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This document records the public consultation feedback and the subsequent responses/actions taken by the Climate Policy Initiative regarding the FAST-Infra Sustainable Infrastructure (SI) Label Framework. It details how stakeholder suggestions on governance, reporting frequency, environmental and social criteria, and the role of the Secretariat have been integrated into the revised framework to ensure the label is credible, ambitious, and applicable to both developed and emerging markets.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative details the 2018 green finance commitments of the International Development Finance Club (IDFC) member institutions, noting a decrease in total commitments compared to 2017 but a significant increase in adaptation finance.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative and PUC-Rio describes the environmental regularization process for rural properties under Brazil's 2012 Forest Code. It details the steps for compliance, including the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) and the Environmental Regularization Program (PRA), while highlighting significant legal, financial, and administrative barriers that hinder implementation across different states.

The New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF) is a collective commitment to slow, stop, and reverse global forest loss while improving food security. The declaration outlines specific targets for 2030, including ending natural forest loss and restoring 350 million hectares of degraded landscapes, to mitigate climate change and protect biodiversity.

The New York Declaration on Forests is a statement by endorsers committing to slow, halt, and reverse global forest loss to safeguard biodiversity and the climate. The document outlines specific targets for 2030, including ending natural forest loss and restoring 350 million hectares of landscapes, while emphasizing the central role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in forest governance.

The New York Declaration on Forests is a collective commitment by signatories to slow, stop, and reverse global forest loss by 2030. The document outlines the critical role of forests in biodiversity and climate protection, identifies primary drivers of deforestation, and sets specific targets for forest restoration and emission reductions to limit global warming to 1.5 °C.

This document is the first chapter of 'Forests in Focus', published by the NYDF Progress Assessment. It evaluates the progress of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF), noting that the 2020 target to halve deforestation was not met and highlighting the systemic drivers of forest loss, including financial investment and commodity demand, while calling for increased transparency and the inclusion of Indigenous peoples in forest management.

The New York Declaration on Forests is a collective commitment to halt natural forest loss and degradation by 2030, restore 350 million hectares of forest land, and reduce emissions to help limit global warming to 1.5°C.

This document is the first chapter of a report titled 'HUTAN DALAM FOKUS', published by the Forest Declaration Assessment. It discusses the goals and shortcomings of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDf), highlighting the drivers of deforestation and the need for systemic policy changes to protect global forests and support indigenous communities.

This document is the first chapter of a report by the Forest Declaration Assessment, a civil society initiative. It outlines the goals of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF), evaluates the failure to meet its 2020 deforestation reduction targets, and identifies the economic drivers and systemic barriers preventing the protection of global forests.

The New York Declaration on Forests is a collective commitment to slow, stop, and reverse global forest loss to protect biodiversity, support the 1.6 billion people dependent on forests, and limit global warming to 2°C.

The New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF) is a collective commitment to slow, reduce, and reverse global deforestation. It outlines specific goals to be achieved by 2030, emphasizing the role of forests in biodiversity, climate regulation, and the livelihoods of indigenous peoples and local communities.

This document is a Terms of Reference (TOR) issued by FSD Africa to contract a consultant to support the implementation of the Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance (NDSI) strategy. The consultancy focuses on integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into the African insurance industry through learning and development, bespoke technical assistance for 10 insurance companies, and strategic communications.

The Venture Finance Portfolio document provides a detailed overview of various investment funds and venture-building platforms supported by FSD Africa and FSDAi. These entities focus on scaling climate-tech, gender-lens investing, and financial inclusion across Africa, utilizing a mix of equity, grants, and debt to catalyze private capital and drive sustainable economic growth.

The Nigerian Green Bond Market Development Programme (NGBMDP) Impact Report details the efforts of FSD Africa, Climate Bonds Initiative, and FMDQ Group PLC from 2018 to 2021 to establish a non-sovereign green bond market in Nigeria. The programme focused on capacity building, regulatory advisory, and technical support to mobilise private capital for climate-resilient infrastructure.

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by GreenCape for a service provider to conduct project close-out evaluations for an intervention titled "Active climate change citizenship for a just transition in South Africa." The project, co-financed by the European Union, aims to empower citizens, women, and youth to participate in democratic processes regarding climate mitigation and adaptation, specifically within the renewable energy sector.

This document presents the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a mid-term evaluation audit of the 'Active climate change citizenship for a just transition in South Africa' intervention. The audit is commissioned by the GreenCape Sector Development Agency to assess progress, identify drivers or hindrances of success, and provide recommendations for the remainder of the project's duration.

This document is an annex to a report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) that evaluates the potential for Nature-based Infrastructure (NBI) to reduce the global infrastructure investment gap. It provides a literature review of infrastructure needs across sectors such as water, energy, and transport, and compares the costs and value generation of NBI against traditional 'grey' infrastructure using SAVi assessments.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the financial and environmental impact of butane gas subsidies in Morocco and proposes a 'swap' reform. This strategy involves reducing fossil fuel subsidies and reinvesting the savings into clean energy technologies, specifically solar pumping for agriculture and solar water heaters for households, to facilitate a socially acceptable energy transition.

The Sierra Leone Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan is an executive summary outlining a strategic roadmap to achieve universal energy access by 2040 and transition to a low-carbon, middle-income economy by 2050. The plan emphasizes the rapid adoption of renewable energy—specifically solar and hydropower—to power key sectors including agriculture, mining, healthcare, and education, while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.