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This policy brief outlines strategies to enhance the science-to-policy interface in the Western Indian Ocean region to improve the governance of marine and coastal systems. It identifies key barriers to policy uptake—such as mismatched timeframes and a lack of trust—and proposes moving toward 'dialogic science-policy networks' and co-produced knowledge. The document emphasizes the need for institutional reforms in research evaluation to reward policy impact over mere publication and suggests specific strategies for building trust and managing the 'boundary' between science and decision-making.

This briefing by RMI outlines the risks posed by methane emissions to public health, safety, and the climate, emphasizing the need for better visibility, source attribution, and the implementation of methane standards to reduce leakage from oil and gas systems, coal mines, landfills, and livestock.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs analyzes the strategic position of African states within the World Trade Organization (WTO). It argues that African nations must shift from a strategy of blocking new negotiations to one of active participation, particularly regarding the COVID-19 vaccine TRIPS waiver, the stalled Doha Round, and Joint Statement Initiatives (JSIs) on digital trade and investment.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted a statement to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) opposing the renewal of Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) site licence for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) site. CAPE argues that granting a licence before a specific reactor type is chosen prevents public oversight and ignores the risks associated with placing nuclear facilities in densely populated areas near the Great Lakes.

This research paper by Chux Daniels and Mafini Dosso examines the limitations of current science, technology, and innovation (STI) policies in Africa and proposes the adoption of Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP) and Smart Specialization Strategies (S3) to achieve broader societal and economic transformations, using Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria as case studies.

This document is a lesson plan created by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to support the Ojibwe translation of a video about climate change research. It provides a comprehensive linguistic framework, including a full English-Ojibwe transcript, detailed sentence breakdowns, a glossary, and a lesson planning form for educators to teach both the Ojibwe language and scientific concepts related to climate change and its impact on boreal lakes.

This briefing document presents the revised Scientific Agenda of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for adoption by the Conference of the Parties (CoP) at its 29th meeting. The agenda defines the institute's research priorities, strategic areas, and foundational principles to address Global Environmental Change (GEC) across the Americas.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) provides an overview of the financial status for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, detailing party contributions, budget performance, and administrative controls.

This briefing document from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) updates the Conference of the Parties on the implementation of Decisions XXVIII/7 and XXVIII/8 regarding the invitation of Mitacs Canada to become an Associate of the IAI.

A research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute reviewing the water-forest-energy-food (WFEF) security nexus in East Africa, highlighting critical data gaps and the need for integrated monitoring systems to address resource scarcity and climate change.

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research announcing a change in the membership of its Science Advisory Committee (SAC).

A notification from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) announcing a change in the membership of its Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate presents the Core Budget and country contribution requests for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and preliminary requests for 2022-2024.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate during the 2020-2021 intersessional period. It outlines progress in science, capacity building, and science-policy interfaces, specifically highlighting the adaptation of programs to the COVID-19 pandemic and the expansion of transdisciplinary research and strategic partnerships across the Americas.

The IAI Directorate reports on the implementation of its Strategic Plan, noting COVID-19 related delays and proposing a shift in the plan's revision cycle to 2023-2024. The report introduces a comprehensive system of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), leading metrics, and lagging metrics to measure organizational success and research impact in the Americas through 2044.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the impact of COVID-19 on agricultural value chains within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It argues that while the agricultural sector was less severely affected than others, the pandemic exacerbated existing structural weaknesses, such as food insecurity and a heavy reliance on subsistence farming. The document proposes a 'dual approach' to development that supports both small-scale and large-scale commercial farming, alongside the adoption of digital technologies, climate-smart infrastructure, and the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to drive regional integration and growth.

This executive summary provides a guide for member states of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) to implement the Mining Policy Framework (MPF). It outlines the role of governments in ensuring the sustainable management of water, biodiversity, waste, and emergency response throughout the entire mining life cycle, from exploration to post-closure.

A report by Trend Asia published in 2021 arguing that Indonesia is unprepared for disasters due to government policies favoring extractive industries, mining, and coal, despite facing multiple crises including climate change and the pandemic.

In a parting reflection published on April 16, 2021, Andrew Steer outlines the lessons learned during his nine-year tenure as leader of the World Resources Institute (WRI). He describes WRI's growth into a global team of 1,500 professionals and details the strategic approaches the organization used to influence climate and environmental policy, including the use of data-driven research combined with practical on-the-ground implementation and multi-stakeholder convening.

This research paper develops four narrative scenarios to project future fishery conflicts between 2030 and 2060, integrating climate change and overfishing with broader societal, economic, and political trends.