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A briefing from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research notifying parties of re-nominations and new nominations for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) ahead of the Thirty-Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-34).

This case study examines Convite Solar, a community-led rooftop solar initiative in the Dominican Republic designed to expand clean energy access to low- and middle-income (LMI) households. The model utilizes standardized systems, collective labor, and cooperative financing to overcome the financial and technical barriers that have previously limited solar adoption to the wealthiest 4.5% of the population. A pilot in Nizao demonstrates the potential to reduce electricity bills and government subsidy burdens while enhancing energy security.

This report analyzes adaptation finance for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), finding that current annual flows of just over USD 2 billion (0.2% of global climate finance) must increase six-fold to USD 12 billion to meet assessed needs. It highlights that 44% of this finance is debt-based, funding is highly concentrated among 10 SIDS, and there is a significant disparity between ODA-eligible and ODA-ineligible nations. The authors call for increased grants, a shift toward a multidimensional vulnerability index for eligibility, and improved tracking of both public and private finance.

This case study documents the climate-induced loss and damage experienced by the community of Kunburudhoo Island in the Maldives, focusing on beach erosion, groundwater salinization, and the limitations of community-led mitigation efforts.

This research paper examines the alignment between Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and national development plans in seven small island developing states (SIDS), finding a narrow sectoral focus in NDCs that misses opportunities for policy coherence and resilience building.

This policy brief examines climate vulnerability and adaptation strategies in Saint Lucia, specifically focusing on the Soufriere district through the GIVRAPD project's approach to coastal resilience and stakeholder partnerships.

This policy brief examines the vulnerabilities of the Caribbean's agriculture and tourism sectors to climate change, drawing on CDKN-funded research. It argues that urgent investment in climate resilience is necessary to prevent the reversal of economic growth and poverty alleviation, proposing specific adaptation measures and the use of decision-support tools to prioritise 'no regret' investments.

The report details the development of the National Energy Transition Strategy (NETS) for Saint Lucia, a collaborative effort between the Government of Saint Lucia (GoSL) and the utility LUCELEC, facilitated by RMI-CWR and the Clinton Climate Initiative. The strategy uses an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to identify the most cost-effective energy portfolio to reduce diesel reliance and carbon emissions over a 20-year horizon while maintaining grid reliability.

This research paper presents a participatory methodology used in Mauritius to identify and overcome climate adaptation barriers in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. The study highlights a strong predominance of national government in planning and implementation, with limited inclusion of local actors, and identifies specific knowledge and institutional barriers that hinder local adaptation actions.

This research paper describes a participatory methodology used to identify and address climate adaptation barriers in St Lucia, focusing on the agriculture, fisheries, and tourism sectors. The study highlights a disconnect between national-level planning and local-level implementation, identifying land use planning and conflicting stakeholder values as primary obstacles to resilience.

This case study examines how Fiji utilizes REDD+ financing to achieve climate change mitigation alongside adaptation co-benefits, including disaster risk reduction and biodiversity conservation, serving as a model for other small island developing states.

This policy brief examines the implementation of a REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) programme in Fiji, highlighting how the mechanism can be used to achieve climate change adaptation and resilience goals rather than focusing solely on mitigation.

This policy brief examines the successful adoption of solar water heater (SWH) technology in Barbados, detailing how a combination of early entrepreneurial leadership, consistent government fiscal incentives, and strategic consumer marketing created a thriving industry that reduced dependence on imported fossil fuels.

This case study examines Grenada's use of the Strategic Program for Climate Resilience (SPCR) to integrate climate resilience into poverty reduction and sustainable development, highlighting lessons on country-specific responses, comprehensive mainstreaming, and the role of multilateral finance.

The Barbados Declaration, issued on May 8, 2012, by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), outlines the challenges and commitments of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in transitioning from fossil fuel dependency to sustainable, renewable energy to ensure economic resilience and climate survival.

This précis outlines the implications of the United Nations Secretary’s High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Finance (AGF) recommendations for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), focusing on the goal of raising US$100 billion per year for climate change investment in developing countries by 2020.

This policy brief outlines climate change adaptation strategies for the tourism industry in Belize, emphasizing the need to integrate these options into national policies to protect the country's coastal and reef assets.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative and the Global Center on Adaptation analyzes international public climate adaptation finance for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) between 2021 and 2022. It identifies a significant funding gap, noting that current annual flows of approximately $2 billion are far below the estimated annual need of $11.7 billion. The report highlights that a large portion of this finance is provided as debt, posing macroeconomic risks, and calls for a shift from GNI-based ODA eligibility to a multidimensional vulnerability index to improve financial access.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute, authored by Mizan R. Khan, examines capacity building for climate change adaptation by analyzing lessons from five other international regime types: development, trade and regional economic integration, environment and natural resources protection, international human rights, and security, cooperation and humanitarian affairs.