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The report inventories nature-based solutions (NbS) in Uganda since 2015, noting that these interventions are distributed across diverse ecosystems including wetlands, forests, and savannahs. It highlights that NbS projects typically address coupled societal challenges—such as food insecurity and water stress—and focus on reducing habitat degradation rather than species-specific conservation. While social inclusion is present, the report notes it is uneven across the project portfolio.

The Gender and Social Inclusion Action Plan (GAP) for the PURE Rural Mozambique Climate Project establishes a framework to address gender-based inequalities in the energy sector. It focuses on mainstreaming gender-transformative interventions across institutional strengthening of FUNAE, mini-grid development, and the deployment of climate-smart PU(R)E solutions. The plan sets specific targets for women's participation, including a goal for 52% of mini-grid and PURE beneficiaries to be women and 15% of local operators to be women. It also implements safeguarding measures against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) and gender-based violence (GBV).

The report assesses the intersection of gender inequality and climate vulnerability in rural Mozambique to inform the design of the PURE Rural Mozambique Climate Project. It identifies systemic barriers—including patriarchal social norms, low female literacy (49% nationwide), and limited access to land and credit—that hinder women's participation in the energy sector and their ability to adopt productive technologies. The project aims to deploy 30-40 solar mini-grids and use Results-Based Financing (RBF) to incentivise the uptake of climate-smart equipment. Key strategies include targeting 'time-saving' appliances to reduce women's labour burden, implementing SEAH (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment) safeguards, and linking 5-10% of RBF milestone payments to GESI-specific results, such as the percentage of female mini-grid customers.

The Gender and Social Inclusion Plan for the RCF-DCF Project in Brazil's Cerrado region aims to integrate a gender lens into soy production investment strategies. The plan sets targets to ensure 50% of investee farms have at least one female owner and 100% of contracts require compliance with Brazilian legislation on gender equality and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH). It also details awareness-raising activities, including 10 farmer field days and the creation of educational materials, to promote gender equality and women's leadership in agribusiness.

The Gender Action Plan for Armenia's early warning system project establishes a framework to increase women's participation in technical and leadership roles within the hydrometeorological and disaster risk management sectors. It includes specific targets for female recruitment and training, the integration of gender-responsive communication and hazard modelling, and a comprehensive SEAH prevention strategy. The plan is supported by a dedicated full-time Gender Expert and a total budget of USD 587,000 to ensure that climate resilience efforts benefit women, men, and marginalised groups equitably.

As part of the SUNCASA project, AVEGA Agahozo implemented a childcare program at tree nurseries in Kigali, Rwanda, for children aged 9 to 35 months. The initiative addresses barriers to women's participation in nature-based solutions (NbS) by providing safe, on-site care through a rotation of parents and caregivers. The program includes early childhood development training for parents and the creation of toys from recycled materials, aiming to increase the productivity of mothers and ensure the safety and development of their children.

A pilot in rural Kenya demonstrated that solar irrigation systems with batteries can power electric pressure cookers (EPCs), leading to promising reductions in traditional fuel use. While EPCs were well-received, particularly by educated households, the impact was limited by battery constraints, competing energy needs, and gendered dynamics regarding energy control. The report suggests that scaling such secondary energy uses requires improved technology design, adequate battery storage, targeted financing, and behavioral support to ensure an equitable transition to clean energy.

The document argues that while governments and civil society commit to Indigenous rights, these are not always reflected in practice. It advocates for a collaborative approach based on reciprocity, transparency, and the recognition of Indigenous science to address climate change and biodiversity loss.

The document defines a climate change adaptation investment plan (CCAIP) as a set of investment-ready priority activities linked to specific financial sources. It outlines a structured approach to bridging the adaptation financing gap by diversifying funding across domestic, international, public, and private sources using instruments such as grants, bonds, and blended finance. The text emphasizes the necessity of political leadership, particularly from ministries of finance, and the integration of gender-responsive and socially inclusive (GESI) considerations to ensure equitable outcomes. It further distinguishes CCAIPs from broader NAP financing strategies, noting that while the latter identifies overall needs and gaps, the CCAIP focuses on narrow, time-bound, and actionable investment packages ready for immediate implementation.

The document outlines the benefits of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process for the education sector, specifically how it elevates priorities in national decision-making and strengthens the case for financing. It details the relevance of four NAP stages—Impact, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment (IVRA); Planning; Implementation; and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)—and provides ten specific actions for education ministries to ensure climate risks to schools, students, and teachers are addressed.

The report examines the impacts of coal phase-outs in East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, and Jambi, emphasizing the need for proactive investment in high-multiplier industries and green sectors to prevent economic shocks. It advocates for a combination of quantitative modelling and qualitative community research to design social protections and reskilling programs that specifically include women, youth, and informal workers.

The assessment examines how patriarchal norms, limited resource access, and climate change intersect to increase the vulnerability of women, adolescents, and youth in rural Zimbabwe. It identifies systemic barriers to green jobs and climate resilience, including time poverty due to unpaid care work, limited land ownership, and high rates of gender-based violence. The report concludes with a framework to mitigate GESI risks and ensure equitable access to project benefits.

The BTC 2025 Communications Toolkit outlines best practices for public consultation on climate and nature, emphasizing transparency, accessibility, and the avoidance of 'tick box' exercises. It provides tailored messaging for seven distinct audience segments—ranging from Progressive Activists to Dissenting Disruptors—to ensure inclusive engagement and rebuild trust in institutions during the transition to net zero.

The Gender Action Plan (GAP) for the IUS programme in Barbados, Belize, and Jamaica aims to support a 'Just Transition' by integrating gender-responsive financing and services. The plan includes foundational activities such as developing Codes of Conduct and GBV checklists, as well as targeted interventions like free energy audits for 300 low-income customers and the creation of Indigenous Peoples Plans for Belize and Jamaica. With a total budget of USD 1,476,000, the GAP focuses on capacity building for utilities and technical service providers (TSPs), policy reform, and the deployment of inclusive energy products to benefit marginalised groups, including women, persons with disabilities, and the LGBTQIA community.

The report analyzes gender inequalities in ten target countries to integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI). It identifies systemic barriers—including gendered divisions of labor, educational gaps, and limited access to finance and property—that reduce women's resilience to climate change. The document outlines a strategy to mainstream gender into green bond issuances through gender-responsive policies, the use of gender-specific KPIs, and the appointment of gender experts to ensure equitable benefit-sharing and increased women's leadership in climate finance.

The report identifies significant gender disparities in the Maldives that affect climate resilience, noting that women face higher economic vulnerability due to lower labour force participation (48.4%) and a disproportionate burden of unpaid care work. While the Maldives has a Gender Equality Act (2016), key environmental and disaster laws remain 'gender blind'. The assessment highlights gaps in EWS reach, particularly for the elderly, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and the 25% migrant population who face language barriers. It recommends integrating Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) into disaster management, expanding EWS messaging into multiple languages, and leveraging Women's Development Committees (WDCs) for local implementation.

The guidelines outline a comprehensive approach to mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into Viet Nam's National Adaptation Plan (NAP). It identifies current gaps in implementation, provides a four-stage process for integration—from determining background to reporting—and recommends specific GESI-responsive indicators using both primary and secondary data to ensure equitable climate resilience.

The document outlines a methodological framework for gender mainstreaming within Senegal's climate adaptation planning. It identifies specific entry points across 14 process steps—from launch to notification—and provides seven key tools, including gender analysis and gender-responsive budgeting. It highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on women in Senegal and offers a series of national and international best practices to ensure equitable benefits from adaptation measures.

The report identifies Iraq as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries globally, facing severe water scarcity, rising temperatures, and desertification. It proposes a strategic framework to prioritize GCF funding across key sectors, including energy, agriculture, water, and urban development. The document details a prioritized list of 19 projects, with high-priority initiatives focusing on climate-resilient livelihoods in southern Iraq and the transformation of the agricultural and water sectors. It emphasizes the need for international financial support, technology transfer, and the mobilization of private sector investment to bridge significant development gaps and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from the energy sector, which accounts for 85% of national emissions as of 2019.

The report provides a comprehensive climate risk profile for Belize, detailing observed and projected climatic changes, their impacts on biodiversity and livelihoods, and vulnerability rankings for specific marine and terrestrial communities. It recommends a suite of nature-based solutions (NbS) and gender-responsive strategies to enhance climate resilience in protected areas.