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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 research paper examines the use of local content requirements (LCRs) as a tool to align renewable energy deployment with socio-economic goals, specifically analyzing LCRs for solar photovoltaics within India's National Solar Mission.

This research paper examines the potential for parties to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reforming fossil-fuel subsidies, utilizing the Global Subsidies Initiative – Integrated Fiscal model (GSI–IF model) for country-specific estimates.

This policy brief details a pilot study on the use of climate information for decision-making in Malawi. It finds that while short-term weather and seasonal forecasts are used, medium- to long-term climate projections (5–40 years) are not currently integrated into national policy or planning, despite their availability. The document identifies barriers such as inappropriate spatial and temporal scales, technical jargon, and short policy cycles, while highlighting opportunities to integrate climate projections into long-term economic modelling and infrastructure design.

This policy brief details the findings of a pilot case study in Zambia conducted between February and October 2014 by the Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre, the Met Office Hadley Centre, and the Zambia Red Cross Society. The study evaluated how climate science can inform long-term development and humanitarian planning, concluding that there is currently no evidence of climate information being used for long-term planning or infrastructure decisions in the country.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) analyzes how the proposed Regulatory Cooperation chapter of the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement could undermine the authority of US states to implement public health and environmental protections. The author argues that the agreement's goals of regulatory convergence and compatibility would effectively create a regulatory ceiling, preventing states from adopting standards more protective than federal minimums, particularly regarding toxic chemicals and pesticides.

The Renewable Energy – GreenCape Market Intelligence Report 2015 provides an overview of the renewable energy (RE) landscape in South Africa, focusing on the utility-scale Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), as well as commercial, industrial, and residential small-scale embedded generation (SSEG). It highlights the role of the Western Cape as a hub for RE manufacturing and the critical need for an updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to provide investor certainty.

The 2015 GreenCape Market Intelligence Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the waste economy in South Africa, with a specific focus on the Western Cape. It examines the market for dry recyclables, organic waste, construction and demolition waste, and waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies, while detailing the regulatory barriers and investment opportunities within the sector.

The 2015 GreenCape Market Intelligence Report on the Water Sector provides an analysis of water resource management in South Africa, with a specific focus on the Western Cape. It details the governance framework, current infrastructure projects, and identifies seven key opportunity areas for private sector investment to address water scarcity and security challenges.

This report, published by Natural Justice and Namati, synthesizes strategies and lessons from a 2013 symposium of 20 expert advocates working to protect community lands and natural resources across Africa. It provides a practitioner-focused guide to confronting threats such as state-driven mega-projects, large-scale land concessions, and exclusionary conservation. The document emphasizes the importance of community self-definition, the use of biocultural community protocols, and the necessity of multi-pronged advocacy strategies that combine legal education, community mobilization, and strategic engagement with government and media.

This research paper analyzes the system of development finance institutions (DFIs) in the Russian Federation, identifying a lack of strategic coordination and an over-reliance on public funding. It explores how the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) could complement this system by investing in infrastructure, advising on public-private partnerships, and facilitating intra-BRICS investment.

This discussion brief examines the challenges and potential pathways for mobilizing private finance for climate change adaptation in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), arguing that a compelling business case for large-scale private investment in this area has not yet been established.

This fact sheet describes the SEI Initiative on Climate Finance, a multi-disciplinary effort by the Stockholm Environment Institute to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and fairness of the global climate finance regime, with a particular focus on supporting developing countries.

This policy brief examines the conflict between the UNFCCC's principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities (CBDRRC) and the international aviation law's principle of equal treatment. It argues that 'contextual treatment'—which considers changing national circumstances and provides implementation assistance—offers a viable path to reconcile these opposing frameworks to regulate international aviation emissions.

The report examines the role of the energy transition't a specific set of policies and financial mechanisms to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy in the energy sector. It emphasizes the need for integrated policy frameworks, international cooperation, and targeted investment to overcome barriers to decarbonization. Key focus areas include the scaling of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies. The document highlights the importance of a just transition to ensure that the shift to clean energy is equitable and inclusive, supporting workers and communities affected by the transition. It also discusses the role of technology innovation and the need for increased funding for developing countries to meet their climate goals.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) presented a vision to the Arctic Council's Sustainable Development Working Group on March 1, 2015, advocating for the acceleration of renewable energy deployment in the Arctic through the removal of fossil fuel subsidies and the implementation of clear long-term policy targets.

This World Resources Institute briefing provides a perspective on UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Synthesis Report, "The Road to Dignity by 2030," which outlines a vision for the post-2015 development agenda to succeed the Millennium Development Goals. While the briefing acknowledges the report's compelling narrative and endorsement of 17 goals and 169 targets, it identifies several gaps in specificity regarding target values, the role of the private sector in accountability, and the definition of partnerships.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute (WRI) outlines how Missouri can meet and exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed power plant emission standards. WRI analysis indicates that Missouri could reduce its power generation carbon-intensity by 21 percent below 2012 levels by 2020 and 31 percent by 2030 through a combination of energy efficiency, renewable energy expansion, and operational improvements to gas and coal plants.

This briefing paper examines potential frameworks for the ex ante assessment of intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) prior to the December 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference, focusing on the decisions required at COP 20 in Lima.

This guide, published by Friends of the Earth International in December 2014, provides communities with information and strategies to resist 'land grabbing' by governments and corporations. It explains the conflict between customary and national land laws, outlines international human rights mechanisms for protection, and critiques common promises made by companies to justify land acquisition.