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This report, produced by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in collaboration with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), analyzes the social and environmental impacts of China's rapid economic growth within the forestry, cotton, and E-products sectors. It provides strategic recommendations for the Chinese government to transition these supply chains toward sustainable development to support the national goal of achieving a "harmonious society" (HeXieSheHui) by 2020.

This document introduces the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol and the SEforALL Cooling for All programme, highlighting the goal to reduce hydrofluorocarbon production by over 80 percent over 30 years while improving energy efficiency in cooling technologies.

This guide describes the Effects screen within the LEAP software, which allows users to view, edit, and manage data for environmental effects such as pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHGs). It details the software's default data sets, the ability to customize effects, and the process for setting Global Warming Potential (GWP) values based on IPCC Assessment Reports.

This technical guide from the Stockholm Environment Institute explains the mathematical equations used for transport analysis within a demand technology framework, specifically covering stock turnover, fuel economy, mileage, energy consumption, and pollutant emissions.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the impact of ground-level ozone (O3) on agricultural productivity and food security in South Asia. It argues that O3 is a significant threat to crop yields, potentially posing a more immediate risk to food security than climate change, and calls for international cooperation to reduce precursor emissions and improve crop breeding.

The World Resources Institute's Better Buying Lab convened over 50 academics and food industry practitioners in the United States and United Kingdom to explore how changing the language used to describe food can encourage consumers to shift from meat-heavy diets to more sustainable, plant-based diets.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines electricity sector reforms across six countries, arguing that these reforms are fundamentally issues of sustainable development. It finds that current reforms are primarily driven by financial concerns and donor conditions rather than social or environmental benefits.

A World Resources Institute (WRI) study involving over 6,000 online participants demonstrates that specific environmental messaging on restaurant menus can significantly increase the selection of plant-rich, lower-carbon dishes.

A case study by the World Resources Institute evaluating the financial risks posed to 16 leading oil and gas companies by climate change policies and constrained reserve access.

This teaching note, prepared by Mark B. Milstein for the World Resources Institute, analyzes the corporate strategy and competitive advantage of the Weyerhaeuser Company. It focuses on the company's transition toward sustainable forestry and the strategic challenges it faces as it expands its high-yield plantation model internationally.

This WWF South Africa fact sheet examines the role of desalination as a water source for Cape Town and South Africa, detailing the technical requirements, costs, and environmental impacts of the process.