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The document outlines eight systemic challenges in climate-related mobility, including the risks of simplistic conflict narratives, the instrumentalization of migration as adaptation, and the impact of slow-onset events. It emphasizes the need for rights-based frameworks, inclusive governance, and the recognition of colonial legacies to address these inequities. To tackle these issues, SEI focuses on three priority areas: managing transboundary climate impacts, conducting grounded research to shift power dynamics (such as through the HABITABLE project), and strengthening global cooperation for sustainable livelihoods using tools like AidAtlas and Trase.

The text presents Environmental Observatories as innovative tools that use indicators to monitor environmental, social, and economic conditions in rural areas. These observatories aim to make resource degradation and ecosystem service trends visible, allowing for the evaluation of production sustainability and the reduction of environmental risks and social conflicts. When linked to rural land-use planning, they provide feedback to align planning with ecological needs and population demands.

The research analyzes the influence of international programs and the content of national policies on the environment-poverty nexus in the Brazilian Amazon, finding a historical dichotomy between environmental and developmental agendas.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) examines the complex nexus of climate change, migration, and justice. It argues that climate change acts as a risk multiplier that interacts with socio-economic and political factors rather than being a sole driver of migration. The document identifies eight key challenges—including the oversimplification of the climate-conflict-migration link, the risks of instrumentalizing migration as adaptation, and the impacts of slow-onset events—and proposes interdisciplinary, rights-based solutions. SEI highlights its strengths in analyzing transboundary climate impacts, conducting grounded comparative research to shift power dynamics, and fostering global cooperation for sustainable livelihoods through tools like AidAtlas and Trase.

The KaF-Adapt project, funded by the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), aims to reduce community vulnerability to water scarcity and promote resilient livelihoods in the Kafue Flats of Zambia. Classified as a Category B (medium-risk) project, it implements a comprehensive safeguards framework to manage risks such as resource access restrictions, habitat degradation, and social exclusion. The framework mandates site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs) for high-risk activities, supported by a dedicated Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and a joint Project Management Unit (PMU) shared with the sister project, KaF-Wild.

The document advocates for a territorial approach to agroecology in Africa, integrating agricultural practice adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and the development of embedded food systems. It identifies key practices such as agroforestry, integrated landscape management (ILA), and territorial markets, while highlighting systemic hurdles including limited financial resources, loss of indigenous knowledge, and policy silos. The briefing recommends catalytic philanthropic funding for multi-actor governance, local market infrastructure, and participatory research to scale locally-driven solutions.

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 1 (BC1) Paro categorizes planned 2025 activities as Category B, meaning potential environmental and social impacts are site-specific and reversible. The plan focuses on two primary activities: the construction of the Haa Range cum FMU office and the maintenance of the Shaba Forest Nursery. It outlines specific mitigation measures for dust, noise, waste, and occupational health and safety, while establishing a framework for stakeholder engagement and grievance redressal aligned with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP).

The ESMP for Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Park (JDNP) outlines mitigation strategies for four 2025 activities: constructing a Range Office in Laya, restoring a mineral lick at Chuchurpo, reinforcing roofs in storm-prone areas (Soe, Naro, Lingzhi), and installing rainwater harvesting systems in Yaksa and Dula. The plan categorizes the project as 'Category B', meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. It mandates strict adherence to both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding community consultation and compensation for non-title land holders. Key mitigation focuses include waste management, occupational health and safety (OHS) for workers, and stakeholder engagement through consultation meetings and a multi-tiered grievance redressal mechanism involving BFL, WWF, and the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

The ESMP for Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) categorizes BFL activities as Category B, meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. It details mitigation strategies for invasive species management, riverbank protection, staff quarter construction, and office maintenance, while outlining strict occupational health and safety standards and grievance mechanisms.

The ESMP outlines the management of 87.25 hectares of plantations across three sites in Bhutan, focusing on maintenance activities such as weeding and fencing. It identifies minor environmental risks, including waste generation and invasive species, and social risks, such as worker safety and grazing restrictions. Mitigation measures include waste removal, the use of native species, and community consultation. Implementation is led by Green Bhutan Corporation Limited (GBCL) under the supervision of the Department of Forest and Park Services (DoFPS), with monitoring conducted by the Bhutan for Life (BFL) project's ESS officer.

The ESMP for the Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve (JKSNR) focuses on the restoration of alpine meadows at Lolithang between October 2025 and March 2026. The project, part of the 'Bhutan for Life' (BFL) initiative, is categorized as Category B, meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. Planned activities include prescribed burning to remove encroaching Berberis species and bio-engineering works such as check dams and grass slip planting. Mitigation measures address risks of forest fires, waste generation, and worker safety, with a dedicated budget of Nu. 10,000 for safety gear. The plan mandates strict adherence to both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding social impacts and community consultation.

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 7 (BC 7) categorizes planned 2025 activities as 'Category B', meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. The plan covers the construction of the Gyalpoizhing Range Office and Kurizampa Check Post, and the maintenance of the Dungleypang water hole and Murmur grasslands. It details mitigation strategies for waste, air quality, soil erosion, and worker safety, while providing a framework for stakeholder engagement and grievance redressal through BFL, WWF, and GCF mechanisms.

The ESMP categorizes BFL projects in Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park as Category B, meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. It details mitigation strategies for four 2025 activities: improving waterholes and salt licks, removing invasive plants, constructing a new water source at the head office, and maintaining the Taksha Park Range office. The plan emphasizes compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF's more extensive Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures, particularly regarding non-title holders and community consultation. It includes detailed occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and a multi-tiered grievance redressal mechanism involving BFL, WWF, and the Green Climate Fund.

The document advocates for the use of community champions—locally selected youth who act as intermediaries between rural residents, traditional leadership, and external agencies—to improve the management of the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus. It highlights the 'Ecochamps' program in the Eastern Cape, where youth aged 18-35 are trained in technical and social skills to facilitate dialogue, conduct citizen science, and promote sustainable practices. The text argues that this model enhances social cohesion and environmental stewardship by integrating indigenous knowledge with scientific research, and suggests that such models are scalable globally to foster more inclusive governance.

The document outlines a bottom-up approach to managing the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus in South Africa through 'knowledge festivals' and 'community champions'. It details a March 2024 case study in Matatiele where over 200 participants used art, science, and traditional knowledge to address resource challenges. The text advocates for the 'Ecochamps' model—upskilling local youth to bridge communication between traditional leadership and NGOs—and provides a set of practical guidelines for scaling these inclusive engagement methods globally to improve natural resource management and social justice.

The research paper examines the critical role of women in climate mitigation across sectors like agriculture and energy, while highlighting systemic barriers such as limited land ownership and educational gaps. It advocates for feminist climate justice frameworks and gender-responsive policies, citing successful initiatives in Kenya, Nepal, Senegal, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia, and aligning these with global frameworks like the UNFCCC's Lima Work Programme on Gender.

The briefing examines L.I. 2462, a 2022 regulation that allows mining in Ghana's forest reserves. It argues that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lacks the constitutional mandate to manage natural resources, a role reserved for Natural Resource Commissions. The document further contends that L.I. 2462 lacks a proper legal foundation under the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1994, and cannot supersede the protections of forest reserves established by Executive Instruments or Acts of Parliament. Additionally, it highlights weak sanctions, a lack of stakeholder consultation, and the absence of gender quotas as significant shortcomings.

The report evaluates Malawi's governance landscape across multiple sectors, highlighting systemic failures in human rights, education, health, and anti-corruption efforts. It details the country's vulnerability to climate change and the persistence of extreme poverty, while providing specific policy recommendations to align national practices with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) standards and international human rights treaties.

The TNRC project provided a comprehensive framework for integrating anti-corruption measures into conservation, producing over 170 knowledge resources and training 1,200+ NGO staff. It emphasizes a three-step approach: learning basics, conducting corruption-aware situation analysis, and adapting programming through six thematic pillars. Key achievements include the creation of the Countering Environmental Corruption Practitioners Forum and the institutionalization of anti-corruption strategies within WWF and TRAFFIC.

The report outlines a framework for improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Guatemala, emphasizing the connection between these services and integrated watershed management. It aims to align Guatemala's public policy on drinking water and sanitation with the K’atun 2032 National Development Plan, specifically under the 'Natural resources today and for the future' axis. The document analyzes current policy challenges, identifies areas where Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) tools can be applied based on consultations with health and environment officials, and provides recommendations for strategic partnerships and capacity building to enhance climate resilience and public health.