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This research paper by Ember analyzes draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) from EU Member States to determine if current national ambitions align with the REPowerEU plan and the Fit-for-55 package. The analysis finds that while renewable energy targets have increased significantly since 2019, the EU is still projected to fall short of its 2030 goals for renewable electricity share, solar capacity, and wind capacity.

This research paper examines how implementing the actions in Zimbabwe's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) can simultaneously meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and achieve economic development goals, including improvements in public health, biodiversity, and energy security.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute analyzes version 1.0 of the White House Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST). While the update identifies more disadvantaged communities than the beta version, the authors argue it fails to account for cumulative burdens—where multiple environmental, health, and socioeconomic stressors overlap—which disproportionately affect communities of color.

This policy brief, based on a quantitative assessment of six key agricultural commodities, argues that transboundary climate risks to global food security are mounting and largely unrecognized, necessitating a shift from national self-interest toward cooperative multilateral adaptation strategies.

This policy brief, based on a report by the Stockholm Environment Institute, examines transboundary climate risks to global food security through the trade of six key agricultural commodities. It argues that traditional risk management strategies like diversification are becoming ineffective due to the systemic nature of climate change, necessitating a shift toward multilateral cooperation and a global systemic view of adaptation to prevent geopolitical tension and protect import-dependent, low-income countries.

This report by Ember analyzes the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) of EU countries to assess the trajectory of the EU power sector toward 2030. It finds that while renewable energy is expected to grow, the EU is not on track to meet the European Commission's recommended 55% emissions reduction target due to slow fossil fuel phase-outs and insufficient wind and solar deployment, particularly in seven specific member states.

The Production Gap report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and its partners analyzes the discrepancy between planned government fossil fuel production and the levels required to limit global warming to 1.5°C or 2°C, highlighting that current plans are inconsistent with Paris Agreement pledges.

This research paper quantifies the water-energy nexus (WEN) of Beijing, analyzing resource consumption both within and beyond its geographic boundaries to inform resource utilization and regional development.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the implications for Australia of the Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming to 1.5°C. It argues that the remaining global carbon budget is extremely limited and that Australia's current emissions and reliance on fossil fuel exports are incompatible with these targets.

This technical annex assesses progress toward Goal 10 of the New York Declaration on Forests, which focuses on strengthening forest governance, transparency, the rule of law, and the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs). The report utilizes three primary indicators: the strength of institutions and policies in producer and consumer countries, the prevalence of illegal logging and related violence, and the formal recognition of land and forest rights for IPLCs.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute analyzes the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets announced by the United States and China, comparing them to previous commitments and current trajectories in the context of the global goal to limit warming to 2 degrees C.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) argues that achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) requires the integration of environmentally sustainable strategies across all goals, specifically focusing on freshwater, energy, and sanitation. The study identifies significant gaps in current MDG planning, particularly regarding the water requirements for food production and the need for innovative sanitation solutions. It estimates that an annual investment of USD 107 billion is required between 2005 and 2015 to meet targets for water, food, sanitation, and energy using sustainable pathways.

This methodology report from the Stockholm Environment Institute introduces the Transnational Climate Impacts (TCI) Index, a framework designed to quantify country-level exposure to climate impacts that occur in one location as a consequence of climate events elsewhere. The report details the selection of nine indicators across four risk pathways—biophysical, finance, people, and trade—plus a global context indicator, to identify how international interconnections and dependencies create climate-related risks for nations regardless of their internal vulnerability.

This briefing describes a pilot study conducted by GFA Consulting Group and the Stockholm Environment Institute to assess the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus in Zambia. The appraisal examines the interdependencies between governance and bio-physical perspectives, highlighting how agricultural transformation and energy transitions compete for limited resources like water and biomass.

This policy brief introduces the Transnational Climate Impacts (TCI) Index, a framework developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute to measure country-level exposure to climate risks that cross national borders. The brief argues that globalization connects countries through biophysical, financial, human, and trade pathways, meaning that even wealthy nations with low direct physical vulnerability can be highly exposed to transnational climate risks. It recommends that the UNFCCC and national governments integrate these transnational dimensions into adaptation planning and finance to ensure global economic stability.

This research paper analyzes the policy landscape for clean energy transition in India's micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector between 2010 and 2020, evaluating the effectiveness of central and state-level schemes in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption.

This technical note describes the India Energy Policy Simulator (India EPS), an open-source system dynamics model developed by Energy Innovation LLC and World Resources Institute to assess cross-sectoral climate policy packages for India through 2050.