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This research paper examines how to improve the resilience of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems to hazards by analyzing risks at regional, urban, and individual levels and exploring the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs).

This document consists of the annexes to a July 2014 report by the Indonesian Ministry of Finance and the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). It provides detailed data on the use of public climate finance in Indonesia for 2011, including budget expenditure tables, definitions of climate finance by sector, a comparison of budget line markings, a list of relevant laws and regulations, and a review of climate-related activities by state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

This CDI Practice Paper examines how guidance tools can support interventions aimed at achieving 'triple wins'—the simultaneous advancement of climate adaptation, mitigation, and development.

This research paper examines the social dimensions of vulnerability to climate change in the UK, arguing that adaptation strategies often overlook the distribution of vulnerability among marginalized groups and may inadvertently reinforce existing inequalities.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) argues for the integration of equity and social inclusion into disaster risk reduction (DRR) frameworks. It examines how marginalized groups—including women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities—face disproportionate vulnerabilities and are frequently excluded from decision-making processes. The authors advocate for a shift from viewing these groups as passive victims to recognizing them as active agents of change whose local knowledge and capacities are essential for building equitable resilience.

This policy brief examines the intersection of bioenergy market development and climate change adaptation in the Nordic region, specifically focusing on Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. It analyzes how globalization and climate-driven shifts in productivity and logistics affect the supply chains of bioethanol, biodiesel, wood pellets, and wood chips.

This discussion brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute reviews global studies to estimate the international finance required for climate change mitigation, specifically for a warming trajectory of no more than 2°C. It distinguishes between various metrics—such as total, incremental, and net climate-relevant investment—and highlights a significant gap between current funding and the needs of developing (non-OECD) countries.

This discussion brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the relationship between disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation, arguing for a more integrated approach that addresses the underlying drivers of vulnerability and the wider context of social and economic development.

This Food and Agriculture Organisation working paper reviews the application of agroforestry in Malawi and conservation agriculture (CA) in Zambia under the framework of 'climate-smart agriculture'. The study evaluates the impact of these techniques on crop yields, socio-economic outcomes, and carbon sequestration through a comprehensive literature review.

This research paper by GreenCape examines the use of Performance-Based Contracts (PBCs) to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW), drawing on international experiences from countries such as Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand, and Ireland. It outlines the technical, financial, and managerial challenges of NRW reduction and provides guidance on scoping, risk-reward balancing, and ensuring the sustainability of water savings for public utilities, with a particular focus on the South African context.

This research paper proposes a framework for Adaptive and Integrated Disaster Resilience (AIDR) to address the increasing frequency and complexity of disasters caused by environmental and socio-economic changes. It identifies seven institutional pathways to integrate disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation, and development, while specifically examining the application of these pathways in Indonesia.

This report examines the effectiveness of projects designed to support climate negotiators from the world's poorest and most vulnerable countries. It introduces a 'Drivers of Influence' framework to categorize support and provides principles for the design and delivery of future assistance to ensure it is demand-led, sustainable, and capable of enhancing the influence of beneficiary nations in international negotiations.

This research paper examines the methodological challenges in quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions from cookstove projects, specifically focusing on biomass fuel consumption, the fraction of non-renewable biomass, and emission factors.

This report, published by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) in September 2013, reviews 16 benefit and cost studies of distributed photovoltaics (DPV) conducted between 2005 and 2013. It aims to establish a foundation for valuing distributed energy resources (DERs) by identifying methodological best practices and gaps in how the electricity sector quantifies the costs and benefits of DPV.

This research paper synthesizes an SEI-led study on carbon capture and storage (CCS), concluding that current development paths are insufficient for CCS to be commercially available by the end of the decade or to contribute significantly to CO2 emission reductions.

This research paper examines the tension between equity and cost-effectiveness in the allocation of international climate change adaptation funding, specifically analyzing 39 project documents considered by the Adaptation Fund Board in 2011.

This policy brief examines the Technology Mechanism established under the UNFCCC's Cancún Agreements, analyzing its potential to facilitate the development and transfer of climate technologies to developing countries. The authors argue for a systemic approach to innovation that balances 'push' and 'pull' factors, recommends the use of cooperative research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs, and emphasizes the need for dedicated funding windows within the Green Climate Fund to overcome financial barriers like the 'valley of death'.

This report chapter discusses the need for improved knowledge regarding the impacts of ozone on agriculture in South Asia, driven by increased ozone precursor pollutants from rapid industrialization and economic growth in Asia.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the relationship between energy and environmental policies and job creation in the United States. Through a survey of 36 existing studies and original analysis using IMPLAN 2009 data, the authors argue that shifting investments from fossil-fuel to non-fossil-fuel industries generally leads to net employment gains. The report provides a quality checklist for job impact studies and demonstrates these principles by modeling a transition to a coal-free energy sector by 2050.

This policy brief analyzes the impact of biofuel consumption mandates in the United States and the European Union on global food commodity prices, examining the 'food versus fuel' debate and proposing mechanisms to mitigate price volatility.