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This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative/PUC-Rio analyzes the total public cost of rural credit in Brazil between 2023 and 2025. It argues that the actual cost to society is nearly five times higher than the typically reported interest rate subsidies, as it includes tax benefits, public funding sources, and debt renegotiations. The study highlights significant gaps in transparency, low focalization on social and environmental goals, and regulatory asymmetries between different funding sources.

This case study documents the emergence of women's leadership in Belize's small-scale fisheries, moving from unrecognized informal labor to the establishment of the National Women in Fisheries Association (NWIFA) in 2024. It emphasizes that while only 3% of licensed commercial fishers are women, their role in the value chain is critical for sustainable resource management and climate resilience.

This report by RMI examines the evolving role of the insurance sector in supporting climate resilience, arguing that current civil society expectations for insurers to drive resilience are exceeding the operational realities of insurance markets.

This report examines the reform of agricultural subsidy programs in sub-Saharan Africa, specifically in Malawi, Kenya, and Zambia, to address fiscal pressures, climate change, and soil degradation.

This guide provides an overview of the traditional centralized electricity grid architecture and the emerging shift toward distributed energy resources (DERs) to improve reliability and flexibility in the face of rising demand and extreme weather.

The Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026, launched by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), is an initiative to recognize and showcase business leadership in climate adaptation and resilience. The awards target organizations that can demonstrate measurable outcomes in building resilience through real-world action, moving beyond ambition to evidence-based results.

This case study describes the HimGra® pilot project in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India, which focuses on building climate resilience by cultivating a regenerative Himalayan grass on degraded, rocky land. The project, supported by the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) and ICIMOD, utilizes women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to regenerate soil and create a sustainable fiber for luxury fashion and technical textiles, thereby diversifying rural incomes and reducing soil erosion.

This report provides a conclusion and set of policy recommendations for Tanzania's developmental trajectory, analyzing various sectoral scenarios to identify pathways for economic growth and poverty reduction. It highlights structural constraints such as extreme informality and weak education outcomes, while proposing a 'Combined scenario' of coordinated reforms to significantly boost GDP and reduce poverty by 2043.

This report provides a conclusion and a set of policy recommendations for Niger's development, outlining a path to transition from extreme poverty and political instability toward inclusive growth by leveraging its youthful population and natural resources.

The Nature-based solutions inventory Zimbabwe documents recently completed and ongoing nature-based solutions (NbS) projects in Zimbabwe, focusing on their approaches, targeted ecosystems, and the climate and biodiversity risks they address.

This guide details the success factors and lessons learned from the Scaling Up Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Measures in Rural Latin America (EbA LAC) initiative, which focused on scaling up nature-based solutions in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala.

This conclusion from the Djibouti Development Futures report analyzes the country's economic trajectory toward 2043, contrasting a 'Current Path' of steady growth with a 'Combined scenario' of accelerated, multi-sectoral reform. It argues that Djibouti must shift from a capital-intensive, infrastructure-driven model to one focused on productivity, governance, and inclusion to meet its Vision Djibouti 2035 goals.

The report concludes that while Malawi's 'Combined scenario' shows economic growth and improved life expectancy by 2043, it will likely miss its MW2063 targets for urbanisation, health, and lower-middle-income status. Key challenges include climate vulnerability in rain-fed agriculture, infrastructure deficits, and governance issues. Recommended actions focus on industrial diversification, climate-smart agriculture, digitisation of tax systems, and expanded education and healthcare funding.

This report provides a scenario-based analysis of Botswana's development trajectory from 2023 to 2043, comparing a 'Current Path' of historical trends against a 'Combined scenario' of coordinated cross-sectoral reforms. While the Current Path shows moderate improvements, it is deemed insufficient to meet the goals of Vision 2036. The Combined scenario suggests that targeted investments in manufacturing, green energy, human capital, and regional trade integration can accelerate growth, reduce inequality, and transition the country into a high-income, inclusive, and knowledge-based society.

This report provides a forward-looking analysis of Cameroon's development trajectory through 2043, concluding that while the country has strong potential, current momentum is insufficient for rapid structural transformation. It outlines specific policy recommendations across governance, trade, manufacturing, and climate resilience to accelerate economic growth and reduce poverty.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies examines the state of large-scale infrastructure in Africa, highlighting a gap between improving development scores and persistent financing deficits. It analyzes the roles of Chinese investment via the Belt and Road Initiative, the impact of pan-African initiatives like PIDA, and the transition toward green, climate-resilient infrastructure.

This briefing, developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in partnership with Save the Children, provides guidance for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) teams on integrating the education sector into climate adaptation processes to build resilience and protect learning infrastructure.

This research paper analyzes the structural decline of Official Development Assistance (ODA) and the systemic failures in allocating climate finance toward adaptation and resilience between 2024 and 2026. It argues that the primary constraint is not a lack of information or foresight, but an institutional 'decision gap' that prevents organizations from translating risk analysis into operational preparedness.

This supplementary submission by the Just Transition in the Food System Group to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) argues that food insecurity in South Africa is a result of structural conditions and policy failures. It advocates for a rights-based food system transition focusing on agroecology, a Universal Basic Income Grant, improved land access for women, and aligned state budgeting to fulfill the constitutional right to food.

This guide by the Africa Policy Research Institute outlines a strategic framework to close the adaptation finance gap, particularly in the Global South. It proposes moving from fragmented, project-based funding to 'Country Platforms for Climate Action'—nationally led governance frameworks that coordinate policy and de-risk investments. The document provides a practical 8-Move Playbook for policymakers to transform climate adaptation from a perceived cost into a scalable asset class by layering finance and linking payments to verified resilience outcomes.