The World Resources Institute (WRI) is working to clarify the issues of adaptation and equity in Intended Nationally Determined Contributions for developing countries, via in-country support to Ethiopia and Colombia, and the production of a working paper providing guidance to developing countries on adaptation.

This project aims to generate policy analysis and inputs to strengthen the climate change agenda and policies in Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Mexico City and to contribute to the emerging process of cooperation on sustainability issues between these three main cities of Latin America.

The project aimed at highlighting the importance of building up the financial resilience of vulnerable people through disaster microinsurance in Odisha. The

A business-to-business partnership in India is piloting a franchise model for converting diesel to renewable energy in rural India.

Businesses are critical to the challenge of reducing carbon emissions, adapting to the effects of a changing climate and creating green jobs and economic growth – together these can lead to ‘climate compatible’ development (CCD). But breaking into new markets and scaling up climate related products and services can be hampered by barriers such as a lack of knowledge and skills, access to finance or limited demand.

This project is designed to demonstrate the viability of building a renewable energy mini-grid system from the bottom up.

The Government of Madhya Pradesh has finalised its State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) and is now preparing f

Public engagement on issues related to climate change can improve the understanding of what the public thinks and believes about climate change. This can also help build public awareness programmes that are tailored to ensure people are provided with information they need.

Peru’s high rate of economic growth has led to a substantial increase in total energy consumption, which is expected to continue to rise in the future. In the short term, this could lead to potential deficits in electricity supply as generation capacity struggles to keep pace with demand. This poses a danger to economic growth and business competitiveness if shortages lead to operational disruptions or additional costs to guarantee energy supply.

Project Reference: TAAS-0036

This project aims to provide support to the Republic of Nauru, as Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), by providing funding for two key positions of Legal Adviser and Climate Change Adviser. In doing so, it is hoped that the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will take a more active and influential role in climate negotiations, which will in turn provide them with a fair and equitable climate deal.

Journalists in East Africa face significant challenges to reporting on issues related to climate change including a l