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This report provides a conclusion and set of policy recommendations for Tanzania's developmental trajectory, analyzing various sectoral scenarios to identify pathways for economic growth and poverty reduction. It highlights structural constraints such as extreme informality and weak education outcomes, while proposing a 'Combined scenario' of coordinated reforms to significantly boost GDP and reduce poverty by 2043.

A case study on the installation of a PV-powered 'Low-Carbon Cold Room' in Homabay, Kenya, developed by Phaesun GmbH and partners to reduce food loss and emissions in agricultural markets.

This guide by the World Resources Institute explains the concept of 'de-risking' to bridge the investment gap for low-carbon infrastructure in emerging markets and developing countries. It details how public capital can be used strategically through policy and financial mechanisms to reduce perceived risks, thereby attracting private investment for climate-smart projects.

The 'CHINA GREEN BOND MARKET 2019 RESEARCH REPORT', published by the Climate Bonds Initiative and CCDC Research, analyzes the growth, policy landscape, and alignment of China's green bond market in 2019. It highlights a significant increase in issuance, a shift toward non-financial corporate issuers, and the emergence of municipal green bonds, while noting persistent discrepancies between domestic and international green definitions.

The 2019 Research Report on China's Green Bond Market, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative and the China Central Depository & Clearing (CCDC) Research Center, analyzes the growth, policy environment, and alignment of Chinese green bonds with international standards. It highlights China's position as a global leader in green bond issuance, the diversification of issuers to include more non-financial enterprises and local government platforms, and the ongoing gap between domestic and international green definitions.

Patrimonio Autónomo Titularización TMAS-1 (Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional) issued a COP 131.5 billion (USD 41 million) sustainability bond on July 2, 2019. The funds are used to purchase up to 741 EURO VI compliant compressed natural gas (CNG) buses for Bogota's TransMilenio BRT system. This issuance is noted as Colombia's first sustainable bond and the first in the country to exclusively finance transport projects.

The Carbon-Free Regions Handbook: Finance is a guide for regional governments on organizing and delivering financial solutions to enable low-carbon transitions. It outlines strategies for increasing capital availability, overcoming up-front costs, creating market incentives, and reducing procurement costs for clean energy assets.

This working paper by Charlotte Ellis and Kamleshan Pillay discusses the necessity of private sector finance to meet global climate goals, outlining key lessons from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) on creating enabling environments for such investment.

The China Green Bond Market Mid Year Report 2017, prepared by the Climate Bonds Initiative and the China Central Depository & Clearing Company, analyzes the growth, composition, and regulatory environment of China's green bond market during the first half of 2017.

This guide by the Climate Policy Initiative provides strategic advice for cities in developing countries to access green bond markets to fund low-carbon, climate-resilient infrastructure. It highlights the significant gap in capital market access for these cities and outlines both direct and indirect pathways to secure financing based on a city's creditworthiness.

This policy brief discusses the role of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in translating Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) into bankable low-carbon investments by leveraging public support to mobilize private sector capital.

This fact sheet describes the China Climate Bonds Index, a fixed-income investment index designed to identify bonds supporting low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure in China. Developed by the China Central Government Bond Depository Center, CECEP Consulting, and the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), the index includes both labeled green bonds and ordinary corporate bonds used for green projects.

This report, published in September 2016 by the Climate Bonds Initiative and the International Institute for Sustainable Development, outlines a strategic cooperation plan between China and the United Kingdom to accelerate the global green bond market. It identifies the UK as a global hub for green finance and China as a leading policy driver, proposing joint actions to standardize green definitions, expand cross-border investment, and develop project pipelines for low-carbon infrastructure.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) outlines a framework for collaboration between the United Kingdom and China to expand the global green bond market. It identifies the UK as a global hub for green finance and China as a leader in policy support, proposing joint actions to scale cross-border issuance, harmonise green definitions, and develop robust project pipelines to meet the massive investment needs of the low-carbon transition.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute argues that climate policy and low-carbon infrastructure investments can stimulate the U.S. economy, create jobs, and revitalize rural communities, while delaying action risks significant GDP losses and public health crises.

This report by the World Resources Institute provides a roadmap of recommended actions for various urban actors to achieve more equitable and sustainable cities. It outlines seven cross-sectoral transformations—covering infrastructure, service provision, data, employment, finance, land management, and governance—designed to close the 'urban services divide' and improve the quality of life for vulnerable urban residents, particularly in the global south.