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This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) explores the intersection of the mining industry and Water-Energy-Food (WEF) security. It proposes a methodological framework using the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) model and hydrological modelling to manage the risks and opportunities associated with mining developments, featuring a current application of this approach in Suriname.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) explains the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus, highlighting the need for integrated policy approaches to avoid unintended consequences when managing these three interdependent essentials. It details IISD's efforts to operationalize WEF security through watershed-based management in Canada and stakeholder engagement in Suriname.

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) describes the role of watershed indicator systems in overcoming planning barriers such as data gaps and jurisdictional fragmentation. It outlines IISD's expertise in designing these systems and provides two case studies: the Lake Balaton Region in Hungary and the city of Winnipeg in Canada.

This report analyzes the relationship between international trade liberalization and sustainable development in Argentina during the 1990s. It examines how economic reforms, including the Convertibility Plan and the creation of Mercosur, influenced the country's export patterns and their subsequent environmental impacts, focusing specifically on the manufacturing sector and the intensification of agricultural production in the Pampas region.

This policy brief summarizes the book 'Africa First!' by Jakkie Cilliers, which analyzes the current development trajectory of Africa and proposes a scenario for economic growth and poverty reduction by 2040. The document highlights a growing economic divergence between Africa and the rest of the world, attributing the slow progress to unproductive economic structures, slow demographic transitions, and weak governance.

The 'Manuel sur l’action climatique' is a guide published by Natural Justice designed to strengthen climate resilience in Senegal through legal empowerment. It provides communities with a framework to understand climate change, identify their specific vulnerabilities, and utilize political and legal instruments to defend their rights and protect the environment.

This document is a summary of findings and orders from the High Court of Kenya regarding Petition No 22 of 2012. The court addressed various legal and procedural challenges brought by petitioners against the LAPSSET Project, specifically focusing on environmental assessments, public participation, indigenous rights, and the protection of cultural heritage in Lamu County.

The 2012 SAIIA Young Leaders Declaration is a statement negotiated by South African youth at the 1st South African Institute of International Affairs Young Leaders Conference. The document outlines youth-led recommendations for the international community, the African continent, and the South African government across three primary themes: climate change and sustainable development, universal education, and the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

This research paper by Elizabeth Sidiropoulos argues that for the BRICS grouping to be perceived as a positive alternative to existing dominant global powers, it must move beyond its image as a collection of emerging markets and embrace an inclusive developmental agenda. The author proposes that the BRICS should lead on four specific global challenges: rising inequality, the finite nature of the Anthropocene age, the rise of identity-based radicalism, and the tension between state sovereignty and the provision of global public goods.

This research paper by Zhu Jiejin discusses the establishment and strategic role of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) as a mechanism for new South–South co-operation. The author argues that the NDB is designed to address the significant infrastructure financing gaps in developing countries and to supplement, rather than replace, existing multilateral development institutions. The paper proposes five guiding principles for the NDB's institutional design: fair governance, market-based operation, non-intervention with high standards, localisation, and constructive supplement.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) examines the intersection between the G-20's global economic governance agenda and the development priorities of Africa, specifically as outlined in the African Union's Agenda 2063. It evaluates progress since 2010 in areas such as infrastructure financing and regional integration, noting that while the G-20 has mainstreamed development issues, African representation remains limited to South Africa as a permanent member.

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines how mining projects in Africa can better contribute to sustainable development through strategic partnerships. It argues that mining-led growth is often hindered by a lack of cooperation between companies, governments, and NGOs, as well as a lack of long-term planning and regulatory capacity. The document advocates for the use of 'good practice' Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and the creation of shared infrastructure to maximize local economic and social benefits.

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) argues for a re-invention of partnerships in Africa's extractive governance to drive inclusive and sustainable socio-economic transformation. It emphasizes the need for shared values, reciprocal responsibilities, and the alignment of national, regional, and continental visions—specifically the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the Africa Mining Vision (AMV)—to move Africa beyond being a mere supplier of raw materials toward value-addition and beneficiation.

This report provides a comprehensive assessment and roadmap for the electrification of healthcare facilities in Madagascar, specifically focusing on Basic Health Centers (CSB) and District Reference Hospitals (CHRD). It identifies significant energy deficits, a lack of consolidated data, and operational challenges, proposing a phased, integrated approach to achieve universal and sustainable electricity access by 2032.

This fact sheet describes the EcoSanRes programme, a Sida-financed initiative managed by the Stockholm Environment Institute from 2001 to 2010. The programme focuses on promoting sustainable and ecological sanitation systems that recycle organic waste for crop production to address global sanitation challenges and support the Millennium Development Goals.

This project brochure describes an initiative funded by FONERWA and coordinated by ARCOS, in collaboration with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and other partners, to promote climate resilience in the Akagera Basin of Rwanda. Running from October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2018, the project uses a 'Water-Energy-Food Security Nexus' approach to analyze the interdependencies between these sectors to guide sustainable development and policy decisions.

This guidance note provides a framework for grantees of the Strategic Collaborative Fund (SCF2) to integrate human rights and gender equality into the design, implementation, and evaluation of events focused on sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

This fact sheet describes the Strategic Collaborative Fund (SCF), a programme launched in 2018 by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Asia with support from the Swedish government (Sida). The SCF focuses on enhancing the 2030 Agenda in Asia and the Pacific through regional cooperation, policy dialogue, and capacity building, with a specific emphasis on rights-based approaches, gender, and social equality.

This fact sheet describes the Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication (PMEC) system, a custom web-based tool developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) in 2010 to measure the quality and impact of its work at the intersection of science, policy, and practice.

This capacity statement outlines the Stockholm Environment Institute's (SEI) approach to disaster risk reduction (DRR) and sustainable development, highlighting its role as a transdisciplinary think tank that integrates scientific research with policy engagement and capacity-building to reduce human vulnerability to natural hazards.