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Natural Justice argues that the IRP2023 is a regression from previous plans and lacks a proper legal basis, as it functions as a policy instrument rather than an operational plan. The organization contends that the IRP2023 incorrectly prioritizes energy security over other national policy objectives like affordable access and environmental sustainability. It calls for the adoption of an Energy Justice Framework to address the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, particularly regarding land, water, and gender equality, and recommends the development of a comprehensive Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) as mandated by the National Energy Act.

The proposal seeks USD 687,710 over 24 months to address five key barriers hindering Nicaragua's climate action: limited knowledge of GCF investment criteria, technical capacity gaps within the National Climate Change Management System (SNGCC), the absence of a long-term strategic roadmap, a lack of a scalable knowledge platform, and inadequate climate integration in educational curricula. The project, implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), will deliver training on project design, develop a National Climate Change Strategy Roadmap, update the NDC, and create an online educational platform for government officials, academia, and the private sector.

The report analyzes gender disparities in seven Asian countries, focusing on national policies, economic opportunities, human development, and the transport sector. It identifies systemic barriers such as lower labor force participation, wage gaps, and limited access to private vehicle ownership for women. A critical finding is the prevalence of sexual harassment in public transport, particularly in Georgia and Indonesia. The document argues that the transition to e-mobility offers an opportunity to challenge sex-segregated occupations and improve women's access to jobs and loans. It recommends integrating gender strategies into investment projects to enhance safety and promote women's entrepreneurship in the e-transport market.

The Kuali Fund-GCF Gender Assessment analyzes gender disparities in the financial and agricultural sectors across Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama. It identifies systemic barriers—including limited access to credit, land ownership gaps, and the burden of unpaid care work—that hinder women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and female smallholder farmers. The report argues that women are more vulnerable to climate change and face a significant financing gap, which the fund aims to address through a Gender Action Plan (GAP) involving technical assistance, gender-responsive financial products, and capacity building for financial service providers (FSPs).

The Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project's GESI Action Plan establishes a framework to integrate marginalized groups into coastal adaptation. It focuses on three main components: strengthening community governance and WASH infrastructure, enhancing climate-resilient food systems and livelihoods, and implementing ecosystem-based adaptation through mangrove restoration. The plan sets specific quantitative targets for the participation of women, youth (under 35), and people with disabilities across all project activities, supported by a dedicated GESI specialist and budget allocations for inclusive training and infrastructure.

The Gender Action Plan for the Avaana Sustainability Fund aims to integrate women into India's climate-tech sectors, specifically sustainable resource management, mobility and supply chains, and sustainable agriculture and food systems. The plan operates across three levels: the fund level, targeting a workforce that is over 50% women and an investment pipeline where over 30% qualify under the 2x gender framework; the portfolio level, requiring Gender Action Plans for each portfolio company to improve gender performance and targeting over 30% aggregate female workforce participation by 2027; and the ecosystem level, providing capacity building, mentorship, and networking for female founders.

The document evaluates the 2022 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), highlighting a tension between its recognition of human and indigenous rights and its failure to impose binding regulations on transnational corporations. It criticizes the framework for promoting 'sustainable intensification' in agriculture and allowing 'biodiversity offsets,' which the author argues can be used as 'greenwashing' to justify continued environmental destruction. The text provides guidance for civil society and NGOs to use specific GBF targets to pressure governments for better land rights and corporate accountability.

The fact sheet analyzes the Global Biodiversity Framework's (GBF) approach to human rights, highlighting positive inclusions such as the protection of environmental human rights defenders and gender equality, while warning of gaps in corporate accountability and climate-related human rights protections.

The document analyzes the 2022 Global Biodiversity Framework, noting its commitment to a human-rights-based approach and the recognition of indigenous territories. While it praises the protection of environmental human rights defenders in Target 22 and gender equality in Target 23, it warns that Target 3's goal of protecting 30% of the world could lead to human rights violations if indigenous peoples are excluded. It highlights critical gaps in Target 15 regarding corporate accountability and Target 8 regarding climate change and human rights, and urges NGOs to push for concrete implementation protocols and legal recognition of indigenous-managed areas.

The document analyzes the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), highlighting its recognition of Indigenous Peoples' rights and the goal to protect 30% of the world's land and sea. However, it criticizes the framework for relying on corporate self-reporting, lacking mandatory regulations for transnational corporations, and promoting 'sustainable intensification' in agriculture, which may favor biotech and agribusiness. It also warns that the GBF's approach to restoration and conservation may enable harmful offsetting practices and the 'financialisation of nature'.

The document evaluates the 2022 Global Biodiversity Framework, highlighting positive inclusions such as the human rights-based approach and the protection of environmental human rights defenders in Target 22. It notes that while Target 3 recognizes Indigenous territories as conservation areas, there is a significant risk that expanding protected areas to 30% of the world could lead to human rights violations. The author identifies critical gaps, specifically the absence of human rights mentions in Target 15 (private sector) and Target 8 (climate change), and the lack of indicators for Targets 22 and 23. It concludes by advising civil society to use the GBF to push for national legislation on Indigenous-led nature areas and to demand full participation in decision-making.

The Stockholm Environment Institute's 2023 Annual Results Report details the organization's progress across three primary impact areas: reducing climate risk, sustainable resource use, and health and well-being. Key achievements include supporting Morocco's net-zero 2050 target, advancing the Production Gap Report to influence COP28, and deploying digital tools like the Consumption Compass in Sweden and WEAP globally. The report also highlights organizational growth, including a 40% increase in total income over four years and a 45% per capita reduction in air travel emissions compared to 2017 levels.

The proposal outlines a 36-month project implemented by the FAO to address Venezuela's high vulnerability to climate change. It focuses on creating a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for agriculture, fisheries, and water resources by strengthening institutional coordination, producing a climate vulnerability evidence base, engaging the private sector, and establishing a long-term financing framework, including a dedicated National Adaptation Fund.

The document outlines a 30-month Readiness and Preparatory Support project for Saint Kitts and Nevis, implemented by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC). It aims to address critical gaps in institutional governance, policy frameworks, and data availability that hinder the country's ability to access international climate finance and implement adaptation measures. Key activities include supporting the GCF accreditation of the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis and the St. Kitts Co-operative Credit Union (SKCCU), digitizing land resource management, and developing strategic plans for waste management, coastal zones, and urban resilience in Charlestown, Nevis. The project also intends to produce at least one bankable project concept note supported by a pre-feasibility study on nature-based solutions for coastal protection.

The document outlines a readiness support proposal for Belize to address gaps in human resources, technical expertise, and financial management within key climate-related institutions. The project focuses on capacity building for the National Designated Authority (NDA), the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT), the Belize National Protected Areas System (BNPAS), the Belize Livestock Producers Association (BLPA), and Galen University. Key activities include developing training on Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF), conducting a climate impact assessment on the livestock value chain, creating two project concept notes for the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and establishing a climate adaptive education program at Galen University. The initiative aims to reduce Belize's vulnerability to climate change by improving the quality of project pipelines and institutionalizing climate-resilient investment strategies.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) supported forest conservation in Madagascar through the deployment of the Forest Watcher app and research leading to the UNESCO World Heritage designation of the Andrefana Dry Forests. The app enabled park rangers to respond to satellite-based alerts, contributing to a significant reduction in fire points in Kirindy Mité National Park. Additionally, WRI's data analysis and nomination dossier led to the official UNESCO designation of the Andrefana Dry Forests in September 2023.

The document examines the gap between Ghana's national climate policies and the implementation of adaptation actions at the community level. It argues that transitioning from top-down dynamics to locally-led adaptation (LLA)—which empowers local actors to define and lead their own resilience strategies—can improve the effectiveness and sustainability of climate actions. Through three case studies in the Savannah, Upper East, and coastal regions, the brief demonstrates how LLA initiatives, such as organic shea processing, climate-smart agriculture, and nature-based coastal defenses, align with Ghana's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) while addressing local vulnerabilities. It highlights significant funding gaps, noting that Ghana's NDCs estimate adaptation costs between US $9.3 billion and US $15.5 billion by 2030, with the government able to provide only a quarter of this amount. The brief recommends that the Ghanaian government and international partners prioritize LLA to unlock climate finance and leverage local knowledge for more sustainable development.

The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) has developed a Further Improved Action Plan (FIAP1) for 2024-2027 to maintain its 'HR Excellence in Research' award. This plan follows a series of previous action plans (2015-2023) and is based on a 2023 internal GAP analysis. The FIAP1 focuses on four strategic objectives: ensuring a safe and vibrant workspace, developing a labour framework for excellence, improving internal structures for sustainability and fairness, and contributing to personal and professional development. Key initiatives include updating the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) policy, developing a new Equality Action Plan for 2024-2027, and establishing a formal labour framework for rights and responsibilities.

The report analyzes the current status of gender integration in Senegal's sector-specific National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), identifying significant gaps in institutional coordination and data. It details how climate change disproportionately affects women across sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, and water resources due to existing social inequalities. The document recommends strengthening the collaboration between the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Women, establishing a gender commission within the National Committee on Climate Change (COMNACC), and implementing gender-responsive budgeting to ensure equitable access to climate finance and resources.

The assessment identifies systemic gender inequalities, high rates of gender-based violence, and significant barriers for people with disabilities in Sierra Leone's coastal regions. It argues that these structural disadvantages hinder effective climate adaptation and recommends mainstreaming GESI across all project activities to ensure equitable access to resources and decision-making.