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The report analyzes eight nature-based solutions (NbS) case studies across the EU and China, focusing on land, water, urban, and financing ecosystems. It evaluates these projects against the UNEA-5 definition and IUCN Global Standard, highlighting successes in large-scale landscape restoration and the role of research programs like Horizon 2020. Key findings emphasize that while NbS are increasingly mainstreamed, challenges remain in inclusive governance and private sector financing. The document recommends enhanced bilateral lesson-sharing, the development of a global costs-benefits database, and the use of standardized assessment tools to prevent greenwashing.

The document outlines a SAVi assessment for a proposed MRT system in Pampanga, Philippines, consisting of four bus rapid transit (BRT) lines and one light rail transit (LRT) line. It employs system dynamics modelling and causal loop diagrams to compare a 'no action' scenario against the MRT implementation, identifying potential co-benefits such as reduced CO2 emissions, decreased traffic congestion, and increased regional connectivity. The assessment provides a detailed set of assumptions and data sources for calculating capital costs, operational revenues, and avoided costs related to health, accidents, and fuel use.

The briefing argues that Ukraine's reconstruction presents a 'build back better' opportunity to create a climate-resilient and inclusive society. It specifically advocates for the pragmatic implementation of energy-efficiency measures in residential buildings, suggesting that Ukraine avoid the planning inefficiencies seen in Bosnia and the scaling failures experienced in Croatia's post-earthquake recovery.

The study assesses the 'Rohejälg' project in Tallinn, focusing on how temporary spatial interventions affect public space usage. At Raekoja Square, a temporary park successfully democratized the area by providing a non-commercial resting space, though it lacked shade and water. In the Linnahall area, interventions like new benches and a community sauna improved accessibility and user experience, although the region remains heavily car-centric. The report concludes that tactical urbanism is an effective tool for testing sustainable, human-centric urban design before implementing permanent changes.

The GCF Accreditation Panel recommends the accreditation of Bancóldex, a Colombian state-owned development bank, as a national direct access entity. The bank is recommended for a 'medium' project size category (USD 50 million to USD 250 million) and a 'medium' environmental and social risk category (B/I-2). While Bancóldex demonstrated strong fiduciary capacities in project management, grant allocation, and on-lending, the panel identified gaps in whistleblower protection, gender policy, E&S information disclosure, and grievance redress mechanisms. These gaps are framed as conditions for accreditation to be met either before the master agreement becomes effective or before the first funding proposal is submitted.

The paper argues that current climate financing models, particularly the "Billions to Trillions" agenda, prioritise private sector interests over development goals and human rights. It proposes a fair climate finance regime based on a state-led approach that prioritises public investments and green infrastructure to avoid the risks associated with overreliance on private actors. The author calls for a research agenda to bridge the gap between international human rights norms and the actual implementation of climate finance investment plans.

The Strategic Framework and Country Program (SFCP) for Kiribati outlines a structured approach to accessing climate finance to enhance national resilience and mitigation. It establishes a project pipeline and a programming cycle managed by the Climate Finance Division (CFD) of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MFED). The framework prioritizes sectors such as coastal protection, water and food security, and energy transition, while emphasizing the need for community-based adaptation and gender-responsive programming. It identifies key international partners, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Adaptation Fund (AF), and the World Bank, to bridge the significant infrastructure and adaptation funding gap, which is estimated by the IMF to require up to 6% of GDP annually.

The proposal seeks USD 599,932 over 24 months to address five key barriers hindering the integration of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions (NbS) in Chile. These barriers include the lack of a long-term national strategy, weak interinstitutional governance, insufficient technical data, limited investment, and low public awareness. The project, implemented by the FAO and led by the Ministry of Housing and Urbanism (MINVU) and the Ministry of the Environment (MMA), will create the National Green Infrastructure Strategy (ENIV), a Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system, and a financing strategy. Key activities include conducting technical studies on disaster risk reduction and zoning modeling for urban vegetation, as well as holding regional workshops across all 16 Chilean regions to ensure participatory development and gender inclusion.

The report establishes a statistical framework for the natural infrastructure sector in the Canadian Prairies, dividing it into watershed management, municipal natural infrastructure, education/training, and regulatory/public administration. Using 2022 as a baseline, it projects that a 'Stretch Growth' scenario involving CAD 100 million annual investment would increase total jobs in the region to 73,420 and total GDP to CAD 8.2 billion by 2030.

The document outlines the technical and financial framework for the construction of the 4R60 highway connecting the Navoi Oblast in Uzbekistan to the Kazakhstan border. It details the project's goals to improve regional connectivity and safety, the specific engineering designs for rigid and non-rigid pavements, and the SAVi methodology used to assess environmental, social, and economic impacts across three different scenarios.

The playbook argues that infrastructure is a primary driver of biodiversity loss and climate change, contributing approximately 79% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It advocates for a shift from 'no net loss' to 'nature-positive' development, where biodiversity gain is central to design. Based on an analysis of nearly 200 projects, the guide categorizes solutions across transport, energy, water, buildings, and coastal protection. Key findings highlight an implementation bias toward well-known solutions like reforestation, while more complex options like peatland restoration remain underutilized. The document emphasizes that nature-based solutions can complement or replace 'grey' infrastructure, offering superior adaptability to climate change and providing diverse co-benefits including improved water quality, carbon sequestration, and social well-being.

The 'Recharge Pakistan' project is a 7-year initiative designed to shift Pakistan's flood and water management from a reactive, grey-infrastructure-based approach to a proactive, nature-based strategy. With a total budget of approximately 77.8 million USD, the project focuses on four sites in the Indus Basin: DI Khan, Ramak, Chakar Lehri, and Manchar Lake. Key activities include restoring 14,215 hectares of degraded watersheds, implementing 127 green infrastructure measures (such as recharge basins and retention areas), and updating national and provincial water policies to prioritize EbA. The project also aims to improve the livelihoods of over 50,000 smallholder farmers through climate-smart agriculture and support the incubation of seven sustainable businesses. It is expected to benefit 687,336 direct and over 7 million indirect beneficiaries.

The document outlines how various policy sectors—including agriculture, trade, land use, and energy—interconnect to influence urban food security in Southern Africa. It emphasizes that urban planners can improve food accessibility and resilience by designing food-sensitive infrastructure, optimizing transportation for fresh food, and allocating land for community gardens and markets. The note further advocates for inclusive governance, urging policymakers to engage informal food actors, such as street vendors, and diverse stakeholders through participatory workshops and capacity-building programs to ensure equitable food systems.

The document analyzes the historical 'lock-in' of SADC's infrastructure, which has been driven by colonial mercantile systems and extractive economic imperatives. It contends that current infrastructure is elitist and ecologically unsustainable, failing to meet the needs of the region's growing population. To counter this, the authors propose a 'regenerative' approach based on circular economies and human wellbeing. The paper presents three visionary scenarios—one driven by political response to climate migration, one by bottom-up civic innovation, and one by ESG-led market incentives—to illustrate potential pathways toward sustainable development. It concludes with recommendations for policy reform, including the creation of a Green Infrastructure Task Team and the adoption of community-based public-private partnerships (C-PPPs).

The 'Recharge Pakistan' project aims to shift Pakistan's flood and water management from a reactive, grey-infrastructure-based approach to a proactive, nature-based strategy. Implementing interventions across four sites in the Indus Basin, the project focuses on restoring degraded watersheds, establishing green infrastructure like recharge basins, and updating national and provincial water policies. It also targets the resilience of smallholder farmers through climate-smart agriculture and supports the development of sustainable, climate-resilient businesses. The project is managed by WWF-US as the Accredited Entity and WWF-Pakistan as the Executing Entity, with a total budget of approximately 77.8 million USD.

The policy brief identifies a 'policy coherence gap' in the global green transition, where structural, long-term policies are being crowded out by unilateral industrial measures and short-term stimuli. It proposes that the G20 adopt a shared agenda to define and prioritize structural green reforms—such as natural capital investment and fossil fuel subsidy reform—to unlock concessionary financing and private investment for low-income and indebted countries. The authors present four options for G20 action, ranging from the status quo to a high-ambition multilateral framework that integrates debt-swap approaches and special drawing rights to facilitate a just transition.

The document outlines the benefits and application of the Climate Bonds Initiative's certification for commercial and residential buildings in Tokyo and 16 other Japanese cities, aiming for a zero-carbon future by 2050.

The SEI Urban Toolbox for Liveable Cities is a living digital resource hosted on the weADAPT platform, designed to gather SEI-developed tools for city officials, residents, and community groups. Developed through a four-phase co-design process involving internal reviews and workshops with stakeholders in Thailand, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, and Colombia, the toolbox focuses on improving environmental conditions, health, and well-being. Key findings from stakeholder workshops emphasized a strong demand for tools that foster citizen science, participatory mapping, and open data access to inform decision-making. The toolbox organizes resources into four main domains: residents' wellbeing, neighbourhood conditions, environmental quality and ecosystem services, and cross-cutting issues.

The document argues that MDBs must shift from a project-by-project approach to coordinated country and sector platforms, utilizing 'Just Term Sheets' to standardize transition investments. It recommends scaling risk-sharing instruments, such as guarantees and local currency loans, to lower the cost of capital in EMDEs. Furthermore, it calls for a business model overhaul, transitioning from an 'originate to hold' to an 'originate to distribute' model to recycle capital and increase lending capacity. The paper also emphasizes the need for standardized KPIs, improved data sharing via entities like the GEMS risk database, and the institutionalization of crisis-response toolkits for regular climate action.

The Stakeholder Toolkit serves as a directory of frameworks and coalitions designed to guide private companies and government agencies toward deforestation-free supply chains and sustainable infrastructure. It categorizes resources into three primary sectors: agricultural supply chains (focusing on commodities like palm oil, soy, beef, and cocoa), mining (including large-scale and artisanal operations), and infrastructure development. The toolkit highlights specific standards such as the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining and the SuRe Standard for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure, as well as global coalitions like the Tropical Forest Alliance and the We Mean Business Coalition, to support the transition to a net-zero economy and the protection of biodiversity.