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This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute argues for a holistic approach to menstrual policy that integrates social and environmental factors, moving beyond a narrow focus on waste and product choice to address menstrual justice, climate change impacts, and structural inequalities.

This report by the Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre evaluates the economic and environmental benefits of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) within the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP) in Kenya, focusing on water scarcity and sustainable agriculture.

This executive summary outlines a project to develop a collaborative framework for addressing hydroclimatic risks in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area (MCMA), focusing on the interplay between flood risk, water scarcity, and public health.

This executive summary describes a meta-analysis of an internationally funded project in Argentina focused on water scarcity and adaptation. The study examines the collaboration between researchers and stakeholders, the role of institutional boundaries, and the challenges of interdisciplinary communication in the context of global change and sustainable development.

This briefing, authored by Dr. Tanya Petach of the Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI), examines the drivers of declining lake and reservoir water storage globally. It highlights the distinction between anthropogenic causes, such as unsustainable water consumption, and climate-driven factors, such as increased evaporation and changing precipitation patterns, to argue for targeted policy interventions and adaptive management strategies to prevent urban 'Day Zero' scenarios.

This fact sheet from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) explains the nature of natural gas and hydraulic fracturing (fracking), detailing its environmental impacts and health risks, with a specific focus on British Columbia.

This fact sheet from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) BC Committee outlines the environmental and health risks associated with hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and natural gas production, specifically focusing on the expansion of the industry in British Columbia.

The National State of the Environment Report: Uzbekistan (2023) provides a comprehensive assessment of environmental trends, socio-economic drivers, and policy responses in Uzbekistan. Using the DPSIR framework, the report details critical challenges including severe water scarcity, land degradation, atmospheric pollution, and the ongoing Aral Sea crisis, while highlighting progress in renewable energy, afforestation, and public health.

The National Report on the State of the Environment: Uzbekistan (2023) provides a comprehensive assessment of environmental trends in the context of the country's socio-economic development. Using the Drivers-Pressures-State-Impacts-Responses (DPSIR) framework, the report analyzes critical issues including climate change, water scarcity, land degradation, air pollution, and the ongoing Aral Sea crisis. It highlights the tension between rapid economic and population growth and the sustainability of natural resources, while detailing national strategies and international partnerships aimed at achieving a 'green' transition by 2030.

This 2023 report, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development on behalf of the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan, provides a comprehensive assessment of the state of the environment in Uzbekistan. Using the Drivers-Pressures-State-Impacts-Responses (DPSIR) framework, the document analyzes trends in air quality, water resources, land degradation, biodiversity, and climate change from 2012 to 2022. It highlights the critical impact of the Aral Sea crisis, the challenges of water scarcity in agriculture, and the government's strategic responses, including the 'Green Space' initiative and commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% relative to 2010 levels by 2030.

This guide, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Integral Human Development, outlines the interconnected nature of the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical 'Laudato si', it calls for a fundamental shift from an exploitative relationship with the planet to one of care and stewardship, emphasizing the need for systemic economic changes and the protection of the most vulnerable populations.

This report examines climate adaptation projects in Bolivia's water sector, funded by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) under the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR), to derive lessons for supporting just transitions in water resource management.

This RMI fact sheet argues that scaling green hydrogen for a 1.5°C-aligned future will have a minimal impact on global freshwater supplies, as its water consumption is comparable to or lower than fossil-fuel-based hydrogen and other energy production methods. While global impact is low, the document emphasizes the need for intentional project siting and the use of alternative water sources to avoid straining local water-stressed regions.

This case study details the experiences of Pasang Norchel Tamang, a traditional herder in the Ammachodingmo Rural Municipality of Rasuwa, Nepal, illustrating how climate change and infrastructure development are undermining the livelihoods of marginalized communities dependent on high alpine pastures.

This case study by Natural Justice examines the environmental and social impacts of quarrying activities by H-Young, an engineering company, in the Bora Imani community of Kilifi County, Kenya. It details how the project, intended for the tarmacking of the Malindi-Lamu road, led to the destruction of critical water sources, health crises due to lack of sanitation, and pollution, ultimately highlighting the failure of project-specific remedies and the need for robust decommissioning and climate-aware Environmental Impact Assessments.

This SEI fact sheet describes a project running from 2023 to 2025 aimed at promoting climate-smart water technologies and innovations to ensure sustainable water resources and rice production in the Mekong-Lancang Region.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes Tunisia's development trajectory toward 2040. It examines the country's current economic stagnation, demographic shifts, and vulnerabilities to climate change, while proposing three alternative policy pathways—Going for Growth, Leapfrogging, and Sustainability & Equality—to unlock the nation's human capital and improve governance.

This document is a formal objection letter from the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), on behalf of the Mining and Environmental Justice Community Network of South Africa (MEJCON-SA) and Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), regarding Tetra4's application to amend its Water Use Licence (WUL) for the Cluster 2 expansion of gas and helium production near Virginia, Free State. The document includes the original objections and the corresponding responses from Tetra4, focusing on risks to groundwater, radioactive contamination, waste management, and the impacts of climate change on water security.

This research paper analyzes the treatment capacity, energy consumption, and governance structures of 175 wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in Beijing, highlighting the trade-offs between water reuse and energy intensity.

A guide produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato si’. The document outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, air pollution, and unsustainable consumption, advocating for a fundamental shift from exploitative economic models to stewardship and social justice.