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This learning brief details a capacity development programme focused on water security and climate resilient development across eight African countries, highlighting the investment in learning materials and the resulting increase in initiatives to integrate climate change into national planning.

The minutes of the Twenty-fourth IAI Conference of the Parties (CoP), held in Santiago, Chile, on June 15-16, 2016, detail the governance, financial, and scientific progress of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. The CoP approved the core budget and annual program for fiscal year 2016-2017, elected new members to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC), and the Executive Council, and addressed the restructuring of the Executive Director selection process. Key discussions focused on enhancing science-policy linkages, diversifying funding through the proposed Inter-American Forum of Funding Agencies, and improving member country engagement.

The document contains the minutes of the 41st Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held on 14 June 2016 in Santiago, Chile. The meeting focused on the implementation of a tripartite governance structure, financial status and budget requests for FY 2016-2017, the establishment of an Open Science Committee, and the search process for a new Executive Director.

Minutes from the 41st Meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 14, 2016, in Santiago, Chile. The meeting focused on the implementation of a tripartite governance structure, financial status and member contributions, the establishment of an Open Science commission, and the selection process for a new Executive Director.

This case study describes a capacity-building initiative led by Renewables Academy AG (RENAC) in November 2013 to support the Government of Kenya in transitioning rural diesel-powered mini-grids to PV-diesel hybrid systems.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the 'enhanced transparency framework' established under Article 13 of the Paris Agreement. It identifies critical gaps in the framework's design, specifically regarding 'built-in flexibility' for developing countries, the tracking of climate finance, and the alignment of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) with reporting requirements. The document provides recommendations for the COP22 conference to establish a roadmap for a fully operational framework by 2018 to ensure data is available for the 2023 global stocktake.

A briefing by the NewClimate Institute, conducted in cooperation with GIZ and the German Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB), examines how the preparation of intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) has accelerated national climate change mitigation policy and capacity.

The document outlines the Terms of Reference for the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). Established by the 21st Conference of the Parties in June 2013, the SPAC is designed to advise the IAI's Executive Directorate and Conference of the Parties on enhancing the policy relevance of the Institute's scientific programs and facilitating dialogue between researchers and decision-makers.

The IAI activities plan for July 2015 – June 2016 outlines institutional restructuring, research initiatives focused on ecosystem services and adaptation, and a series of capacity-building seminars and workshops across Latin America and the Caribbean.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the software tools, online platforms, and research activities developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to support climate change mitigation and adaptation. The document details specific tools for energy planning (LEAP), water resources planning (WEAP), consumption-based environmental impact accounting (REAP), and knowledge sharing for adaptation (weADAPT), while outlining SEI's strategic focus on capacity-building and the integration of these tools to address sustainable development challenges.

The document contains the minutes of the 22nd Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Mexico City on August 13-14, 2014. The meeting focused on the implementation of a tripartite governance structure, the approval of the 2014-2015 annual plan and operating budget, and the establishment of a Science-Policy Liaison Advisory Committee (SPAC).

This report summarizes the outcomes of the SDplanNet-Asia Pacific Regional Workshop Series held in Nairobi, Kenya, in April 2014. It analyzes existing governance practices for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region, identifies gaps in vertical and horizontal integration, and proposes a capacity-building agenda for 2014–2015 to help national and subnational planners implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This report reviews capacity-building courses offered by 24 international organizations between 2013 and 2014 to assess how sustainable development is integrated into policy planning and implementation. The review identifies a significant gap in courses that directly focus on sustainable development policy and planning, suggesting that while thematic courses exist, there is a need for more integrated strategic frameworks and management tools to support the Post-2015 Development Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This research synthesis brief from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) outlines the organization's work on climate change adaptation and vulnerability. It emphasizes that vulnerability is primarily driven by socioeconomic and political conditions rather than climate exposure alone, and argues that adaptation and development are inextricably linked. The document details SEI's technical support, capacity-building initiatives like weADAPT, and regional projects across Asia and the Nordic countries, while highlighting the inherent limits of adaptation.

This briefing note by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) details the evolution of the weADAPT platform (originally wikiADAPT) from 2007 to 2014. It synthesizes lessons learned regarding online knowledge-sharing for climate change adaptation, emphasizing the necessity of trust, face-to-face engagement, and a distributed management model to ensure sustainability and user participation.

This executive summary describes a study by Ricardo-AEA, commissioned by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), which evaluates the effectiveness of support provided by donor agencies and private funders to help the poorest and most vulnerable countries participate in international climate change negotiations.

This research paper describes the activities and lessons learned by the Coalition for Rainforest Nations (CfRN) in supporting negotiators from developing countries during international climate change negotiations, specifically focusing on the implementation of REDD+.

This report examines the effectiveness of projects designed to support climate negotiators from the world's poorest and most vulnerable countries. It introduces a 'Drivers of Influence' framework to categorize support and provides principles for the design and delivery of future assistance to ensure it is demand-led, sustainable, and capable of enhancing the influence of beneficiary nations in international negotiations.

This research paper describes a tailored monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework developed by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) to assess its Negotiations Support programme. The programme provides legal and technical assistance to negotiators from the poorest and most climate-vulnerable countries to increase their influence in international climate change negotiations.

This research paper provides a guide for UNFCCC negotiators, particularly newcomers, on the mechanics of consensus-building and the challenges of multilateral climate negotiations. It combines the perspectives of a seasoned negotiator and a new negotiator to offer practical lessons on trust, transparency, and capacity-building.