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PEI-20_reducing poverty through macro-level investments in environmental sustainability_ 2016-cover
This policy brief draws on the findings from the report and makes an economic case for investing in ENRs to reduce poverty within the context of what is generally known as the ‘poverty-environment nexus.’
ILO Decent work
This report focuses on filling the knowledge gap on how decent work will be affected by nature-based Solutions when transitioning to a green economy.
PEI-18_PEI Africa Budgeting for Sustainability in Africa Final Nov 2016-cover
Organisation :
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The purpose of this guidance manual is to support African government officials and development partners to integrate pro-poor environment, natural resource, and climate sustainability into national and sub-national public sector budgeting and public finance management systems.

CPI brief
This policy brief focuses on the role of national governments in enabling and scaling finance for urban adaptation.
OECD policy
This guide provides key findings and policy recommendations in the areas of mainstreaming and measuring biodiversity, aligning budgetary and fiscal policy with biodiversity, embedding biodiversity in the financial sector, and improving biodiversity outcomes linked to international trade. 
Guidelines to Accelerate the Transition Towards a Circular Economy in Africa
Organisation :
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Switch Africa Green
European Union (EU)

These regional guidelines seek to help make the business case for the circular economy in Africa and establish a common and suitable enabling environment across the continent by promoting regional coherence and collaboration.

ADBI report
This book examines the Asian Development Bank Institute since its accession in 1997 and its efforts to provide the region's governments and stakeholders with policy knowledge.
unsplash Du Preez
This tool helps to connect climate-smart small businesses in developing countries with international buyers.
Convergence blended finance
Organisation :
This report analyses the state of blended finance in developing countries with a focus on climate action. It provides a thorough market overview for private investors to mobilize private capital towards climate funding gaps.
unsplash Chris Henry
The UN ActNow campaign engages the general public to take meaningful action against climate change and foster change on an individual level. It offers various opportunities to take part in challenges and provides concrete action ideas.