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This briefing analyzes the divergent methods used to quantify the GHG emissions impact of new fossil fuel infrastructure. It contrasts the 'literalist' view (full combustion emissions), the 'fatalist' view (zero net impact due to displacement), and the 'economist' view (increased consumption due to lower prices). The authors conclude that a net-zero impact is highly unlikely due to market responses and systemic 'lock-in' effects.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute assesses three global mitigation pathways—the 1.5°C marker, the 2°C marker, and the G8 marker—against the carbon budgets provided in the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (2013). The analysis concludes that only the highly ambitious 1.5°C pathway has a high probability of limiting global warming to below 2°C, while the 2°C and G8 pathways carry significantly higher risks of exceeding that threshold than previously estimated.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute explores extraction-based emissions accounting as a method to track greenhouse gas emissions associated with the supply of fossil fuels, contrasting it with traditional territorial and consumption-based frameworks to better assess economic risks and producer responsibility.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the critical water scarcity challenges facing El Alto and La Paz, Bolivia, driven by rapid population growth and climate change. It details the vulnerability of existing water systems to glacial melt and proposes a combination of new infrastructure, leak reduction, and integrated land-use planning to ensure water security through 2050.

This discussion brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the energy-water-food nexus in Ethiopia's Tana and Beles basins. Based on a scoping study of 85 organizations, it explores how social network analysis can identify governance gaps and facilitate the integrated management required to reduce trade-offs between water, energy, and food production.

This fact sheet describes a research project by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to evaluate the implementation of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) in Tanzania. The project aims to assess whether this voluntary, non-binding international regime has contributed to on-the-ground improvements in chemical safety and the strengthening of national chemicals management to meet a global 2020 goal of minimizing adverse effects on health and the environment.

This report, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute, the African Centre for Cities, and the City of Cape Town, examines the risks posed by climate change and rising sea levels to the Cape Town coastline. It advocates for a shift from traditional 'hard' engineering solutions toward a 'no regrets' approach centered on nature conservation and social-institutional fixes, specifically through the implementation of a coastal setback line to manage development and protect vulnerable ecosystems.

This report by the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town examines flooding risks in Cape Town's informal settlements, specifically in the Philippi area, and along its coastline. It highlights the intersection of apartheid-era spatial planning, poverty, and climate change, arguing that technical engineering solutions must be paired with collaborative governance and community participation to be effective.

This fact sheet describes a 2013-2014 Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) project designed to analyze the risks associated with the "new fossil fuel economy," specifically new investments in extraction and trade infrastructure. The project aims to develop tools for supply-side GHG accounting and policy responses to prevent these investments from undermining climate stabilization and sustainable development goals.

This policy brief examines the intersection of transport and environment in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting critical issues such as rising urban air pollution, high road fatality rates, and traffic congestion. It argues that current transport policies often favor automobiles over the needs of poor and vulnerable populations and calls for an integrated approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve equity through strategies like the 'avoid, shift, improve' framework.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the methodologies used to measure and verify emission reductions in improved cookstove projects to ensure their environmental integrity and attract carbon finance. It identifies technical challenges in calculating biomass fuel savings, monitoring stove usage, and determining the fraction of non-renewable biomass, while noting that current methodologies often overlook significant non-CO2 climate benefits like black carbon reduction.

This policy brief examines how international greenhouse gas (GHG) emission offsets can be designed to provide a 'net decrease' in emissions, moving beyond the standard one-to-one credit ratio. It analyzes the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to identify project types and accounting methods—such as stringent baselines and discounting—that could generate surplus reductions and a net atmospheric benefit.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the policy and institutional frameworks guiding land-based wind power expansion in Sweden, assessing their coherence with environmental considerations. It contrasts Sweden's decentralized, municipality-led approach with Norway's more centralized system, highlighting the impact of the Swedish municipal veto on project development and the role of research programs like Vindval in informing concession decisions.

This research synthesis brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) outlines strategies for transitioning biomass-dependent energy economies toward cleaner cooking stoves and fuels. It emphasizes the need for market transformation over isolated project installations, advocating for user-centered design and a deeper understanding of the social, cultural, and economic drivers of household energy decisions.

The Arctic Resilience Interim Report 2013, an Arctic Council project, examines the interdependence of social and ecological systems in the Arctic. It advocates for a resilience framework to assess how rapid environmental and social changes interact, identify threshold risks, and build adaptive capacity for indigenous and non-indigenous populations.

This fact sheet describes a $1.5 million project (2012-2015) funded by USAID and implemented by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to enhance climate adaptation capacity in Colombia's water resources planning. The initiative focuses on the coffee-growing region and the Magdalena-Cauca basin, utilizing the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) model to support local Corporaciones Autónomas Regionales (CARs) in managing water allocation and ecosystem health under climate uncertainty.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions implications of the Keystone XL pipeline, specifically focusing on how the infrastructure might increase global oil consumption by lowering prices through increased supply.

This think piece, co-authored by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and WWF-UK, explores the barriers and opportunities for adopting integrated, collaborative governance approaches to address climate change, development, and environmental sustainability. Based on 2010-2011 research and workshops in Belize, Nepal, and Tanzania, the report advocates for 'collective learning' and systems thinking to overcome fragmented sectoral policies and institutional silos.

This 2013 report by WWF South Africa identifies and describes the country's Water Source Areas (WSAs), highlighting that a small fraction of land provides the majority of the nation's surface water. It emphasizes the interdependence between engineered water infrastructure and the ecological infrastructure (catchments, rivers, and aquifers) that feeds it, while detailing the threats facing these critical regions.

The 2013 report 'STORIES OF SUCCESS' describes WWF-South Africa’s Graduate Development Programme, an internship initiative designed to transition new graduates into professional roles within the environmental sector. The programme provides structured induction, mentorship, and networking opportunities to develop a cadre of creative environmental leaders.