The Good Practice Database presents various examples of good practices worldwide which demonstrate how climate policies and actions are being effectively designed and implemented across a range of national contexts. This analysis is a joint initiative of the Partnership on Transparency in the Paris Agreement, the UNDP Low Emission Capacity Building Programme and the NDC Support Cluster.
Developing and implementing NDC roadmaps and financing strategies: Lessons learned from the NDC Support Programme (2017-2025)
The Paris Agreement emphasizes the need to align climate action with broader socio-economic goals to ensure sustainable, low-carbon and climate-resilient development pathways. Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), as national climate …
Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator (LSLRCC) for Climate Resilient Drinking Water Systems
The Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator (LSLRCC) is a free, multilingual tool developed to help Tribal and local governments plan and estimate the cost of replacing lead service lines. It supports the national effort to replace …
Accelerating Skills for a Green Future: A Case Study of the Philippines
As countries pursue ambitious climate goals, workforce readiness is critical. This case study highlights how the Philippines is addressing green skills gaps across six priority sectors. It proposes practical “quick wins” to accelerate …
A Manifesto for Community Driven Processes for Climate Responsive Design
This manifesto therefore captures and explores these community-based processes from the design and construction, transition settlements, and home-grown solutions perspectives. The manifesto highlights best practices and insights of …
Mapping of Private Sector Climate Funding Sources in Latin American and the Caribbean
The purpose of this report is to update and expand the overview of private sector climate finance sources operating in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), with the aim of building a comprehensive information base that facilitates access …
Domestic Capital Mobilization for Climate Finance in Southeast Asia
Improving the Enabling Environment for Local Capital Towards Climate Action in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Mobilizing local capital is an essential component of effective and sustainable climate finance. As the global climate …
Private Capital Financing Options for Climate Relevant SMEs and Startups Beyond Equity Deals
The global financing landscape for startups and SMEs in emerging markets presents both opportunities and challenges. Traditional bank financing is often inadequate, while private funding typically focuses on classic equity deals, which don …
Funding Landscape and Opportunities for SMEs and Startups in Pakistan’s Climate Sector
This paper explores financing methods for the Pakistani Climate Relevant SMEs and Startups. The country offers a microcosm of the challenges and opportunities facing climate-adaptation finance across developing markets. After a record …
Building Climate Resilience Through Local Leadership in Adaptation Finance
Local Leadership in Adaptation Finance is gaining traction as a powerful and effective approach to building climate resilience. Across diverse contexts—from South Africa and Costa Rica to the Federated States of Micronesia, Cambodia, Uganda …
Costa Rica’s Strategy for Blue Carbon and Climate Resilience
Costa Rica is taking strong steps to protect and restore its blue carbon ecosystems—such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes—that play a crucial role in capturing carbon, preserving biodiversity, and strengthening coastal resilience …