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The report evaluates Bhutan's MEL system for its 2023 National Adaptation Plan, finding significant institutional fragmentation, capacity gaps, and a lack of quantifiable metrics for resilience. It recommends establishing a formal coordination mechanism between the Department of Environment and Climate Change, the Office of the Cabinet Affairs and Strategic Coordination, and the Ministry of Finance, alongside a unified national M&E system to replace outdated web-based tools and fragmented Excel reporting.

A qualitative study in Kurigram, Bangladesh, finds that intersecting factors of marginalization and inequality make women fisherfolk particularly vulnerable to climate change. The research highlights that elite capture of inland fisheries by wealthy men restricts access to beels and erodes traditional ecological knowledge. The authors argue that current gender-sensitive disaster risk reduction efforts are insufficient and advocate for a shift toward transformative resilience and bottom-up fisheries governance.

The report evaluates South Sudan's development prospects through 2043, contrasting a 'Current Path' of gradual improvement with a 'Combined scenario' of integrated reforms. While the current path is deemed insufficient to meet the goals of the SSDP 2026–2036, the combined approach suggests that coordinated investments in agriculture, human capital, and infrastructure can accelerate poverty reduction and economic diversification. Key recommendations include scaling solar energy, implementing climate-smart agriculture, and leveraging the AfCFTA to reduce reliance on the oil sector.

The GCF Accreditation Panel recommends the accreditation of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation (APL180) for 'small' individual projects with a maximum environmental and social risk category of medium risk (category B/I-2). The assessment found that Helvetas fully meets most fiduciary, environmental, social, and gender standards, though it partially meets basic fiduciary standards due to gaps in internal audit quality assessment and the public disclosure of investigative guidelines. Helvetas is recommended for accreditation provided it meets specific conditions regarding the publication of its investigation terms of reference and the delivery of an external quality assessment of its internal audit function.

The document outlines how education ministries can engage across the four phases of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process: impact, vulnerability, and risk assessment (IVRA); planning; implementation; and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL). It emphasizes the heightened vulnerability of children to climate-related learning disruptions and argues that the NAP process is a critical mechanism to elevate education priorities, secure climate finance, and align sectoral plans with national commitments. The guide provides specific strategies for data collection via Education Management Information Systems (EMIS), the use of innovative financial instruments, and the mainstreaming of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI). A case study of Saint Lucia illustrates the successful development of a Sector Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan (SASAP) through participatory, multi-stakeholder engagement.

The report outlines a comprehensive approach to building climate-resilient education systems by integrating them into the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. It emphasizes three core components: resilient infrastructure, school safety and educational continuity, and climate-responsive teaching and learning. The document provides a step-by-step guide for NAP teams, covering enabling factors, impact, vulnerability, and risk assessments (IVRA), adaptation planning, implementation, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems, while advocating for a child-centered and inclusive lens to protect the rights of the most vulnerable students.

The report identifies systemic barriers to climate finance in four Asian countries, highlighting widespread capacity gaps in project preparation and risk assessment, fragmented governance, and regulatory uncertainty. It emphasizes that while national strategies often exist on paper, implementation is hindered by a lack of coordination between ministries and a failure to integrate climate priorities into local government mandates. The study specifically notes the exclusion of vulnerable communities and SMEs from finance flows due to a lack of tailored instruments and information. To unlock resources, the authors recommend building climate literacy, clarifying institutional responsibilities, and deploying blended finance tools to de-risk private investment.

The report details the disproportionate burden of climate change on Africa, noting that since 1984, the continent has faced 1,865 climate-related disasters resulting in US$53 billion in losses. It highlights a critical lack of financial protection, with only 9% of disaster losses insured. Regional analysis shows water-related disasters as the primary threat, with severe flooding in East Africa and historic droughts in Southern Africa and the Horn of Africa. The document also links climate change to the spread of diseases like cholera and malaria, and the risk of desertification in the Sahel and West Africa.

The report identifies systemic gender barriers in the agricultural sectors of Tonga, Vanuatu, and Samoa, where patriarchal norms limit women's access to land, credit, and decision-making. It outlines a Gender Action Plan to increase the visibility of female agricultural leaders and ensure that climate adaptation strategies address the disproportionate burdens faced by women, such as increased unpaid care work and higher vulnerability to gender-based violence during disasters.

The Gender Action Plan for Armenia's early warning system project establishes a framework to increase women's participation in technical and leadership roles within the hydrometeorological and disaster risk management sectors. It includes specific targets for female recruitment and training, the integration of gender-responsive communication and hazard modelling, and a comprehensive SEAH prevention strategy. The plan is supported by a dedicated full-time Gender Expert and a total budget of USD 587,000 to ensure that climate resilience efforts benefit women, men, and marginalised groups equitably.

The report identifies systemic gender inequalities in Armenia that amplify climate vulnerability, particularly for rural women who face limited access to land, financial resources, and early warning information. It establishes a Gender Action Plan to ensure inclusive participation in disaster risk management, gender-responsive communication strategies, and the mitigation of gender-based violence risks during climate-related emergencies.

Build up Nepal addresses climate vulnerabilities in flood-prone and landslide-risk areas by replacing traditional fired-brick construction with low-carbon, interlocking eco-bricks. This approach reduces CO₂ emissions by 75%, construction costs by 25%, and air pollution by 90% while improving homes' resistance to floods and earthquakes.

The Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Belize catalogues 37 projects implemented from 2018 to 2025 across all districts. These initiatives, led primarily by NGOs and community-based organisations, focus on reforestation, mangrove and coral reef restoration, and climate-smart agriculture to mitigate risks from sea level rise, hurricanes, and droughts. The report highlights a shift from grey infrastructure to NbS, supported by national policies like the National Landscape Restoration Strategy and international funding from entities such as the Adaptation Fund and Global Affairs Canada.

A study by World Weather Attribution on the impact of nine named storms in the western Mediterranean, finding that while evidence is uncertain, there is a trend toward increased intensity of extreme heavy rainfall events, particularly in northern regions, exacerbated by urban development in floodplains.

Somalia’s National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2025–2030 provides a strategic roadmap to transition from climate planning to implementation. With a total estimated budget of USD 5.486 billion, the plan prioritizes adaptation across eight key sectors—including agriculture, water, and energy—while targeting a 34% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. The framework emphasizes climate justice, gender equality, and conflict sensitivity, recognizing climate change as a "threat multiplier" in Somalia's fragile socio-political context.

The document presents the 'geographic spillovers' feature of the SDG Synergies tool, designed to analyze how Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) interactions operate across different geographic scales. A pilot exercise in Monterrey, Mexico, focused on the Nuevo Leon State Climate Change Program (PECC), found strong synergies and no trade-offs between state-level objectives and metropolitan-level actions, particularly in water management, disaster risk reduction, and renewable energy. The authors recommend using this tool to enhance vertical policy coherence and suggest that identifying these interactions should be followed by an assessment of the coordination mechanisms that operationalize them.

The document serves as the first progress report for Tonga's Second Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management 2018–2028 (JNAP2). Its primary goal is to update the JNAP Taskforce on implementation status and provide recommendations for future improvements. Additionally, it aims to inform government, industry, civil society, and international partners about Tonga's efforts toward resilient and sustainable development to coordinate further input and interest.

The document analyzes how climate-induced stressors, such as desertification in the north and sea-level rise in the south, exacerbate security threats in Nigeria, including farmer-herder conflicts and insurgency. It evaluates the current security architecture, finding that while the National Security Strategy recognizes climate change, there is a significant lack of actionable integration within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security agencies. The brief highlights gaps in institutional coordination, resource allocation, and risk assessment, while suggesting lessons from South Africa, Kenya, and Australia to build a more resilient, community-engaged policing model.

Washington State faces escalating risks from drought, wildfires, extreme heat, and coastal flooding, which threaten its economy, ecosystems, and critical US military installations. While federal agencies like NOAA and FEMA provide essential forecasting, funding, and disaster recovery services, the report argues that recent and proposed budget cuts for FY2026—including the termination of key research laboratories and the reduction of grant programs—significantly degrade the state's capacity to prepare for and respond to these hazards.

Hawaiʻi faces significant economic and security risks from sea level rise, wildfires, and drought, which threaten both civilian infrastructure and critical US military hubs like Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. While federal agencies provide essential monitoring and recovery support, proposed FY 2026 budget cuts would eliminate key programs such as the Hawaiʻi Sea Grant and the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center, potentially reducing disaster relief and hindering climate adaptation efforts.