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The document examines the institutional coordination and policy alignment in Colombia regarding climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development goals. It highlights the central role of the Departamento Nacional de Planeación (DNP) and identifies synergies between the National Adaptation Plan (PNAD), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), and the Sendai Framework. The study proposes strengthening formal coordination between the National Climate Change System (SISCLIMA) and the High-Level Commission for the SDGs, as well as improving vertical integration between national and subnational governments.

Sri Lanka is transitioning from informal to strategic alignment of its climate and development policies. The country benefits from having both sustainable development and climate change under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Development and Environment of Mahaweli. Key policy instruments include the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2016-2025 and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), both of which are closely linked and scheduled for updates. The document identifies four primary entry points for improving alignment: the updating of NDCs and the NAP, the development of the National Sustainable Development Strategy and Policy (NPSSD), the creation of integrated monitoring and evaluation systems, and the integration of adaptation into provincial planning processes.

The document analyzes the institutional mechanisms and policy frameworks Colombia uses to integrate climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development goals. It identifies significant synergies between the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) strategy, while highlighting the need for formal coordination mechanisms between key national commissions to avoid duplication and improve subnational implementation.

The document analyzes the institutional frameworks and policy synergies in Sri Lanka aimed at integrating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. It identifies key entry points for strengthening this alignment, including the updating of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), the development of National Policies and Strategies for Sustainable Development (NPSSD), and the creation of integrated monitoring and evaluation systems.

The statement asserts that climate change will intensify hardships for African communities, leading to increased climate migration and potential xenophobic sentiment. It specifically highlights that climate-driven stress is likely to fuel intra-family conflict and gender-based violence, particularly affecting women in South Africa.

The report, produced by CPI and I4CE, outlines a theoretical framework for Paris alignment based on scope, scale, and time horizon, and provides a roadmap for development finance institutions (DFIs) to implement these principles. It emphasizes the unique role of IDFC members in bridging public and private sectors to support low-GHG, climate-resilient development pathways through policy advice, risk mitigation, and updated investment criteria.

The report examines the drivers of basic-needs deforestation, such as subsistence farming and woodfuel collection, and evaluates interventions like formalization, clean cooking technology, and REDD+ funding. It highlights the difficulty of measuring progress due to data gaps and emphasizes that successful interventions require social safeguards and good governance to protect livelihoods while reducing forest loss.

The guidelines establish a framework for the lifecycle of mining project rehabilitation and closure in Papua New Guinea, emphasizing early planning, stakeholder engagement, and the provision of financial assurance. It details the evolution of Rehabilitation and Mine Closure (RMC) Plans from the feasibility phase through to post-closure monitoring, outlining the requirements for physical and chemical stability and socioeconomic transition. The document specifies the contents of RMC Plans and the calculation and management of financial assurance to ensure that the state has sufficient funds to rehabilitate sites in the event of abandonment.

Over 340 civil society organisations have called on the European Union to stop trade negotiations with the Mercosur bloc, citing a surge in human rights violations and environmental degradation in Brazil since the inauguration of President Jair Bolsonaro in January 2019. The signatories argue that the EU, as Brazil's second-largest trading partner, must use its leverage to demand an end to deforestation and the fulfillment of Paris Agreement commitments before proceeding with any trade deal.

The author contends that investment facilitation is too complex for the WTO's rule-making framework and should instead be handled through technical assistance and capacity building. This position is supported by a workshop with Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states, where participants rejected international legal obligations in favor of national, regional, and multilateral support for informed decision-making and the assessment of investment proposals.

The document examines how countries align their NAPs and NDCs under the Paris Agreement as a foundation for broader alignment with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction to achieve climate-resilient development.

The document examines the marginalization of traditional knowledge and the Kwéyòl language in Saint Lucia's public policy, often driven by a bias toward modernization and Eurocentric development models. It highlights the role of the Folk Research Centre (FRC) in documenting and promoting these cultural assets through initiatives like Jounen Kwéyòl and the development of Creole orthography. The author contends that while some progress has been made, such as the use of Kwéyòl in parliament, the language is still excluded from formal education and business. The paper concludes by advocating for the official recognition of Kwéyòl and the mainstreaming of cultural analysis in policy, similar to gender and climate change, to achieve more sustainable lifestyles.

The document examines the use of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and blockchain in the mineral sector to address conflict minerals and improve supply chain management. While blockchain offers a tamper-proof record of transactions and origin, the authors argue that it cannot guarantee socially or environmentally responsible practices on its own and must be coupled with rigorous due diligence. The brief highlights the risk of digital exclusion for artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) and the potential for private data ownership to marginalize upstream actors. It recommends that blockchain initiatives integrate recognized responsible mining standards, ensure data transparency, and design inclusive protocols for mining communities.

The National Environment Tribunal (NET) in Kenya cancelled the license for a 1050MW coal power plant in Lamu County due to inadequate public participation and the omission of a climate change assessment in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

The 'Principles, priorities & pathways for inclusive green economies' report, published by the Green Economy Coalition, presents a three-part framework designed to guide governments, businesses, and institutions toward a fast and fair economic transformation to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement.

Following the May 26 2019 elections, Belgium's Green parties saw divergent results: Ecolo grew in Wallonia and Brussels, while Groen's performance in Flanders was viewed as disappointing. The author attributes some of this to 'climate reassurers'—right-wing parties like NVA and Vlaams Belang that downplay the urgency of climate action to maintain neoliberal economic models. The document explores two future strategies for the Greens: focusing on local governance in cities to demonstrate success or joining federal and regional governments despite the risk of compromising their radical climate agenda.

The document examines the synergies and challenges of aligning the NAP and NDC processes under the Paris Agreement. It argues that because the NDC provides high-level direction and the NAP elaborates implementation strategies, they are complementary tools. Based on dialogues with 16 countries and workshops in Grenada and Peru, the brief identifies that most countries currently have informal alignment and suggests using the 2020 NDC update cycle to integrate NAP results, improve data quality, and enhance adaptation goals.

The briefing argues that while private sector financing is often promoted to bridge Africa's infrastructure deficit, it carries significant risks including higher costs, a lack of development mandates, and extreme risk aversion. It suggests that public funds should be strategically targeted toward social infrastructure and project preparation where private interest is low, while emphasizing the need for capacity building to prevent exploitation and improve project quality.

The briefing argues that Article 6 of the Paris Agreement must implement strong accounting rules to prevent double counting of emission reductions, particularly between national mitigation objectives (NDCs) and the CORSIA aviation scheme. It advocates for phasing out 'pure offsetting' in favor of overall emission reductions and warns against the use of old Kyoto Protocol credits after 2020. Additionally, the document emphasizes the need for local stakeholder involvement and independent grievance mechanisms to prevent the human rights violations seen under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

The report identifies four key developments in Canada's approach to foreign bribery: increased enforcement of the Foreign Bribery Prohibition under the OECD Convention, expanded firm-level compliance requirements, mandatory payment transparency for the extractive industry, and the pursuit of a "progressive" trade and investment agenda including a new model Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA).