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The report examines climate change perceptions in Majuba Village, Eastern Cape, finding that while residents are acutely aware of environmental decline, they often explain it through spiritual or moral frameworks due to a lack of local, trusted scientific information. It identifies radio as the most critical medium for communication due to high data costs and limited internet access. The study highlights that disinformation fills the void left by institutional silence and recommends establishing community radio in local dialects (isiXhosa, Sesotho, and Hlubi) and training local facilitators to bridge the gap between science and traditional beliefs.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) installed FAHFON SENSE smart weather stations in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, to address drought vulnerability in rice farming. The project established two pilot sites—one with irrigation and one relying on precipitation—to test the technology's effectiveness. Farmers and stakeholders from Laos received training on using a mobile application to monitor real-time environmental data, including rainfall, temperature, and CO2 levels, to optimize irrigation and crop management.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) conducted a training workshop from April 26th to 28th, 2024, in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, to implement laser-controlled land leveling in two pilot districts: Phimai and Sung Noen. This precision agriculture technology uses a laser transmitter and receiver to create a flat or uniformly inclined field surface, which optimizes irrigation, reduces water runoff, and improves crop germination. While the technology enhances water efficiency and crop yields, the report notes that high initial equipment costs and the need for technical expertise may limit adoption for smaller farms without subsidies.

The report documents violence by joint security forces (Polri, TNI, Satpol PP, and BP Batam) against residents of Pulau Rempang during land marking activities for the Rempang Eco-city project. It identifies excessive use of force, including tear gas fired near schools, arbitrary arrests, and the creation of a climate of fear through military-style checkpoints. The authors argue that the project, designated as a National Strategic Project (PSN), prioritizes capital interests over the rights of indigenous Malay communities, leading to systemic human rights violations.

Experts from the Office of National Water Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, and the Stockholm Environment Institute visited Nakhon Ratchasima from August 15-17, 2023, to evaluate climate-smart agricultural technologies. The visit included observations of field levelling, soil moisture measurement, and the use of calcium carbonate at the Rice Research Centre, as well as a grassroots valve control tool at the Land Development Station. The team also visited a smart farm utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology and the alternating wetting and drying method for rice cultivation, and reviewed low-cost weather monitoring tools developed by RMUTI.

The report details a study tour in the Aguié department, Niger, focused on 'productive sanitation' (EcoSan). It describes the use of hygienized human urine (Takin Ruwa) and feces (Takin Bussasché) as agricultural fertilizers. Key findings include significant yield increases in millet and peppers compared to chemical fertilizers, the importance of community engagement with religious and traditional leaders to overcome cultural resistance, and specific technical protocols for the collection, storage, and application of ecological fertilizers to ensure safety for producers and consumers.