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This report by the South African Institute of International Affairs analyses the evolution of climate and energy cooperation between China and Africa within the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). It tracks the shift from large-scale infrastructure and resource extraction projects toward "small and beautiful" green initiatives, while assessing how China's commitments align with Africa's strategic priorities for a just energy transition and climate resilience ahead of the September 2024 FOCAC summit.

This policy brief examines natural capital trends in Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Trinidad and Tobago from 1995 to 2020, highlighting a general failure in management and a decline or stagnation in per capita market natural capital stocks since 2008.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on green finance and development, contrasting the robust recovery packages in the global North with the funding gaps and systemic challenges in the global South. It highlights the risk that urgent health-sector spending may undermine environmental sustainability and advocates for institutional reforms, increased South-South cooperation, and coordinated global efforts to bridge the climate finance gap.

This research paper presents a prioritization methodology for demand-side water efficiency measures in cities, applying an adapted version of the Economics of Low Carbon development strategies for Cities (ELCC) framework to the domestic sector of Bologna, Italy.

The La Pine Community Design Charrette report details a three-day intensive workshop held in April 2000 to develop a spatial vision for La Pine, Oregon. Facilitated by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), the charrette involved local residents and technical experts collaborating to identify optimal locations for community facilities and to establish design principles aimed at reducing urban sprawl and increasing walkability.