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The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor 3 (BC 3) outlines the mitigation strategies for planned 2020 activities under the Bhutan for Life (BFL) project. The plan focuses on the restoration of waterholes, salt licks, and lowland grasslands across the Sarpang and Tsirang Dzongkhags. It identifies potential risks such as increased poaching, waste generation, and worker safety, providing specific mitigation measures and monitoring schedules to ensure compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP).

The ESMP for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) outlines mitigation strategies for five key activities planned for 2020: the construction of a range office and staff quarters, restoration of waterholes and salt licks, building a river protection wall, implementing combined zonation across 905 km2, and maintaining an in-situ Rhododendron Garden. The plan prioritizes waste management, worker health and safety, and the prevention of wildlife habitat disturbance. It mandates compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding non-title land users and community consultation. Implementation is overseen by BFL focal persons and monitored through a tiered reporting system involving ESS consultants, the Project Coordination Unit (PCU), and WWF US.

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor 4 (BC 4) outlines the mitigation strategies for three primary activities planned for 2020: the construction of a range office in Shingkhar, the rehabilitation of six waterholes and salt licks, and the restoration of 16 hectares of lowland grasslands. The plan ensures compliance with both the Royal Government of Bhutan's laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), particularly where WWF standards are more stringent regarding non-title land users and community consultation. The document details specific environmental risks, such as noise and waste from construction, and social risks, including occupational health and safety and potential conflicts between temporary workers and local communities. It defines a monitoring framework involving weekly field visits and quarterly reports to ensure safeguards are met before project funds are disbursed.

The document outlines a site-specific management plan for Jigme Dorji National Park (JDNP) to ensure that BFL project activities—including infrastructure maintenance, renewable energy installation, and habitat restoration—comply with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF social safeguards. It identifies potential risks such as construction waste, methane emissions from biogas plants, and community conflicts over resource rights, providing specific mitigation measures and a monitoring schedule for 2020.

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 6 (BC 6) outlines the environmental and social safeguards required for habitat restoration activities planned for 2020. BC 6, covering 270.80 km² and primarily consisting of forest, connects the Sakteng and Jomotshangka Wildlife Sanctuaries. Planned activities include the restoration of 1 hectare of lowland grassland and 2 hectares of salt licks and waterholes. The plan identifies potential risks such as forest fires, poaching, and conflicts with local communities over the removal of fences around waterholes. Mitigation measures include controlled burning, community consultations, and religious offerings to appease local deities. Implementation is managed by BFL focal persons and monitored through field visits and reports to the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) and WWF.

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Wangchuck Centennial National Park (WCNP) outlines the mitigation of environmental and social risks associated with six planned activities for 2020. These activities include constructing a guard post, river bank protection, zonation and pillar fixing, improving waterholes and salt licks, installing waste infrastructure, and restoring lowland grasslands. The plan ensures compliance with both the Royal Government of Bhutan's laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), particularly where WWF standards are more extensive regarding community consultation and compensation for non-title land users. Implementation is led by BFL focal persons and contractors, with monitoring conducted through field visits and reports submitted to ESS consultants and the Project Coordination Unit (PCU).

The ESMP for the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS) outlines mitigation strategies for four primary activities planned for 2020: the construction of a Takin Translocation Facility, staff quarters, river bank protection walls, and waterhole improvements. It integrates Bhutanese national law 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 land holders and community consultation. The plan details specific environmental risks—such as noise, air pollution, and waste—and social risks, including impacts on transhumant grazing and potential increases in poaching. Implementation is managed by BFL focal persons and contractors, with a monitoring framework involving weekly field visits and quarterly reports to ensure compliance.

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor 7 (BC 7) outlines the safeguards and mitigation strategies for two primary activities in 2020: the improvement of waterholes and combined zonation. The plan ensures compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding community consultation and compensation for non-title land users. BC 7, covering 79 square kilometres, connects the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary and Phrumsengla National Park and supports species such as the Tiger, Red Panda, and Musk Deer. The ESMP details specific risks, such as increased poaching and human-wildlife conflict, and assigns responsibility for monitoring and implementation to the BFL focal person and external contractors.

The report examines the fragility of South African urban food systems exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how lockdown regulations biased towards formal sectors exacerbated hunger and inequality. It argues that local governments, despite lacking a discrete formal mandate for food security, are uniquely positioned to realize the right to food through urban planning, regulation of markets, and support for the informal sector. The document emphasizes that climate change further threatens these systems by disrupting infrastructure and increasing water scarcity, necessitating a shift in municipal governance from being mere regulators to becoming enablers of sustainable, inclusive food systems.

The report advocates for the use of nature-based solutions (NBS) in South African municipalities to address the dual crises of COVID-19 economic devastation and climate vulnerability. It highlights that while national green recovery plans exist, they often require high skills and long lead times. In contrast, NBS—particularly urban tree planting and the removal of invasive alien plants—can provide immediate, low-skill employment for vulnerable populations while mitigating urban heat islands, managing flood risks, and improving public health. The document identifies significant barriers to implementation, including municipal funding shortages, difficulties in quantifying the economic value of natural assets, and rigid public procurement processes.

The document outlines a framework for building a resilient 1.5-degree world, focusing on three pillars: resilient economies, people/communities, and environments. It emphasizes the need to bring adaptation and resilience investment on par with mitigation, noting that current resilience finance is only around 5%. The report highlights specific global initiatives, such as the Insuresilience Global Partnership and the CRAFT fund, and provides a detailed annex of stakeholder contributions regarding data access, nature-based solutions, and the empowerment of marginalized groups.

The document outlines the necessity of transforming global agri-food systems to ensure climate resilience and sustainability. It identifies the sector as a significant emitter with high sequestration potential and proposes seven key benefits of a transformed system, including improved food security, reduced food waste, and the protection of smallholders. The roundtable emphasizes the need for systemic changes in finance, power dynamics, and knowledge access to support vulnerable groups and nature-based solutions.

The briefing identifies significant challenges in tracking adaptation finance, such as context dependency and lack of standardized reporting. It proposes a three-category framework to distinguish between asset-focused, system-focused, and sectoral benchmark investments. To capture missing data, the authors suggest four technical approaches: keyword searches, sales data analysis, policy matching, and geographic matching. Initial assessments of Climate Bonds Initiative and CDP data show potential for capturing private finance, while the document recommends integrating adaptation into national planning and collaborating with data providers to enhance transparency.

The document argues that 20th-century infrastructure paradigms are ill-suited for 21st-century climate extremes and that current 'sustainable' infrastructure efforts focus too heavily on low-carbon goals while neglecting nature-based resilience. It highlights a critical gap in 'upstream' strategic planning, where natural capital is often ignored until the project approval stage. Through case studies in Mozambique, Mexico, Myanmar, and South Africa, the report demonstrates the value of integrating ecosystem services and climate scenarios into land-use planning. It introduces the 'Visioning Futures' framework, which emphasizes defining spatial scope, identifying future objectives, and performing sensitivity testing under various climate scenarios to avoid environmental risks and optimize infrastructure siting.

The NAP Global Network Progress Report 2018-2019 details the network's efforts to scale up climate adaptation in developing countries. It notes that 120 developing countries have launched National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes and highlights the influence of the Global Commission on Adaptation and the UN Secretary General in prioritizing resilience and adaptation during 2019.

Mars advocates for a transition to a net-zero carbon economy, urging businesses to adopt science-based targets across value chains and calling on governments to implement carbon pricing and clean energy infrastructure.

The project aims to support approximately 86,000 direct beneficiaries in Botswana's North-East and Central districts, where small-scale farmers are highly vulnerable to increasing drought frequency and intensity. The initiative focuses on three main outputs: improving national and local institutional capacity for climate-responsive planning, establishing and financing climate-resilient agricultural practices (such as drought-resistant seeds and livestock breeds), and strengthening climate information systems through the installation of five additional Automated Weather Stations. The project seeks USD 15 million in GCF grant funding, with a total indicative cost of USD 31.25 million, including co-financing from the Botswana government and state banks like the National Development Bank (NDB).

The report assesses South Africa's approach to marine and coastal ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), highlighting a strong policy framework but significant challenges in local-level implementation and funding. It emphasizes the interconnection between biodiversity, climate change, and human well-being, arguing that maintaining ecosystem integrity is primary for social resilience.

A call for action on adaptation and resilience, co-led by Egypt and the UK and supported by the UNDP, was endorsed by 117 countries and 86 organisations by October 17, 2019. It is based on initiatives profiled at the UN Secretary General's Climate Action Summit, including the Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment (CCRI), the InsuResilience Global Partnership, and the LDC Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE AR).

The document outlines the mandatory administrative, financial, and legal framework for NGOs receiving grants from the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment (MCE). It details requirements for implementation plans, progress and financial reporting, and mandatory audits. It establishes a 'zero tolerance' policy for corruption and financial irregularities, and mandates transparency through the public disclosure of grant agreements and large contracts. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive procurement regime based on fair competition and transparency, specifying different tender procedures based on contract value thresholds (e.g., NOK 500,000). The document includes an annex for a specific project in Ethiopia focused on integrating climate resilience and green growth into national development planning.