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The Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2014 executive summary analyzes global climate finance flows for 2013, noting a decrease in total investment and highlighting the role of falling technology costs and domestic policy frameworks in driving climate finance.

The CFAS Guide, published in November 2014 by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, provides a technical synopsis of climate finance negotiations under the UNFCCC to support stakeholders participating in the 20th Conference of the Parties (COP20) in Lima, Peru. It details the status of long-term finance goals, the operationalization of the Green Climate Fund, the financial constraints of the Adaptation Fund, and the role of the Standing Committee on Finance in improving the measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of climate finance flows.

The CFAS Guide, published in November 2014 by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, provides a comprehensive overview of climate finance negotiations leading up to the COP20 in Lima, Peru. It details the status of long-term finance goals, the operationalization of the Green Climate Fund, the challenges facing the Adaptation Fund, and the technical work of the Standing Committee on Finance regarding the monitoring, reporting, and verification of climate funds.

The CFAS Guide, published in November 2014 by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, provides a comprehensive briefing for negotiators and stakeholders attending the 20th Conference of the Parties (COP20) in Lima, Peru. The document outlines the state of climate finance negotiations, focusing on the goal of mobilizing $100 billion annually by 2020, the operationalization of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the roles of the Standing Committee on Finance (SCF) and other financial mechanisms under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol.

This report defines Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture and Forestry (UPAF) and outlines its potential role in climate change adaptation and mitigation, while noting a lack of detailed analysis on which specific UPAF models are most effective for different city configurations.

The document records the decisions made during the 22nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Mexico City on August 13-14, 2014. The meeting focused on administrative appointments, budgetary approvals, and strategic recommendations for climate change adaptation in Latin America.

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 policy brief outlines best practices for least developed countries (LDCs) to engage effectively in climate diplomacy, drawing on the experience of the Gambia. It argues that successful international climate engagement requires establishing climate change as a core national interest, mainstreaming it into development planning, and strategically engaging with the media to build domestic and international credibility.

This policy brief discusses the Technology Mechanism established by the UNFCCC under the 2010 Cancún Agreements to facilitate technology development and transfer for climate mitigation and adaptation in developing countries. It aims to suggest ways the mechanism can support activities by reviewing literature on international technology interventions and innovation systems.

This report examines the use of social strategy games as a research and communication tool to help people understand the complex trade-offs and synergies between climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in urban environments.

This policy brief discusses the application of a 'triple wins' matrix methodology in coastal Belize to identify policies that simultaneously address climate adaptation, mitigation, and economic development, specifically highlighting the potential of mangrove conservation and restoration.

This report describes the March 10-14, 2014, Bonn Climate Change Conference, where parties under the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) worked to identify elements for a universal climate agreement intended for 2015. The document also includes unrelated sections regarding Germany's overseas gas project funding and energy transition lessons for Canada.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) provides a high-level snapshot of the mitigation landscapes in 14 priority partner countries and regions to inform the development of intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) for COP21. It analyzes national legislation, emission targets, Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs), and donor-funded projects, highlighting the diversity in ambition and capacity across developing nations.

This briefing by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) clarifies the terminology and definitions used to track climate finance. It distinguishes between project-level costs and revenues and whole-economy perspectives, explaining how public interventions can address 'viability gaps' to mobilize private investment. The document specifically outlines the definition of climate finance used in CPI's Global Landscape of Climate Finance reports to ensure consistent tracking and avoid double counting.

This executive summary describes a study by the Fiscal Policy Agency of the Indonesian Ministry of Finance and the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) mapping public climate finance in Indonesia for the year 2011. It identifies the primary sources, mechanisms, and sectoral allocations of public funding, highlighting a strong focus on supporting activities and a reliance on central government spending over regional distribution.

This document consists of the annexes to a July 2014 report by the Indonesian Ministry of Finance and the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). It provides detailed data on the use of public climate finance in Indonesia for 2011, including budget expenditure tables, definitions of climate finance by sector, a comparison of budget line markings, a list of relevant laws and regulations, and a review of climate-related activities by state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) activity plan for July 2014 to June 2015 outlines a transition to a tripartite institutional structure, the monitoring of CRN3 projects, the conclusion of a MacArthur Foundation project on Andean biodiversity, and the IAI's leadership role in the Latin American network of Future Earth.

This research paper evaluates methods for carbon market-based mechanisms to generate net emission reductions in host countries, concluding that applying discounts to avoided emissions and standardising below business-as-usual are the most promising options.

This research paper examines the net emissions impact of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), focusing on whether it achieves a net decrease in global greenhouse gas emissions or merely shifts the location of reductions.

This CDI Practice Paper examines how guidance tools can support interventions aimed at achieving 'triple wins'—the simultaneous advancement of climate adaptation, mitigation, and development.