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This policy discussion brief from the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the role of the private sector in climate adaptation, emphasizing the need for businesses to assess physical climate risks across global supply chains and integrate justice and equity into their resilience measures.

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 analyzes the involvement of private actors in 64 agricultural adaptation projects in sub-Saharan Africa funded by international climate funds and Rwanda's Green Fund between 2010 and 2016.

An opinion piece by CDKN Executive Director Simon Maxwell discussing the role of the private sector in achieving climate compatible development following the Paris Agreement, emphasizing the need for public policy to guide the transition.

This report by Acclimatise, IIED, and ICCCAD outlines the business case for the Bangladeshi private sector to invest in climate change and access international finance, specifically the Green Climate Fund (GCF). It identifies opportunities across the energy, agriculture, insurance, and banking/finance sectors, while noting barriers to scaling these initiatives.

This research paper analyzes 101 case studies from the UNFCCC Nairobi Work Programme's Private Sector Initiative to evaluate the alignment between private sector adaptation finance and the criteria established in UN climate negotiations.

This policy brief, written by Dalberg Global Development Advisors for the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, outlines design options for the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) MSME Program. It identifies barriers preventing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in developing countries from accessing climate finance and proposes solutions across enabling environments, knowledge gaps, and financial product design to increase private sector involvement in climate action.

This discussion brief examines the challenges and potential pathways for mobilizing private finance for climate change adaptation in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), arguing that a compelling business case for large-scale private investment in this area has not yet been established.

This briefing note outlines the risks and opportunities presented by climate change for the Kenyan private sector. It highlights the economic vulnerability of sectors like agriculture and tourism, discusses the role of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) in supporting businesses, and provides practical strategies for adaptation and mitigation to enhance competitiveness and sustainability.

This briefing note provides guidance for businesses in Kenya on how to assess and manage climate-related risks to build resilience and identify opportunities. It outlines the economic impacts of climate change on various sectors, provides examples of corporate adaptation strategies, and suggests a framework for climate-proofing business operations.

This report identifies potential climate financing sources for the private sector in Kenya, specifically to assist the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). It notes a prevalence of funding for greenhouse gas emission reduction technologies and a lack of funding for climate risk assessment and adaptation.

This research paper introduces the 'data loop' concept, describing a collaborative relationship between governments and the private sector to enhance greenhouse gas emissions data sharing to support national climate policies and Paris Agreement reporting requirements, with a focus on the Asia region.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute discusses the necessity of clear short-term and long-term policy signals within the Paris Agreement to guide the private sector toward a low-carbon economy and avoid abrupt, costly disruptions.

This report by the World Resources Institute provides guidance for businesses in Southeast Asia on adapting to climate change, identifying risks and opportunities, and understanding the role of the private sector in supporting vulnerable populations.