A discussion paper by the UNCTAD argues that Green Growth based on enhanced material, resource and energy efficiency, as well as a drastic change in the energy mix will not lead to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction necessary to avoid dangerous climate change.

This paper for the Bonn 2011 Conference presents initial evidence for how a nexus approach can enhance water, energy and food security by increasing efficiency, reducing trade-offs, building synergies and improving governance across sectors. It also underpins policy recommendations, which are detailed in a separate paper.

This document provides the context and describes some of the challenges that currently face the financing of large‐scale renewable energy deployments.

The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance to indigenous trainers to prepare and conduct trainings on Community-based REDD+. These trainings should help communities acquire the knowledge and skills needed to take a decision on whether to join a REDD+ project, and if they do, to be able to fully and e

This publication “Empowering the Poor: through Human Rights Litigation” aims at supporting these processes. It is a pedagogical tool that seeks to guide grassroots organizations as well as State authorities in their work to eradicate poverty.

The planet keeps getting hotter and hotter. In many regions, people are experiencing climate change at first hand. However, when it comes to the issue of a binding climate agreement, politicians struggle to make progress.

Carbon offsetting projects are one of the economic tools available to reduce agricultural emissions by paying for metric tons of avoided CO2e emissions. A summary of the emission reductions enabled by agricultural projects to date is provided in this report.

The Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Sectoral Briefing Series, produced by the World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Regional Office for the Western Pacific, includes a report that describes challenges facing transport policy-makers and authorities, how they address them, and areas for potential collaboration between health

In many countries, degraded ecosystems represent immense opportunity for both biodiversity restoration and human health. When properly designed, the restoration of ecosystems is a proven, safe and immediately available means to protect biodiversity and the vital benefits it provides.

This briefing report highlights some of the key research and guidelines on calculating reservoir emissions from specific and regional projects.

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