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This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) argues that the failure of clean cookstove programs to transform markets is largely due to a neglect of user needs, preferences, and cultural contexts. SEI advocates for a user-centered approach that combines quantitative economic modeling with qualitative ethnographic research to understand the social, emotional, and ergonomic factors influencing household energy choices.

This report, produced by leading research institutes to support political preparations for Rio2012 and the UN year of Sustainable Energy for All, proposes a set of strategic principles to enable a global energy transition and avoid large-scale crises.

This briefing from the Joto Afrika series, produced in partnership with the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, examines climate-smart agricultural innovations in Africa, using Kenya as a primary case study. It highlights specific technical adaptations—such as greenhouse farming, rock catchment water harvesting, and the use of drought-resistant crops and fodders—to enhance food security and resilience against climate variability.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute evaluates the current state of climate economics, arguing that economic modeling has lagged behind climate science. The authors advocate for a precautionary, standards-based approach to policy—such as maintaining a 2°C warming limit—rather than relying on traditional cost-benefit frameworks that often underestimate catastrophic risks and the importance of future generations.

This policy brief introduces the Climate Impact Equity Lens (CIEL), a tool developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute to analyze climate change impacts on individuals rather than relying on aggregate regional or global economic models. CIEL identifies 'winners' and 'losers' by comparing the costs of climate damages against the savings gained from not investing in emission reductions. The brief argues that while many currently benefit from inaction, the majority of the global population will suffer net losses by 2100, and almost everyone will be a net loser by 2150, necessitating more stringent and fair climate policies to protect the most vulnerable.

A statement from a coalition of international, regional, and local NGOs urging the 18th session of the Human Right Council to renew the mandate of the Special Procedure on the adverse effects of the management, movement, dumping and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes on the enjoyment of human rights for another three years.

A briefing from Friends of the Earth arguing that a congressional super committee can reduce the US deficit without harming the environment by eliminating subsidies for polluting industries and implementing a carbon tax.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) proposes a normative framework for the governance of climate finance in developing countries. Based on a 2010 civil society meeting in Cape Town and research across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the document outlines priorities and principles to ensure that climate funding is just, effective, and driven by local developmental needs rather than donor priorities.

The 'Guía Práctica de Uso de la Orina en la Producción Agrícola' is a comprehensive guide published by the Stockholm Environment Institute that provides technical, economic, and institutional frameworks for using human urine as a sustainable agricultural fertilizer. It details the nutrient composition of urine, application strategies, risk management based on WHO guidelines, and case studies from various global regions to support the transition toward productive sanitation systems.

This policy briefing analyzes the economic impact of oil production in Angola, focusing on the risks of the 'resource curse' and the necessity of institutional reform to ensure sustainable growth and economic diversification before the projected peak of oil production.

This policy brief analyzes the political transition in Zimbabwe as of December 2010, focusing on the challenges of the Interim Government (IG) and the likelihood of elections in 2011. It evaluates the role of the security sector, the efficacy of international sanctions, and the mediation efforts of South Africa and SADC, while proposing three potential scenarios for the country's future.

This policy brief discusses the need for a common methodology to measure national irrigation subsidies and presents the results of a case study applying the Net Cost to the Supplier approach in Spain.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) documents a regional trend of human rights abuses, violence, and killings targeting environmental defenders opposing industrial mining in Mexico and Central America. It argues that these abuses are driven by the failure of host states to manage environmental impacts and protect defenders, as well as a lack of accountability for mining companies in their home states, particularly Canada and the United States.

This executive summary, prepared by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, addresses the increasing violence and human rights abuses against environmental defenders in Mexico and Central America, specifically within the context of industrial mining.

A statement from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute advocating for a transition from petroleum to biofuels and biobased products to reduce national oil dependence, improve climate outcomes, and create jobs.

This report examines the tension between trade liberalization and environmental sustainability in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), highlighting how infrastructure development and illegal trade undermine ecological protections and proposing regional coordination mechanisms to address wildlife trafficking and climate change.

This executive summary evaluates the current scientific knowledge regarding the effects of climate change on the biodiversity of the tropical Andes. It identifies the region as a global biodiversity hotspot with high levels of endemism, particularly in cloud forests and high-altitude ecosystems. The document details how rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and habitat fragmentation threaten species' survival and the ecosystem services—such as water regulation and food security—upon which over 40 million people depend. It advocates for adaptive management, the creation of connected conservation corridors, and increased inter-institutional coordination to mitigate these risks.

This guide provides technical and institutional recommendations for using human urine as a liquid fertilizer in crop production. It details the nutrient composition of urine, application strategies to maximize yield and minimize ammonia loss, and a multi-barrier health risk management approach based on WHO guidelines. The document also offers a framework for developing local guidelines and presents case studies from Sweden, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

This research paper argues for a fundamental shift in how ecosystems are valued and managed to address the combined threats of climate change and unsustainable resource demands. The authors contend that current economic models treat ecosystems as undervalued commodities, leading to market failures and degradation. They propose an 'ecosystems approach' that integrates ecosystem-based mitigation and adaptation into the heart of political and economic decision-making to ensure climate stability and the continued delivery of essential services.

This research paper by Amos Makarau of the Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe outlines the specific data and information requirements for different stages of climate change adaptation decision-making: responsive, proactive, and robust planning. It emphasizes the necessity of integrating climatic and non-climatic data and defines the roles of various stakeholders, including governments, local communities, and scientific institutions, in creating integrated adaptation policies.