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This executive summary from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of 17 types of natural infrastructure in enhancing water resilience across the Canadian Prairies. It argues that natural assets—both conserved/restored and constructed—should complement conventional grey infrastructure to mitigate floods, secure water supplies during droughts, and improve water quality.

This fact sheet outlines the funding, project participation, and institutional benefits available to Chile as a member of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the 2025-2026 period.

This fact sheet from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the benefits, opportunities, and specific projects available to Costa Rica as an IAI member country, focusing on scientific diplomacy, research funding, and capacity building.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits and opportunities provided by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for Mexico, detailing funding, scientific diplomacy training, and institutional participation.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, opportunities, and resources available to Paraguay as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), focusing on scientific diplomacy, research funding, and institutional participation.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits, opportunities, and current engagements of Peru as a member country of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), focusing on scientific diplomacy, research funding, and institutional representation.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) evaluates the costs and economic benefits of 10 water retention projects implemented between 2014 and 2020 in the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District of Manitoba. The analysis finds that for livestock producers, the average benefit-cost ratio is 3.16, with benefits including improved water quality, extended grazing, and reduced operational costs. While most projects showed a positive return on investment, those on crop-only farms were more likely to have costs outweighing benefits due to high upfront construction expenses.

This case study describes a women-led climate-smart agriculture model piloted by Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP) in 2014 in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, India. The model focuses on sustainable farming, water conservation, and livelihood diversification to empower rural women and build household resilience against drought and climate change.

This briefing from the Joto Afrika series, produced in partnership with the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, examines climate-smart agricultural innovations in Africa, using Kenya as a primary case study. It highlights specific technical adaptations—such as greenhouse farming, rock catchment water harvesting, and the use of drought-resistant crops and fodders—to enhance food security and resilience against climate variability.

This industry brief by GreenCape reviews water and sanitation by-laws across municipalities in the Western Cape, South Africa. It evaluates the completeness and clarity of these local regulations against a 2005 model by-law, highlighting the implications for businesses—particularly water-intensive industries—regarding fees, audits, industrial effluent, and alternative water sources.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the decline of water storage in the Canadian Prairies and advocates for natural water retention measures to mitigate the risks of floods and droughts exacerbated by climate change.

This research paper examines the role of economic valuation in improving the understanding and implementation of Watershed Development (WSD) in India. Using a case study of a project in Maharashtra implemented by the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR), the paper demonstrates the potential for positive net present value and benefit-cost ratios in WSD, while highlighting significant gaps in data consistency and the under-valuation of non-market co-benefits and climate change adaptation.