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This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) in Mozambique, specifically focusing on the restoration and conservation of mangroves and wetlands in three estuaries to enhance coastal resilience against climate-driven disasters.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) examines the state of wetland conservation in Myanmar, highlighting a significant loss of wetland area in the Upper Chindwin River basin. It argues that government-led initiatives have often been tokenistic and recommends a shift toward community-led management frameworks to ensure biodiversity targets and livelihood security.

This research paper discusses the critical relationship between human communities and wetland ecosystems, highlighting the severe global degradation of these areas and the resulting impact on dependent populations.

This manual provides a methodology for the Rapid Wetland Assessment (RVA) of villages in the Upper Chindwin River basin. It is designed to support the 'Nature-based Solutions for the Conservation of the Chindwin River Basin' project, funded by the Darwin Initiative, by identifying priority wetlands and evaluating their ecosystem services and threats to inform Community Action Plans (CAPs).

This fact sheet describes a project by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to monitor and model the hydro-ecological systems of bofedales wetlands in the Katari watershed of Bolivia. The project utilized a WEAP model and a 36-year remote sensing dataset to analyze the impacts of human activity and climate change on these high-elevation wetlands.

This research paper examines the 'restoration economy' in Africa, using South Africa's 'Working for Wetlands' program as a primary case study. It argues that ecological restoration can support economic recovery and resilience ('build back better') if integrated with development planning and funded by a mix of public and private sources, particularly from production sectors like mining and agriculture.

This fact sheet describes a Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) project to monitor and model high-altitude wetlands, known as "bofedales," in the Katari watershed of Bolivia to assess the impacts of climate change and urban water demand.

This report describes the first phase of an Arctic Council project led by the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) Working Group. The project focuses on inventorying Arctic wetlands and reviewing scientific knowledge to support sustainable development and resilience in the circumpolar Arctic.

The Freshwater Research Centre (FRC) conducted a review of the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report (DEIR) for the Mokolo and Crocodile River (West) Water Augmentation Project (Phase 2A). The FRC concludes that the assessment of operational phase impacts on aquatic ecosystems is inadequate, particularly regarding water quality, hydrology, and the transfer of invasive biota between catchments.

This document is a formal objection submitted by the Centre for Environmental Rights on behalf of a coalition of eight civil society and community non-profit organisations. The objection opposes an application by Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd to change the land use of Portion 1 of the Farm Yzermyn 96 in Mpumalanga from agricultural to mining purposes to facilitate the construction of the Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine. The objectors argue that the project would cause irreparable harm to a strategic water source area, threaten biodiversity in the Mabola Protected Environment, and negatively impact vulnerable local communities, while failing to comply with municipal spatial development frameworks and national interest requirements under the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA).

This research paper evaluates the use of MODIS satellite data and spectral indices to map open water surfaces in coastal wetland systems, specifically testing the effectiveness of the MNDWI6 index and a new threshold optimization method.

This document consists of maps and technical excerpts from a review of a 2015 wetland assessment for the Mabola Protected Environment, focusing on simulated groundwater drawdown in Karoo aquifers and catchment areas related to underground mining.

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides recommendations to strengthen Manitoba's proposed watershed-based policy framework, which consists of three programs: GRowing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW), Watershed-based Drainage and Water Resource Management, and the Modernizing Manitoba’s Conservation District Program.

The report "RÍOS DEL PÁRAMO AL VALLE, POR URBES Y CAMPIÑAS" documents a project implemented between 2012 and 2015 by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) with USAID support. The project aimed to strengthen the capacity of Colombian regional environmental authorities (CAR) to integrate climate change adaptation into water resource planning using the Robust Decision Support (ADR) methodology and the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) system. The work focused on several key basins, including the Otún, La Vieja, and Alto Magdalena rivers, as well as the broader Magdalena-Cauca macro-basin, demonstrating how technical modeling and participatory processes can reduce climate vulnerability and inform national policy.

This report describes a pilot application of the Adaptive Design and Policy Assessment Tool (ADAPTool) in Manitoba to evaluate existing forestry policies and inform the design of a prospective wetlands policy.

A notice of appeal submitted by BirdLife South Africa to the Minister of Mineral Resources on 30 July 2013, challenging the Director-General's decision to grant a mining right (MP 30/5/1/2/2/505 MR) to William Patrick Bower (Pty) Ltd for coal mining in the Belfast district of Mpumalanga Province.

This report, commissioned by the UNDP, assesses climate risks for wetlands in Niger, specifically focusing on La Mare de Tabalak in the Tahoua region. It examines the vulnerability of the pond and its local inhabitants to recurring droughts and floods, the impact of environmental degradation, and the existing institutional frameworks for climate risk management. The document provides recommendations for sustainable wetland management, emphasizing intercommunal cooperation, improved monitoring, and the integration of gender issues into climate policies.

This 2013 report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) applies the Adaptive Design and Assessment Policy Tool (ADAPTool) to evaluate the climate change adaptability of forestry policies and the design of a new wetlands policy in Manitoba. The analysis assesses both 'planned adaptability' (response to anticipated stressors) and 'autonomous adaptability' (capacity to respond to unanticipated events) across several provincial policy instruments.

This report summarizes the development of methodological tools designed to assess how climate change affects surface hydrology in the Peruvian Andes, intended as guidance for decision-makers in Peru and other nations.

This briefing note presents a case study on the economic impacts of climate change on infrastructure in the Kampala urban area of Uganda. It focuses on the rising costs of flooding and the estimated financial requirements for climate-proofing buildings and roads through 2050.