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Nature-based green infrastructure: a review of African experience and potential

Nature-based green infrastructure: a review of African experience and potential

This report, authored by Mairi Dupar, Elvina Henriette and Eric Hubbard, 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.

This report, authored by Mairi Dupar, Elvina Henriette and Eric Hubbard, 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.PDF

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Countries

  • Tanzania
  • Sudan
  • Kenya
  • Rwanda
  • Mali
  • Senegal
  • Ethiopia
  • Congo (Democratic Republic)
  • Zambia
  • Uganda

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  • Biodiversity / Ecosystem Conservation and Management (Terrestrial and Marine)

Current published year for this resource.

Published year

  • 2023

Technical assistance to improve climate and ICF mainstreaming in the FCDO social protection portfolio

Technical assistance to improve climate and ICF mainstreaming in the FCDO social protection portfolio

This report which was prepared by Sam Barret 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 criteria, and implementing shock-responsive systems to improve resilience for vulnerable communities.

This report which was prepared by Sam Barret 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 criteria, and implementing shock-responsive systems to improve resilience for vulnerable communities.PDF

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Countries

  • Ethiopia
  • Kenya
  • Bangladesh
  • Tanzania
  • Rwanda

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Sectors

  • Climate Resilience and Adaptation
  • Social Protection
  • Humanitarian
  • Governance
  • Infrastructure (Including Energy and Transport)
  • Water Resources Management

Current published year for this resource.

Published year

  • 2023

Implementing the Environment Act 2021 — guiding FCDO's response to new legal obligations

Implementing the Environment Act 2021 — guiding FCDO's response to new legal obligations

This tool guides FCDO staff in integrating five core environmental principles—integration, prevention, rectification at source, polluter pays, and precautionary—into policy development. It provides a structured framework with targeted questions to ensure environmental considerations are embedded in decision-making processes. After internal trials, the Energy, Climate and Environment Directorate implemented the tool across the FCDO on November 1, 2023, aligning with the statutory duty's commencement.

This tool guides FCDO staff in integrating five core environmental principles—integration, prevention, rectification at source, polluter pays, and precautionary—into policy development. It provides a structured framework with targeted questions to ensure environmental considerations are embedded in decision-making processes. After internal trials, the Energy, Climate and Environment Directorate implemented the tool across the FCDO on November 1, 2023, aligning with the statutory duty's commencement.Link

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  • United Kingdom

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  • Biodiversity / Ecosystem Conservation and Management (Terrestrial and Marine)
  • Diplomacy and policy influencing
  • Climate Resilience and Adaptation

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Contributors

  • Nature Facility

Current published year for this resource.

Published year

  • 2023

Gender Based Violence: Overcoming an unseen barrier to effective climate action policy brief

Gender Based Violence: Overcoming an unseen barrier to effective climate action policy brief

This policy brief was produced by the Ending Violence against Women and Children (VAWC) Helpdesk, as part of the UKʼs What Works to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls: Impact at Scale programme (ʻWhat Works IIʼ). The funds were managed by the International Rescue Committee. The policy brief was written by Francesca Rhodes of Care International UK, Naomi Clugston of Social Development Direct and Erika Fraser of Social Development Direct. It builds on an accompanying report that details contributions by practitioners and experts working at the intersection between climate change and GBV.

This policy brief was produced by the Ending Violence against Women and Children (VAWC) Helpdesk, as part of the UKʼs What Works to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls: Impact at Scale programme (ʻWhat Works IIʼ). The funds were managed by the International Rescue Committee. The policy brief was written by Francesca Rhodes of Care International UK, Naomi Clugston of Social Development Direct and Erika Fraser of Social Development Direct. It builds on an accompanying report that details contributions by practitioners and experts working at the intersection between climate change and GBV. Link

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Sectors

  • Climate Resilience and Adaptation

Current published year for this resource.

Published year

  • 2024

Gender and acute food insecurity

Gender and acute food insecurity

This query provides an accessible review of the evidence to support efforts to strengthens gender considerations, women’s opportunities and economic empowerment within the FCDO and wider UK government response to acute food insecurity and famine prevention.

This query provides an accessible review of the evidence to support efforts to strengthens gender considerations, women’s opportunities and economic empowerment within the FCDO and wider UK government response to acute food insecurity and famine prevention. Link

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Sectors

  • Humanitarian
  • Gender Equity

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Contributors

  • Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) Helpdesk

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Published year

  • 2023

Climate mitigation and adaptation solutions in Africa - MSMEs

Climate mitigation and adaptation solutions in Africa - MSMEs

This report 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 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.PDF

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Countries

  • Sudan

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Sectors

  • Climate Resilience and Adaptation
  • Low Carbon Growth and Mitigation
  • Agriculture, Land-use, and Forestry
  • Water Resources Management
  • Infrastructure (Including Energy and Transport)
  • Private Sector Development

Current published year for this resource.

Published year

  • 2022

Disability inclusion in climate change programming in the Middle East

Disability inclusion in climate change programming in the Middle East

This document provides guidance on how to incorporate disability inclusion within climate change programming in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), Syria, Turkey and Yemen. It is intended to inform the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) climate change programming in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

This document provides guidance on how to incorporate disability inclusion within climate change programming in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), Syria, Turkey and Yemen. It is intended to inform the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) climate change programming in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.Link

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Countries

  • Iraq
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Syria
  • Turkey
  • Yemen

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Sectors

  • Climate resilience

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Contributors

  • Disability Inclusion Helpdesk

Current published year for this resource.

Published year

  • 2021

Building women’s economic empowerment into climate transitions

Building women’s economic empowerment into climate transitions

This paper provides pre-reading for an FCDO conference ‘Building women’s economic empowerment into climate transitions’ at Wilton Park on 18 to 20 March 2024. It forms a rapid review of existing work in this area, including existing evidence reviews and mixed-methods studies. The report is structured around the six conference sessions and was written to inform the session discussions for a range of participants from different technical and institutional backgrounds.

This paper provides pre-reading for an FCDO conference ‘Building women’s economic empowerment into climate transitions’ at Wilton Park on 18 to 20 March 2024. It forms a rapid review of existing work in this area, including existing evidence reviews and mixed-methods studies. The report is structured around the six conference sessions and was written to inform the session discussions for a range of participants from different technical and institutional backgrounds. Link

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Sectors

  • Gender Equity

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Contributors

  • Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) Helpdesk

Current published year for this resource.

Published year

  • 2024

A stocktake of Niger's climate-related priorities

A stocktake of Niger's climate-related priorities

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 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.PDF

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  • Niger

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  • Climate Resilience and Adaptation
  • Climate Science
  • Agriculture, Land-use, and Forestry
  • Water Resources Management
  • Governance
  • Humanitarian

Current published year for this resource.

Published year

  • 2021

Building forward better: A pathway to climate-resilient development in fragile and conflict-affected situations

Building forward better: A pathway to climate-resilient development in fragile and conflict-affected situations

This SPARC-funded report, launched at COP28 in December, argues for a new way of thinking about and delivering the climate agenda in fragile and conflict-affected situations.

This SPARC-funded report, launched at COP28 in December, argues for a new way of thinking about and delivering the climate agenda in fragile and conflict-affected situations. Link

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Sectors

  • Climate Resilience and Adaptation
  • Conflict
  • Climate resilience

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Contributors

  • SPARC (Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises)

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  • 2023
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