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Mapping climate finance in Vietnam to inform strategic UK investment in a constrained aid landscape
The CLEAN Helpdesk recently provided support to the British Embassy in Vietnam by mapping and analysing current and planned climate initiatives in Vietnam. Based on this mapping, CLEAN made recommendations for future HMG climate programming.
Blog- Vietnam
- Climate Finance
- International Climate Finance
- Humanitarian
- 2026
This mini collection includes an introduction and two think-pieces that begin to address these challenges. It is aimed at anyone interested in better understanding the opportunities and risks for climate finance in the education sector.
PDF- United Kingdom
- Education
- Climate Finance
- International Climate Finance
- 2026
In this newsletter the CLEAN Helpdesk reflects on 2025 as a challenging year for climate programmes noting reduced international development funding and political pressure on climate action. Despite this, the team delivered 33 technical assistance activities across 28 countries, increased the library with more 40 new publications. Read more on this reflective edition in the link below:
Link- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- Biodiversity / Ecosystem Conservation and Management (Terrestrial and Marine)
- Climate Resilience and Adaptation
- Humanitarian
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Disability inclusion
- Agriculture, Land-use, and Forestry
- Climate Science
- 2025
Hospitals and health facilities are lifelines in times of crisis. When they fail, entire communities become vulnerable and face disruptions in healthcare services. For over a decade, the ‘Smart’ (safer, greener and maintained) Hospitals approach has helped countries across the Caribbean strengthen health systems to withstand climate and disaster risks. The toolkit is currently being updated to integrate the latest climate science, technology solutions and design standards... Read more.
Blog- Jamaica
- Cuba
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Suriname
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Dominican Republic
- Dominica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Guyana
- St Kitts and Nevis
- Infrastructure (Including Energy and Transport)
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- 2025
This case study highlights how CLEAN’s strategic, phased support helped FCDO design and deliver the Congo Basin Forest Action Programme - now the region’s largest single programme focused on climate, environment, and nature outcomes.
PDF- Congo (Democratic Republic)
- Climate Resilience and Adaptation
- 2025
CLEAN conducted a mapping exercise to provide a comprehensive overview of UK Government spending on climate investments in Egypt. Read more here.
Blog- Egypt
- Infrastructure (Including Energy and Transport)
- International Climate Finance
- 2025
This mini collection includes an introduction and two think-pieces that begin to address these challenges. It is aimed at anyone interested in better understanding the opportunities and risks for climate finance in the education sector. This is Paper one: Education pathways to climate outcomes and their potential for climate finance, by Christina Kwauk, which explores how education contributes to climate outcomes.
PDF- United Kingdom
- Education
- Climate Finance
- International Climate Finance
- 2025
Mapping of climate finance instruments and potential for use in the education sector, by Manisha Gulati, maps the climate finance landscape and highlights mechanisms that could be a good fit for education. It draws on case studies and expert insights to identify risks, opportunities, and next steps.
PDF- United Kingdom
- Education
- Climate Finance
- International Climate Finance
- 2025
Annex 3 for the "Education pathways to climate outcomes and their potential for climate finance" report.
Link- United Kingdom
- Education
- Climate Finance
- International Climate Finance
- 2025
Annex 2 of "Education pathways to climate outcomes and their potential for climate finance" report.
Link- United Kingdom
- Climate Finance
- Education
- International Climate Finance
- 2025
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