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BimaLab West Africa is an FSD Africa-supported platform hosted by insurance regulators to create an Insurtech ecosystem in Nigeria and Ghana. The program aims to increase insurance access for underserved populations, support innovators through mentorship and regulatory guidance, and modernize insurance policies. In 2021-2022, the program accelerated 20 insurtechs, with three winners receiving 51,000 pounds from GIZ.

The Geothermal Risk Transfer Facility is a programme funded by the FCDO (2021-2025) designed to catalyse private investment in African green energy by leveraging local insurance capital to de-risk early-stage geothermal development drilling.

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) issued Terms of Reference to procure a full-time consultant based in East Africa to serve as a Challenge Fund Manager from October 2022 to October 2023. The role focuses on supporting innovation and scaling efforts, specifically the design and implementation of the Accelerating Agricultural Enterprise Innovation Challenge, as well as managing incubator activities and strategic design for Africa and other GRP active regions.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) audits the August 2022 draft of the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM). It evaluates the draft against labour recommendations, arguing that the current plan lacks sufficient detail on decent work, public ownership, and aggressive localisation. The IEJ proposes a series of demands for final negotiations to ensure the energy transition supports employment creation, local manufacturing, and a proactive recycling industry.

This research paper synthesizes evidence on agriculture-driven tropical deforestation, finding that while agriculture drove 90-99% of deforestation between 2011-2015, only 45-65% of that land became productive agriculture. The authors argue that international supply chain measures are limited because 33-50% of such deforestation does not result in managed land and roughly 75% of expansion is driven by domestic demand in producer countries, particularly in Africa.

A reflective statement by Ruth Butterfield, Director of SEI Oxford, marking the 20th anniversary of the Stockholm Environment Institute's outpost in Oxford. The document outlines the center's evolution from a small team focused on rural vulnerability to a global actor in climate change adaptation, mitigation, and policy bridging.

The Americas Conference on Solar Radiation Modification, held in August 2022 in Kingston, Jamaica, served as a regional forum to introduce the science, governance, and implications of Solar Radiation Modification (SRM). The event brought together scientists, policymakers, and representatives from various Americas nations to discuss SRM as a potential supplement to climate mitigation, emphasizing the need for inclusive research, regional collaboration, and a risk-risk framework to evaluate the technology's potential benefits against the dangers of unchecked global warming.

This guide by the World Resources Institute explains the concept of 'de-risking' to bridge the investment gap for low-carbon infrastructure in emerging markets and developing countries. It details how public capital can be used strategically through policy and financial mechanisms to reduce perceived risks, thereby attracting private investment for climate-smart projects.

The SAIIA Young Leaders Declaration 2022 is a statement by South African youth and educators outlining recommendations for a just, inclusive, and sustainable future. It focuses on four primary areas: global climate change and energy transition, the creation of inclusive societies, the development of sustainable communities, and socio-economic growth. The document calls for increased youth participation in policy-making, the decarbonisation of the private sector, the protection of marginalised groups, and the strengthening of African supply chains and infrastructure.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative serves as a foundational guide for the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance to analyze challenges and priorities for decarbonizing the buildings sector. It outlines the global investment needs, the role of different financial instruments, and the specific regulatory and environmental contexts of Nigeria and Indonesia.

The report analyzes the climate implications of the European Union's phaseout of Russian oil imports. It argues that while replacing Russian crude is complex due to refinery specifications, the EU has an opportunity to reduce supply-chain emissions by selecting lower-intensity alternatives and transitioning toward clean energy infrastructure.

This SEI briefing discusses the necessity of integrated planning to align the Paris Agreement's climate goals with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It evaluates existing software tools for this purpose and highlights the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) as a unique open-access, quantitative, and prospective tool capable of analyzing both Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

This policy brief examines the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) established under the Paris Agreement, focusing on the reporting requirements for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the challenges faced by developing countries, particularly in Africa, in meeting these standards by the 2024 deadline.

This document is the acknowledgements and introductory section of a special report titled "Development prospects for the Horn of Africa countries to 2040," produced by the African Futures & Innovation (AFI) program at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). It details the authors' credentials, the open-access nature of the work, and the general objectives of the AFI program in providing empirical data and forecasting to help African stakeholders address wellbeing gaps and inform long-term planning.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International and the Global Campaign to Demand Climate Justice criticizing the Bonn climate conference for a lack of concrete action, the failure of developed nations to provide loss and damage finance, and the promotion of 'false solutions' such as geoengineering and carbon markets.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the drivers of global forest loss, the evolution of international forest governance, and the role of private sector commitments and carbon markets in forest protection.

This case study describes the work of Nasreen Al-Amin and her non-profit organisation, Surge Africa, in implementing locally-led adaptation projects in Nigeria. It focuses on the Jeji Restoration project in Kano State, which combines landscape restoration with livelihood support for marginalised communities.

This policy brief examines the challenges faced by developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs) participating in the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on electronic commerce. It highlights a significant digital divide in infrastructure and information, arguing that current negotiations focus too heavily on regulatory cooperation rather than the foundational capacity building and technical assistance required for these nations to implement future commitments and benefit from the digital economy.

This report by Ember analyzes global electricity trends in 2021, tracking progress against the IEA's Net Zero by 2050 pathway. While wind and solar reached a historic milestone of over 10% of global electricity, an unprecedented surge in electricity demand led to record-breaking coal generation and the largest absolute rise in power sector CO2 emissions ever recorded.

A statement by Jeni Miller, Executive Director of the Global Climate and Health Alliance, arguing that the global health community is calling for an accelerated transition away from fossil fuels to protect human health and ensure a liveable planet, particularly in the context of geopolitical disruptions and upcoming climate negotiations.