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This research paper evaluates the effectiveness of Brazil's DETER satellite-based monitoring system in reducing deforestation in the Amazon between 2006 and 2016. Using an instrumental variable approach based on cloud coverage, the authors find that targeted environmental law enforcement significantly curbed forest clearing without negatively impacting local agricultural production.

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) report synthesizes the results of the Water Window Challenge, a program funded by the Z Zurich Foundation to improve flood resilience. The initiative supported 11 grantees implementing 12 projects across sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia. The report evaluates progress through four Impact Pathways: policy influencing, finance and investment, innovation and scaling, and knowledge and partnership. Key outcomes include supporting over 500,000 people, establishing new partnerships, and implementing innovative technological and agricultural solutions to mitigate flood risks.

This report applies the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology to evaluate ecological restoration options for South-West Beira Lake in Colombo, Sri Lanka, focusing on the economic impacts on property values and recreational spending.

A statement from the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) to the South African Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries arguing against the weakening of Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for sulphur dioxide (SO2) and challenging the cost claims made by Eskom and Sasol regarding pollution abatement technologies.

This report applies the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology to two infrastructure assets in Manitoba, Canada: Stephenfield Reservoir (a built asset) and Pelly’s Lake (a natural wetland). The study quantifies the economic value of the ecosystem and infrastructure services they provide and compares these to the costs of replacing those services with grey infrastructure. The findings demonstrate that both natural and naturalized built assets are significantly more cost-effective than traditional grey infrastructure for water storage, irrigation, and nutrient removal.

This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of the Taïba N’Diaye wind farm in Senegal. It compares the wind project against heavy fuel oil (HFO) and coal technologies, integrating traditional financial metrics with environmental, social, and economic externalities and climate risks. The analysis concludes that while coal may appear cheaper in conventional assessments, the wind farm is the most beneficial option when accounting for social costs of carbon, job creation, and climate resilience.

This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal. The analysis compares a 'Business as Usual' scenario against three BRT implementation scenarios (baseline, low demand, and high demand) to evaluate the project's financial viability and its broader environmental, social, and economic externalities.

This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal. The analysis compares a 'Business as Usual' (BAU) scenario against three BRT implementation scenarios (default, low demand, and high demand) to evaluate the project's financial viability and its broader socio-economic and environmental externalities. While the project is found to be financially unviable under conventional accounting, the integration of positive externalities—particularly avoided transport costs and time savings—demonstrates significant overall economic and social profitability.

This report details a multi-criteria analysis (MCA) conducted by the BONUS RETURN project to evaluate the sustainability of various eco-technologies for recovering nutrients and carbon from waste. The study focuses on three catchment areas: Vantaanjoki in Finland, Fyrisån in Sweden, and Słupia in Poland. By engaging local stakeholders to weight sustainability criteria, the report compares baseline management systems against alternatives such as anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, and source-separation of wastewater.

This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of the Contournement de Rabat (Rabat bypass) road project in Morocco. Using system dynamics and project finance modelling, the study evaluates the financial viability of the 41.1 km toll road across six risk scenarios and incorporates the valuation of four key externalities: discretionary spending from labour income, social cost of carbon, value of time saved, and the cost of accidents.

This report applies the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology to the Rabat bypass road project in Morocco, a 4.1 km toll road including the Mohammed VI bridge. The analysis evaluates the project's financial viability and the impact of various operational risks and external factors, such as carbon costs and accident rates, over a 50-year service life.

This report applies the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology to evaluate the financial and macroeconomic viability of green economy (GE) investments in Georgia, specifically focusing on the building, agriculture, and tourism sectors. It demonstrates that while traditional financial analysis may show limited returns, a systemic approach accounting for externalities and GDP growth reveals significant positive returns for taxpayers.

This report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) analyzes the incremental costs of building zero-energy (ZE) and zero-energy ready (ZER) single-family homes in the United States. It argues that the cost premiums for these homes are modest and often fall below consumer willingness-to-pay and long-term savings thresholds, suggesting that outdated perceptions of high costs are a primary barrier to market penetration.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) uses the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) tool to compare the financial and socioeconomic impacts of flood versus drip irrigation for the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative, specifically within the Kilombero Valley. The analysis demonstrates that while drip irrigation has higher initial costs, it significantly improves water efficiency, unlocks additional productive land, and enhances long-term financial viability when environmental and social externalities are factored into the valuation.

This research paper analyzes the adoption, costs, and benefits of sustainable land management (SLM) practices among farmers in western Kenya, concluding that simple practices like manuring and intercropping offer the highest immediate economic returns, while high-cost practices like agroforestry require longer time horizons and policy support to be viable.

This briefing by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) assesses the potential for renewable and distributed energy technologies to support the rebuild of Puerto Rico's electrical grid following the destruction caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. The document argues that solar PV, wind, battery storage, and microgrids are now cost-competitive and can enhance the island's energy resilience and reliability compared to traditional fossil-fuel-based systems.

This policy brief examines the kerosene subsidy system in India, highlighting its financial costs, systemic inefficiencies, and the barriers it creates for the adoption of off-grid solar lighting. The authors argue that reforming these subsidies is essential to transition rural households toward cleaner energy alternatives.

This report, produced by Energy Innovation, China’s National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC), and China’s Energy Research Institute (ERI), uses the Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) to identify cost-effective climate and energy policies for China. The analysis compares a Reference Scenario (RS) against a Low Carbon (LC) scenario and an Accelerated Low Carbon (ALC) scenario, evaluating their impact on CO2 and CO2e emissions, primary energy use, and air quality through 2030.

This case study assesses the economic impacts of climate change on malaria prevalence in the Tororo and Kabale districts of Uganda. It finds that while climate change (specifically rising temperatures) is expected to increase malaria incidence, population growth is the primary driver of future case increases. The report estimates that the economic burden of malaria in these districts could more than double by 2050, primarily due to mortality costs. It recommends a multi-sectoral approach to adaptation, including improved disease surveillance, early warning systems, and the continued use of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

This case study provides an economic assessment of climate change impacts in Kampala, Uganda, combining qualitative analysis with quantitative modelling of climate projections. It evaluates the costs of flood-related damages and the investment required to climate-proof urban infrastructure, while conducting cost-benefit analyses on specific drainage improvement projects.