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This scoping study by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines best practices for municipal sustainability-related bonds to help bridge the US$ 2.5 trillion annual global funding gap for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This report examines the transition of sustainable investing from a niche practice to a mainstream financial industry standard, projecting near-total ESG integration in fund management by 2036.

This report documents the results of a policy dialogue held on 28 March 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, focusing on the bioeconomy for sustainable development. The dialogue is part of a broader project supported by Vinnova to facilitate constructive discussions on bioeconomy development in national and regional contexts, specifically aiming to guide decision-makers toward cohesive governance of bioeconomy pathways with a focus on the Global South.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Strategy 2020–24 outlines the organization's mission to bridge science, policy, and practice to support sustainable development. The strategy focuses on three primary impact areas: reducing climate risk, promoting sustainable resource use and resilient ecosystems, and improving health and well-being. To achieve these, SEI employs a theory of change centered on changing agendas, enhancing capacities, and improving decisions through the co-creation of knowledge and the development of specialized tools.

A briefing outlining the outcomes of the 'Building a Resilient Future' event held on September 22, 2019, which emphasized the need for scaled, proactive resilience building to support the UN Climate Action Summit and protect vulnerable communities.

The 2019 report by the NewClimate Institute analyzes the impact of climate mitigation commitments from cities, regions, and businesses, specifically focusing on ten major emitting economies and 17 international cooperative initiatives (ICIs). It finds that while individual actor commitments provide modest reductions, ICIs offer the most significant potential to close the global emissions gap to 2°C by 2030.

This working paper analyzes the connections between climate actions in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, identifying synergies and gaps to improve policy coherence.

This technical annex assesses Goal 6 of the New York Declaration on Forests, which sought the inclusion of ambitious, quantitative forest conservation and restoration targets for 2030 within the post-2015 global development framework. The document concludes that Goal 6 was achieved through the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in September 2015, though it identifies significant weaknesses in how these goals are measured and reported.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute evaluates how integrated land use and energy technology policies in eastern Africa can simultaneously advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to climate action, health, and energy access.

This working paper, produced as an input for the G20 Climate and Sustainability Working Group, examines how G20 nations can leverage Long-Term Strategies (LTSs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to meet Paris Agreement goals. It argues that integrating long-term visions with near-term targets drives sustainable economic growth and provides a roadmap to avoid carbon-intensive lock-in. The document provides frameworks for NDC implementation, guidance for updating NDCs by 2020, and strategies for G20 countries to support developing nations in overcoming capacity and financing gaps.

This report provides methodological guidance for National Statistical Systems and global entities to measure fossil fuel subsidies, specifically to support the reporting of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicator 12.c.1.

This briefing describes the 'SDG Synergies' approach developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), a practical framework designed to help governments and organizations plan the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda by analyzing the interactions between Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets.

This report explores how blockchain technology and 'impact tokens' can address systemic barriers in the impact investing industry to better mobilize funding for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues for the integration of a circular economy into cobalt and lithium supply chains to support green energy technologies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights how recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing can mitigate supply shortages, reduce environmental degradation, and create sustainable jobs.

This report by Carbon Trust Assurance Limited provides a pre-issuance verification of Nedbank Limited's Sustainable Development Goals Issuance Framework and Guideline for Sustainable Asset Selection. The assessment confirms that the proposed green bond, intended to finance wind and solar energy projects in South Africa, conforms to the pre-issuance requirements of the Climate Bonds Standard Version 2.1.

This research paper examines the 'nexus' concept regarding natural resource demand and its relevance to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), proposing a five-nodes definition to integrate climate policy with supply-chain management and governance in resource-rich developing countries.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of credit enhancement in scaling up sustainable infrastructure, particularly in developing countries. It defines credit enhancement as the transfer of project risk to creditworthy third parties to improve financial feasibility. The document identifies supply-side barriers, such as the conservative risk management and incentive structures of multilateral development banks, and demand-side challenges, including low awareness among policy-makers. It concludes that while a Universal Guarantee Facility is being discussed, empowering existing de-risking agencies and increasing domestic investor participation may be more effective strategies.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute discusses the 'Leaving No One Behind' (LNB) pledge from the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and its application to climate action. It argues that because the poorest populations are most vulnerable to climate impacts and often excluded from the benefits of low-carbon transitions, climate policies must be intentionally designed to prioritize the most marginalized to avoid exacerbating inequality.

The document records the decisions made during the 26th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Antigua, Guatemala, on June 20-21, 2018. The decisions cover financial approvals, organizational restructuring, scientific programming, capacity building, and strategic partnerships to address global change in the Americas.

The 'Innovations for Resilience Convening,' held in Munich in November 2017, brought together public and private sector partners to explore sustainable innovations that build resilience and enhance development outcomes. Co-hosted by the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), World Food Programme (WFP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and One Billion Coalition for Resilience (1BC), the event focused on the role of technology in addressing the increasing frequency of disasters and shocks, while identifying barriers to scaling these solutions globally.