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This report provides a technical and practical guide to electric cooking (eCooking) appliances for use in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It categorizes appliances into cooktops, self-contained units, and task-specific devices, evaluating them based on energy efficiency, power ratings, and cultural suitability. The document aims to assist programme planners and policymakers in selecting appropriate technologies to transition households from biomass fuels to clean energy, aligning with SDG 7 goals.

This project brochure describes an initiative funded by FONERWA and coordinated by ARCOS, in collaboration with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and other partners, to promote climate resilience in the Akagera Basin of Rwanda. Running from October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2018, the project uses a 'Water-Energy-Food Security Nexus' approach to analyze the interdependencies between these sectors to guide sustainable development and policy decisions.

This September 2020 report by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) provides practical guidance for organizations to track, report, and reduce business air travel emissions. Based on the TR2AIL project, which involved interviews at SEI and the University of East Anglia, the document outlines strategies for setting emissions targets, implementing decision-support tools, and fostering an organizational culture that prioritizes lower-carbon travel alternatives.

This expert note from the World Resources Institute outlines a framework for aligning Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) enhancements with COVID-19 economic recovery, specifically focusing on the transportation sector to drive inclusive growth and meet climate targets.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute provides guidance for city decision-makers on the financial mechanisms, procurement strategies, and business models required to implement electric and hybrid-electric bus fleets, noting that while capital costs are higher than conventional buses, total cost of ownership can be competitive.

This guidance from the World Resources Institute outlines strategies for countries to enhance their 2020 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to decarbonize the power sector by 2050, emphasizing that increasing renewable energy targets alone is insufficient.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute provides guidance for countries to enhance their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by incorporating strengthened, tailor-made actions within the agriculture sector to address climate change adaptation and mitigation.

This guide by the World Resources Institute and its partners provides principles for designing safe, temporary cycling infrastructure in response to the increased demand for cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to transition these measures into lasting sustainable urban mobility networks.

This report by the World Resources Institute provides guidance for businesses in Southeast Asia on adapting to climate change, identifying risks and opportunities, and understanding the role of the private sector in supporting vulnerable populations.