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Gender-disaggregated data for inclusive regulation playbook: From gender data to regulatory action

Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR)
This playbook assists financial regulatory authorities to transition from collecting gender-disaggregated data to using it systematically in supervision and policymaking. Drawing on research in Nigeria and Tanzania, it outlines a three-phase approach—discovery, ideation, and prototype advancement—supported by a framework of eleven foundations to ensure effective, inclusive regulation.
Research
19 October 2026

Financing zero waste: Practical guidance for immediate action by local and national governments

This report provides guidance for governments to finance zero waste systems. It highlights fiscal benefits, including job creation and cost reductions of 66–75% compared to incineration. It details mechanisms like procurement reform and extended producer responsibility while identifying pitfalls such as capital-intensive debt traps and dependency on grants.
Research
18 September 2026

IGF country profiles collection

Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development
The Country Profile Factsheets series, published by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), provides country-level analysis of mining sectors, mineral resources, critical minerals policies, investment conditions, governance and sustainability considerations. It supports comparative research into responsible mining, mineral supply chains and sector-related risks.
Benchmark/series
1 February 2026

The East and Southeast Asia Green Central Banking Scorecard

Positive Money
This benchmark series assesses the integration of environmental considerations into the policies of thirteen central banks and financial supervisors across East and Southeast Asia. Evaluating the ASEAN Plus Three grouping, it provides a factual framework for tracking regional progress and identifying leadership in the development of green finance strategies.
Benchmark/series
2 September 2025

Making credible sustainability claims: A guidance series for schemes and companies

ISEAL Alliance
This report guides companies and sustainability schemes in making credible environmental claims under the EU ECGT Directive. It differentiates between specific and generic claims, outlines performance requirements, and offers principles for clear, accurate communications to prevent greenwashing and restore consumer trust.
Research
1 August 2026

Confronting the insurability crisis: A new framework for natural hazard insurance

Finance Watch
Finance Watch details a growing insurability crisis in Europe, where around three quarters of extreme weather losses remain uninsured. The report proposes a new framework, including mandatory public-private insurance schemes and a systemic risk capital buffer, to address protection gaps and incentivise risk reduction through harmonised regulatory standards.
Research
12 October 2026

Investing in Resilience: Building an insurance-centric framework for resilience investment

Marsh
Carlyle and Marsh introduce an insurance-centric framework to incentivise resilience investment. It addresses structural barriers preventing the recognition of risk reduction in underwriting, offering a four-step protocol to translate documented measures into tangible financial benefits, such as lower premiums, reduced deductibles, and improved asset durability.
Research
22 June 2026

Climate investment planning and mobilisation framework

Green Climate Fund (GCF)
This framework, developed by the NDC Partnership and Green Climate Fund, provides a structured six-stage process to help countries transition from climate planning to finance mobilisation. It focuses on building institutional capacity, prioritising investment needs, and engaging finance partners to scale public, private, and blended climate investment.
Research
6 December 2024

Navigating physical climate risk in fixed income

US Sustainable Investment Forum (US SIF)
This joint primer examines physical climate risks in fixed income, highlighting the disclosure deficit in private credit and the analytical mismatch between climate models and debt maturities. It outlines how hazards impact credit fundamentals through insurance disruption and supply chain contagion, providing a due diligence framework for investors.
Research
16 September 2026

Climate Aligned Clauses Library

Chancery Lane Project
A comprehensive library of climate-aligned legal clauses provided by The Chancery Lane Project to help organisations integrate net zero goals into commercial contracts.
Resource hub

Disclosing information about an entity’s climate-related transition, including information about transition plans, in accordance with IFRS S2

IFRS Foundation
This IFRS Foundation guidance assists entities in disclosing climate-related transition information under IFRS S2. It details requirements for governance oversight, strategic planning, and performance metrics. Building on Transition Plan Taskforce materials, it provides sector-specific examples for reporting transition risks, opportunities, targets, and financial effects to primary users.
Research
19 June 2025

The connected reporting landscape: GAA Connectivity in Reporting Series

Global Accounting Alliance
This report examines the conceptual and practical frameworks for connected reporting. It emphasises the strategic role of accountants in integrating financial statements with sustainability disclosures. By addressing organisational silos and regulatory requirements, the document provides actionable guidance for achieving coherent, decision-useful corporate information for investors and key stakeholders.
Research
18 August 2026

Impact Management Project

The Impact Management Project provides a shared convention for understanding and managing material effects on people and the planet. It introduces five dimensions of impact: what, how much, who, contribution, and risk. The framework assists businesses and investors in using data-driven assessments to mitigate negative outcomes and increase positive performance.
Research
28 September 2017

Impact investing messaging playbook

Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)
The GIIN Impact Investing Messaging Playbook provides a unified communication framework for members. It outlines core industry stories, guiding principles, and tailored messaging for diverse audiences and sectors, including energy and healthcare. The report highlights the industry's growth to a $1.571 trillion market dedicated to solving systemic global problems.
Research
23 September 2026

FPIC-360° Tool

Equitable Origin
The FPIC-360° Tool, developed by Equitable Origin, is a digital platform designed to facilitate and monitor Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes. It helps developers and investors manage Indigenous rights-based engagement and mitigate social risks in energy and infrastructure projects.
Online tool/database
1 January 2020

APAC trends: Sustainability’s new center of gravity: How Asia-Pacific is defining the next era of sustainable business

ERM SustainAbility Institute
This report analyses how the Asia-Pacific region influences global sustainable business through four trends: rising investment and disclosure standards, the tension between clean energy growth and security, AI expansion alongside resource limitations, and the shift towards proactive health, safety, and environmental regulations across regional markets.
Research
3 September 2026
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