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This fact sheet presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of nature-based solutions (NbS) implemented by SUNCASA in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, projecting economic, social, and environmental benefits between 2025 and 2050.

The SUNCASA (Scaling Urban Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa) project is a USD 22 million initiative managed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) to improve climate resilience in urban communities in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and South Africa through gender-responsive nature-based solutions (NbS).

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) describes the work of the NAP Global Network in supporting developing countries to create and implement National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) to build resilience against climate change.

This June 2014 consultation background paper, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), outlines the framework for updating Manitoba's climate change and green economy plans. It focuses specifically on the built environment and energy sectors, detailing the province's current emissions profile, the role of clean energy exports, and the need to integrate adaptation and mitigation strategies to enhance resilience against extreme weather events.

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues that urban planning, specifically the creation of "complete communities," is an underutilized tool for reducing energy consumption and emissions, particularly in North America's car-centric cities.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies examines the intersection of climate change, gender inequality, and human mobility in Africa. It argues that gender-neutral climate policies deepen existing inequalities and that women, despite being key agents of adaptation, face disproportionate risks and barriers to resources, finance, and decision-making.

This case study describes a legal action brought by Global Legal Action on Climate Change (GLACC) against various Philippine government departments to enforce flood control laws in response to intensifying climate change.

This case study describes the legal action brought by Ashgar Leghari, a Pakistani farmer, against the Government of Pakistan for failing to implement national climate change policies. The Lahore High Court ruled in 2015 that this failure violated citizens' fundamental rights, leading to the creation of a Climate Change Commission and a mandate for government ministries to appoint climate change point-persons.

The 'Manuel sur l’action climatique' is a guide published by Natural Justice designed to strengthen climate resilience in Senegal through legal empowerment. It provides communities with a framework to understand climate change, identify their specific vulnerabilities, and utilize political and legal instruments to defend their rights and protect the environment.

A case study on the legal action Shrestha v. Office of the Prime Minister et al., in which the Supreme Court of Nepal ordered the government to enact new climate change legislation to meet domestic constitutional rights and international obligations under the Paris Agreement and UNFCCC.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the intersection of Tanzania's post-COVID-19 recovery strategies and its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). It argues that the COVID-19 response provides a critical window to integrate climate resilience into macroeconomic policy, particularly through 'green recovery' paths in agriculture, health, tourism, and water sectors. The paper highlights significant financing gaps, noting that the NDC requires $14.2 billion, with a heavy reliance on international development partners, and suggests innovative financing and public-private partnerships to bridge these gaps.

This executive summary, published by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), updates the 2018 'Chilling Prospects' study by analyzing cooling access across 52 climate-exposed countries. It advocates for a needs-based approach to sustainable cooling to protect vulnerable populations, ensure food and medicine security, and align with the Kigali Amendment and the Paris Agreement.

This report by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) examines the cooling landscape in Ghana, highlighting the critical need for sustainable cooling to support healthcare, agriculture, and human safety. It identifies significant access gaps, with millions of people at high or medium risk due to heat exposure and lack of electricity. The document provides a roadmap for a just transition, recommending passive cooling strategies, higher energy efficiency standards, the phase-out of HFC refrigerants, and the decarbonization of the power sector to align with Ghana's net-zero emissions target by 2060.

The Inclusive Climate Finance for Vulnerable Communities in the Asia-Pacific (ICCAP) project, funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and implemented from 2024 to 2029, aims to increase climate adaptation finance for vulnerable and marginalised groups in six high-risk Asia-Pacific countries. The project focuses on creating an enabling policy environment, developing the capacity of financial service providers (FSPs), and establishing a regional investment facility to catalyse private capital for climate-resilient solutions.

This fact sheet describes the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), an international non-profit research organization focused on sustainability, climate change, and environmental policy. It outlines SEI's organizational structure, its commitment to open access and collaborative research, and the specific thematic focuses of its eight global centers.

The Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3.0) of Mongolia outlines the country's climate targets and actions for the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2035. It establishes ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets compared to a Business-as-Usual (BAU) scenario, while detailing comprehensive adaptation strategies for vulnerable environmental, economic, and social sectors. The document emphasizes a transition from a coal-dependent energy system to a green economy and seeks significant international financial and technical support to meet its conditional targets.

The Burundi Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0, adopted in 2025, establishes a strategic framework for the country's transition toward a low-carbon, resilient, and inclusive development. The document outlines ambitious targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions by 2035 and comprehensive adaptation strategies across vital sectors, including agriculture, energy, and health, while emphasizing social inclusion for vulnerable groups.

The Government of Chad's updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2021-2030 outlines a strategy to transition toward a climate-resilient, low-carbon economy. The document focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through energy efficiency and reforestation, while prioritizing adaptation in sectors such as agriculture, livestock, and water management to protect vulnerable populations from extreme weather events.

This final report describes the activities and outcomes of the CIRCLE ERA-Net project, which aimed to establish a Nordic research network focused on local climate adaptation and mitigation within a multilevel governance framework. Through three workshops held in Norway, Sweden, and Finland between 2008 and 2009, the project explored the determinants of adaptive capacity, the role of national and international policies, and the importance of communication and stakeholder engagement in local contexts.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the risk of global food price volatility as an indirect impact of climate change, specifically for import-dependent countries. Using Senegal as a case study, it argues that while pursuing self-sufficiency in staple crops like rice can reduce exposure to international price shocks, it may increase vulnerability to direct domestic climate impacts and create a 'rice risk lock-in'. The document recommends a diversification strategy that balances imports with domestic production and promotes a variety of locally grown crops to enhance climate resilience.