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This report describes a collaboration between Kalmar municipality and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to evaluate a new mobility strategy using the 'Agenda 2030 Compass' tool. The strategy aims to shift the mode share to 60% walking, cycling, and public transport and 40% cars by 2035. Through a series of workshops, participants identified how the strategy aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting benefits for public health and climate, while noting risks such as social polarization and urban-rural divides.

This policy brief examines the role of nuclear science and technology in advancing Africa's sustainable development, specifically aligning with the AU's Agenda 2063 and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights applications in healthcare and agriculture, the existing infrastructure of research reactors, and the legal frameworks ensuring the peaceful use of nuclear energy on the continent.

This executive summary, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in May 2021, analyzes the potential for hydrogen resource usage in Estonia between 2020 and 2050. It evaluates the hydrogen value chain—production, storage, distribution, and consumption—across the transport, industrial, building, and power sectors. The report identifies the transport and chemical industries as the primary areas for decarbonization and outlines the necessary investments, infrastructure, and policy measures required to transition to a hydrogen economy.

This synthesis paper by the Climate Policy Initiative proposes a systems thinking approach to optimize international public climate finance. It identifies systemic barriers in developing countries—such as short-termism in banking and capital volatility—and argues that international public actors must shift from a project-finance focus to a financial system development focus to effectively leverage private capital and meet Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

This report by GreenCape identifies business opportunities for adding value to lignocellulosic biomass waste streams in the Western Cape, South Africa. It analyzes five primary streams: invasive alien vegetation (IAV), industrial composite wood materials, pallets, paper sludge, and green waste, evaluating their current utilization, logistical challenges, and potential for transformation into higher-value products or energy.

This report by GreenCape identifies business opportunities for adding value to livestock waste streams, specifically manure and abattoir waste, within the Western Cape of South Africa. It details the regional distribution of waste sources, current disposal methods, and the regulatory and technical barriers to implementing value-addition technologies like anaerobic digestion and composting.

This report by GreenCape identifies business opportunities for value addition from industrial organic wastewater in the Western Cape, South Africa. It highlights the potential for recovering resources like biogas, starch, and whey from the agro-processing sector, while noting significant barriers related to wastewater volumes and capital requirements.

This report outlines a strategy and one-year work plan (2014-2015) for the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) to establish a platform for engaging the Government of Kenya on climate compatible development. It aims to position KEPSA as a leader in climate change by improving its analytical capacity, enhancing two-way communication with its membership, and leading private sector input into national policies such as the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) and the draft Climate Change Bill.

This document is an excerpt from the Eskom Air Quality Strategy (Unique Identifier: 32-1143, Revision 1), detailing the risks, financial requirements, and technical challenges associated with meeting Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for its power stations. It outlines the potential legal and operational consequences of non-compliance, provides a scenario analysis for implementation, and lists the specific retrofits and resource increases required for full compliance by April 1, 2020.

This document is an excerpt from the Eskom Air Quality Improvement Plan, detailing the strategies, technical requirements, and financial implications for reducing emissions from Eskom's power station fleet to comply with South Africa's Minimum Emission Standards (MES).

This executive summary reports on a 2024 study commissioned by Natural Justice to assess the state of the Climate Justice Movement (CJM) in Kenya. The study involved 404 survey responses, 19 key informant interviews, and 12 focus group discussions across six regional economic blocs. It finds that while the CJM has a strong grassroots presence and has influenced national and county policies, it is currently hindered by internal fragmentation, leadership disputes, and limited funding. The document outlines the movement's composition, its role in monitoring government climate finance, and the legal frameworks—such as the Climate Change Act of 2016—that govern climate action in Kenya.

The Local2030 Coalition for the Decade of Action is a UN-led platform designed to accelerate the localization of the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Commissioned by the Executive Office of the UN Secretary-General and developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute, the coalition aims to bridge gaps in advocacy, action, and monitoring by empowering local and regional governments, civil society, and other local actors. The strategy focuses on fostering multi-level partnerships, leveraging UN expertise, and promoting inclusive, green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic through a rights-based approach.

This fact sheet summarizes the results of a participatory workshop held in August 2023 in Barrancabermeja, Colombia. The initiative, led by Transforma, aimed to analyze the perspectives of local actors regarding the hydrocarbon value chain and identify the challenges and opportunities associated with a Just Energy Transition in a region heavily dependent on the oil industry.