The report analyses the investment required to address the natural capital gap for achieving Sustainable Development Goals in 40 countries, finding that investing US$7.4 trillion could generate returns exceeding US$152 trillion, greatly benefiting air quality, human health, ecosystems, and reducing premature deaths and resource depletion globally.

This blueprint contributes to the conservation and restoration of forest ecosystems – achieved by investors purchasing forests, or purchasing land and reforesting; with the express goal of sustainably managing those forests in adherence to relevant sustainability or management certifications.

This blueprint provides investors with a framework for supporting community forestry projects. It emphasises the role of community engagement in sustainable forest management, offering strategies to achieve both financial returns and conservation outcomes.

This report aims to support readers in understanding Bankable Nature Solutions (BNS) and start identifying and developing their own BNS project by providing Blueprints for Bankable Nature Solutions from across the globe to adapt to and mitigate climate change and to help our living planet thrive.

The report analyses the environmental, equity, and just transition challenges of emerging aviation fuels. It highlights the sector’s carbon footprint, workforce impacts, and policy needs, advocating for transparent regulations, equitable resource distribution, and community engagement to ensure a sustainable and fair transition to low-emission aviation.

The report provides a guide to sustainable finance in the real estate sector, focusing on green building projects eligible for green bonds and loans. It details key principles, certification frameworks like BREEAM and LEED, and sustainable finance's role in addressing climate action, resource efficiency, and social impact.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the current status and challenges faced by Indigenous peoples and local communities in managing their lands and territories. It highlights the importance of these lands for biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and cultural heritage. This report supports investors in integrating biodiversity into investment decision-making by providing crucial insights into the stewardship of Indigenous lands. It informs engagement and stewardship activities with corporations, and, through the provision of data about the importance of these lands for the provision of ecosystem services, aids in assessing biodiversity impacts and dependencies, and highlights the importance of sustainable land management.

This report explores the vital role libraries play in advancing education for sustainable development (ESD). It highlights libraries’ contributions to knowledge sharing, digital access, and community engagement, promoting global networks and open educational resources to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)​.

This report explores how embedding Indigenous knowledge in landscape conservation and restoration projects can enhance environmental outcomes. It emphasises the importance of involving Indigenous peoples as rights-holders, respecting their cultural responsibilities, and using their long-term knowledge systems to improve ecological health. The report also outlines principles for investors to engage Indigenous leadership, promoting projects that support ecosystem-wide sustainability and resilience.

This report makes the case for a pooled fund to provide independent legal and technical support to communities affected by land-based investments. The fund aims to bridge the gap in corporate-community engagement, reduce social and environmental risks, and improve human rights due diligence by empowering communities to engage on equal footing with businesses.

This series examines the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, addressing critical data gaps, sustainable development challenges, and the sector's contribution to global supply chains. It highlights gender equality, occupational health, and safety, while showcasing strategies to formalise ASM and improve its economic and social impact.

Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act requires firms to disclose if they source conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The report shows that increased public attention leads to responsible sourcing, which mitigates conflicts in mining regions. Certified smelters play a key role in these efforts.

Project on Resources and Governance (PRG) focuses on improving natural resource governance to benefit local communities in resource-rich countries. Through research and partnerships with governments, organisations, and institutions, PRG aims to create evidence-based solutions that enhance resource management, reduce conflicts, and promote sustainable development.

This report outlines the risks financial institutions face due to land conversion and related financial crimes. It emphasises the convergence of land conversion with crimes like money laundering and corruption, highlighting the need for robust due diligence and risk assessment. It introduces an Environmental Crimes Financial Toolkit to aid institutions in mitigating these risks.

The study underscores the necessity of macro-level planning for energy decarbonisation. It delves into the geographical intricacies and dynamics of mineral resource extraction during the transition, providing an empirical foundation to evaluate spatial impacts and demographic shifts. It reveals potential risks and disparities in risk distribution, emphasizing targeted planning's importance.

The 2024 XDI report ranks over 2,600 regions worldwide according to the projected damage to the built environment from extreme weather and climate change, including floods, wildfires and sea-level rises, and which of these regions are likely to see the largest escalation in damage from 1990 to 2050.