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This research paper analyzes the gap between policy rhetoric and actual implementation of climate adaptation for sanitation in Nairobi, Kenya. It argues that a prioritization of centralized sewer systems over other sanitation regimes reinforces existing inequalities and threatens the realization of the constitutional right to adequate sanitation.

This report describes a 'waste clinic' conducted by RMI's Waste Methane Initiative (WMI) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) for municipal officials in Uttar Pradesh, India. The clinic used peer-to-peer exchange and expert guidance to diagnose solid waste management (SWM) challenges and develop actionable work plans across four priority areas: data collection, source segregation, organic waste treatment, and disposal.

This research paper examines the water crisis in Johannesburg as a symptom of broader systemic failures in South Africa's municipal and national governance. It argues that the inability to deliver basic socio-economic rights, such as water and sanitation, is driven by a combination of severe capacity constraints, corruption, and a national government strategy of fiscal consolidation that prioritizes debt reduction over constitutional obligations to citizens.

This research paper examines strategies for Mexican cities to combat drought, arguing that the impact of drought is mediated by water infrastructure and management rather than being a direct effect. The author proposes 'adaptive water management'—specifically the adaptive management of water demand—as the primary mitigation strategy, noting that the lack of reliable information systems for tracking water loss, consumption, and billing is the main obstacle to implementation.

This guide from the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines the opportunities for property certification in Tokyo and Japan, detailing how the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme can be used to attract investors and drive the decarbonisation of the built environment.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative provides detailed blueprints for three types of financial aggregation instruments—municipal pooled procurement, municipal green bonds, and municipal insurance pooling—to help cities close the urban financing gap for climate infrastructure.

This report presents a multi-criteria sustainability assessment method for urban and peri-urban sanitation systems, applied as a case study in Montero, Bolivia. It evaluates four system types—conventional sewers, condominial sewers, septic tanks, and urine-diverting dry toilets—across five dimensions: health and hygiene, environmental, social, economic, and technical/institutional sustainability. The study compares existing systems with 'optimized' versions and discusses the role of technological innovations in improving public health and environmental protection.

This report examines the role of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) in creating sustainable cities, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and co-benefits compared to traditional grey infrastructure.

CILRIF is a blended finance instrument that links long-term (10-15 year) municipal climate insurance with a USD 1 billion infrastructure fund. It incentivizes cities to build resilience by reducing insurance premiums as adaptation milestones are met, providing both immediate post-disaster liquidity via parametric triggers and long-term capital for urban infrastructure.

This report analyzes the potential for subnational pension funds to increase investments in climate-smart urban infrastructure. It defines subnational pension funds as those limiting membership by location (province, region, state, city) or occupation. The document identifies structural and external barriers to these investments, evaluates the landscape across seven countries, and proposes financial instruments and policy recommendations to mobilize this untapped capital for the climate transition.

This report evaluates the integration of sewered and non-sewered sanitation systems in Montero, Bolivia, focusing on sustainability, user preferences, agricultural reuse of waste, and governance capacity. It highlights the role of the cooperative utility COSMOL in managing mixed systems and identifies technical and policy gaps that hinder the scaling of sustainable on-site sanitation.

The Climate Insurance Linked Resilient Infrastructure Financing (CILRIF) is a financial innovation designed to provide municipalities with long-term climate insurance and capital for resilient infrastructure. By linking insurance premiums to the implementation of adaptation measures, CILRIF incentivizes cities to invest in resiliency to reduce their long-term insurance costs and overall financing expenses.

This synthesis report from the World Resources Institute, based on six years of research and contributions from over 160 authors, argues that prioritizing equitable access to core urban services is essential for economic prosperity, environmental protection, and improved livelihoods. It proposes a shift in urban development metrics to focus on the quality, reliability, and affordability of essential services to address the needs of marginalized populations.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative examines the role of National Development Banks (NDBs) in financing climate-smart urban infrastructure. It identifies significant gaps in current NDB mandates and capacities, proposing a 'maturity model' with twelve dimensions across strategic, financial, business, and operational parameters to help NDBs better support local governments in implementing low-carbon and climate-resilient projects.

This fact sheet describes a green municipal bond issued by the Jiangxi Province of China on June 18, 2019, which is the first of its kind by a local government in China.

A statement by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) arguing for a National Active Transportation Strategy, using the successful pilot of the Bloor Street West Bike Lane in Toronto as a case study for the health, safety, and environmental benefits of cycling infrastructure.

This policy brief outlines strategies for developing resilient urban transportation infrastructure to mitigate risks from natural hazards and climate change, emphasizing sustainable systems, urban densification, and the creation of complete communities.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) is campaigning for the reinstatement of the 'Dalle-Parc', a proposed green overpass for pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Turcot Interchange renovation in Montreal.

This fact sheet by the Climate Bonds Initiative describes the use of Green City Bonds to finance climate-friendly urban infrastructure, highlighting market growth, specific regional examples such as Mexico City and the US, and various financing models for municipalities.

Minutes from the 32nd Executive Council (EC) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 16-17, 2011, in Asunción, Paraguay. The meeting focused on the process for selecting a new host country for the IAI Executive Directorate, establishing a cooperation agreement with ECLAC (CEPAL), and discussing the CRN 3 program and strategic planning.