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This research paper by the Green Economy Coalition argues that the Amazon is a critical global life support system facing a systemic tipping point of collapse due to deforestation. It proposes transitioning from a 'deforestation economy' to an 'inclusive bioeconomy' by scaling up people-centred activities that make forests more valuable standing than cut, using the success of the Fundação Amazonas Sustentável (FAS) as a model and proposing the creation of an Amazon Green Economy Hub.

This fact sheet describes a study titled "Recuperação Verde na Amazônia: o capital natural no centro das decisões políticas e econômicas no contexto da COVID-19," which evaluates the impact of economic stimulus measures on natural capital in the Brazilian Legal Amazon during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, part of a global initiative including France, India, and Uganda, finds that the vast majority of pandemic-related economic measures in Brazil failed to prioritize natural capital, with 87.2% of analyzed measures having a high negative impact.

This fact sheet describes the International Institute for Sustainable Development's (IISD) approach to freshwater management, which integrates scientific research from the IISD Experimental Lakes Area with policy solutions for watershed management, bioeconomies, and international basin cooperation.

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines the water science community's perspective on the role of water in the green economy, emphasizing that water security is fundamental to food and energy production and requires integrated management to address climate and land-use change.

The 'Kliimamuutustega kohanemise arengukava aastani 2030' is a national strategic framework designed to reduce Estonia's vulnerability to climate change. It identifies key risks—including rising temperatures, increased winter precipitation, and sea-level rise—and establishes eight priority areas for adaptation: health and rescue capacity, land use and planning, the natural environment, bioeconomy, economy, society/awareness, infrastructure, and energy security. The plan outlines specific goals, metrics, and a budget of 43.745 million euros for the period 2017–2030 to increase the resilience of the state, regional, and local levels.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines Thailand's bioeconomy, focusing on the use of sugarcane and cassava to drive economic growth, reduce social inequality, and mitigate environmental impacts. It details the policy frameworks, institutional structures, and the specific socio-environmental challenges associated with the industrialization of bio-resources.

This policy brief by Transforma analyzes the economic dependence of Barrancabermeja, Colombia, on the hydrocarbon sector, specifically the Ecopetrol refinery. Using an input-output model, the document evaluates the risks of the energy transition and proposes a diversification strategy focusing on agro-industry, bio-energy from oil palm, and ecotourism to avoid a structural crisis after 2035.

This policy brief by the Latinoamérica Sostenible alliance (comprising Espacio Público, Transforma, and Ethos) analyzes the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women, green jobs, and rural indigenous communities in Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. It argues that the pandemic exacerbated structural inequalities and that regional recovery strategies must prioritize social inclusion, gender equity, and environmental sustainability to be just and resilient.