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This research paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on climate finance, specifically focusing on African perspectives and the implications for the COP26 negotiations in Glasgow. It analyzes the tension between pandemic-driven economic stimulus and climate goals, the persistent gap in adaptation finance, and the challenges of defining 'climate finance' to ensure accountability for the $100 billion annual pledge made by developed countries.

This policy briefing analyzes the evolution of Brazilian foreign policy in the 21st century, specifically under President Luiz 'Lula' da Silva. It examines Brazil's efforts to balance its role as a regional leader in South America with its ambitions as a global player, emphasizing its commitment to multilateralism, the reform of international institutions, and the use of soft power to promote democratic governance.

The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) provides a critical analysis of the 2013 Promotion and Protection of Investment Bill. The submission argues that while the Bill aims to balance developmental objectives with investment protection, several provisions deviate from customary international law, potentially creating uncertainty for foreign investors and risking challenges in international courts for denial of justice.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute argues that the COVID-19 pandemic has created a narrow policy window to steer economic recovery toward a sustainable, net-zero emissions path. It warns against 'carbon lock-in'—where recovery measures entrench fossil fuel dependency—and proposes specific policy levers, such as conditional bailouts and just transition measures, to catalyse industrial transformation.

This report details user feedback and recommendations gathered from focus group discussions (FGD) in Estonia, Germany, Poland, Russia, and Ukraine to inform the development of ClimVis Europe, a planned pan-European climate visualisation tool. The document evaluates three existing tools—the Global Climate Monitor, the World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, and the Copernicus Climate Information Portal—and outlines specific user preferences regarding language, accessibility, data resolution, and the communication of climate uncertainty.

This executive summary, based on a 2009 report prepared for the Swedish Government Offices, outlines an integrated approach for the European Union to combine climate change mitigation and energy security with economic competitiveness. It advocates for an 'eco-efficient economy' through resource efficiency, the development of new technology markets, and the establishment of stable global carbon prices.

This fact sheet describes PEGaSus, a project funded by the European Research Area NETwork on Sustainable Animal Production (2017–2020) aimed at improving phosphorus (P) efficiency in pig and poultry farming to enhance EU food security and reduce environmental burdens.

The Production Gap Report 2023 finds that global governments plan to produce significantly more fossil fuels by 2030 and 2050 than is consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C or 2°C. Despite net-zero pledges, many major producers continue to plan for increases in coal, oil, and gas production, creating a misalignment between production plans and climate goals.

This guide, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute, serves as a companion document that maps the 'PROVIA Guidance on Assessing Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation to Climate Change' to the 'Technical Guidelines for the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process'. It provides national policy-makers in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and other developing countries with specific methods, tools, and decision trees to implement the various steps of the NAP process, from laying the groundwork and assessing vulnerabilities to implementing and monitoring adaptation strategies.

This report evaluates the public engagement practices of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and its peers to identify best practices for communicating scientific research on climate change. It combines an internal staff survey, a workshop, and a desk study of 10 peer organizations and three in-depth case studies to provide recommendations on improving research impact and institutional learning.

This executive summary, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute for the Combat Climate Change (3C) initiative, examines how resource scarcity in biomass, metals, and water could hinder the transition to a low-carbon economy. It evaluates various scenarios for resource availability and proposes strategies—including technological innovation, policy shifts, and efficiency improvements—to ensure the viability of green technologies.

This research paper evaluates the impact of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) on nitrous oxide (N2O) abatement in the adipic acid sector. While the carbon market successfully incentivized abatement levels of 98% to 100%, which exceed previous technical benchmarks, the authors find that the CDM created significant economic incentives that led to carbon leakage. Specifically, production shifted from non-CDM plants to CDM plants during the 2008-2009 economic downturn, resulting in an estimated 13.5 MtCO2e of issued credits that did not represent real emission reductions.

This policy brief, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute in partnership with the 3C initiative, examines the water-energy nexus within the context of a low-carbon transition. It highlights that while low-carbon electricity technologies are essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, some may require as much or more water as fossil-fuel generation, potentially limiting their viability in water-stressed regions. The document provides a detailed case study of California to demonstrate how strategic technology choices—such as prioritizing solar photovoltaics over solar thermal and adopting dry-cooling systems—can simultaneously reduce emissions and water demand.

This policy brief introduces the Transnational Climate Impacts (TCI) Index, a framework developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute to measure country-level exposure to climate risks that cross national borders. The brief argues that globalization connects countries through biophysical, financial, human, and trade pathways, meaning that even wealthy nations with low direct physical vulnerability can be highly exposed to transnational climate risks. It recommends that the UNFCCC and national governments integrate these transnational dimensions into adaptation planning and finance to ensure global economic stability.

The 2021 Production Gap report by the Stockholm Environment Institute finds that global government plans for fossil fuel production in 2030 are more than double what is required to limit warming to 1.5°C. Despite net-zero pledges, most major producers plan to increase or maintain production, and G20 nations have provided more new funding to fossil fuels than clean energy since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute evaluates the environmental integrity of Joint Implementation (JI) during the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol. The authors conclude that approximately three-quarters of JI offsets likely did not represent additional emissions reductions, potentially increasing global greenhouse gas emissions by 600 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

This event report summarizes a May 2019 workshop in Gdansk, Poland, focused on improving water and nutrient governance in the Baltic Sea region. Key discussions centered on the challenges of phosphorus recycling, the role of cities and public procurement in driving circular innovations, the use of testbeds for scaling technology, and the potential for carbon farming to mitigate climate change while improving soil health. The report highlights that while technical solutions exist, market demand, regulatory barriers based on product origin, and a lack of trust remain primary obstacles to the widespread adoption of symbiotic circular economy models.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute outlines practical approaches and metrics for governments to track and report finance dedicated to locally led adaptation (LLA) to climate change, emphasizing the need to measure both the quantity of funds reaching the local level and the quality of local agency in decision-making.

This report by the World Resources Institute analyzes the 'Fast-Start Finance' (FSF) period from 2010 to 2012, during which developed countries reported mobilizing US$ 35 billion for climate change in developing countries. The study evaluates the distribution, transparency, and effectiveness of these funds, noting a heavy bias toward mitigation over adaptation and a lack of strict criteria for 'new and additional' funding.

This working paper assesses Germany's Fast-Start Finance (FSF) contributions for the 2010-2012 period, analyzing the distribution of funds, the definition of additionality, and the transparency of reporting. It finds that Germany exceeded its self-defined pledge, providing EUR 1.29 billion, with a primary focus on mitigation and a significant reliance on multilateral channels and EU ETS auctioning revenues.