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Coastal Risk Finder

Climate Central
Coastal Risk Finder is an interactive mapping tool by Climate Central that provides localized sea level rise and flood risk projections. It helps users assess geographic vulnerability and population exposure through 2100.
Online tool/database
12 March 2020

Nature as infrastructure: Recommendations to strengthen landscapes for climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction in Australia

This paper advocates for scaling natural infrastructure to mitigate Australia's escalating climate disaster costs. It demonstrates that every dollar invested in natural capital returns approximately nine dollars in benefits. Key recommendations include empowering First Nations stewardship, integrating natural values into financial decision-making, and securing multi-year funding for regional aggregators.
Research
1 September 2026

The Education Loss and Damage Assessment (ELDA) Framework: Evaluating the impacts of climate change on education

ODI Global
This report introduces the Education Loss and Damage Assessment (ELDA) framework to evaluate climate impacts on education. Between 2005 and 2024, disruptions affected 130 million children, causing $1.3 billion in damage. The framework assesses access, experience, and outcomes to help governments and donors improve cross-sectoral coordination and response evidence.
Research
13 October 2026

More critical than ever: Strengthening growth and resilience through the multilateral development banks

Center for Global Development (CGD)
This report examines the critical role of Multilateral Development Banks in driving growth and resilience. It highlights challenges from declining official aid and geopolitical fragmentation, while proposing reforms to scale financing, accelerate project delivery, and target concessional resources toward the world’s poorest and most vulnerable nations.
Research
1 August 2026

Closing the gaps in the Global Biodiversity Framework implementation: Investor actions and policy recommendations

Ceres
This report analyses actions by over 800 investors to address nature and biodiversity risk. It highlights progress in corporate engagement and disclosure while identifying critical policy gaps. Six key government actions are recommended to accelerate private sector contributions toward the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets.
Research
8 October 2026

Driving circular economy innovation in India and Kenya

This report evaluates the Circular Economy Innovation Cluster (CEIC) programme in Bengaluru and Nairobi from 2023-2025. It identifies impacts including 124 collaborations, support for 1,550 informal workers, and a potential reduction of 218 kt CO2eq annually through upstream innovation and enhanced ecosystem coordination.
Research
29 October 2025

Thematic notes on clear, fair & not misleading sustainability-related claims: Addressing greenwashing risks in support of sustainable investments: Third note: impact claims

This ESMA report provides guidance on avoiding greenwashing in sustainability impact claims. It outlines four key principles—accuracy, accessibility, substantiation, and timeliness—while defining theoretical concepts like intentionality and additionality. Practical do’s and don’ts for funds and bonds help market participants ensure communications are clear, fair, and not misleading.
Research
12 October 2026

State of blended finance 2026

Convergence
This report evaluates the 2025 blended finance market, noting its resilience despite record official development assistance contractions. It highlights a shift towards middle-income markets and the rising role of financial intermediaries. The analysis introduces risk-mitigation models and examines country platforms in Brazil, Indonesia, and Lesotho to scale private investment.
Research
6 October 2026

Advancing responsible recycled plastics value chains through traceability and transparency: Learnings from the Responsible Sourcing Initiative

The Circulate Initiative
This report explores implementing traceability in recycled plastics value chains. Drawing on pilots in Viet Nam and Indonesia, it identifies misaligned incentives and data governance as primary barriers. It recommends integrating traceability into existing business processes and provides a decision framework to support organisations at different maturity stages.
Research
1 September 2026

Unlocking finance for nature-based solutions (NbS) in Indian cities: Learnings and insights from case studies

This report examines nine Indian nature-based solutions (NbS) case studies to evaluate financing mechanisms and institutional frameworks. It highlights the importance of reducing technical risk through feasibility studies, aligning with national policies, and sequencing capital to support project scalability and long-term sustainability in urban environments.
Research
15 September 2026

Landscape of technical assistance to agri-SMEs: Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean

Climate Policy Initiative
This report maps the technical assistance ecosystem for agri-SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. It identifies structural gaps in information, pre-investment funding, and coordination. The analysis offers strategies to strengthen the ecosystem, highlighting the importance of nature integration and supporting local providers to improve investment readiness.
Research
1 September 2026

Beyond greenwashing: ESG disclosure substance, investor flows, and fund behavior

This research examines mutual fund ESG disclosures in shareholder letters. It finds that only 'opportunistic' disclosures focused on financial value attract significant investor flows. While aggregate data suggests greenwashing, granular analysis reveals 'impact' disclosures result in genuine portfolio improvements. However, opportunistic claims increase outflow risks if performance disappoints.
Research
1 June 2026

Venture capital backing and ESG disclosure in private firms

This research examines the association between venture capital backing and voluntary ESG disclosure in U.S. private firms. It finds that VC-backed firms develop disclosure gradually through professionalisation. Conversely, non-VC-backed firms exhibit strategic disclosure increases immediately before initial public offerings to reduce information asymmetry.
Research
25 February 2026

Pricing in resilience: The future of financial services for soil health

Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS)
This research examines how agricultural finance, markets and policy are transitioning soil health from a conservation goal to a financial metric. It details five forces driving structural carbon demand and seven financial innovations, including carbon warrants and digital verification, designed to reprice risk and unlock institutional capital for regenerative agriculture.
Research
2 October 2026

Measuring what matters: A practical framework to integrate health into urban climate action

Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
This report introduces a practical framework for integrating health co-benefits into urban climate monitoring. It details a five-step process for selecting robust indicators across air pollution, active travel, and sustainable diets. The framework helps cities justify climate policies, enhance accountability, and strengthen public support through evidence-based decision-making.
Research
21 September 2026

Cultivating investment: Resilient agriculture can pay off for food companies

Ceres
Extreme weather and climate change are destabilising agricultural supply chains, eroding traditional risk-management effectiveness. This report demonstrates how investing in regenerative agriculture builds resilience, potentially safeguarding $500 million in annual profits. It provides a framework for companies and investors to mitigate financial risks and secure long-term value.
Research
18 September 2026
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