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An executive summary from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) detailing eight critical challenges in climate-related mobility and three priority research areas aimed at advancing justice and effective solutions for migration and displacement.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines how climate change, poverty, and marginalization drive labour migration and affect children in Southeast Asia, specifically focusing on those who migrate or are left behind.

This report by the Nature-Based Infrastructure (NBI) Global Resource Centre evaluates the economic and environmental potential of nature-based and hybrid green-grey infrastructure to mitigate flooding and water pollution in the canals of Kochi, India, specifically focusing on a pilot project for the Pandarachirathodu Canal.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute outlines ten emerging trends and geopolitical developments that are increasing the global importance of ocean governance, finance, and security.

The Lagos State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (LCARP), published in June 2024 by FSD Africa and the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, is a strategic roadmap to protect Lagos from climate-driven risks. The plan identifies sea-level rise, extreme rainfall, and extreme heat as the primary climate impact drivers, with a projected cost of inaction reaching nearly $40 billion by 2050. To mitigate these risks, LCARP proposes a $9 billion project portfolio consisting of 33 adaptation projects, aiming to mobilize between $700 million and $1.3 billion in annual climate finance by 2035. The plan emphasizes a shift from an overreliance on concessional debt toward a balanced mix of blended finance, grants, and nature-based solutions, supported by new governance structures and sector-specific policy reforms.

This research paper analyzes the intersection of climate change and public health in Senegal, detailing how regional climatic phenomena—such as sea-level rise in coastal areas and desertification in the Sahel—contribute to health crises. It highlights a community-led adaptation project in Widou Thiéngoly and calls for coordinated international action at COP28 to support climate-resilient healthcare infrastructure in Africa.

This report by the African Climate Foundation and IFPRI analyzes the economic impacts of climate change in Mozambique, focusing on vulnerabilities in agriculture, energy, and transport. It details projected temperature increases and rainfall volatility, the risk of sea-level rise to coastal populations, and the macroeconomic threats posed by a global transition to low-carbon economies. The document evaluates the Government of Mozambique's current adaptation strategies, such as Local Adaptation Plans, and recommends the establishment of an Adaptation and Resilience Investment Platform (ARIP) to mobilize funding and improve technical capacity.

This special report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the intersection of agriculture, water access, and climate change in Algeria, forecasting development pathways to 2040. It highlights the country's vulnerability to commodity shocks, low agricultural productivity, and the severe socio-economic risks posed by rising temperatures and sea-level rise.

This special report from the Institute for Security Studies examines the agricultural sector and climate change vulnerabilities in Tunisia, highlighting low crop yields, high food dependence, and the projected economic and environmental impacts of rising temperatures and sea levels through 2040 and 2050.

Iloilo City, Philippines, implemented a Participatory Housing and Urban Development project to protect vulnerable urban poor communities from flood risks. Through a partnership between the local government and the Homeless People’s Federation of the Philippines Inc. (HPFPI), the city moved 1,250 households from flood-prone waterways to secure, within-city housing. The initiative replaced forced evictions with community-driven planning and innovative financing, including over 560 collective savings groups, and integrated urban poor representatives into city government boards for land use and disaster risk.

This research paper examines the drivers of flow regime alteration in the Mond River basin in southern Iran, comparing the impacts of dam operations against climate change factors like sea-level rise and drought on the Mond-Protected Area estuary-coastal system.

This fact sheet, based on the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, details the observed and projected impacts of climate change in West Africa. It highlights significant increases in temperature, extreme weather events, and sea-level rise, which threaten human health, food security, biodiversity, and economic stability. The document emphasizes the region's high vulnerability despite its low contribution to global emissions and calls for transformative adaptation and increased financial and research investment.

This fact sheet, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network in 2022, summarizes findings from the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report specifically for North Africa. It details observed climate changes, such as rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns, and projects future risks including increased heat-related mortality, biodiversity loss, and threats to food and water security. The document also outlines adaptation strategies, the necessity of increased climate finance, and the specific vulnerabilities of coastal cities and cultural heritage sites in the region.

This policy brief examines the evolution of international ocean governance from the 1972 Stockholm Conference to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It details the legal frameworks established to manage marine resources and pollution, the challenges of fragmented sectoral management, and the urgent need for a holistic, ecosystem-based approach to address cumulative stressors like climate change, overfishing, and acidification.

This report summarizes a November 2020 virtual event organized by the Stockholm Climate Security Hub, which convened Northern European scientists and decision-makers to discuss the security challenges posed by climate change's impact on the world's oceans.

This policy brief examines the intersection of demographic growth, climate change, and waste management in Mombasa, Kenya. It argues that while the city faces significant risks from flooding and sea-level rise, there is substantial potential for nature-based solutions—such as constructed wetlands and mangrove restoration—to build ecological, economic, and social resilience.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) emphasizes the necessity of localized climate data for policymakers and highlights two free online tools provided by the NGO Climate Central to map sea-level rise and coastal flood risks across the United States and globally.

This guide, prepared by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), Overseas Development Institute (ODI), and SouthSouthNorth (SSN), translates the findings of the 2019 IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate specifically for African policymakers. It details how human-induced climate change is altering ocean chemistry and temperature, accelerating sea-level rise, and melting high-mountain glaciers, all of which threaten marine biodiversity, food security, and coastal infrastructure across the African continent.

This report reviews the status of marine and coastal ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) in Tanzania, focusing on mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. It identifies significant climate vulnerabilities, including sea-level rise and storm surges, and examines the governance frameworks, policy gaps, and opportunities for integrating nature-based solutions into national climate strategies to enhance coastal resilience and support local livelihoods.

This report reviews the status of marine and coastal ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) in South Africa, detailing the country's policy frameworks, institutional arrangements, and practical implementation of nature-based solutions to enhance climate resilience.