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This report provides an inventory of nature-based solutions (NbS) for adaptation implemented in Uganda from 2015 to 2026, analyzing how ecosystem-based interventions address climate vulnerability and biodiversity challenges across various landscapes.

This report provides conclusions and policy recommendations for Mozambique's development trajectory toward 2043. It argues that the 'Current Path' is non-viable due to governance and structural bottlenecks, and proposes an integrated development approach focusing on governance, agricultural productivity, economic diversification, human capital, and climate resilience.

This report evaluates the economic and environmental benefits of using nature-based infrastructure (NBI) for progressive mine closure in Marmato, Colombia. It finds that progressive closure provides a return of USD 1.44 for every USD 1 invested, primarily by reducing mortality risks from landslides and tunnel collapses. NBI interventions like reforestation and slope stabilization are highlighted as critical for restoring ecosystems and reducing long-term environmental liabilities in a region where regulatory frameworks for artisanal mining closure are still emerging.

This analysis by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) estimates public grant funding for natural infrastructure in Canada and the Prairie provinces for 2022, highlighting a reliance on a small number of large funds and a predominance of funding for ecosystem restoration.

This document consists of four case studies detailing national efforts to monitor and report on forest and landscape restoration in Brazil, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Vietnam. It highlights the development of data governance frameworks, the role of multi-stakeholder platforms, and the challenges of standardizing geospatial data to meet national and international climate commitments.

This report by WWF South Africa provides a guide and case studies on integrating biodiversity into agricultural landscapes in the Cape Winelands. It advocates for regenerative farming practices, such as reducing tillage and chemical inputs, and offers practical strategies for restoring degraded land through passive and active restoration. The document includes specific plant palettes for riverine areas, intercropping, and habitat hedges to enhance ecosystem resilience and support pollinators.

This briefing describes the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP), a USDA Forest Service initiative established in 2009 to fund science-based ecosystem restoration in priority forest landscapes to mitigate climate change and reduce wildfire risk.

This research paper by Friends of the Earth International and the Global Youth Biodiversity Network critiques the 'Nature Positive' concept proposed for the Convention on Biological Diversity's (CBD) Global Biodiversity Framework. The authors argue that the term is vaguely defined and promotes a 'net gain' accounting approach that justifies continued biodiversity destruction through ineffective compensatory measures, while marginalizing Indigenous peoples and local communities.

This report by the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) provides an overview of the food systems context in southern Africa, focusing on the pivotal events of 2021. It details the drivers necessitating food systems transformation—such as climate change, urbanisation, and malnutrition—and summarizes the outcomes of major international summits (UNFSS, AGRF, COP26) and regional initiatives led by the Southern African Resilience Academy (SARA) to build climate-resilient and sustainable food systems.

This policy brief argues for the adoption of a 'One Health' approach in Africa to simultaneously address human health, biodiversity loss, and the climate crisis. It specifically highlights the risks of the illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and the legal wildlife trade as drivers of zoonotic disease spill-over, warning that blanket bans on wildlife markets could inadvertently increase IWT and habitat destruction. The document recommends integrating IWT combatting into multi-sectoral policies and utilizing green stimulus packages to provide financial incentives and alternative livelihoods for rural communities most affected by economic decline.

A practical handbook published by WWF South Africa in 2021 designed to empower land users in the Cape Floral Region to identify, plan for, and manage invasive alien plants (IAPs). The guide covers legal obligations, technical clearing methods, health and safety protocols, and long-term rehabilitation strategies.

This 2021 practical guide published by WWF South Africa provides comprehensive instructions for landowners, managers, and contractors on controlling invasive alien plants (IAPs) within the Cape Floral Region. It covers the ecological importance of the region, legal obligations under South African law, strategic planning for removal, various control methods (manual, mechanical, chemical, and biological), health and safety protocols, and long-term rehabilitation strategies.

This internal report by Friends of the Earth International (ATI) analyzes decisions made during 14 Conferences of the Parties (COPs) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It categorizes 233 decisions into five programmatic approaches—Community Forest Management (MCB), Biodiversity, Rights, Financialization (False Solutions), and Governance—to provide a tool for indigenous peoples and social movements to hold governments accountable for their international commitments.

This internal synthesis note by Friends of the Earth International (ATI) analyzes decisions made during 14 Conferences of the Parties (COP) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The report identifies 233 decisions relevant to ATI's 'Forests and Biodiversity' program, categorizing them into five axes: community forest management (GCF), biodiversity, rights, financialization (false solutions), and governance. The document serves as a tool for local communities and indigenous peoples to hold governments accountable for their international commitments regarding biodiversity conservation and the protection of traditional rights.

This internal briefing by Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) analyzes 233 decisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to create a tool for national-level advocacy. The document categorizes these decisions into five programmatic areas—Community Forest Management (CFM), Biodiversity, Rights, Financing (False Solutions), and Governance—to help Indigenous Peoples and social movements hold governments accountable to their international commitments.

This report outlines key priorities for Africa within the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, advocating for a shift toward natural capital accounting and nature-based solutions. It argues that the economic stimulus packages following the COVID-19 pandemic provide a unique window for a 'green stimulus' to restore ecological infrastructure and align development with the African Union's Agenda 2063.

This SEI fact sheet describes the development and application of the Sacramento Water Allocation Model (SacWAM), a WEAP-based tool used by California’s State Water Resources Control Board to update the Bay-Delta Plan and balance water needs for 25 million people and 3 million acres of farmland with ecosystem restoration.

This case study describes South Africa's Working for Water (WfW) scheme, a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) project launched in 1995 to combat invasive alien plants while providing employment and social support to marginalized communities.

This fact sheet describes a CDKN study and pilot project conducted with the Municipal Government of Quito and Ecopar Corporation to address climate vulnerabilities in Quito, Ecuador. The initiative focused on restoring ecosystems and promoting sustainable farming to protect low-income communities from landslides, wildfires, and erratic rainfall.

This report analyzes the legal and institutional frameworks in Canada as they relate to Indigenous Peoples' Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs). It examines the tension between Canadian state law—characterized by a history of colonialism and assimilation—and the inherent rights of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples to govern their traditional lands and resources.