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Social safeguarding process for landscape and jurisdictional initiatives (LJIs): Minimum expectations guidance

Proforest
This guidance outlines a minimum social safeguarding process for Landscape and Jurisdictional Initiatives. It details four core stages—commitments, assessment, planning, and monitoring—supported by governance and grievance enablers. The report provides practical recommendations and case studies to help organisations protect stakeholders from unintended harm during project implementation.
Research
1 September 2026

Horizon scanning 2025: Results of the EEA – Eionet participatory horizon scan to identify emerging issues relevant to sustainable consumption & production

European Environment Agency (EEA)
This report identifies emerging issues for sustainable consumption and production in Europe. It examines digital-driven overconsumption, unequal environmental impacts of the wealthy, and the renaissance of mining for strategic autonomy. The research highlights the challenges rapid technological innovation poses to existing regulatory frameworks and environmental governance.
Research
17 September 2026

Projected amplification of global warming by warming-induced greenhouse gas emissions

IOP Publishing Ltd
This report quantifies warming-induced emissions from permafrost, wetlands, freshwaters, and wildfires. These feedbacks could add 0.2°C–0.4°C of warming by 2100, amplifying post-2020 anthropogenic warming by 20%–30%. Findings suggest that climate models currently underestimate future temperature increases by omitting these critical natural greenhouse gas sources.
Research
10 September 2026

Climate vulnerability and the subnational distribution of adaptation funding

This research analyses the subnational distribution of international adaptation funding across seven Central American and Caribbean countries from 2007 to 2022. It reveals that funding prioritises socioeconomic factors over projected climate exposure, suggesting a critical blind spot in targeting communities that are most vulnerable to future climatic shifts.
Research
8 September 2026

Leveraging trade policy for climate change adaptation in Viet Nam’s agricultural sector

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
This report examines how trade policy supports climate change adaptation in Viet Nam’s agricultural sector. It identifies critical adaptation goods and services, evaluates trade barriers such as residual tariffs and non-tariff measures, and provides policy recommendations to enhance resilience through international trade, regulatory alignment, and institutional cooperation.
Research
19 August 2026

Human rights assessment of the AI data supply chain

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)
This BSR report assesses human rights impacts in the AI data supply chain. It identifies structural risks like buyer concentration and precarious platform models. Key findings highlight inadequate wages and psychological harm, offering strategic recommendations for companies to improve visibility and governance across their global sourcing practices.
Research
13 July 2026

Toward clean and inclusive electrified economies: A business imperative

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)
This report examines the transition to clean, inclusive electrified economies. It highlights opportunities in buildings, transport and industry while addressing barriers like affordability and workforce readiness. It recommends that businesses invest in skills, expand product access and collaborate with governments to ensure an equitable and competitive global energy transition.
Research
6 November 2026

India renewable energy market report 2026: Analysis and forecast to 2030

International Energy Agency (IEA)
This report examines India’s progress as a global renewable energy leader, forecasting growth to 530 GW by 2030. It analyses solar PV dominance, competitive auctions, system integration, and domestic manufacturing. The study also explores biofuel, biogas, and hydrogen developments alongside substantial energy security benefits from reduced fossil fuel imports.
Research
2 November 2026

Doing better at doing good: Lessons from a Bayesian meta-analysis after 20 years of poverty graduation programs

National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
This Bayesian meta-analysis of 49 Graduation studies reveals significant gains in household consumption, income, and assets. Programmes implemented since 2016 show an 87 per cent increase in benefit-cost ratios compared to earlier efforts. While larger transfers increase impacts, they do not necessarily improve cost-effectiveness over lower-cost interventions.
Research
3 November 2026

Systems Change Learning Handbook

The Systems Change Learning Handbook is a digital resource by the School of System Change. it offers frameworks, tools, and methodologies to help professionals understand and navigate complex systemic challenges, including environmental and economic transitions.
Resource hub

Supervisory Toolkit for AI Use in Capital Markets

A practical framework from IOSCO designed to help financial regulators and firms manage the risks associated with AI in capital markets, focusing on governance, trading, and transparency.
Online tool/database
1 September 2024

Sound practices for responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI): Final report

Financial Stability Board (FSB)
This report by the Financial Stability Board identifies 12 sound practices for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in financial institutions. It details organisation-wide governance and lifecycle management, highlighting benefits like enhanced efficiency alongside risks such as third-party dependencies, cyber threats, and explainability challenges in complex systems.
Research
15 October 2026

Global Oil & Gas Exit List (GOGEL)

Urgewald
The Global Oil & Gas Exit List (GOGEL) is a comprehensive public database maintained by Urgewald that tracks the expansion plans and production metrics of over 1,600 companies. It helps finance professionals identify climate-related risks and align investment portfolios with global net-zero goals.
Resource hub
4 November 2024

Game changer: an economy beyond profit

Mayfly Books
This research critiques the for-profit economy's destructive dynamics, including rising inequality and environmental collapse. It proposes a Not-for-Profit Economy model where businesses legally reinvest all surpluses into social benefit. The report outlines transformation strategies across five fronts to shift towards a sustainable, needs-based global economic system.
Research
24 October 2026

How businesses are sustaining human rights progress in a rapidly changing world

Shift
This report outlines strategies for businesses to embed human rights into core operations despite geopolitical and economic volatility. It highlights how evolving legislation and strategic internal repositioning can transform human rights into a strategic priority, utilising data-driven narratives and cross-functional alliances to sustain progress in a rapidly changing world.
Research
4 September 2026

Grievance mechanisms and remediation: Disclosure by ASX100 financials and materials companies as reported in the modern slavery statements under the 8R Framework

This research assesses how ASX100 Financials and Materials companies disclose grievance mechanisms and remediation in modern slavery statements. Using the 8R Framework, the study finds disclosure is limited, averaging 14.28 out of 40. Materials firms outperformed Financials, highlighting gaps in remedy and stakeholder engagement across both sectors.
Research
8 September 2026
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