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A World Bank Group strategy for engaging in fragility, conflict and violence affected settings (2026-2030)

The World Bank
This report outlines the World Bank Group 2026-2030 strategy for fragility, conflict, and violence-affected settings. It introduces four strategic shifts: anticipating risks, adopting differentiated approaches, unifying the jobs agenda, and enhancing operational toolkits. The strategy aims to scale impact through flagship initiatives and improved human resource practices.
Research
5 June 2026

Locally led adaptation in African communities: Insights from practice

Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN)
This report examines practitioners' experiences of locally led adaptation (LLA) in Africa. It emphasises the necessity of social equity, the integration of indigenous knowledge, and the role of local institutions. It offers strategic recommendations for governments and funders to decentralise climate finance and support community-driven resilience initiatives effectively.
Research
22 October 2026

Water Under Fire: An urgent call to protect water, sanitation and hygiene in conflict

This report is part of a series examining the impact of armed conflict on water, sanitation and hygiene systems globally. It identifies patterns of harm to infrastructure, personnel and users, while detailing adaptive approaches and conflict-resilient strategies to maintain essential services in fragile environments to protect children.
Benchmark/series
3 November 2026

Scaling green technologies and youth employment in African tech startups: The Nigerian solar mini-grid sector

APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute
This report examines the nexus between green technology and youth employment within Nigeria's solar mini-grid sector. It identifies significant growth potential, noting that youth comprise 82% of the workforce. However, systemic barriers in finance, policy coherence and technical skills persist. Recommendations include targeted funding and integrated policy frameworks.
Research
1 March 2026

Unlocking private finance for nature as infrastructure: A public-private partnership

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
This report proposes reframing ecosystems as 'nature as infrastructure' (NAI) to mobilise private capital. It advocates for public-private partnerships for nature (PPPNs) using guarantees, insurance, and biodiversity credits. Recommendations include integrating natural capital into sovereign accounting and reforming global subsidies to close the nature financing gap.
Research
1 February 2025

Investor’s guide to goals-based investing and philanthropy

Impact Frontiers
This guide details a goals-based approach to investing and philanthropy, viewing capital as a tool for intrinsic value. It presents a strategic cycle to identify, plan, and evolve goals through focused structures and coherent decision-making, enabling investors to transition from vague intentions to advanced, high-impact strategies.
Research
1 August 2016

Bridging the gap: NDCs 3.0, National Transition Plans and Climate Investment Prospectuses

This report proposes Climate Investment Prospectuses to connect Nationally Determined Contributions 3.0 with private capital. It explains how National Transition Plans and standardised documentation can bridge communication gaps, identify investable pipelines, and mobilise transition finance at scale, particularly for emerging markets and developing economies.
Research
17 March 2025

Make it here: Building Australia’s clean industrial future

Beyond Zero Emissions Inc.
This report outlines Australia’s potential to generate $215 billion by 2035 by manufacturing clean technologies onshore. By leveraging mineral wealth and establishing Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts, Australia can shift from exporting raw materials to producing high-value batteries, wind turbines, and electric vehicles, creating 53,000 regional jobs.
Research
6 May 2024

Traceability Tools Navigator

The Traceability Tools Navigator, developed by Preferred by Nature and WWF, allows users to compare digital tools for supply chain monitoring. It provides a standardised framework to evaluate traceability and risk assessment capabilities for forest-risk commodities.
Resource hub
15 October 2026

Decent work results and effectiveness of ILO operations: An ex-post meta-analysis of development cooperation evaluations, 2025

International Labour Organisation (ILO)
This report assesses 45 evaluations from 2025 to gauge the effectiveness of ILO operations. While strategic relevance and sustainability were strong, results for disability inclusion and environmental sustainability were weaker. Efficiency remains a primary area for improvement, particularly concerning resource leveraging and results-based management systems.
Research
4 August 2026

The adaptation and resilience imperative: From classification to capital allocation

Schroders
This report evaluates 102 climate adaptation activities using a benefit-cost framework, highlighting a US$1 trillion market for resilience technologies. It provides sector-specific internal rates of return and outlines strategies for integrating adaptation as a quality factor and risk hedge within institutional investment portfolios.
Research
4 September 2026

Scaling tropical forest finance: Perspectives from the Amazon Basin, the Congo Basin, and Borneo

Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
This research identifies a USD66.8 billion annual gap in tropical forest finance by 2030. It evaluates the Tropical Forest Forever Facility as an innovative model for predictable payments for standing forests and recommends landscape-scale approaches and direct funding for Indigenous Peoples to secure biodiversity and climate stability.
Research
11 September 2026

Implementing the EPBC Act: Recommendations to support better, faster decisions for renewable energy projects

This report provides recommendations from the Clean Energy Investor Group to improve decision-making under Australia's reformed EPBC Act. It advocates for consistent administration, better data usage, and the finalisation of regulatory frameworks. The objective is to facilitate efficient renewable energy project approvals while strengthening environmental protection outcomes.
Research
19 July 2026

Growing resilience: Nature-based solutions for adaptation

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
This report assesses eleven Nature-based Solutions projects in Sub-Saharan Africa using the IUCN Global Standard. It evaluates contributions to climate adaptation, biodiversity, and gender equality. Key recommendations include integrating maladaptation risk assessments, extending project timelines, and aligning local actions with national policy frameworks to ensure sustainable resilience.
Research
14 October 2026

Mobilising private finance for nature: Learning from large-scale nature investment vehicles

Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
This report analyses 54 nature investment vehicles to evaluate their effectiveness in mobilising institutional private capital. It identifies sector concentration in forestry and agriculture and highlights gaps in marine ecosystems. The findings emphasise the necessity of blended finance and technical assistance to scale nature-positive investments effectively.
Research
6 October 2026

Smallholders and the European Union Deforestation Regulation: Challenges, implications, and pathways to compliance

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
This report examines challenges faced by smallholders under the European Union Deforestation Regulation. Based on a survey of 333 producers, it identifies land tenure, compliance costs, and technical gaps as major barriers. It recommends coordinated support from governments, the private sector, and sustainability organisations to ensure inclusive market access.
Research
14 August 2026
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