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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 report identifies policy and regulatory barriers that hinder the Kenyan private sector from implementing the National Climate Change Action Plan 2013-2017 (NCCAP). It analyzes 33 specific barriers across multiple sectors and proposes priority areas for advocacy and regulatory reform to enable climate-compatible development.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative evaluates federal policies to support India's goal of doubling renewable energy capacity to 55,000 MW by 2017. It compares existing subsidies—such as generation based incentives and viability gap funding—against proposed debt-related policies, concluding that low-cost, long-term debt is the most cost-effective long-term strategy, though it faces shortS short-term budgetary constraints due to high initial capital outlay.

A 2014 statement by Kandeh K. Yumkella, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All, outlining the critical link between energy access and the health, safety, and economic empowerment of women and children.

This fact sheet details the Obama administration's fiscal year (FY) 2015 budget proposal, focusing on sustainable energy, buildings, transportation, and climate change. The proposal emphasizes a transition to a low-carbon economy through increased funding for the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), while proposing a $1 billion Climate Fund for community adaptation and a $56 billion resilient infrastructure package.

This report by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, analyzes the energy sector in Bangladesh, focusing on the fiscal impact of energy subsidies and the government's reform agenda to meet rising electricity demand by 2021.

This report provides a comparative analysis of the trade policies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It examines their political coordination, their specific roles and proposals during the Doha Round negotiations, and their use of trade instruments such as tariffs, subsidies, and anti-dumping measures. The document highlights areas of convergence, particularly in defending the interests of developing countries, and areas of divergence stemming from different economic growth models.

Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica, alongside Representatives Raul Grijalva and Jan Schakowsky, called for a Government Accountability Office review of the State Department's approval process for environmental impact statements, specifically regarding the Keystone XL pipeline.

This report by Energy Innovation outlines policy recommendations to help California achieve its goal of an 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels by 2050. The authors argue that while the state is on track for its 2020 goals, it must accelerate policy development in electricity, buildings, transportation, and methane emissions, while expanding cooperation with other U.S. states and China.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies presents three plausible scenarios for South Africa's economic and political trajectory up to 2030: 'Bafana Bafana' (continued underachievement), 'Mandela Magic' (high growth and vision), and 'Nation Divided' (political instability and populist decline). Using the International Futures forecasting system, the author analyzes how leadership choices, particularly within the African National Congress (ANC) and its alliance with COSATU, will impact GDP, employment, and social stability.

This 2014 Market Intelligence Report by GreenCape analyzes the energy efficiency sector in South Africa, focusing on standards, legislation, financial incentives, and specific markets including solar water heaters, energy-saving lighting, and embedded generation.

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.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) issued a 2014 position statement calling for an immediate moratorium on fracking in Canada. The document outlines severe environmental and public health risks associated with hydraulic fracturing, including the contamination of drinking water, significant greenhouse gas emissions, and the release of carcinogenic chemicals.

This report, prepared by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), distils the findings of the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report specifically for African decision-makers. It details the observed and projected climate changes across the continent, the resulting risks to food security, health, and economic growth, and the opportunities for adaptation and low-carbon development.

This executive summary distils findings from the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report specifically for South Asia. It details observed climate changes, projected risks to food and water security, and the necessity of integrating adaptation and mitigation strategies into regional development to protect vulnerable populations and economic growth.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) distils the findings of the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) specifically for South Asia. It outlines how climate change is already impacting the region through temperature extremes and sea-level rise, and projects future risks including food and water shortages, flood damage, and heat-related mortality. The document emphasizes the necessity of integrating adaptation and mitigation into long-term development planning to avoid 'maladaptation' and leverage co-benefits across sectors such as agriculture, energy, transport, and urban planning.

The Greencape Market Intelligence Report 2014: Energy Efficiency analyzes the state of energy efficiency in South Africa, focusing on legislative standards, financial incentives, and specific technology markets including solar water heaters (SWH), energy-saving lighting, and embedded generation.

This research paper examines the potential for fossil-fuel subsidy reform in Emerging and Developing Asia—specifically Southeast Asia, India, and China—to provide fiscal space and revenue for financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It argues that current subsidies are regressive, inefficient, and detrimental to environmental and health goals, and advocates for their phase-out in favor of targeted social welfare systems and corrective taxation.

The 2014 SAIIA Young Leaders Declaration is a statement by the children and youth of South Africa providing recommendations for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Post-2015 Development Agenda. The document outlines specific demands for the South African government, the African community, and the international community across economic, environmental, and social dimensions, focusing on youth empowerment, sustainability, and the eradication of inequality.

The 'Bioenergy technology roadmap for Colombia' (2014) provides a strategic vision and quantitative analysis for deploying sustainable biofuel and biomass technologies in Colombia through 2030. The report evaluates two primary visions: one focusing on new technologies (biomethane and biomass-based power/CHP) and another combining these with the expansion of first-generation liquid biofuels. Using an Energy System Model (ESM) and a Land Use and Trade Model (LUTM), the report quantifies impacts on energy demand, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and land requirements, concluding that power generation and CHP applications are the most effective for emission reductions.