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The GCF is developing its own Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) to replace the interim IFC Performance Standards. The proposed framework expands from eight to ten standards, adding dedicated standards for Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure (ESS 9) and Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation (ESS 10). Key updates across all standards include a shift from a 'do-no-harm' to a 'do-good' approach, emphasizing the generation of positive co-benefits, the integration of circular economy principles, and a stronger focus on human rights, gender equality, and intersectionality. The document outlines specific structural and content changes for each standard, including new requirements for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosure, the use of a precautionary approach, and enhanced protections for Indigenous Peoples and vulnerable groups.

A coalition of organizations recommends that the EPA implement a comprehensive technical assistance (TA) strategy to help small, rural, and environmental justice communities overcome financial and capacity barriers when applying for SRF funding. The letter argues that without proactive TA—including one-on-one support, planning grants, and pre-development loans—funding will continue to be inequitably distributed toward wealthier applicants. Key recommendations include utilizing the $1 billion IIJA set-aside for outreach, training utilities in community engagement, and supporting green infrastructure projects to enhance climate resilience.

The proposal outlines a plan to mobilize the private sector in Burundi to address climate vulnerability. It focuses on three main objectives: nominating and preparing two national entities for Green Climate Fund (GCF) accreditation, developing an action plan to implement a private sector engagement framework, and training stakeholders in developing GCF project applications. The project is implemented by the Centre de Suivi Écologique (CSE) in collaboration with Burundi's Ministry of Environment, Agriculture, and Livestock.

The proposal seeks US$999,853 over 30 months to enhance the operational frameworks of the St. Kitts and Nevis Meteorological Services (SKNMS), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nevis Disaster Management Department (NDMD), and the St. Kitts and Nevis Geographic Information System (SKNGIS). Key objectives include updating national disaster plans, developing a Digital Storm Surge Model and Climate Change Risk Atlas, and creating a roadmap to increase private sector investment in climate action. The project also aims to support the development of at least two GCF concept notes featuring private sector involvement.

The document argues that SADC countries face a significant infrastructure deficit and institutional weaknesses that hinder regional integration and economic recovery. It proposes the adoption of 'anticipatory governance' and a shift toward green, inclusive, and digitally enabled infrastructure to move away from national protectionism and fossil-fuel dependency. Using a STEEPV framework, the authors outline various future scenarios—ranging from 'SADC Solarpunk' (desirable) to 'Deep Collusion' (undesirable)—to stress-test current strategies and advocate for innovative blended financing and regional cooperation via the AfCFTA.

The Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance (BFA) methodology establishes a two-tier screening process—Executive Level and Survey Level—to evaluate biobased plastic feedstocks across 13 environmental and social indicators. The tool aims to decouple plastic production from fossil fuels while mitigating risks related to biodiversity loss, food security, and human rights. It emphasizes regional specificity, climate resilience, and the use of science-based indicators to identify trade-offs and mitigation strategies for both traditional agricultural and novel feedstocks.

A survey of over 300 municipalities and Indigenous communities in the Prairie provinces reveals that while over 80% have experienced unusual extreme weather in the last decade, formal preparation is low, with only 5% having completed a formal adaptation plan. Communities report significant barriers to progress, including limited financial resources, staff time, and technical skills.

The SAVi assessment of forest restoration in the Brantas River basin demonstrates that nature-based infrastructure is more cost-effective than building a reservoir for water storage. Over 20 years, the interventions are projected to generate net societal benefits between USD 104.34 million and USD 131.59 million through avoided flood and erosion damages, carbon storage, and improved water quality.

The document outlines the conceptual and practical framework for moving beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP) toward comprehensive/inclusive wealth (C/IW) measurement. It argues that GDP is biased toward short-term market growth and ignores critical determinants of well-being, such as environmental degradation and social capital. C/IW is presented as a portfolio of human, natural, social, produced, and financial capital that allows countries to determine if their development is sustainable. The briefing provides a three-step implementation strategy: informing decision-makers through tailored briefings, compiling official estimates via national statistical offices, and integrating these measures into ex ante and ex post policy analysis.

FSD Africa's 2022 Impact Report details the agency's efforts to deepen African capital markets and transition toward a green economy. Key achievements include mobilising £1.9 billion in long-term capital, supporting the issuance of pioneering gender bonds in Tanzania and Morocco, and expanding green finance initiatives. The report highlights the agency's 'green strategy' target to have 70% of its portfolio be green by 2025, alongside specific interventions in geothermal risk transfer, carbon markets, and COVID-19 emergency job protection in Ethiopia.

FSD Africa's 2022 Impact Report highlights the organization's shift toward green financing, with a goal of 70% of its portfolio being green. Key achievements include facilitating green bonds in 20 African countries, investing $0.25bn via the African Local Currency Bond Fund to support renewable energy, and launching the African Natural Capital Alliance to manage nature-related financial risks. The organization has increased its green financing commitment from £23 million in 2020 to approximately £52 million in 2022, with a target of over £122 million by 2025.

The COP27 Resilience Hub served as a physical and virtual space to accelerate ambition and investment in climate resilience, representing over 1,500 non-state actors. The report identifies five cross-cutting messages, emphasizing that scaling adaptation is a prerequisite for containing Loss and Damage and that locally-led adaptation (LLA) requires radical collaboration. The document details thematic analysis across nine areas—including finance, food, water, and health—and highlights the role of Regional Resilience Hubs in amplifying under-represented voices from Africa, South Asia, Asia Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

The project, funded by the European Union under the GCCA+ Programme, aims to strengthen the use of marine and coastal ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) in Southern Africa. It focuses on improving national climate policies, promoting community participation, and establishing a regional Community of Practice to enhance the resilience of coastal communities against climate risks such as sea level rise and tropical storms.

The document examines the role of women environmental defenders during the Covid-19 pandemic, treating the pandemic as a disaster. It argues that while the crisis magnified pre-existing vulnerabilities for marginalized groups and increased the domestic burden on women, women environmental defenders' networks were critical in providing relief and information to isolated communities. The brief highlights how these organizations adapted through digital tools and increased collaboration, ultimately strengthening their capacity for transformative DRR by addressing the root causes of vulnerability and advocating for socio-environmental justice.

The document highlights how women, Indigenous peoples, and Dalits in Nepal are disproportionately vulnerable to disasters due to social norms and inequalities, yet are critical, often overlooked actors in disaster risk reduction. It identifies 'transformative DRR' as an approach that addresses the root causes of vulnerability through education, legal advocacy, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. The briefing details the contributions of various organizations—such as the Women-Friendly Disaster Management group and ProPublic—and recommends that decision-makers align national laws with international human rights frameworks, ensure accountability for infrastructure projects, and provide better resources and visibility for grassroots women defenders.

The paper reviews the evolution of disaster risk science, shifting from an emergency management focus to a proactive disaster risk reduction (DRR) approach. It analyzes the interplay between hazards, exposure, and vulnerability, while highlighting the emergence of systemic and Anthropocene risks. The authors identify significant geographical imbalances in research production, with a heavy reliance on Western scholarship and a lack of data from Africa and low-to-middle income countries. It calls for greater integration of DRR with climate change adaptation (CCA) and a stronger focus on disaster justice and indigenous knowledge.

The document outlines strategies for adapting global physical, social, and ecological infrastructure to climate risks, emphasizing the need for immediate investment in low-carbon resilience, the integration of nature-based solutions, and the inclusion of local and Indigenous knowledge. It highlights the vulnerability of essential systems—including energy, transport, and health—and advocates for protecting vulnerable populations through social safety nets and inclusive decision-making.

The document argues that climate adaptation is most effective and sustainable when it is locally led, integrating Indigenous and local knowledge systems and ensuring the agency of marginalized groups. It emphasizes that local communities are best positioned to identify relevant stressors and solutions, and calls for the integration of locally led adaptation into national policies and social protection programs to address social inequities.

The ESMP for Wangchuck Centennial National Park outlines safeguards for two primary activities: the maintenance of staff quarters at Sephu Park Range and the construction of a river bank protection wall at Tandingang. It integrates Bhutanese national laws with WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), specifying that WWF standards prevail in cases of discrepancy, particularly regarding compensation for non-title holders and community consultation. The plan details mitigation measures for worker health, safety, and waste management, and establishes a monitoring framework involving field focal persons and ESS officers to ensure compliance.

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 4 (BC 4) focuses on a specific 2022 activity: improving a homestay in Buli village to support ecotourism and reduce human-wildlife conflict. The plan outlines mitigation measures for construction-related noise, waste, and worker safety, ensuring compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures.