea-level rise. Between 1997 and 2017, floods caused USD 218 million in damage across Albania, with a third of coastal areas expected to face regular flooding by 2030. In response, the Albanian government, through its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) launched in 2015, implemented a pilot EbA project from 2016 to 2020 funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by UNEP. The project employed three primary strategies: rehabilitating 2,000 metres of coastal dunes using over 65,000 seedlings of marram grass and marina; planting over 14,500 climate-resilient tree seedlings to create a "green belt" buffer; and using a sand dredger to reopen the tidal channel inlet to restore seawater circulation. These interventions have led to increased populations of sea bass, eels, pelicans, and flamingos, while improving flood resilience and water quality. The project also addressed capacity gaps in national and local government regarding EbA concepts. Based on these results, the Ministry of Tourism and Environment intends to replicate these approaches in the Narta and Karavasta lagoons in southern Albania.

The document examines how Indigenous stories, such as the nehiyawak tale 'Birds of Colour: Part 2', provide essential instructions for sustainable living and climate action. It argues that systemic racism and a preference for Eurocentric knowledge have excluded Indigenous expertise from Canadian climate policy. By applying the nehiyawak medicine wheel—which balances spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental aspects—the author demonstrates how storytelling fosters the agency, interconnectedness, and patience needed for effective climate mitigation and adaptation. The study concludes with policy recommendations for the Canadian government to adopt 'Two-Eyed Seeing' and ensure climate policies are led by Indigenous Peoples and Nations.

The document examines how systemic racism excludes Indigenous knowledge from Canadian climate policy and proposes the use of nêhiyawak storytelling and the medicine wheel as a framework for transformational change. Using the tale of 'Birds of Colour: Part 2', the author demonstrates how Indigenous perspectives on interdependence, agency, and biodiversity can guide climate adaptation and mitigation. The study concludes with policy recommendations for federal and provincial governments to co-create climate strategies led by Indigenous nations, incorporating traditional knowledge without requiring Western scientific validation.

The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine has triggered a massive humanitarian and environmental crisis, causing widespread flooding, infrastructure loss, and contamination of the Dnipro River with sewage, chemicals, and fuels. The IISD highlights unprecedented long-term risks to biodiversity in the Kakhovka reservoir, the Dnipro Estuary, and the Black Sea coastal region. Beyond the dam collapse, the document notes the broader impact of Russia's invasion, including a 29.1 percent decline in Ukraine's GDP and threats to global food security, the clean energy transition, and multilateralism.

The proposal seeks USD 2,726,404 over 36 months to overcome five primary barriers to climate change adaptation (CCA) in Georgia: limited national and regional coordination, insufficient mainstreaming of CCA in policies, low awareness among decision-makers, limited funding, and the lack of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system. The project, implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture (MEPA), will establish thematic working groups, conduct climate risk assessments in four representative regions, develop six sectoral adaptation plans, and create a private sector engagement strategy. A central goal is the formulation and submission of a costed National Adaptation Plan to the UNFCCC, supported by a new M&E framework and a targeted adaptation finance action plan.

WRI Indonesia collaborated with local partners and government bodies to map 300,000 hectares of customary forests in Papua, resulting in the issuance of six customary forest certificates in Jayapura Regency to protect Indigenous land rights and biodiversity.

The document describes the ocean as the planet's largest carbon sink, sequestering approximately 26% of human-released CO2 annually. It details the biological and physical carbon pumps, the role of large marine mammals and coastal ecosystems in 'blue carbon' storage, and evaluates emerging geoengineering approaches for carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The brief emphasizes that while ocean-based solutions build resilience and biodiversity, they must be paired with rapid emissions cuts to effectively slow global warming.

Friends of the Earth International argues that the current global crises—climate, biodiversity, and social inequality—are rooted in a capitalist model, industrial agriculture, and patriarchal relations. The organization advocates for a transition toward a 'new economy' based on solidarity, food sovereignty, and community-led energy and forest management. It emphasizes the necessity of dismantling corporate power and oppression to create a world where human rights and planetary boundaries are central to governance.

Friends of the Earth International argues that systemic change requires dismantling the capitalist economic model, industrial agriculture, fossil-fuel-based energy, and patriarchal relations. The organization advocates for a transition toward food sovereignty, climate justice, and community-led biodiversity management, emphasizing the need to replace corporate power with popular sovereignty and solidarity. The guide provides specific examples of these pathways in action, including legal victories against Shell in the Netherlands, community forest management in Indonesia, and renewable energy initiatives in Palestine and Africa.

The document analyzes the lithium supply chain for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, highlighting a distributive injustice where the 'Lithium Triangle' (Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile) suffers environmental degradation and water scarcity while North America gains from reduced urban pollution. It argues that science diplomacy—integrating scientific evidence into transnational policy—can establish sustainability thresholds and geochemical tracing methods to ensure responsible sourcing. The authors recommend using sustainability science to define mining standards and employing lithium isotope analysis to verify the origin of materials, drawing parallels from successful agricultural supply chain policies.

The document outlines a comprehensive approach to integrating biodiversity co-benefits into nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation. It proposes a six-stage implementation cycle—ranging from system understanding and risk assessment to monitoring and learning—and emphasizes the need for a mix of biodiversity, structural, and functional indicators to measure success. The report highlights the importance of traditional knowledge, inclusive governance, and long-term monitoring to avoid socio-ecological trade-offs and ensure the sustainability of adaptation projects.

The report outlines a framework for integrating biodiversity co-benefits into the lifecycle of nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation. It emphasizes moving beyond simple area-coverage metrics toward indicators of ecosystem functioning and health. The authors advocate for a multidisciplinary approach that integrates Traditional Knowledge, human rights-based frameworks, and inclusive governance to avoid socio-ecological trade-offs. The document provides a step-by-step implementation cycle—from system understanding and risk assessment to monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)—supported by a list of global standards and technical resources.

The document details the proceedings of the 2022 IISD Forum on Natural Infrastructure Performance and Metrics, focusing on the Canadian Prairies. It argues that while natural infrastructure (NI) is essential for water management, a lack of standardized metrics and economic valuation tools hinders its large-scale adoption. The report outlines a framework for scaling NI through improved data sharing, regional watershed-scale planning, the integration of Indigenous knowledge via 'Two-Eyed Seeing', and the use of economic valuation tools like SAVi to engage municipal decision-makers.

The report evaluates three flood risk reduction scenarios in Thessaly, Greece: nature-based infrastructure (NBI), hybrid infrastructure, and grey infrastructure. Using the SAVi methodology, it finds that NBI—consisting of riparian forest and floodplain restoration—offers the highest benefit-to-cost ratio (2.9) over 25 years. Notably, the carbon storage value of NBI (EUR 12.8 million) exceeds the total implementation costs for both NBI (EUR 6.8 million) and hybrid options (EUR 9.3 million).

The document highlights the intersection of indigenous knowledge and environmental resilience in Sarodhi village, Valsad district. It details how the landless Dubla tribe relies on 'van-vagdo' (wilds) and lake ecosystems for nutrition, medicine, and drought/flood resilience. Aranya Design Studio works with local students and educators to archive this traditional knowledge through zines and activity books, countering the effects of colonization, industrialization, and urbanization that threaten these lacustrine ecosystems.

Bill S-5 introduces the first federal recognition of the right to a healthy environment in Canada and strengthens the framework for managing toxic substances by prioritizing CMRs and PBiT substances. It introduces accountability mechanisms for substance assessments, such as a 'watch list' and mandatory publication of reasons for delays. However, the document argues that further updates are needed regarding citizen lawsuits, national air quality standards, consumer product labelling, genetically modified animals, ocean dumping, First Nations reserve land protections, and plastic waste exports.

This document, prepared by the IAI Directorate, presents preliminary findings from a Regional Assessment of IAI Parties' priorities regarding global change policy. The assessment utilized surveys, listening sessions, and the analysis of 86 policy documents to map the domestic and international global change policy landscape, identifying current and emerging priorities as well as barriers to integrating scientific information into decision-making.

The report details a regional assessment conducted by the IAI to map national and international global change policies and decision-making landscapes. Using surveys, listening sessions, and policy document analysis, the assessment identifies 'Climate Action' as the top current policy priority for member parties, followed by 'Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services'. It also highlights emerging priorities related to social consequences, such as human health and poverty, and identifies intersectoral collaboration gaps as a primary barrier to integrating scientific information into policy decisions.