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The report identifies four critically stressed ecosystem services in Kenya: maintenance of biodiversity, food and fibre provision, water supply, purification and regulation, and fuel provision. These stresses are present across nearly all provinces, directly threatening the ability of the population to be adequately nourished, access clean water, obtain energy for cooking and warmth, and earn a livelihood. The document highlights a critical cycle where environmental degradation, such as deforestation and soil fertility loss, exacerbates poverty, particularly for women and children who bear the burden of gathering scarce resources.

The report identifies critical stresses on biodiversity, food and fibre provision, water supply, and fuel provision across Mali, linking these ecological declines to threats in human nourishment, water access, energy, and livelihoods. It highlights the southern regions of Sikasso, Mopti, and Segou as high-priority areas due to the convergence of high population density, poverty, and deteriorating ecosystem services.

The report identifies five critically stressed ecosystem services in Mauritania: biodiversity maintenance, food and fibre provision, water supply and regulation, fuel provision, and carbon sequestration. These stresses directly impact human well-being, specifically the ability to be adequately nourished, access clean water, obtain energy for cooking and warmth, and earn a livelihood. The analysis highlights that while all regions are affected, Assaba, Gorgol, and Guidimaka are high-priority areas due to the combination of stressed services, threatened well-being, and higher population density. Key drivers of degradation include prolonged droughts, over-grazing, over-hunting, and poorly planned infrastructure like the Diama dam.

The report identifies five critical stressed ecosystem services in Mozambique: biodiversity, food and fibre provision, water supply/purification/regulation, fuel provision, and flood regulation. It links these ecological stresses to threats in human well-being, specifically the ability to be nourished, access clean water, obtain energy, earn a livelihood, and remain secure against extreme events. The analysis highlights that Gaza, Manica, Nampula, Sofala, and Tete are the most critical regions where all five ecosystem services and well-being constituents are threatened. High population density in Nampula and Zambezia also makes them priority areas due to severe chronic malnutrition and poor water access.

The report identifies four critically stressed ecosystem services in Rwanda: maintenance of biodiversity, food and fibre provision, water supply, purification and regulation, and fuel provision. These stresses are linked to threats in human well-being, specifically the ability to be adequately nourished, access clean water, obtain energy for warmth and cooking, and earn a livelihood. The analysis highlights Kibungo and Butare as priority areas where multiple ecosystem services and well-being constituents are simultaneously under threat. The report argues that increasing food production through land expansion is unfeasible and recommends agricultural intensification and improved watershed management.

The report identifies four critically stressed ecosystem services in Tanzania: maintenance of biodiversity, food and fibre provision, water supply/purification/regulation, and fuel provision. These ecological declines directly threaten human well-being, specifically the ability to be adequately nourished, access clean water, obtain energy for cooking and warmth, and earn a livelihood. Morogoro is highlighted as a priority region because it experiences stress across all four ecosystem services and well-being constituents. Pervasive water scarcity and income poverty are noted as mutually reinforcing challenges affecting all mainland regions, driven largely by a high reliance on subsistence farming and a population growth rate of five per cent annually.

The report identifies four critically stressed ecosystem services in Uganda: maintenance of biodiversity, food and fibre provision, water supply, purification and regulation, and fuel provision. These stressors are linked to threats in human well-being, specifically the ability to be adequately nourished, access clean water, obtain energy for cooking and warmth, and earn a livelihood. The analysis highlights regional disparities, noting that while all four regions face these stresses, the Northern region suffers from the highest incidence of poverty and food insecurity, while the Western region shows high rates of child stunting.

The document analyzes how climate change and the transition to net zero impact the reliability and resilience of Canada's electricity grid. It identifies risks across generation, transmission, and distribution, and proposes solutions such as infrastructure hardening, increasing system flexibility, and updating regulatory frameworks and building codes.

The report identifies a significant gap between the high demand for green financing driven by Morocco's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and the limited supply of tailored financial instruments for SMEs. While energy efficiency and renewable energy projects are well-covered, sectors like fisheries and sustainable housing are underserved. The study recommends improving the regulatory framework for ESCOs, introducing fiscal incentives, and designing new equity or guarantee mechanisms to catalyze green investment.

The document outlines a partnership between the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to explore how environmental stressors drive international labour migration in Asia and increase vulnerability to forced labour. It highlights that sectors such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and construction are both drivers of environmental destruction and sites of migrant exploitation. The project's second phase focuses on agricultural labour supply chains in specific corridors—Cambodia and Myanmar to Thailand, and Bangladesh and Indonesia to Malaysia—to inform policymakers and businesses on protecting migrant workers and maximizing migration as an adaptation strategy.