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The policy brief argues that the deadlock in global climate finance is caused by a lack of predictability. It suggests that Africa, through the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), can break this deadlock by demonstrating the credible and effective use of existing funds and by promoting 'win-win' solutions that combine climate adaptation with low-carbon development. The author recommends moving away from unreliable budget support toward off-budget and market-driven financial solutions to ensure sustained funding.

This policy briefing examines how Rwanda has successfully accessed and managed climate finance, highlighting the role of its national strategies, inclusive local needs assessments, and the establishment of a dedicated climate fund (FONERWA) to strengthen project development and institutional capacity.

This policy brief by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the interdependence between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the global climate agreement negotiated at COP21. It argues that a high-ambition climate deal is necessary to prevent the undermining of goals related to poverty eradication, gender equality, and access to energy and water.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the policy landscape for low-carbon development in China's industrial zones, highlighting the transition from national targets to local implementation and the resulting regulatory complexities. It also references a separate IISD study on the fiscal risks facing BRIICS nations due to the global transition away from fossil fuels.

This report analyzes three national-level pilot programs in China designed to promote low-carbon and eco-efficient industrial parks: the Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) demonstration project, the Circular Transformation of Industrial Parks (CTIP), and the Low-Carbon Industrial Park pilot project. It examines their management structures, certification procedures, and performance indicators, noting that while these programs are voluntary, they provide significant incentives through official naming, certificates, and financial subsidies.

This briefing describes the Government of Kenya's efforts to expand geothermal power production to support low-carbon development through a Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA), focusing on the challenges of private sector mobilization and the lessons learned during the NAMA's development.

This report documents an outreach event held on 6 August 2014 in New Delhi, India, to communicate the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) to the Indian public and decision-makers. Organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in cooperation with the IPCC and the Climate Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), the event explored the implications of AR5 for India and South Asia, focusing on vulnerability, adaptation strategies, and low-carbon development opportunities.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute outlines five key lessons for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) based on the six-year operational experience of the Climate Investment Funds (CIFs), which are described as a "living laboratory" for climate finance.

This report documents a policy dialogue session held on December 3, 2013, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, focused on strengthening the province's bioeconomy as part of the 'TomorrowNow: Manitoba’s Green Plan'. The session, hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the University of Winnipeg, identified Manitoba's biomass richness as a key opportunity and outlined various regulatory, economic, and infrastructural barriers to growth, alongside proposed government actions to facilitate a transition to a low-carbon economy.

This policy brief examines how the Green Climate Fund (GCF) can achieve its objective of initiating a 'paradigm shift' towards low-carbon and climate-resilient development. It argues that such a shift requires moving from small, project-by-project approaches to programmatic ones, ensuring strong country ownership, and providing significant financial resources. The document discusses the challenges of defining 'paradigm shift' and 'transformational change', the role of performance indicators, and the need for funding conditions that incentivize higher ambition while respecting national priorities.

This report by Terry Townshend and Adam Matthews argues that ambitious domestic climate change legislation, specifically targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enables countries to champion more ambitious collective action within the UNFCCC international negotiations.

This 2013 report by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) examines the integration of climate change resilience into Kenya's national development planning. It evaluates progress against a three-part framework: enabling environment, policies and planning, and projects and programmes, highlighting the role of the National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS) and the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) in guiding the country toward low-carbon development and climate adaptation.

This policy brief examines Kenya's strategic shift toward geothermal energy to reduce reliance on climate-vulnerable hydropower and expand energy access. It details the institutional reforms, financial mechanisms, and policy tools the Government of Kenya has implemented to mitigate the high risks associated with geothermal exploration and development.

This policy brief examines how the Green Climate Fund (GCF) can achieve its objective of initiating a 'paradigm shift' towards low-emissions and climate-resilient development. It argues that such a shift requires moving from isolated projects to programmatic approaches, ensuring strong country ownership, and providing clear incentives for ambition in proposal design.

This executive summary of the 'Annual Review of Low-Carbon Development in China (2011-2012)' evaluates China's performance during its 11th Five-Year Plan (FYP). It details the drivers behind the reduction in energy intensity, the effectiveness of various policy instruments, and the challenges facing the subsequent 12th FYP.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the relationship between economic development in low-income countries and global greenhouse gas emissions budgets. It argues that many climate-economics models rely on overly pessimistic growth projections for the poorest nations, which inadvertently weakens the urgency for high-income countries to reduce their own emissions. The author proposes three scenarios—Without Development, Development with Carbon, and Development without Carbon—to demonstrate how rapid economic growth in the developing world, if not coupled with strong decarbonization policies and funding from rich nations, could lead to a failure of global climate targets.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the viability of hydroelectric power as a low-carbon energy source for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) under the framework of "development without carbon" (DWC). It analyzes the intersection of energy needs, water availability, and climate change, highlighting how shifting precipitation and glacial retreat threaten hydropower reliability. The document advocates for integrated planning using the Water Evaluation And Planning (WEAP) and Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning (LEAP) tools to manage the water-energy nexus.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the viability of hydroelectric power as a low-carbon energy source for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) under the framework of "development without carbon" (DWC). It analyzes the region's significant untapped hydropower potential against the risks posed by climate change, such as glacier retreat and precipitation uncertainty, and proposes the integration of WEAP and LEAP modeling tools to manage energy-water tradeoffs.

This prospectus is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) issued by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) on behalf of Kenya's Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources (MEMR). It seeks partners to implement an Action Plan based on the National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS), consisting of eight core subcomponents and a proposed coordination component.

The 2010 report by the Climate Policy Initiative reviews China's progress during its 11th Five-Year Plan (FYP), which aimed to reduce energy intensity by 20%. The study finds that China was on track to meet this target, with energy intensity decreasing by 15.6% by the end of 2009. While significant gains were made in the power and industrial sectors through plant closures and technology upgrades, the building and transport sectors saw energy use increase due to urbanization and economic growth. The report notes that many policies were top-down administrative measures that may not be cost-effective for future goals, as much of the 'low-hanging fruit' for efficiency gains has already been utilized.