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The proposal aims to address the lack of coordination between climate, biodiversity, and development strategies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It proposes a 24-month project to create a 30x30 investment strategy that integrates biodiversity conservation with climate mitigation and adaptation, specifically focusing on the rights and engagement of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPs and LCs). Key activities include spatial modelling to identify priority conservation areas, policy alignment analysis, the development of a business plan for 30x30 implementation, and the submission of a technically sound GCF project concept note.

The document outlines a 24-month readiness and preparatory support programme for Iran, implemented by the FAO. It aims to address barriers to climate finance by establishing a National Climate Change Knowledge Hub, updating Technology Need Assessments, and supporting the accreditation of national Direct Access Entities. The project focuses on creating a bankable project pipeline, improving inter-agency coordination through the National Climate Change Working Group, and developing a National Climate Change Mitigation Plan, with a specific emphasis on the energy sector and gender-responsive climate action.

The proposal seeks EUR 742,209 over 18 months to address four primary barriers to climate action in Guatemala: lack of integrated governance, an unfinished GCF Country Programme, the absence of an integrated monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system for adaptation and finance, and a lack of a common sustainable finance taxonomy. Implemented by GIZ and led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MARN), the project will establish a national coordination mechanism, train public and private stakeholders, finalize a project pipeline aligned with the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), and develop a sustainable finance taxonomy to attract private investment.

The document discusses the challenges of flood insurance in Canada, where approximately 10% of households live in high-risk areas and are largely uninsurable. It evaluates the federal government's proposal for a low-cost public insurance program, warning that without strict design—such as excluding new builds, using risk-based premiums, and offering resilience discounts—the program could encourage risky development and become a financial burden. The author emphasizes that insurance must be part of a comprehensive strategy including land-use limits, mandatory risk disclosure, and reformed disaster financial assistance to ensure long-term climate resilience.

The proposal seeks USD 687,710 over 24 months to address five key barriers hindering Nicaragua's climate action: limited knowledge of GCF investment criteria, technical capacity gaps within the National Climate Change Management System (SNGCC), the absence of a long-term strategic roadmap, a lack of a scalable knowledge platform, and inadequate climate integration in educational curricula. The project, implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), will deliver training on project design, develop a National Climate Change Strategy Roadmap, update the NDC, and create an online educational platform for government officials, academia, and the private sector.

The 2024 barometer identifies a shift toward embedding social justice in climate action and the rise of green macroeconomic governance, while warning against the 'gold rush' for critical minerals and the use of climate as a political 'wedge' issue.

The document examines the challenges of flood insurance in Canada, where approximately 1.5 million high-risk homes lack affordable coverage. It argues that while a proposed federal low-cost insurance program could provide a necessary safety net, it must be integrated into a broader resilience strategy to avoid 'moral hazard' and financial instability. The author recommends specific design measures—such as excluding new builds, phasing in risk-based premiums, and incentivizing mitigation—alongside government restrictions on floodplain development and improved risk disclosure in real estate.

Eight young people sued the State of Florida, arguing that the state's fossil fuel-based energy system violated their constitutional rights to life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness. The plaintiffs claimed that human-caused carbon dioxide concentrations would impair vital natural resources and discriminately harm current and future generations. Both the Circuit Court for the Second Judicial Circuit and the First District Court of Appeal dismissed the complaint, ruling that the issues were non-justiciable political questions that must be resolved by the political branches of government rather than the judiciary, citing the separation of powers doctrine.

The document provides an inventory of innovative financial instruments designed to increase climate resilience in developing countries by unlocking private finance. It categorizes these instruments into mature, emerging, and pilot types to inform governments, project developers, and financiers.

The report outlines a framework for improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Guatemala, emphasizing the connection between these services and integrated watershed management. It aims to align Guatemala's public policy on drinking water and sanitation with the K’atun 2032 National Development Plan, specifically under the 'Natural resources today and for the future' axis. The document analyzes current policy challenges, identifies areas where Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) tools can be applied based on consultations with health and environment officials, and provides recommendations for strategic partnerships and capacity building to enhance climate resilience and public health.

The report is part of a series of country studies commissioned by the African Climate Foundation and produced by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). It examines Kenya's climate profile through scenario analysis, assesses the implications for key economic sectors and macroeconomic factors such as trade and fiscal health, reviews existing government adaptation measures, and provides strategic recommendations for mobilizing climate resilience funding.

The report examines Zambia's changing climate profile, the resulting implications for key economic sectors and macroeconomic stability, the effectiveness of existing government adaptation measures, and strategic recommendations for mobilizing climate resilience funding.

The report analyzes Mozambique's climate risk and resilience across four areas: projected changes to the country's climate profile, implications for key economic sectors and the broader economy (including fiscal and trade impacts), an overview of existing and planned government adaptation measures, and strategic recommendations for funding mobilization.

The report analyzes Malawi's climate profile, the resulting implications for key economic sectors and macroeconomic stability, and evaluates existing government adaptation measures to provide strategic recommendations for funding climate resilience.

DASD Caroline Baxter describes the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) efforts to integrate climate literacy into professional military education (PME). She argues that climate change acts as a "threat multiplier" affecting installations, mission demand, and budgets. The DoD's approach focuses on making climate information mission-relevant, integrating it into existing curricula to avoid task saturation, and emphasizing readiness and lethality over political terminology. Key initiatives include the Climate Literacy Sub-Working Group, a new outcomes-based PME instruction, and a dedicated online portal for authoritative climate information.

The Gender Action Plan for the DEFIS+ programme in Madagascar details specific activities, targets, and budgets to integrate gender mainstreaming into climate resilience efforts. Key initiatives include increasing women's representation in Water User Associations (WUAs) to at least 30%, providing labour-saving equipment and renewable energy technologies to women and youth, and improving access to land. The plan also focuses on training women and youth in climate-smart agriculture, construction standards related to climate change, and the management of food production systems to enhance nutrition and food security.

The Kuali Fund-GCF Gender Assessment analyzes gender disparities in the financial and agricultural sectors across Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama. It identifies systemic barriers—including limited access to credit, land ownership gaps, and the burden of unpaid care work—that hinder women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and female smallholder farmers. The report argues that women are more vulnerable to climate change and face a significant financing gap, which the fund aims to address through a Gender Action Plan (GAP) involving technical assistance, gender-responsive financial products, and capacity building for financial service providers (FSPs).

The Gender Action Plan (GAP) for the Cook Islands' health system aims to integrate gender-sensitive strategies into climate change and health (CC&H) operations. The plan focuses on strengthening the capacity of Te Marae Ora (TMO) and partners to address the unique needs of women, the Anuanua community, elderly, disabled, and children. Key activities include updating health policies to reflect CEDAW commitments, implementing gender-disaggregated data collection in health intelligence, and ensuring inclusive technical designs for health facilities in the Pa Enua. The plan also includes educational programs for students on mental health adaptive capacity and community outreach via vaka voyages to promote food security and healthy diets, with specific targets for female participation and the inclusion of vulnerable groups.

The Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project's GESI Action Plan establishes a framework to integrate marginalized groups into coastal adaptation. It focuses on three main components: strengthening community governance and WASH infrastructure, enhancing climate-resilient food systems and livelihoods, and implementing ecosystem-based adaptation through mangrove restoration. The plan sets specific quantitative targets for the participation of women, youth (under 35), and people with disabilities across all project activities, supported by a dedicated GESI specialist and budget allocations for inclusive training and infrastructure.

The report assesses the macro gender context in India, highlighting significant disparities in education, healthcare, and economic participation. It details how climate change disproportionately affects Indian women, particularly those in agriculture and resource management, and outlines a Gender Action Plan for the Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund to integrate gender inclusivity into its investment process and portfolio companies.