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The report compiles research on enhancing global climate action, focusing on innovative financing mechanisms like microfinance and debt-for-climate swaps, the role of carbon pricing in driving innovation, and the necessity of robust accountability frameworks for the Paris Agreement. It also examines specific urban water resiliency in Patna, India, and proposes a Low-Emissions Technology Commitment within the UNFCCC to accelerate energy research. The proceedings emphasize the need for a multi-level approach to adaptation and the potential for 'climate clubs' to overcome multilateral deadlock.

The Global Climate Policy Conference 2015 explored innovative research-driven approaches to climate action, focusing on the intersection of development, adaptation, carbon pricing, and state accountability. Key discussions highlighted the need for a 'club' approach to carbon pricing and technology, the importance of microfinance and local capacity in adaptation, and the role of basic energy research in breaking the link between emissions and economic growth.

The SEI/WASHi project implemented five pilot sites in Bihar, India, to demonstrate sustainable, dry sanitation systems (ecosan) that treat human excreta for use as agricultural fertilizer. The project addressed flood-prone conditions, gender-specific hygiene needs—particularly menstruation management—and established the state's only nutrient-testing laboratory in Patna. Agricultural trials showed that urine-fertilized plots produced yields equal to or better than those using commercial NPK fertilizer. The initiative aimed to influence state policy and contribute to Millennium Development Goals by providing low-cost alternatives to agricultural chemicals and improving public health.

The project implemented urine-harvesting urinals at a school and administrative office in Bind Block, Bihar, and conducted field trials to compare treated urine with NPK chemical fertilizers. Results showed that urine provided similar or better crop yields for vegetables and fruits, while offering a free alternative that could save a family approximately 4,000 rupees annually. By framing urine as a valuable resource rather than waste, the project aimed to overcome social and caste-based barriers to sanitation adoption in rural India.

The Shree Krishna Gyan Mandir Water and Nutrient Testing Laboratory and Research Centre was opened in August 2013 in Patna, Bihar, through a collaboration between the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASHi). The non-profit facility provides high-standard analyses of water quality and the nutrient content of 'humanure' products—including treated urine, greywater, and liquid from composting toilets—to provide scientific credibility for ecological sanitation (ecosan) models. The laboratory follows National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) guidelines, can perform 30 analyses per day, and offers services to civil society, schools, and communities to support water conservation and public health. Initial findings from the lab have confirmed the presence of arsenic in wells across Bihar. To ensure long-term sustainability, the laboratory employs a cost-recovery tariff for operational expenses and offers training courses, while seeking statutory accreditation to increase its professional status and client base.

The pilot project at the Tarumitra Bio-reserve in Patna, Bihar, established an ecological sanitation (ecosan) complex featuring urine-diverting dry toilets (UDDTs) and waterless urinals. The facility separates waste into three streams—urine, greywater, and faeces—allowing for the safe reuse of human excreta as organic fertilizer and soil conditioner for crops such as mustard, onion, potato, cabbage, and chickpea. The complex incorporates sustainable design elements including solar panels for lighting, natural ventilation, and the use of campus materials for construction. By integrating the facility into an environmental education centre, the project uses visual materials and presentations to overcome user apprehension and promote the principles of closed-loop systems. Tarumitra has since become a local knowledge node, providing expert support for other initiatives, such as a pilot project at the nearby Prakash School.

The project installed urine-diverting dry toilets, waterless urinals, and a sanitary napkin incinerator at Prakash Elementary School to address inadequate sanitation and menstrual hygiene management. While the facilities improved school attendance for girls and increased student awareness of water saving, the project faced challenges regarding the maintenance of facilities and the acceptance of treated excreta for agricultural reuse.