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This guide from the Climate Policy Initiative outlines the use of hedging instruments—such as forwards, swaps, and options—to mitigate foreign exchange (FX) risk for projects with hard-currency debt, particularly in clean energy, transport, resilient infrastructure, and agriculture.

This report by the NewClimate Institute examines economic and societal trends affecting the material foundations of prosperity in Germany and their associated risks and opportunities for climate protection, utilizing mini-scenarios extending to 2040 to identify necessary actions for policymakers and experts.

This policy brief argues for increased investment in resilience in Malawi to mitigate the rising economic costs of extreme weather events. It introduces the 'triple dividend' of resilience—avoided losses, unlocked development potential, and co-benefits—and provides evidence from various sectors and regions showing that such investments are highly cost-effective compared to humanitarian aid.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute examines legislative progress made by the 115th Congress to improve the resilience of U.S. infrastructure against extreme weather and climate change. It details specific provisions in laws affecting disaster recovery, water systems, national defense, and natural infrastructure, while identifying remaining gaps for the 116th Congress, such as energy grid resilience and National Flood Insurance Program reform.

A coalition of 19 organizations submitted a letter to U.S. Senate leadership on June 8, 2018, urging the inclusion of disaster recovery and resilience provisions from the House-passed FAA Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4) in the final legislation. The coalition specifically advocates for the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) and the PREPARE Act of 2018 to shift federal focus toward pre-disaster mitigation and resilient rebuilding.

A fact sheet detailing a Green and Social Bond issued by Aguas Andinas, the largest water utility in Chile, to finance water supply, sanitation, and resilient infrastructure in the Santiago Metropolitan region.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) identifies five critical success factors for increasing the climate resilience of water infrastructure. Based on a review of six projects across Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, the paper argues that resilience requires moving beyond engineering design to include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and institutional capacity building to avoid 'stranded assets' and protect economic growth.

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.

A statement by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) arguing that Superstorm Sandy serves as a catalyst for urgent climate action, energy transformation, and the implementation of resilient infrastructure to mitigate and adapt to a changing climate.

This research paper examines housing vulnerability to climate extremes, specifically typhoons and floods, in Vietnam with a focus on Central Vietnam and Da Nang. It analyzes how socio-economic status, inadequate construction practices, and a lack of professional technical guidance contribute to structural risks. The document highlights a 'two-fold source of vulnerability' where the adoption of modern materials without safety-related design increases risk. It concludes that while disaster-resistant reinforcement adds initial costs, it significantly reduces long-term repair expenses for low-income households.

This guide by the Climate Policy Initiative outlines foreign exchange (FX) hedging instruments designed to mitigate currency fluctuation risks for emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs), particularly for long-term green projects. It details various commercial and concessional tools, the institutional and regulatory capacities required to deploy them, and the role of multilateral development banks (MDBs) and development finance institutions (DFIs) in reducing costs and building market readiness.