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This discussion brief from the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the interactions between Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality). Based on a literature review of 27 peer-reviewed articles, the brief identifies how gender inequality contributes to food insecurity and argues that gender equality is a primary determinant of food security. It highlights the need for integrated policy-making and gender-differentiated data to ensure that efforts to end hunger do not leave women and girls behind.

This research paper examines the concept of 'cascading' woody biomass, focusing on the principle that material use of wood should be prioritized over energy use, particularly within the European Union. It analyzes the terminology, policy implementation, and potential risks to international bioenergy markets, concluding that without harmonized rules, such policies may lead to regulatory loopholes and legislative complexity.

A briefing by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) discussing research on accelerated sea-level rise and the necessary emissions reductions for Canada to meet global climate targets.

This briefing by RMI discusses how energy efficiency upgrades, specifically attic insulation, can increase home resale value and provide additional benefits in terms of operational cost savings, health, and comfort. It references data from Remodeling magazine and the National Association of Realtors to demonstrate that certain energy projects offer higher returns on investment than typical home remodeling projects.

This document is a summary of a literature review conducted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to analyze the sustainability impacts of Chinese Outward Direct Investment (ODI). The study aims to support the project "Promoting Sustainable Development of Chinese Enterprises for ‘Going Out’" by providing a balanced view of the impacts of Chinese companies overseas and identifying strategies to improve outcomes.

This research paper reviews urban transport pricing and regulation, identifying a gap in research regarding the wider economic and land-use impacts of these policies and the need for integrated, sustainable policy packages.

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines landholding systems in Africa, drawing on African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) reports. It argues that while weak property rights hinder economic development, universal formal titling is often impractical due to institutional capacity constraints. The author proposes a gradual approach that leverages informal rights regimes and improves state administrative capacity to enhance tenure security.

This background report, prepared by the Stockholm Environment Institute Tallinn Centre for the BLASTIC project, identifies and classifies the land-based sources and pathways of macroplastic marine litter (>25 mm) to assist municipalities in developing monitoring programmes and action plans, with a specific focus on the Baltic Sea region.

This research paper examines the relationship between climate change mitigation and adaptation, analyzing their complementarity and comparability across global and national-to-local scales.

This research paper examines international practice regarding social learning interventions for climate change adaptation, identifying key principles, tools, and evaluation methods to support the design of such interventions in international development.

This commentary by Scott Vaughan, President and CEO of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), discusses the book 'On the Edge: The State and Fate of the World’s Tropical Rainforests' by Claude Martin. The text outlines the scientific history of tropical rainforest research, the primary drivers of deforestation—specifically agriculture and infrastructure—and the progress made through protected areas and remote sensing. It further examines the intersection of forest loss with climate change, carbon emissions, and the risks of species extinction.

This research paper review examines the role of culture within disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation, arguing that while culture is recognized as a determinant of risk, there is a lack of evidence and a clear definition of what culture means in this specific context.

This research paper synthesizes knowledge on the impacts of biofuel expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the trade-offs between development goals and environmental or socioeconomic risks, and identifies policy and knowledge gaps as primary barriers to sustainability.

This research paper, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute for the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket), examines policy instruments and interventions to reduce the negative impacts of Swedish consumption on health and the environment in other countries. It focuses on the international dimension of Sweden's 'generational goal' (generationsmålet), identifying key 'hotspots' such as electronics from China and soy from Brazil, and proposing a mix of economic, administrative, informative, and collaborative measures to drive systemic change toward sustainable consumption.

This policy brief describes a pilot study conducted by the Global Climate Adaptation Partnership (GCAP), the UK Met Office, and Atkins as part of the Future Climate for Africa (FCFA) programme. The study investigated the current and potential future use of medium- to long-term climate information for adaptation in Rwanda, identifying gaps in how policy-makers integrate climate projections into national planning and infrastructure projects.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the health impacts and adoption rates of improved cookstoves in Central America. It highlights a gap between laboratory emission reductions and actual personal exposure reductions, identifies key drivers for successful technology uptake, and recommends the establishment of standardized performance measures and national certification bodies to improve public health outcomes.

This research paper examines the global and regional processes that influence the adoption of rainwater harvesting technologies (RWHTs) in the semi-arid and sub-humid regions of sub-Saharan Africa to improve food security and climate resilience.

This research paper examines Indonesia's progress in implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005–2015 to improve disaster risk reduction (DRR). Based on literature reviews and interviews with 26 representatives from DRR and climate change adaptation (CCA) organisations, the study identifies the drivers of resilience, the impediments to progress, and emerging challenges for future governance.

This research paper examines the current state of scientific knowledge regarding obstacles that hinder the planning and implementation of climate change adaptation, noting a lack of explanation for why these barriers exist and persist.

This report explores the intersections between climate change, agriculture, and development, specifically analyzing conceptual frameworks and their application within the agriculture sector. It is part of a CDKN-funded project examining the use of climate compatible development (CCD) principles in African agricultural research and advisory services.