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This report by the Institute for Security Studies provides a 'Current Path' development forecast for Mauritius from 2019 to 2043. It analyzes demographic shifts toward an aging population, steady economic growth driven by services, the reduction of extreme poverty, and the country's energy dependence and climate vulnerability.

This report provides a 'Current Path' development forecast for sub-Saharan Africa from 2019 to 2043, utilizing the International Futures (IFs) platform. It analyzes demographic shifts, economic growth, poverty trends, and energy transitions, projecting a region with significant population growth, increasing urbanization, and a shift toward manufacturing and renewable energy, despite persistent challenges with food insecurity and carbon emissions.

This report, commissioned by the Stockholm Environment Institute and conducted by ACT Global, examines public perceptions in Armenia regarding climate change, environmental protection, and energy security. Based on a survey of 1,000 individuals, it identifies a general awareness of climate change impacts—particularly health and economic effects—and a strong public preference for renewable energy and educational initiatives, while highlighting significant barriers to individual engagement such as lack of time and financial costs.

This report, commissioned by the Stockholm Environment Institute and conducted by ACT Global, analyzes public perceptions in Ukraine regarding climate change, environmental protection, and the green transition. Based on a survey of 1,000 individuals, it finds high levels of perceived personal impact from climate change, particularly regarding health, and strong public support for renewable energy development and waste management. While a majority of the population engages in some form of environmental protection, barriers such as financial costs and a perception that such actions are not common persist. The report also evaluates the perceived efficiency of various actors, noting that volunteers and youth are viewed as the most effective contributors to environmental protection.

This report, produced by ACT Global for the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), examines the awareness, attitudes, and willingness of the population in the Republic of Moldova to support green transition initiatives. Based on a survey of 1,000 people, the study analyzes perceptions of climate change, environmental priorities, energy security, and the effectiveness of various actors in promoting environmental protection.

This executive summary describes a paleotempestology project led by Louisiana State University to analyze long-term hurricane activity in the pan-Caribbean region and the Pacific coast of Mexico. The research utilizes proxy data from coastal lagoon sediments, stalagmites, tree-rings, and corals to understand the climate mechanisms driving hurricane variability and to assess future risks.

This report chapter analyzes the growth of the lower-middle-income population in high-impact countries in 2022, highlighting the risks associated with their potential purchase of inefficient cooling devices and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on income levels.

This report section analyzes the middle-income population at risk due to a lack of access to sustainable cooling in 2022, focusing on high-impact countries. It details a global decline in this demographic, driven largely by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and provides regional and country-specific breakdowns of population shifts.

This report analyzes regional trends in cooling access gaps for 2021, focusing on high-impact countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It highlights an overall increase in populations at highest risk—specifically the rural and urban poor—across all regions, with the COVID-19 pandemic cited as a contributing factor to rising poverty and cooling access challenges.

This fact sheet presents the results of a baseline survey conducted in March 2020 as part of the Financial Inclusion for Refugees (FI4R) project. The project, launched by FSD Uganda and FSD Africa, aims to support financial service providers (FSPs) in offering services to refugees and host communities in Uganda to build resilience and drive access to basic financial tools.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) calculates the consumption-based climate footprint of residents in Umeå municipality based on a 2018 survey. It identifies key emission 'hotspots' and provides recommendations for local policy interventions to align with the goal of reducing emissions to approximately one ton of CO2e per person by 2050.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies evaluates population projections for South Africa up to 2050, comparing the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 with simulations from the International Futures (IFs) model. The analysis highlights significant discrepancies in population forecasts, primarily driven by differing assumptions regarding international migration, and explores the impact of fertility and mortality trends, including the role of antiretroviral therapies (ARTs) in increasing life expectancy.

This fact sheet describes a paleotempestology project (SGP-CRA 2050) led by Louisiana State University to analyze long-term hurricane activity variability in the pan-Caribbean region and the Pacific coast of Mexico using proxy data from sediments, stalagmites, tree-rings, and corals.

This fact sheet describes project CRN2050, a paleotempestology study using proxy data—such as coral, stalagmites, and lagoon sediments—to analyze the spatial and temporal variability of hurricane activity in the pan-Caribbean region.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies examines the strategic, economic, and political role of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Reserve Force (RF) system. It analyzes the challenges of transforming the RFs to be racially and culturally representative of a democratic South Africa while maintaining operational readiness for conventional deterrence, police support, and international peace missions.

This research paper by Jakkie Cilliers for the Institute for Security Studies analyzes Africa's demographic transition, focusing on the 'demographic window of opportunity' defined by a worker-to-dependant ratio of 1.7:1. It details the varying timelines for different African regions to reach this threshold and the systemic requirements needed to convert population growth into economic dividends.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes voter participation and the outcomes of South Africa's May 2014 national and provincial elections. It highlights a steady decline in electoral participation since 1994, particularly among youth and rural populations, and examines the shifting political landscape as the African National Congress (ANC) faces reduced majorities in urban centers like Gauteng.

This policy brief examines the intersection of an ageing population and climate change in the UK, highlighting the varying carbon footprints of different age groups and the specific vulnerabilities of older people to extreme weather. It argues for a coordinated national policy framework to reduce the climate vulnerability of older people while leveraging their willingness to contribute to climate solutions.