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This report examines how the outcome of the 2015 climate agreement negotiated at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP) in Paris will affect the achievement of the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, comparing high-ambition and low-ambition scenarios.

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) proposes a multi-level architecture for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) to review and follow up on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The authors suggest a bottom-up approach consisting of national conversations every five years, regional peer reviews to facilitate learning among similar states, and a global assessment with both national and thematic tracks to chart global progress and ensure UN system coherence.

This report by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) provides a critical review of the Zero Draft of the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). The authors argue that while the draft has advanced in areas like the inclusion of vulnerable groups, it remains disjointed in its organising logic and fails to sufficiently integrate DRR with sustainable development, climate change, and conflict.

This report synthesizes regional perspectives from Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean on the capacity-building needs required to integrate sustainable development (SD) principles into national and subnational planning. Based on workshops held in 2014, the document identifies gaps in multistakeholder participation, vertical and horizontal government coordination, cross-sectoral policy integration, and monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) systems to prepare countries for the post-2015 development agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This report summarizes the outcomes of the SDplanNet-Asia Pacific Regional Workshop Series held in Nairobi, Kenya, in April 2014. It analyzes existing governance practices for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region, identifies gaps in vertical and horizontal integration, and proposes a capacity-building agenda for 2014–2015 to help national and subnational planners implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development reviews the role, composition, and effectiveness of National Councils for Sustainable Development (NCSDs) over the past 25 years. It identifies success factors for these bodies as countries prepare to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Post-2015 Development Agenda.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes the potential role of National Sustainable Development Councils (NCSDs) in designing and delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Based on a survey of 12 countries, it examines existing national strategies, the challenges of monitoring progress, and the varying responsibilities of NCSDs in advising and implementing sustainable development policies.

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.

This research paper argues for the implementation of systematic approaches to understand the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus across various scales and sectors to achieve sustainable development goals. It presents a continuum of assessment tools, ranging from qualitative methods like index building to quantitative data-driven modelling, to support cooperative governance and resource management.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) discusses the challenges of providing sustainable energy access to the global poor while meeting climate goals. It presents three scenarios—Baseline, Basic Energy Access (BEA), and Shared Development Agenda (SDA)—to explore the energy systems required to enable long-term economic development. The document argues that market-based instruments alone are insufficient and calls for a transformative global governance framework, increased state-led investment in innovation, and the integration of energy targets into Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A briefing by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) assessing the 'Zero Draft' of the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (HFA2). The authors argue that while the draft has advanced in areas like the inclusion of vulnerable groups, it fails to provide a cohesive structure and lacks sufficient integration with climate change, conflict, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Dr Shehnaaz Moosa of CDKN Africa describes the integration of resilience into infrastructure as a "wicked problem" and argues that climate change provides an incentive for governments to implement overdue infrastructure policies and practices.

A briefing by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) reviewing the pre-zero draft of the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (HFA2). The authors identify several structural and conceptual deficiencies in the draft, urging the co-chairs to increase ambition and coherence before the zero-draft is produced in October 2014.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) reviews the pre-zero draft of the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The authors argue that the draft lacks ambition, repeating the framing of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) rather than integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) more deeply into development and climate change agendas. The review provides specific recommendations to improve the framework's organizing logic, monitoring mechanisms, and its interfaces with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change, and conflict-affected states.

This briefing is a submission to the Eskom Board Social Ethics and Sustainability (SES) Committee for the approval of the revised Eskom Environmental Management Strategy (2017/18 — 2021/22). The document outlines the strategic objectives to reduce Eskom's environmental footprint and position the company as a sustainable business, while detailing specific targets for emissions, water usage, waste, and biodiversity.

This document is an atlas published by the World Health Organization (WHO) that examines the impact of environmental hazards on children's health. It categorizes risks into 'traditional' hazards, such as air pollution and poor water and sanitation, and 'emerging' hazards, including chemical exposures, e-waste, and climate change. The report aligns these challenges with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advocates for multisectoral cooperation to reduce preventable child mortality and lifelong disease risks.

DNV GL Business Assurance Australia Pty Ltd provided a pre-issuance assurance statement for a senior unsecured SDG Green Bond proposed by National Australia Bank Limited (NAB). The verification confirms that the bond complies with the Climate Bonds Standard Version 2.1 (CBS v2.1) and associated sector technical criteria, and aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

The Green Economy Coalition (GEC) is a global alliance of over 50 organisations dedicated to accelerating the transition to a green, fair, and inclusive economy. The GEC operates through a theory of change focused on global advocacy, collaborative policy across five thematic areas, the mobilisation of national dialogues via regional hubs, and the expansion of its network of allies.

Minutes from the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Steering Group meeting on February 4, 2016, detailing the provisional 2016 plan, strategy for mainstreaming the green economy, and discussions regarding the organizational relationship and risk distribution between the GEC and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED).