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This report by the NewClimate Institute analyzes the participation of Nordic stakeholders in the Global Climate Action Agenda (GCAA), identifying approximately 300 international cooperative initiatives (ICIs) and highlighting seven specific initiatives where Nordic leadership could accelerate climate action both globally and domestically.

The Draft National Spatial Development Framework (NSDF) 2019 is a long-term strategic planning instrument for South Africa, mandated by the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) and aligned with the National Development Plan (NDP). It aims to dismantle the spatial legacies of colonialism and apartheid by transitioning the country toward an integrated, inclusive, and sustainable national space economy by 2050.

This guide, produced by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and partners, translates the findings of the 2019 IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land specifically for policymakers in Latin America. It examines the reciprocal relationship between land and climate, the risks of desertification and land degradation in the region, and the socio-economic barriers—particularly gender inequality—that hinder sustainable land management. The document advocates for integrated governance and coordinated action across food systems to achieve climate mitigation and adaptation while ensuring food security.

This briefing by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and the Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (GI-ESCR) analyzes how the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) addresses climate change in relation to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). It focuses on the Committee's 2018 activities, highlighting a trend of increasing climate-related recommendations in State reporting procedures and the specific human rights obligations States must uphold regarding mitigation, adaptation, and procedural rights.

This briefing by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and the Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (GI-ESCR) analyzes the activities of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) regarding climate change in 2018. It details how the Committee uses General Recommendations and the State reporting procedure to define the human rights obligations of States to protect women from the disproportionate impacts of climate change, focusing heavily on adaptation and disaster risk reduction.

The IDFC Green Finance 2019 report details the climate and environmental finance commitments of 22 out of 26 member national and regional development banks. In 2019, members committed $197 billion in green finance, representing approximately 25% of their total new commitments, with a strong focus on green energy and mitigation in the East Asia and Pacific region.

The IAI Strategic Plan (2019–2044) outlines a 25-year roadmap for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research to support the Americas in addressing global change through science-based policies. The plan focuses on bridging the gap between science and policy, promoting transdisciplinary research, and enhancing institutional capacities across the region to achieve sustainability goals.

This briefing by the NewClimate Institute examines the transition from traditional climate finance, focused on mobilizing funds for mitigation and adaptation, toward 'Paris-aligned investing'. It evaluates the eligibility criteria used by Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) against a framework that categorizes investments as 'Paris-aligned', 'misaligned', or 'conditional'.

This discussion brief outlines early research findings regarding the alignment of long-term adaptation plans with emissions reduction goals, noting a systemic lack of integration between low-emission development strategies and adaptation strategies.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), acting on behalf of the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign, wrote to the Acting Minister of Environmental Affairs on 20 November 2018 to request an update on the status and prioritisation of the Climate Change Bill, 2018. The CER argues that the promulgation of climate legislation is a Constitutional imperative and a legal obligation of the state to protect citizens from the urgent threats of climate change.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute discusses the 'Leaving No One Behind' (LNB) pledge from the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and its application to climate action. It argues that because the poorest populations are most vulnerable to climate impacts and often excluded from the benefits of low-carbon transitions, climate policies must be intentionally designed to prioritize the most marginalized to avoid exacerbating inequality.

This pre-release chapter of the UN Environment Emissions Gap Report 2018 assesses the role of non-state and subnational actors—including cities, regions, companies, and investors—in climate mitigation. While the potential for these actors to bridge the emissions gap is vast, their current quantified impact remains limited and difficult to track due to data gaps.

This report assesses the greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments of over 6,000 cities, states, and regions and more than 2,000 companies across 9 high-emitting countries and the European Union, concluding that while these non-state actor actions are significant, they are insufficient on their own to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C or well-below 2°C.

This briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) informs stakeholders about the outcomes of the 48th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA-48) of the UNFCCC and the IAI's role in providing scientific information to policymakers.

This research paper examines the implications of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement for 'originating Parties'—countries that transfer mitigation outcomes to others—focusing on how to leverage voluntary cooperation to raise climate ambition while implementing safeguards against potential disincentives.

This special edition of the NDC Update Report examines the integration of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the need for coherent design to maximize synergies between climate and development actions.

This policy brief, produced for the SEI-led project "Private Sector Finance for NDC Implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa" (PRINDCISSA), examines the role of the private sector in financing climate change mitigation in Sub-Saharan Africa. It focuses on financial instruments backed by the UNFCCC and a specific national programme in South Africa to determine how the public sector can most efficiently incentivise private investment to meet nationally determined contributions (NDCs).

This research paper argues that while non-state actor initiatives in the refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) sector are currently limited, end-users like supermarkets, hotels, and cold stores have significant potential to reduce emissions through energy efficiency and the adoption of low-GWP refrigerants. The author emphasizes that voluntary action must be supported by mandatory government regulation and the formation of alliances to overcome regulatory, financial, and informational barriers.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the role of private-sector investment in climate change mitigation within Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on UNFCCC-backed instruments and national policies to identify effective levers for mobilising finance to meet nationally determined contributions (NDCs).

The Socio-Climate Benefits Fund (SCBF), proposed by Kaeté Investimentos, is a financial instrument designed to reverse small-scale deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon by incentivizing the adoption of agroforestry systems among smallholders through long-term investment and training.