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This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-RIO) examines barriers to accessing the National Program for Strengthening Family Farming (PRONAF) in Brazil. It identifies significant regional disparities in credit access, particularly favoring the South, and highlights technical assistance (ATER) and cooperative membership as critical determinants for expanding financial inclusion among smallholder farmers.

This case study describes the establishment of an Independent Fiscal Council in Ghana in early 2026, designed to strengthen fiscal transparency and long-term debt sustainability following the country's 2022 debt crisis. The initiative was supported by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Ghanaian think tank IMANI Africa, providing analytical and design support to the Ghanaian government.

This research paper conclusion analyzes the current economic trajectory of Africa, highlighting a shift from subsistence agriculture to low-end informal urban services rather than manufacturing. It identifies systemic barriers to growth, including poor human capital, commodity dependence, and premature deindustrialisation, while proposing strategic investments in renewable energy, digital literacy, and regional integration to foster sustainable development.

A SAVi assessment of the SUNCASA project in Johannesburg's Jukskei River catchment finds that nature-based solutions—including riparian restoration of 469 hectares and planting 46,000 trees—will generate USD 8.6 million in net benefits over 25 years. The highest return comes from improved water quality, which is expected to save USD 3.7 million in health costs.

This case study describes an initiative by Build up Nepal to implement low-carbon, climate-resilient housing solutions in Nepal to reduce emissions and increase disaster resilience.

The 'Sustainable Finance Global Market Trends 2025' report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the scale and composition of the global GSS+ (Green, Social, Sustainability, and Sustainability-Linked) bond market as of December 31, 2025. It highlights a cumulative issuance of 8.1 trillion USD, with 6.8 trillion USD meeting the organization's strict criteria. The report emphasizes the continued dominance of green bonds, the growth of sustainability bonds, and the emergence of adaptation and resilience (A&R) finance as a new frontier.

The Climate Bonds Core Methodology for Data Products (Version 1.0, March 2026) provides the shared analytical framework, screening logic, and data architecture for all thematic debt datasets produced by the Climate Bonds Initiative. It establishes a consistent, science-based system to classify labelled-debt instruments—including green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds—based on their credibility in contributing to environmental or social objectives.

The Climate Bonds Initiative's 2025 report details the state of the global aligned GSS+ (green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked) debt market, which reached a cumulative volume of USD 6.8 trillion by the end of 2025. The report highlights the continued dominance of green bonds, the growth of sustainability-labelled debt, and the emergence of adaptation and resilience (A&R) finance as a significant new frontier, exemplified by the launch of the Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy (CBRT).

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes barriers to accessing the National Program for Strengthening Family Agriculture (Pronaf) in Brazil. It identifies significant regional disparities in credit access, highlighting that technical assistance and rural extension (ATER) and membership in cooperatives are critical determinants for obtaining credit. The study emphasizes that while Pronaf is essential for financial resilience, it must be integrated with complementary public policies to enhance the productive and climate resilience of family farmers.

The March 2026 Peace & Security Council Report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the outcomes of the 39th African Union (AU) Summit, the composition and normative challenges of the Peace and Security Council (PSC), and the adoption of a new memorandum of understanding to coordinate the Africa Standby Force (ASF).

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the integration of citizen engagement into climate change adaptation, analyzing the cycle of how knowledge is developed, shared, and implemented.

A media statement by the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) arguing that Africa's water crisis is driven by a failing global financial system, chronic under-investment, and a debt crisis that prioritizes repayments over essential public services.

A media statement by the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) issued on 13 February 2026, arguing that Africa's water crisis is a structural emergency caused by a broken global financial system that prioritizes debt repayment over essential public services and climate resilience.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute uses Pärnu City and County in Estonia to illustrate the development and impact of urban heat islands (UHI). It employs satellite-derived land surface temperature data and social vulnerability mapping to demonstrate how heat risk is an interaction between physical hazards, population exposure, and social sensitivity.

This guide by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) provides a framework for climate finance practitioners to manage physical climate risks and design investments that enhance climate resilience. It outlines a three-goal process: assessing and managing climate risk to meet international standards, defining a clear adaptation investment thesis to secure funding, and designing impact measurement strategies to track resilience outcomes.

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) briefing outlines its Innovation Challenges model, which identifies and scales locally-led resilience solutions across agriculture, urban informality, and humanitarian technology. Since 2014, the GRP has invested over US$45 million into 102 solutions across more than 30 countries, supporting over 7 million people.

The 2026 Market Intelligence Report by GreenCape analyzes the transition of the Western Cape's agricultural sector toward sustainable, resource-efficient, and technologically enabled production. It identifies key investment opportunities in regenerative agriculture—specifically biological crop protection and biostimulants—and smart farming through digital farm management systems, driven by stricter international export regulations and a need for cost efficiency.

The 2026 Market Intelligence Report by GreenCape outlines investment opportunities in the Western Cape's water and sanitation sector, focusing on private sector participation in infrastructure and water-efficient sanitation solutions (WESS). It highlights a transition toward innovative procurement and financing models driven by declining public grants and regulatory reforms.

This fact sheet from RMI explains the function and application of renewably powered minigrids (and microgrids), detailing three primary configurations—isolated, undergrid, and interconnected—and providing global examples of their use in enhancing energy resilience and access in the Caribbean, Africa, and the United States.

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) 2025 End of Year Letter outlines the organization's growth to over 90 partner organizations and its efforts to scale climate resilience through innovation challenges, private sector engagement, and the Resilience Hub.