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This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of nature-based solutions (NbS) implemented by the SUNCASA initiative in the Dechatu River catchment in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. The assessment evaluates the economic, environmental, and social performance of interventions such as afforestation, agroforestry, and urban tree planting, finding that these measures provide significant returns in flood risk reduction, carbon sequestration, and job creation.

This fact sheet presents the results of a candidate survey conducted by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE BC) for the Vancouver by-election on April 5, 2025. The survey evaluates candidates' positions on health and climate policy, including green space, active transportation, building emissions, and regional air quality.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute evaluates two tactical urbanism interventions in Tallinn, Estonia, conducted as part of the 'Rohejälg' project in 2023. The study analyzes the impact of a temporary park at Raekoja plats (Town Hall Square) and spatial interventions in the area between Linnahall and the cruise terminal on user behavior, spatial perception, and local businesses.

This report analyzes the environmental promises made in the election platforms of seven political parties and two electoral alliances for the 2017 Estonian local government elections, specifically focusing on Tallinn, Tartu, and national-level platforms. The analysis evaluates these promises against the European Green Capital (EGC) criteria and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This research paper by Pratibha Caleb and Rithika Fernandes of ICLEI South Asia examines the debate between using native versus introduced tree species to enhance urban resilience in Indian cities facing increasing climate-related disasters.

The "Linnaelustiku käsiraamat" (City Wildlife Handbook), published by the Stockholm Environment Institute (Tallinn Center) in 2010, is a comprehensive guide designed for environmental specialists, landscape architects, officials, and citizens. It provides practical methods for maintaining and increasing biodiversity within urban environments, including gardens, parks, and buildings, specifically tailored to the conditions in Estonia.

The Joint Benefits Authority (JBA) is a collaborative tool designed for city agencies and local communities to jointly finance and deliver resilient, transformative infrastructure. By shifting away from a 'business-as-usual' approach where agencies work in silos, the JBA integrates capital planning and funding to scale natural infrastructure, enhance climate resilience, and advance social equity through direct community leadership in project implementation.