The authors of this paper investigate the relationship between temperature and inequality in South Africa at the national and sub-national level. Read more
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This working paper considers how the geographical expansion of Ethiopia's social protection programme can address climate related risks in an adaptive way. Read more
This report explores how financial institutions can support the ‘just nature transition’: a shift to a net zero economy that delivers decent work, social inclusion and the eradication of poverty while delivering biodiversity goals. Read more
UK Banks and investors should make sure that their investments in the farming, forestry and fishing sectors deliver climate and biodiversity goals in ways that are fair and inclusive for workers, communities and consumers, according to a new report published today (23 August 2022). Read more
In this policy insight, the authors explain how rising to the climate and poverty challenges in tandem can generate great gains for people and the environment across continents and create new paths for sustainable development and poverty reduction – while delayed action on climate change will entrench poverty around the world. Read more
The authors of this paper use a unique global panel dataset that links survey and census derived poverty data with measures of land ecosystems at the subnational level. Read more
Policymakers are increasingly interested in how social protection is evolving in the context of climate change. This review assesses what... Read more
Presentation given by Nicholas Stern at the Pledging Conference for GCF's First Replenishment 24–25 October 2019. In the presentation Professor Lord Nicholas Stern outlines how well designed sustainable infrastructure can be pro growth, pro poor, and pro climate. Read more
Patrick Curran considers the findings of a new parliamentary report on UK aid for combating climate change. Read more
