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A climate study conducted from 1979 to 2008 analyzed the water balance in the Amazon and La Plata basin (LPB), focusing on the role of low-level jets (LLJs) as modulators of precipitation and moisture transport.

This research paper examines the impact of interdecadal oscillations on extreme precipitation events in South America during the austral spring and summer monsoon seasons, utilizing a data set spanning 1950-2009.

This research paper analyzes 20-year trends in satellite-derived surface chlorophyll concentrations across four Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) around South and Western Central America, using combined data from SeaWiFS (1997–2006) and MODIS Aqua (2002–2017).

This research paper describes the collaborative dynamics of two projects aimed at providing climate services and drought monitoring in southern South America, specifically focusing on the southwest of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

This research paper uses the JULES dynamic land surface model and the INFERNO fire module to analyze the impact of the 2015/16 El Niño event on global fire activity, burned areas, and carbon sinks, comparing observed conditions against mean climatological drivers.

This case study examines the impact of climate change on the yellow clam (Mesodesma mactroides) fishery along the Atlantic coast of South America, specifically focusing on recovery and adaptive management strategies in Uruguay.

A study of sea surface temperature (SST) around southern South America from 1982 to 2017 reveals divergent trends: moderate to intense warming in mid-latitude regions (30°–50°S) and moderate cooling south of 50°S. Significant opposite trends were identified on the Patagonian Shelf, with the Northern Patagonian Shelf warming and the Southern Patagonian Shelf cooling, primarily driven by variability between 2008 and 2017.

This white paper, based on a 2024 scientific diplomacy workshop in Panama, outlines the critical role of estuaries and mangroves in Central and South America for biodiversity, climate regulation, and coastal protection, while providing policy recommendations for their conservation and restoration.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics argues that nature and ecosystem services provide immense economic value, often exceeding the gains from their exploitation, and that the costs of biodiversity loss pose systemic risks to global GDP and financial stability.

This project report describes the creation of a shared platform to understand socio-ecological resilience and adaptive capacity in the face of large-scale environmental change, specifically focusing on seasonally dry forests in South America.

This project report describes 'GovernAgua', an initiative (2019–2022) funded with USD 200,000 to improve water governance in South America. The project focuses on shifting from reactive responses to adaptive and anticipatory governance by strengthening capacities for co-creation of knowledge and adaptation across six river basins in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

This briefing, prepared by the focal point of Chile for the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposes that the Center for Climate and Resilience Research (CR2) be invited to become an Associate of the Institute under Article XI of the Agreement establishing the IAI.

This briefing, prepared by the focal point of Chile for the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), proposes that the Climate Science and Resilience Center (CR2) based in Santiago de Chile be invited to become an Associate of the IAI.

The April 2024 report by Global Energy Monitor and partners reveals that while global coal capacity reached a record 2,130 GW in 2023, there is a stark divide: China continues to expand its fleet, while most other countries are reducing new construction. The report highlights that only 15% of operational capacity has retirement plans aligned with the 1.5°C goal. Regional analysis shows significant progress in the EU and UK, stability in Sub-Saharan Africa (dominated by South Africa), and a lack of new projects in the MENA region.

This briefing note by the Global Resilience Partnership and Transitions Research examines the landscape of urban resilience solutions in informal contexts across the Global South. Based on a review of approximately 130 solutions, the report identifies a significant gap in urban climate investment—where only 1.2% of urban climate finance flows to adaptation and resilience—and highlights that most non-governmental solutions are still in early development stages. It provides recommendations for municipalities, funders, and policymakers to scale these innovations through better coordination, hybrid financing, and the integration of informal settlements into city planning.

This document is the 2024 IRS Form 990 'Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax' for the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) U.S., Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Somerville, Massachusetts. The filing details the organization's financial activities, governance, and program accomplishments for the 2024 calendar year, focusing on its mission to provide research and decision-support tools for sustainable development, energy, water, and climate policy.

This guide by Zero Carbon Analytics explains the role of heat pumps in decarbonising buildings and industry, detailing their technical operation, economic viability, and the policy barriers to their global adoption.

This guide by RMI provides a comprehensive overview of the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, detailing the four stages of production: upstream (mining), midstream (processing and cell manufacturing), downstream (assembly), and end-of-life. It examines the current global dominance of China, the risks associated with supply chain concentration, and the human rights and environmental challenges inherent in mineral extraction. The document also analyzes US legislative efforts, such as the Inflation Reduction Act, aimed at diversifying the supply chain, increasing domestic production, and ensuring ethical sourcing.

This briefing by RMI argues that current global oil price benchmarks fail to account for the varying greenhouse gas emissions intensities of different crude oils, creating perverse market incentives. The author proposes incorporating emissions data, specifically via the Oil Climate Index plus Gas (OCI+), into benchmark pricing to reflect the true climate cost of production and encourage operators to reduce emissions.

This briefing, based on research from the Aspen Global Change Institute, examines the impact of climate change on atmospheric rivers and snowpack in California and other mountainous regions. It highlights a paradoxical future where the region faces both an increased risk of catastrophic megafloods and a long-term decline in snowpack and overall precipitation frequency, emphasizing that high-emissions scenarios will accelerate these hydrologic shifts.