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This policy brief from the Stockholm Environment Institute proposes a methodological framework to improve the dialogue between local climate adaptation professionals and policy makers. It examines how the design and epistemology of case study research determine whether the resulting insights support planned, regulatory policy or non-coercive, self-organised adaptation.

This report evaluates the state of Conservation Agriculture (CA) in Niger, identifying potential technologies, their impacts on soil fertility and crop yields, and the socio-economic constraints hindering their widespread adoption in rural areas.

This fact sheet describes the strategic communication efforts of SEI Asia, based in Bangkok, which aim to bridge scientific research and policy-making. The organization utilizes a variety of multimedia products, media partnerships, and inclusive dialogue to make complex environmental data accessible to policymakers, media, and marginalized communities in Asia.

The 'Menu of Voluntary Actions' outlines eight strategic areas where members of the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate intend to coordinate trade-related actions to address the climate crisis, focusing on inter-ministerial dialogue, WTO engagement, support for vulnerable developing countries, and private sector collaboration.

The Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (TESS) issued a statement on 25 January 2024 regarding the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD). TESS advocates for transitioning TESSD from a diagnostic phase of presentations to an 'inclusive incubator' focused on concrete outcomes, collective action, and recommendations to be delivered by the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14).

This fact sheet from Transforma provides a statistical overview of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by June 2026, detailing emission reduction targets for developed countries, G20 members, and Latin American nations relative to global emissions.

This report by LBH Bali, Trend Asia, and 350 Indonesia argues that the expansion of gas-based power infrastructure in Bali contradicts the province's clean energy goals and exacerbates the climate crisis. It details the environmental, health, and social risks associated with gas projects, highlighting a lack of meaningful public participation and the potential for structural dependency on fossil fuels. The authors advocate for a transition to Bali's significant renewable energy potential to achieve energy independence and mitigate climate impacts.

This fact sheet by Trend Asia examines the failures of biomass energy projects and the resulting land inequality in the Mentawai Islands. It highlights the collapse of 'bamboo electricity' projects, the threat of deforestation from industrial forestry concessions, and the disparity between large corporate land grants and the small, slow-to-be-recognized customary lands of indigenous communities.

This fact sheet by Trend Asia examines the failure of biomass power plants (PLTBm) in the Mentawai Islands and the resulting environmental and social impacts. It highlights how a project funded by a US grant led to the deforestation of customary forests when intended bamboo fuel proved unsuitable, while arguing that the region's energy needs should be met through more abundant renewable sources like solar and hydro rather than extractive bioenergy.

This research paper, commissioned by the Global Commission on Adaptation for its 2019 flagship report, examines the transition from incremental to transformative climate adaptation in cities. It focuses on systemic changes to development processes to address equity and climate justice challenges.

This research paper describes a dataset of 14 temperature- and precipitation-related climate hazard indicators for 996 large cities, analyzed under global warming scenarios of 1.5°C, 2.0°C, and 3.0°C above a 1994-2014 historical baseline.

This research paper presents a blueprint for scaling Digital Climate-Informed Advisory Services (DCAS) to build the climate resilience of 300 million small-scale agricultural producers by 2030. It outlines the necessary investment, potential economic returns, and core principles for effective service provision.

This study analyzes 162 cases from 2015–2025 to map 11 types of financial instruments used for climate adaptation. It finds that while blended finance is most common globally, high-income countries rely more on grants. The majority of financing (64%) targets risk reduction over risk management, and 75% of instruments are pooled through programs or funds rather than being country-specific.

This research paper describes the methodology used by the World Resources Institute to process global climate data into simplified indicators and open geospatial datasets to improve accessibility for climate adaptation decision-making.

This research paper proposes a replicable and adaptable methodology for assessing climate vulnerability and risk for small hydropower plants (SHP) in Colombia, focusing on water resources as the central element of exposure to address challenges like droughts and irregular rainfall.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute discusses the acceleration of global sea-level rise and the subsequent formation of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by four county governments to coordinate mitigation and adaptation strategies.

This case study describes how farmers in the Caatinga region of Brazil, specifically in Pintadas, Bahia, are adopting agroforestry by cultivating native trees like the umbu to diversify income and build resilience against climate change and desertification.

This case study describes the transition of the Soares family, based in Juruti, Brazil, from traditional slash-and-burn agriculture to a sustainable agroforestry system. Supported by a pilot project led by WRI Brasil and Preta Terra, the family is diversifying its production beyond cassava to include native trees and fruit species to increase income, food security, and climate resilience while restoring the Amazon landscape.

This working paper from the World Resources Institute proposes a new expectations-based framework to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of government-led cooperative climate initiatives, addressing a gap in formalized transparency and accountability mechanisms.

This research paper examines how Fiji, Ghana, and Benin are integrating climate change adaptation into their health systems. It identifies key enablers such as political leadership and pilot projects, while noting barriers like limited funding and poor data access. The authors recommend immediate 'no-regrets' actions, including staff training and infrastructure improvements, and advocate for cross-sectoral collaboration between health officials and climate planners to build systemic resilience.