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This ODI Global research report, authored by Mairi Dupar, Elvina Henriette and Eric Hubbard and dated June 2023, explores the existing and potential role of NBS-GI in disaster risk management and climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as wider development objectives. The research focuses on the application, financing and efficiency of NBS-GI in African contexts, as well as on the motivations for selecting NBS-GI investments in Africa.

The guidance note was prepared in the context of a review of the FCDO Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility (CRIDF) for southern Africa and incorporates some learning from this review of the CRIDF programme.

This report, commissioned by FCDO, explores how African MSMEs contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation. It details MSMEs’ roles across key sectors, such as energy, agriculture, and water management, highlighting the potential for these enterprises to drive green growth and resilience through innovative solutions. The report also addresses challenges MSMEs face, including financing and policy barriers, and outlines steps to identify, support, and measure MSME contributions within the UK's International Climate Finance (ICF) framework.

This report provides insights from the CRIDF programme on using climate information to support resilience and adaptation in Southern Africa. It details CRIDF's approach to integrating climate risk assessments, the challenges of promoting resilience, and the programme’s innovative tools. The report also offers recommendations for enhancing adaptation by addressing water and infrastructure needs within climate-affected communities across the SADC region.

This report assesses Niger's climate priorities and vulnerabilities, focusing on adaptation in agriculture, water, and land use sectors due to high climate risk. It reviews national climate policies, financing needs, and governance frameworks while identifying key barriers to resilience, such as limited financing and coordination. The report suggests opportunities for international support, especially from UK programmes, to enhance resilience, strengthen governance, and support the NDC and adaptation plan implementation.

This report offers insights into enhancing the integration of climate resilience into FCDO's social protection portfolio. It reviews case studies on climate-adaptive social protection in various countries, examining programmes that support cash transfers, climate-smart public works, and scalable safety nets. Recommendations focus on aligning social protection efforts with climate adaptation objectives, using tools like the International Climate Finance (ICF) criteria, and implementing shock-responsive systems to improve resilience for vulnerable communities across multiple regions.

This report evaluates South Sudan's vulnerabilities to climate change, focusing on the need for robust disaster risk reduction (DRR) and early warning systems (EWS). It assesses existing climate adaptation policies, gaps in infrastructure, and challenges in inter-agency coordination. The report highlights the role of humanitarian actors in disaster response, and calls for better integration of climate information, capacity-building, and sustainable finance to strengthen resilience against climate-driven risks in the country.