Toolkit on Integrating Migration into Governance Interventions
What is it about This toolkit provides practical guidance on integrating migration into governance-focused development cooperation. Developed by IOM and UNDP under the EU-funded MMICD project, it offers concise, user-friendly tools to help policymakers, international organizations, and development actors reflect migration in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of governance interventions. When to use it […]
Appraisal Tool on the Inclusion of Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Persons in National Frameworks for the Achievement of the SDGs
What is it about A practical tool developed by UNDP and UNHCR to help governments, UN agencies, and stakeholders integrate forcibly displaced and stateless persons into national development frameworks. It supports evidence-driven planning, alignment with the SDGs and the Global Compact on Refugees, and multi-stakeholder partnerships. When to use it When aligning SDG frameworks with […]
Better Cities are Possible: Transforming Informal Settlements on a Warming Planet
What is it about This toolkit highlights the urgent need to address the realities of informal settlements, where 1.1 billion people currently live — a number expected to triple in 30 years. Residents of these settlements are especially vulnerable to global crises and climate change impacts, often being the first to suffer and the last […]
Smarter refugee surveys for a more effective humanitarian response
What is it about This article highlights an innovative partnership between UNHCR and the WorldPop Research Group to improve data collection and mapping of displaced populations. Traditional survey methods often fail in complex displacement contexts, especially for refugees living outside formal camps. To address this, the project combines UNHCR’s proGres registration database with satellite imagery […]
How to Engage Immigrants & Refugees in Participatory Budgeting
What is it about This video highlights the importance of including immigrants, refugees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in civic life and decision-making to support their integration into host communities. It presents participatory budgeting (PB) as a practical and effective tool to engage newcomers, strengthen community ties, and empower marginalized groups. The video shares experiences, […]
Public Service Delivery in Contexts of Urban Displacement
What is it about This International Rescue Committee (IRC) paper explores how humanitarian actors can strengthen urban public service delivery in contexts of displacement. With more than half of the world’s displaced people now living in cities, traditional “direct service delivery” models often strain existing infrastructure and may undermine local systems. The paper highlights the […]
The State of Green Banks 2025 – Learnings from Green Financing Structures Around the World
What is it about This report reviews the role of green banks and similar dedicated financial institutions (FIs) in accelerating climate investment, especially in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). Based on new survey data from 51 public financial institutions, it highlights both successes and barriers in scaling green banks, noting their critical role in […]
Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report – Summary for Policymakers
What is it about This Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) synthesis report integrates findings from the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), providing policymakers with a clear overview of the state of climate science. It highlights that human activities have unequivocally caused global warming, underscores the urgency of limiting warming to 1.5°C, and details the risks, […]
Supporting Access to Climate Finance for Small and Intermediary Cities: A Guide for Project Preparation Facilities
What is it about This guide examines how Project Preparation Facilities (PPFs) can help small and intermediary cities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) access financing for climate infrastructure projects. These cities, which account for much of future urban growth, face significant barriers such as limited capacity, small project size, and low creditworthiness, making it […]
Guidelines for Building a National Landscape of Climate Finance
What is it about This Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) guide outlines a step-by-step process for governments and practitioners to track climate finance at the national level. It draws on CPI’s experience across multiple countries and expands from land-use finance tools to cover all major mitigation and adaptation sectors. The framework is structured around four steps: […]