Climate Briefs
This page features a growing collection of recommended climate briefs. These materials are designed to support learning, inspire action, and empower communities to accelerate the transition to a sustainable society and planet.
STRENGTHENING THE BUSINESS CASE
SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) CLIMATE ACTION
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are central to global economies but remain highly exposed to climate risks and under-supported in the net-zero transition. This report brings together global academic evidence on what drives, enables, and hinders their ability to become climate-resilient and low-carbon.
CLIMATE-PROOFING SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs)
SMEs are central to climate action, yet they face major challenges and opportunities in becoming climate-resilient and low-carbon. This report maps the latest global evidence on how small and medium enterprises can be “climate-proofed” to survive impacts, cut emissions, and drive innovation in the transition to net zero.
WATER FOR CLIMATE MITIGATION: ESTIMATING THE GLOBAL
FRESHWATER REQUIREMENTS OF CLIMATE MITIGATION
MEASURES
Cutting carbon isn’t enough if it drains the world’s most critical resource, water. This report uncovers the hidden freshwater costs of major climate solutions and why they could reshape how we think about the path to net zero.
UN-Water Analytical Brief on Water for Climate Mitigation | Source:UN
Net-zero solutions aren’t just a question of carbon, they’re also a question of water. This brief reveals how some of the most popular climate strategies could quietly intensify global water stress unless they’re planned with water limits in mind.
UNIVERSITIES COLLABORATING FOR CLIMATE IMPACT
Universities have a critical role to play in the global climate response, and this report shows how collaboration across research, policy, and education can accelerate real-world action. It highlights the growing influence of the International Universities Climate Alliance in shaping evidence-based solutions to some of the world’s biggest climate challenges.
The Fourth Climate Change Risk Assessment – Independent Assessment (CCRA4-IA) Technical Report | Source: UK Climate Risk
How prepared is the UK for the growing risks of climate change? The CCRA4 Independent Assessment Technical Report brings together the latest evidence on climate threats, from infrastructure and health to food systems and nature, to help shape a more resilient future for communities across the UK.
Parliamentarians’ Global Guide to Climate Change and Climate Solutions| Source: Arizona State University | University of Exeter
A timely new resource for policymakers, the Parliamentarians’ Guide to Climate Change and Climate Solutions distils the latest climate science into clear, practical insights for decision-makers. Covering topics from adaptation to the energy transition, it offers an accessible guide to navigating the complex challenges of climate action.