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This guide by the Climate Bonds Initiative explains the regulatory framework and procedures for foreign entities to issue green panda bonds in mainland China. It details the requirements for both panda bonds (yuan-denominated bonds issued by foreign entities) and green bonds, highlighting the role of Chinese regulatory bodies, the importance of the interbank market, and the process for aligning with both national and international green standards.

This handbook by the Climate Bonds Initiative provides a comprehensive guide for foreign entities wishing to issue green panda bonds in mainland China. It details the regulatory landscape, the definition of green panda bonds, the step-by-step issuance process, and the specific requirements for both panda bonds and green bonds within the Chinese market.

This guide by the Climate Bonds Initiative provides a comprehensive overview of the regulations, procedures, and market dynamics for foreign entities wishing to issue green panda bonds in mainland China. It defines the green panda bond as a Renminbi-denominated bond issued by a foreign entity in China with proceeds dedicated to green projects, requiring compliance with both panda bond and green bond guidelines.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law calling for the United Nations to formally recognize the right to a healthy and sustainable environment to align with existing national and regional legal trends.

This fact sheet details a USD 108.4 million private placement green bond issued by Atlas Renewable Energy on July 2, 2018, to refinance two solar projects in Uruguay.

The IAI Directorate presented a draft outreach brochure to the Conference of the Parties in June 2018. The brochure outlines the IAI's role as a regional intergovernmental organization supporting 19 Parties in the Americas. Since 2006, the IAI has invested 33 million USD in scientific projects and 5.3 million USD in scholarships for Latin American scientists, training 2,000 professionals. The IAI focuses on global change—including climate change, biodiversity loss, and land use change—and supports research on ecosystem services, fisheries, forest conservation, and the impacts of environmental crises on human health and urban/rural communities.

This briefing from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents a draft outreach brochure for adoption by the Conference of the Parties (CoP) during its 26th meeting in Antigua, Guatemala.

This report from the IAI Directorate Science-Policy, prepared for the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Antigua, Guatemala, details activities undertaken to improve the provision of scientific information to governments for public policy development. It outlines the Directorate's efforts to establish relationships with multilateral environmental agreements, enhance the capacity of IAI Parties, and increase the visibility of the IAI among non-Parties and under-engaged members.

This briefing note from the Center for International Environmental Law outlines opportunities to enhance public participation and access to information within the UNFCCC process, specifically during the 48th Session of the Subsidiary Bodies. It argues that integrating procedural rights into the implementation guidelines of the Paris Agreement is essential for effective climate action and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.

The 2018 New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF) Progress Assessment Goals Summary reports that the world is not on track to meet Goal 1, which aims to halve the rate of natural forest loss globally by 2020 and end it by 2030. While net forest loss has declined when accounting for regrowth, gross tree cover loss has increased, and tropical deforestation emissions have risen, peaking in 2016.

This report summarizes progress toward Goal 10 of the New York Declaration on Forests, which focuses on strengthening forest governance, transparency, and the rule of law, while empowering indigenous peoples and local communities. It details developments in producer and consumer countries regarding illegal timber trade, the rising violence against environmental defenders, and the status of financial resources and data collection for land tenure security.

This report assesses progress toward Goal 5 of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF), which aims to restore 150 million hectares of degraded landscapes and forestlands by 2020 and an additional 200 million hectares by 2030. The assessment focuses on pledges made under the Bonn Challenge and commitments within Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted to the UNFCCC.

This report assesses progress toward Goal 8 of the New York Declaration on Forests, which focuses on providing support for strategies to reduce forest emissions. The assessment highlights a significant imbalance between 'green' finance aligned with forest goals and 'grey' finance that potentially drives deforestation, noting that international public and private investments in sustainable forestry remain insufficient compared to the scale of the challenge.

This report summarizes progress toward Goal 9 of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF), which focuses on rewarding countries and jurisdictions that reduce forest emissions through public policies, results-based payments, and private-sector commodity sourcing.

Friends of the Earth International expresses its support for La Via Campesina's VII International Conference, emphasizing a shared commitment to food sovereignty, agroecology, and climate justice. The document summarizes three key declarations from the conference: the Euskal Herria Declaration, which calls for a global struggle against financial capital and imperialism; the Women's Assembly Declaration, which demands gender equality and an end to violence against women; and the Youth Assembly Declaration, which asserts the right of youth to land and resources for peasant agroecology.

This working paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) provides lessons on leveraging private sector finance for climate compatible development based on projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It emphasizes the need for country-specific approaches, strong public sector leadership, and the use of innovative financial instruments to bridge the gap between commercial interests and climate goals.

This executive summary assesses progress toward Goals 8 and 9 of the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF), focusing on forest finance. It concludes that 'green finance' aligned with forest and climate goals is insufficient and vastly outweighed by 'grey finance'—investments and subsidies that drive deforestation. While some progress is noted in results-based REDD+ payments and impact investing, the report argues that a dramatic shift in investment is required to achieve zero deforestation.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) identifies five critical success factors for increasing the climate resilience of water infrastructure. Based on a review of six projects across Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, the paper argues that resilience requires moving beyond engineering design to include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and institutional capacity building to avoid 'stranded assets' and protect economic growth.

This case study examines the state of e-commerce in South Africa as of 2017, analyzing its scale, regulatory environment, and potential for economic inclusion. It highlights a growing market dominated by a few key players and a legislative framework primarily governed by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 2002. The document identifies significant supply-side infrastructure gaps and demand-side trust issues as primary barriers to growth, while suggesting that e-commerce could be a vital tool for the empowerment of women and the poor.

This working paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) discusses the application of six models and frameworks to help organisations prioritise learning, specifically within the complex context of integrating climate change into development action.