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The document outlines Ethiopia's approach to establishing a climate-resilient green economy, emphasizing the role of political leadership, national ownership, and the integration of climate goals into development planning to attract international finance.

The document evaluates a capacity development programme on water security and climate resilient development involving 140 participants and 30 mentors across eight African nations. While it notes that the capacity to integrate climate change into national planning remains limited in most of these countries, the programme successfully fostered individual and institutional learning and sparked ongoing initiatives to include climate considerations in national development. The brief suggests that future iterations of the programme would be more cost-effective due to existing investments in learning materials and training of trainers.

The document outlines a multi-level governance approach to urban climate action, emphasizing that while cities are primary sites of emissions and vulnerability, they require supportive national policy frameworks and international financing to achieve transformative change. It details local jurisdictional powers, national enabling environments, and specific access modalities for the Green Climate Fund.

The document establishes a business-as-usual (BAU) GHG emission reference case for Pakistan, projecting emissions from 2000 to 2030. It identifies agriculture as the largest emission source and analyzes how variations in GDP growth and autonomous energy efficiency improvements (AEEI) impact future emission levels. The reference case assumes an average annual GDP growth rate of 6% between 2015 and 2030.

The Water, Climate and Development Programme for Africa (WACDEP), managed by the Global Water Partnership, aimed to integrate water security and climate resilience into development planning. Its capacity development component, launched in August 2011, engaged 170 people across eight countries through workshops and mentor-supported action plans. The programme found that strong national ownership and local management were critical for translating training into tangible results and closing the gap between learning and professional duties.

The research reviews the SDMPs of Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Odisha, and Uttarakhand, finding that while they provide a foundation for coordination, they overemphasize response and relief over prevention and risk reduction. The report recommends clarifying institutional responsibilities, innovating financing models, mainstreaming risk reduction across state departments, and better incorporating socioeconomic vulnerabilities and climate change risks into assessments.

The document argues that current development and climate policies in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru often conflict, particularly where biofuel and hydropower expansion undermine forest conservation and water security. It advocates for a 'security agenda' based on the water-energy-food nexus to better manage resource trade-offs and improve coordination between national and subnational governments.

The report examines the Watershared model, which uses local negotiations and non-economic incentives to encourage upstream landowners to protect forests for the benefit of downstream water users. Unlike national PES schemes, Watershared relies on social norms and local consensus, allowing participation from those without formal land titles and reducing bureaucratic overhead. In Bolivia, the model expanded from six farmers in 2003 to 4,500 families conserving 210,000 hectares by 2016. The approach is presented as a tool for climate compatible development, integrating mitigation through forest protection and adaptation through secured water supplies.

The guide examines the politics of climate change in three Latin American mega-cities, finding that while political leadership and local framing drive policy adoption, implementation is often hindered by a lack of broad social coalitions and low electoral salience of climate issues.

The report examines the application of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in Nepal's Terai, mid-hills, and high hills regions, emphasizing the need for interventions tailored to local contexts and socially disaggregated vulnerabilities. Key findings highlight that farmers are more likely to adopt technologies with multiple benefits—such as improved cattle sheds for manure management or rice-and-duck farming—when they are delivered as integrated packages rather than in isolation. The report argues that sustainability is enhanced through local ownership, mandatory community contributions, and strategic partnerships between NGOs, the private sector, and government extension offices. It specifically notes the differing priorities between dalit households, who focus on food and nutrition security, and janajati households, who prioritize market-driven commercial production.

Ethiopia has established a comprehensive framework for a climate-resilient green economy, led by the Prime Minister's Office and integrated into national development plans. The country has invested significantly from its own budget—approximately 14.5% between 2008 and 2012—and established the Climate Resilient Green Economy Facility to attract international finance, securing US$40 million from bilateral partners by 2015. Key achievements include the 2015 submission of an Intended Nationally Determined Contribution and the development of green infrastructure like the Addis Ababa light rail. However, barriers remain, including the need for deeper integration into operational budgeting, technical capacity gaps, and the challenge of replicating federal success at the regional level.

The document serves as a guide for commercial banks, MSMEs, and investors in Bangladesh to engage with the Green Climate Fund. It details the roles of the National Designated Authority (NDA), the process for becoming a National Implementing Entity (NIE), and the options for acting as an executing entity. It specifically highlights the Private Sector Facility (PSF) and its MSME support programme, outlining the fiduciary, environmental, and social standards required for accreditation, as well as the criteria used to evaluate project proposals.

The document argues that increasing transparency in agricultural supply chains is a critical pre-condition for improving governance and reducing deforestation in Amazonia. It introduces a 'middle-ground' modelling approach that links specific production jurisdictions (municipalities or departments) to downstream actors, allowing for the identification of risk exposure and the formation of public-private coalitions to manage production landscapes sustainably.

The document examines the gap between the high renewable energy potential in Nusa Tenggara Barat—specifically minihydro—and its actual installed capacity. It identifies critical bottlenecks including land acquisition, slow asset transfer, lack of coordination between on-grid and off-grid supplies, and inefficient permitting. The study argues for a 'PPPP' (Public-Private-People Partnership) approach, improved provincial capacity, and the strategic use of village funds to overcome these challenges.

The report reviews the SDMPs of Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Odisha, and Uttarakhand, finding that while they are sophisticated in disaster response, they lack sufficient focus on risk reduction, socioeconomic vulnerability, and climate change integration. It recommends clarifying institutional roles, operationalising risk-reduction funds, and aligning state plans more closely with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030.

The document outlines a project focused on integrating climate model rainfall projections into flood risk assessments for Jamaican communities. It emphasizes the necessity of flood hazard maps that account for future climate change to support disaster management and climate compatible development. Key recommendations include providing ongoing geospatial data training for local government and parish-level disaster coordinators, and improving cooperation between academia and government bodies to ensure high-quality data informs life-saving policies.

The 'Future Proofing Cities' project in Madurai, India, demonstrates that strengthening blue-green infrastructure—comprising hydrological systems and land-based natural habitats—is an effective strategy for reducing climate change impacts. The project highlights the necessity of engaging multiple stakeholders, including government, civil society, and the private sector, to diagnose issues and ensure the sustainability of action plans. A key finding is the critical role of intermediary organisations, such as the DHAN Foundation, in bridging the gap between government authorities and communities to build engagement platforms at provincial and urban local body levels. Additionally, the document notes that successful future proofing requires building evidence-based cases to secure resources from local to global levels and enhancing the capacities of all stakeholders to create a shared mission.

The document assesses the feasibility of a NAMA approach to address Pakistan's energy crisis in Sialkot's industrial hub. Findings indicate that photovoltaic panels could mitigate 377,000 tons of CO2 and save industries an average of US$27,400 annually in electricity costs. The study emphasizes the importance of early industry involvement, the use of preliminary data to spark stakeholder debate, and the utility of sharing financial scheme examples to stimulate investment.

The document outlines a bottom-up risk assessment of seven infrastructure categories in El Salvador, estimating an average annual loss of US$35.5 million. It identifies earthquakes and floods as the primary drivers of loss and recommends integrating these findings into local planning and climate change adaptation strategies.

The document analyzes the gap between renewable energy potential and actual capacity in West Nusa Tenggara, highlighting the need for Public-Private-People Partnerships (PPPP) and integrated spatial planning to overcome energy shortages.