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The document describes a repository of adaptation indicators derived from national Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems, designed to support the context-specific formulation of indicators across four key focus areas.

This report describes a pilot application of the Adaptive Design and Policy Assessment Tool (ADAPTool) to evaluate the seven goals of Saskatchewan's 25-year Water Security Plan (WSP). The analysis found that the tool is not well suited for plans that have not yet been implemented and revealed significant gaps in direct program support for adaptation actions.

This research paper examines the application of shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs) and their combination with representative concentration pathways (RCPs) within climate change impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability (IAV) research. It identifies limitations in previous social-environmental scenarios and proposes an expanded set of indicators for SSPs to increase their utility for future research.

This research paper explores the financing of climate change adaptation in developing countries, focusing on the intersection of adaptation and poverty reduction. It examines the costs of adaptation, methods for generating and channeling funds, and the effectiveness of spending strategies to support the world's poorest communities.

This report details the proof of concept testing (POCT) of the Canadian Biodiversity Index (CBI), a tool designed to consistently assess and convey biodiversity status and trends across Canada. The testing applied the CBI framework to two distinct ecounits—Netley-Libau Marsh in Manitoba and Banks Island in the Northwest Territories—to evaluate the index's methodology, the effectiveness of its normalized scoring scale, and the challenges of data availability.

This briefing note presents an economic assessment of Uganda's energy sector supply and demand projections to 2050, utilizing the LEAP model to evaluate the impacts of climate change and potential adaptation strategies.

This fact sheet presents an economic assessment of Uganda's energy sector supply and demand through 2050, utilizing the LEAP model to evaluate climate change impacts and adaptation strategies. It highlights a critical projected deficit in biomass and the financial requirements for transitioning to alternative energy sources and expanding electricity generation.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) provides detailed comments and proposed amendments to the proposed changes to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014, and associated Listing Notices. The CER focuses on improving public participation, ensuring comprehensive financial provisioning for environmental rehabilitation, and opposing 'catch-all' listings for extractive industries.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) provides comments on the draft Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Policy 2021, arguing that ASM operators should be held to the same environmental, water, and health and safety standards as large-scale miners to prevent poverty and inequality caused by environmental degradation.

A decision letter from the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment & Tourism dismissing an appeal by the Centre for Environmental Rights against the environmental authorisation granted to the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (SOC) Ltd.

This document is a supporting expert affidavit and accompanying specialist botanical input statement by Nicholas Helme, a botanical consultant, submitted in a legal matter involving the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) and several respondents, including the South African Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries. Helme argues that the environmental impact assessments for the MSR Tormin mining extension were flawed due to inadequate botanical surveys, leading to an understatement of the area's botanical sensitivity and a failure to apply the precautionary principle.

A letter from the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office responding to the Centre for Environmental Rights regarding the Coal Baseload IPP Procurement Programme and the Thabametsi Power Company.

This document consists of correspondence from the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office to the Centre for Environmental Rights regarding the Coal Baseload IPP Procurement Programme, specifically addressing preferred bidders for the Thabametsi, Khanyisa, and KiPower coal-fired power stations.

This document is a financial report and independent auditor's report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2021. It includes balance sheets, statements of operations, and detailed notes on the Institute's funding, research programs, and administrative expenses.

This document is an independent auditors' report and financial statement for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) covering the fiscal years ended June 30, 2008, and 2007. It details the Institute's financial position, including assets, liabilities, and the funding of various scientific research programs focused on global change in the Americas.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) published its financial statements and independent auditors' report for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2009, and 2008. The report details the Institute's assets, liabilities, and the funding of various scientific programs focused on global change research in the Americas, primarily supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and member nations.

This report details the development, reach, and future certification plans for the 'Impacts of Climate Change and Global Change in Latin America' Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), created by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and Dr. Arturo Sanchez-Azofeifa.

This report, produced by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM), analyzes the sustainability of China's fish and fish products market supply chains. Using a Global Commodity Chain Sustainability Analysis (GCCSA) framework, the study examines three specific case studies: tilapia aquaculture, cod reprocessing, and the live reef food fish trade (LRFFT). The report evaluates these chains across ecological, economic, and social dimensions, highlighting China's pivotal role as a global producer, processor, and consumer. It identifies critical challenges including illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, traceability gaps, and environmental degradation, while recommending the adoption of national traceability systems, sustainability certifications, and strategic policy integration with China's Five-Year Plans to ensure long-term sector viability.

This case study by Natural Justice details a legal action brought by 25 children and young adults against the Colombian government and 14 municipalities regarding deforestation in the Colombian Amazon. The Colombia Supreme Court ruled on April 5, 2018, recognizing the Colombian Amazon as a subject of rights and ordering the government to implement action plans to reach net-zero deforestation by 2020.

This factsheet details legal challenges brought against Shell Exploration and Production SA and the South African government to stop seismic surveys off the Wild Coast. It outlines two primary court cases: one unsuccessful urgent interdict by environmental and angling groups, and a successful interdict by local communities. The document summarizes the applicants' arguments regarding the lack of environmental authorization, inadequate consultation, and the failure to consider climate change and cultural rights, while explaining the potential legal precedents a victory would establish for future seismic testing in South Africa.