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This guide, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Porticus, provides a strategic framework for philanthropic organizations to advance the reform of environmentally harmful subsidies (EHS). It argues that redirecting a portion of the USD 2 trillion annually spent on EHS could significantly fund biodiversity and climate goals. The document outlines a theory of change based on defining problems, identifying solutions, and creating political support to open 'policy windows' for reform.

This briefing note by the Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (TESS) and E3G examines the intersection of global trade, climate policy, and the energy transition. It analyzes how the shift away from fossil fuels reshapes geopolitical power and trade flows, highlighting the disproportionate risks and opportunities for developing countries. The document advocates for proactive trade policy reforms, increased financial support, and international coordination to ensure an equitable transition that avoids protectionism and supports climate-resilient development in the Global South.

This briefing by RMI argues for the establishment of a standardized near-zero emissions threshold for iron production to stimulate investment and trade in decarbonized steel. It proposes a threshold of 350 kgCO2e/t iron and suggests implementing a 'book and claim' market mechanism to connect corporate buyers with clean iron producers, overcoming the complexities of multi-tiered supply chains.

This research paper examines the impact of technological modernization, specifically the mechanization of sugarcane cutting and planting, on the labor market within Brazil's sugar-energy sector.

This research paper analyzes satellite-derived sea surface chlorophyll concentration (SSC) from 2002 to 2012 to characterize the timing and magnitude of annual phytoplankton blooms in the Sergipe-Alagoas Basin in Northeast Brazil.

This research paper examines energy interdependencies and regional integration within the Plata Basin, analyzing the evolution of energy networks, diplomatic negotiations, and conflicts between states and private companies since the economic opening of the 1990s.

This research paper examines the historical evolution of policies addressing the nexus between ecosystem service (ES) provision and poverty alleviation (PA) in the Brazilian Amazon, analyzing the influence of international programs and the operationalization of specific policies.

The document outlines the transition of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) toward an anthropo-hydrogeological approach in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. It highlights the region's role as a net exporter of green virtual water and importer of blue virtual water (1996–2005) and emphasizes that achieving water security requires overcoming the legacy of resource-intensive economic growth through enhanced political will, civil-society engagement, and multi-level governance coordination.

This research paper examines water management challenges in arid and semiarid regions of the Americas, arguing that traditional integrated river basin management must be supplemented with approaches focusing on social, ecological, and hydroclimatic interactions to enhance resilience.

This research paper analyzes how different types of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)—specifically East Pacific and Central Pacific—affect precipitation anomalies and extreme precipitation events in South America during the austral spring and summer.

This research paper examines the effectiveness of different protected area (PA) types in the Brazilian Amazon, finding that public strategies do not produce a consistent ranking of PA types by impact and that strategies vary significantly across regions and time periods in response to political and deforestation pressures.

This research paper analyzes territorial planning (Ordenamiento Territorial or OT) across five Ibero-American countries—Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, and Uruguay—focusing on administrative management levels and related regulations to improve future planning processes.

This policy brief by the Africa Policy Research Institute analyzes the outcomes of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, focusing on the implications for African nations. It evaluates the conference's results across key themes including climate finance, adaptation, loss and damage, energy transition, and gender inclusivity, arguing that while some incremental progress was made, the outcomes largely failed to meet the scale of the climate crisis and the specific needs of the Global South.

This research paper analyzes how non-climate-specific societal developments in northeast Brazil—including poverty alleviation programs, income diversification in clothing production, and the adoption of efficient irrigation technology—have inadvertently facilitated climate adaptation and reduced drought vulnerability for farmers in Pernambuco during the 2011–2013 drought.

This research paper compares beach management governance processes at Pocitos beach in Montevideo, Uruguay, and Central beach in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil, evaluating institutional frameworks and stakeholder involvement to propose management improvements.

This research paper compares ordinary kriging and regression-kriging methods for mapping 11 soil attributes across three depths in a 102 km2 Tropical Dry Forest area in Brazil.

This research paper examines the historical extractive economy of the Espinhaço Mountains and the ecological value of its rupestrian grasslands, proposing conservation and land use management strategies to balance mining wealth with biodiversity preservation.

This research paper examines the energy sector challenges and policy requirements for Brazil and Mexico to meet their carbon emission reduction targets committed during COP 21-CMP11.

A study in a Brazilian tropical dry forest (TDF) found that herbivorous insects employ spatial and temporal escape strategies to survive the dry season, showing higher diversity, richness, and abundance on evergreen trees and increased nocturnal activity during the dry period.

This research paper identifies five major barriers—integration, language, fieldwork logistics, personnel and relationships, and time commitment—faced by an international, interdisciplinary NSF-PIRE research project operating across Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico.