From Concept to Impact: The Biodiversity Mainstreaming Journey under the CBD
The study shows how the concept of biodiversity mainstreaming has become a cornerstone of global biodiversity governance. It offers an overview of various entry points for mainstreaming biodiversity considerations into different thematic areas, such as in finance, policy planning cycles and monitoring frameworks, and discusses mainstreaming approaches in key sectors, i.e. land-use planning, forestry, infrastructure, and tourism. Case studies from Indonesia, Mexico and Thailand illustrate how biodiversity mainstreaming can be put into practice through national policy instruments and planning processes.
Policy Brief: Gender and Access to Climate Finance – Why it Matters, the Barriers and Emerging Recommendations for Inclusive Climate Action
This brief examines how women and women-led organisations remain excluded from climate finance, particularly in adaptation sectors where their role is vital, and outlines concrete pathways to make climate finance more accessible, inclusive and gender-responsive.
Making climate protection strategies work: Good practice examples
This publication contains ten factsheets presenting good practices focussing on climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation that have been successfully implemented and can be adapted or replicated in similar contexts.
IISD Technical Brief: Mobilizing Knowledge on Gender, Equity, and Justice in Climate Change Adaptation
In an effort to increase the uptake of gender-responsive and socially inclusive approaches, IISD has systematically reviewed the IPCC WG II report and summarized the key messages on gender, equity, and justice. This technical brief unpacks the key messages with illustrative examples and a companion comic: A Story of Gender, Equity, and Justice in Climate Change Adaptation. The brief can be used on its own or with the comic to better understand and communicate this essential knowledge toward more just and effective approach to climate change.
IISD Comic: A Story of Gender, Equity, and Justice in Climate Change Adaptation
In an effort to increase the uptake of gender-responsive and socially inclusive approaches, IISD has systematically reviewed the IPCC WG II report and summarized the key messages on gender, equity, and justice in a technical brief. This comic accompanies the technical brief to better understand and communicate this essential knowledge toward more just and effective approach to climate change.
Effectively delivering on Climate and Nature: NDCs, NAPs and NBSAPs Synergies – A checklist for national policymakers
This checklist for national policymakers illustrates potential opportunities and interactions during the development or update of the NDCs, NAPs, and NBSAPs. It provides a list of points for consideration to enhance synergies and co-benefits throughout planning and implementation phases, ensuring gender-responsive and socially inclusive approaches.
Financing Adaptation in Zambia – Suggestions based on the AGRICA Climate Risk Analysis
Building on the estimated financing needs for the adaptation measures prioritized within the AGRICA Climate Risk Analysis in Zambia, this study discusses suitable financing options with the overall aim of bringing resilience goals closer to implementation.
Climate Change and Rural Development – Selected Resources
Climate change has far-reaching consequences for rural development. If you want to better understand this nexus, have a look at this living document. It provides you with many relevant publications and websites for the nexus of climate change and rural development, including basic concepts, reference documents of the UNFCCC and relevant tools and data bases.
Livelihood, Resilience and Migration
This qualitative study highlights the interactions between climate change, human mobility and pastoralists’ livelihoods in the border regions of Uganda and Kenya. It provides nuanced perspectives and recommendations on adaptive strategies and the role of both governmental and non-governmental actors in fostering resilience amidst these climatic shifts.
Technical Brief: Promoting Synergies Between Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity
The technical summary presents a framework that highlights common elements in the adaptation and biodiversity planning process and provides insights into relevant case studies from different countries that illustrate key lessons learned and best practices. These could be applied or inspire the revision, formulation and implementation of the National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Processes (NBSAPs), to promote synergies and efficient resource allocation.