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The document outlines a partnership between the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to explore how environmental stressors drive international labour migration in Asia and increase vulnerability to forced labour. It highlights that sectors such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and construction are both drivers of environmental destruction and sites of migrant exploitation. The project's second phase focuses on agricultural labour supply chains in specific corridors—Cambodia and Myanmar to Thailand, and Bangladesh and Indonesia to Malaysia—to inform policymakers and businesses on protecting migrant workers and maximizing migration as an adaptation strategy.

The report investigates the ambiguity surrounding the terms 'climate finance' and 'fair share,' concluding that there is no objective way to calculate a country's fair contribution. It finds that Sweden's reported climate finance is largely integrated into its Official Development Assistance (ODA), meaning it provides very little that is 'new and additional' by international standards. The document suggests Sweden could lead by improving reporting transparency and defining its own ambitious fair share target.

The Strategic Collaborative Fund (SCF), launched in 2018 by SEI Asia with support from Sida, aims to enhance the 2030 Agenda in Asia and the Pacific through capacity building, knowledge sharing, and regional collaboration. The programme focuses on transboundary environmental policy development using a rights-based approach that prioritizes gender and social equality. Its activities include inter-regional cooperation with China and Europe, regional cooperation within Asia involving the private sector, and the provision of grants for initiatives contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recent featured events have addressed eco-city construction and marine ecosystems in China, sustainable consumption and production in Japan, climate change adaptation and indigenous knowledge in Indonesia, and sustainable agriculture in Laos.

The report evaluates how SEI and ten peer organizations engage the public on climate change, combining an internal staff survey, a peer desk study, and case studies. It finds that while SEI uses a wide range of methods—from information extraction to participatory action research—there is a need for better internal knowledge sharing and more systematic impact measurement. Peer analysis highlights the value of targeted audience segmentation, the integration of web-based tools with face-to-face relationship building, and the use of diverse media to influence policy processes.

The document identifies six primary threats to the ocean: acidification, warming, hypoxia, sea level rise, pollution, and overuse of resources. It argues that these stressors often act synergistically, increasing the risk of catastrophic tipping points. The authors propose a shift from traditional cost-benefit analysis to an insurance-based risk model to better account for high-impact, low-probability events. Economically, the text estimates that the cost of damage under a high-emission scenario could reach USD 1,980 billion by 2100, suggesting that rapid carbon abatement could save over a trillion dollars per year by the end of the century. The Pacific Ocean is presented as a critical case study for coordinated regional action.

The document details a methodology for assessing 'embedded' water risk in global trade by combining the IOTA hybrid MRIO model with water stress data from the World Resources Institute's Aqueduct database. It explains how production of agricultural commodities is linked to final consumers and how country-level water risk is calculated using two distinct indicators: aggregate national water stress and the proportion of land area under stress. The methodology is illustrated through examples of maize and rice consumption, showing that regions like south and central Asia face high consumption-based water risk. Future improvements aim to increase spatial resolution to the sub-country level and expand the range of risk indicators to include groundwater scarcity and flood likelihood.

SEI Asia employs a multi-channel strategic communication approach to bridge the gap between science and policy. By utilizing diverse tools—including podcasts, documentary films, online courses, and media grants—the organization aims to make complex scientific findings accessible to policymakers, media, and marginalized communities. Their efforts focus on fostering inclusive dialogue and enhancing the capacity of early-career journalists to report on environmental issues such as climate change and water insecurity.

The Strategic Collaborative Fund Phase 2 (SCF2), implemented by SEI Asia and funded by Sida, operated from 2018 to 2023 to advance the 2030 Agenda in Asia. The programme focused on four components: inter-regional cooperation (ASEAN, China, and Europe), regional cooperation in Asia on transboundary issues, learning and capacity development via MOOCs, and programme management. Key achievements include the support of the China-ASEAN Environment Cooperation Forum and the Asia-Europe Environment Forum, the development of courses on human rights and gender equality, and the promotion of inclusive climate finance and nature-based solutions in South and Southeast Asian cities.

The document discusses the launch and objectives of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC), based on UNEP and WMO assessments. It highlights 16 existing technological measures to reduce methane and black carbon that could lower global warming by 0.5C by 2050 and prevent millions of premature deaths. The text emphasizes that SLCP reduction is a development issue that complements long-term CO2 targets and focuses on practical implementation through national action planning and international collaboration.

The report argues that water must be framed not just as a sector but as a cross-cutting enabler of social development, economic growth, and environmental integrity. It proposes a 'cross-cluster framework' that integrates three perspectives: water as a sector, an enabler, and a supporter. The authors estimate that implementing water-related SDGs would require annual global investments between US$1.25 and 2.25 trillion over 20 years, representing 1.8% to 2.5% of global GDP. Key challenges identified include systemic corruption in the water sector, a critical lack of operation and maintenance funding, and the need for a paradigm shift from donor-led to multi-stakeholder governance.

The document identifies critical bottlenecks in Colombia's energy transition, specifically in transmission infrastructure and licensing, which cause project delays of three to six years. It argues that while capital is available, there is a shortage of bankable, large-scale projects. To bridge a projected annual investment gap of 27.7 billion COP (approximately 7.5 billion USD) in clean energy for 2026-2030, the report recommends utilizing blended finance, asset securitization, and a dedicated economic transition fund to support regions dependent on fossil fuels, where 448,000 jobs are at risk by 2035.

The report argues that MDBs fail to deliver genuine climate finance due to flawed accounting methodologies that allow fossil fuel-related projects, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and waste-to-energy incineration, to be counted as climate action. It highlights a systemic bias toward mitigation over adaptation and a preference for loans over grants, which exacerbates debt in the Global South. Specific analysis of the AIIB and ADB reveals transparency gaps, the inclusion of high-emitting projects in climate portfolios, and a failure to integrate gender equality and human rights into climate finance principles.

The document examines how climate change, specifically increasing temperatures, creates a 'climate penalty' that elevates ground-level ozone levels despite efforts to reduce precursor emissions. Using the BenMAP model, it estimates the health incidences and economic costs associated with ozone increases of 1 ppb, 2 ppb, and 7 ppb for the years 2020 and 2050 across various U.S. states.

The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) advocates for communication rights—including freedom of expression and access to information—as essential tools for combating social invisibility and achieving the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. WACC focuses on five key areas: digital communication rights, the rights of migrants and refugees, indigenous peoples' communication rights, the intersection of communication and climate change, and gender equality in media. Through capacity building, media monitoring, and global advocacy, WACC seeks to empower marginalized groups to be 'seen and heard' and to reform media structures to be more democratic and inclusive.

The document outlines key takeaways from the INSIGHT 2022 conference and a related carbon markets workshop, focusing on the financial and regulatory mechanisms needed to electrify India's public transport. It highlights the potential of carbon markets, the success of the Grand Challenge aggregation model, and the need for cross-sectoral collaboration and independent regulatory oversight to manage e-bus procurement and battery lifecycles.

The report finds that while developed countries exceeded their US$ 30 billion Fast-Start Finance (FSF) target, much of the funding was not 'new and additional' and was heavily skewed toward mitigation over adaptation. Only 18% of FSF supported adaptation, and the distribution of funds closely mirrored existing Official Development Assistance (ODA) patterns rather than correlating with greenhouse gas emissions or country vulnerability. The study highlights a lack of transparency in reporting and suggests that future finance should better target vulnerable countries and avoid funding climate-incompatible development.

Germany exceeded its Fast-Start Finance (FSF) pledge for 2010-2012, providing EUR 1.29 billion for climate action in developing countries. The funding was split roughly evenly between bilateral and multilateral channels, with a primary focus on mitigation (45%) and REDD+ (26%), while adaptation received 28%. Most resources were allocated to Africa (34%) and Asia (29%). Germany is noted for publishing a specific definition of "new and additional" finance, counting funds committed above a 2009 baseline or generated via EU ETS auctioning revenues. The paper recommends increasing adaptation support, improving reporting on actual disbursements, and diversifying funding sources beyond emission-trading revenues.

The report advocates for the reinvestment of global agricultural subsidies—which have grown to $619 billion annually—into land restoration practices such as agroforestry and silvopasture. It argues that current subsidy misallocation drives deforestation and ecosystem degradation, threatening the ability to feed a projected global population of 10 billion by 2050. By shifting these funds, governments can achieve returns of $7-30 for every $1 invested, supporting the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030).

The research examines how contractual frameworks for coal-fired power plants in Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam create financial barriers to early retirement, noting that host countries risk onerous fines from arbitration courts if they break contracts to meet climate targets.

The document provides recommendations for the US House Committee on Financial Services regarding a proposed $400 million annual investment in the Clean Technology Fund (CTF). It argues that the fund should prioritize 'zero carbon' outcomes and energy efficiency over marginally cleaner fossil fuel technologies like supercritical coal. The author emphasizes that the CTF should be used as a lever to force the World Bank and other Multilateral Development Banks to integrate climate change considerations into their core energy portfolios, noting that as of 2007, over 50% of Bank energy financing ignored climate change. Finally, it asserts that the CTF must align with UNFCCC principles, ensuring transparency, balanced representation between donor and developing nations, and that funding is additional to poverty alleviation aid.