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This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) implemented in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of the SUNCASA project. Using an integrated cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for the period 2025–2050, the study quantifies the economic, social, and environmental impacts of interventions such as afforestation, reforestation, agroforestry, and urban tree planting. The assessment finds that these NbS interventions are economically viable, providing significant avoided costs related to flood damage and health, alongside added value from carbon sequestration and employment.

This report outlines the findings of a multi-stakeholder workshop on implementing nature-based solutions (NbS) in Indian cities. It identifies a critical gap in national and state-level policy frameworks, which leads to fragmented, pilot-scale projects. The document advocates for an integrated policy approach to address systemic barriers in governance, finance, design, and maintenance, emphasizing the need for ecological valuation to unlock diverse funding and localized design to ensure effectiveness.

An economic valuation by the Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre finds that investing in the rehabilitation of Sherwan Hill Adventure Park in Abbottabad, Pakistan, yields a return of USD 2.49 for every USD 1 spent over 30 years. The project, part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project, aims to combat the effects of rapid urbanization (3.5% annual growth) and climate change—including flash floods, landslides, and the urban heat island effect—by expanding green infrastructure to improve public health and climate resilience.

This report analyzes land-use changes between 2015 and 2019 in the most populous cities of the 'Critical 9' countries to assess the impact of urbanization on the Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE) and cooling needs. Using Copernicus Land Monitoring Service data and the IPCC's SSP1-1.9 emissions scenario, the analysis details how the expansion of built-up areas at the expense of natural heat sinks—such as forests, wetlands, and vegetation—increases heat risks for vulnerable populations.

This research paper explores the multi-dimensional challenges and pathways toward achieving sustainable urban development. It examines the historical evolution of global urban policy, the disparate needs between the Global North and Global South, the role of various governmental and non-governmental actors, and emerging trends such as nature-based solutions and inclusive planning.

The report introduces 'community solar+', a strategic approach to designing community solar projects that maximizes local value streams and advances sustainability and equity goals beyond simple energy access.

This guide, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Tallinn, provides instructions for planners, developers, and citizens on how to integrate biodiversity into urban planning processes to prevent the loss of species during development projects. It focuses on specific animal groups, the implementation of a 'green space factor' to quantify ecological value, and practical measures for creating urban habitats such as green roofs, vertical greenery, and sustainable drainage systems.

This report outlines the critical cooling and cold chain needs in Ghana across three primary sectors: food, nutrition and agriculture; health services; and human comfort and safety in the built environment. It details the economic and health impacts of inadequate cooling, such as significant food waste, vaccine distribution failures, and rising heat-related mortality, while highlighting the inefficiency of current air-conditioning infrastructure.

This report outlines the critical cooling and cold chain needs in Kenya across the agriculture, health, and built environment sectors. It identifies significant food losses, electricity gaps in health facilities, and urban heat risks, while highlighting opportunities for sustainable cooling investments and passive design to improve public health and economic productivity.

This report by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) examines the cooling landscape in Ghana, highlighting the critical need for sustainable cooling to support healthcare, agriculture, and human safety. It identifies significant access gaps, with millions of people at high or medium risk due to heat exposure and lack of electricity. The document provides a roadmap for a just transition, recommending passive cooling strategies, higher energy efficiency standards, the phase-out of HFC refrigerants, and the decarbonization of the power sector to align with Ghana's net-zero emissions target by 2060.

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.