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This guide, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Holy See, outlines the interconnected nature of the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and social injustice. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical 'Laudato si', it calls for a fundamental shift from a relationship of exploitation to one of care for the planet, emphasizing the need to abandon fossil fuels and reduce overconsumption to protect the 'common home'.

A research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute identifying the primary capacity gaps hindering the adoption and scaling of land-based mitigation technologies (LMTs) across five global regions.

The Southeast Asia Regional Resilience Dialogue outcome document outlines strategies to scale up climate adaptation and resilience in Southeast Asia, emphasizing the role of grassroots organizations, women's leadership, and the need for flexible, multi-level financing to support local actions.

This report assesses the potential for renewable energy manufacturing in Southeast Asia, specifically focusing on solar photovoltaic (PV), batteries, and electric two-wheelers, to support decarbonization and economic growth.

The Capital Mobilization Roadmap is a discussion draft by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) that outlines pathways to mobilize private capital for climate and development priorities. It focuses on four high-impact areas: reducing credit risk through purposeful guarantees, mitigating currency risk via market creation and local currency lending, scaling project development models to reduce development risk, and reforming Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) incentives to prioritize private sector mobilization over institutional volumes.

The Southeast Asian Working Group on Fossil Gas and Energy Transition criticizes Vietnam's eighth power development plan (PDP8), arguing that it preserves a reliance on fossil fuels and sets unambitious renewable energy targets despite the country's potential for clean energy leadership.

A statement by 181 organizations and supporters from 27 countries urging G7 nations to cease the promotion and financing of fossil fuel-based technologies in developing countries, specifically criticizing Japan's Green Transformation (GX) policy and the continued public financing of fossil fuels despite previous commitments.

This report introduction by Ember argues that high-quality, open power sector data is essential for accelerating the transition from coal to clean electricity in Asia. It outlines the region's significant role in global emissions and the current challenges in accessing granular, up-to-date data, while detailing the methodology used to evaluate data transparency across 39 Asian economies.

This report presents seven perspectives from the AgriFoSe2030 project on the food crisis and agricultural interlinkages in East Africa and Southeast Asia, detailing how specific project interventions aim to improve food security and system resilience.

A statement by Trend Asia and a coalition of 39 other organizations urging G7 nations to stop promoting and financing fossil fuel-based 'energy transition' technologies in developing countries, specifically criticizing Japan's Green Transformation (GX) policy.

A joint statement by 90 environmental NGOs argues that the co-firing of biomass in coal power plants and the conversion of coal plants to dedicated biomass plants in Japan constitute 'greenwashing'. The signatories claim these practices accelerate climate change by emitting CO2 and destroy forest ecosystems through increased demand for imported wood pellets.

This guide, a collaboration between the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Holy See, outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, water and air pollution, and unsustainable consumption. It emphasizes that the most vulnerable populations suffer the most from these issues and calls for a fundamental shift toward circular economies, regenerative agriculture, and social justice to protect the planet.

A guide produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato si’. The document outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, air pollution, and unsustainable consumption, advocating for a fundamental shift from exploitative economic models to stewardship and social justice.

A guide produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Holy See's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato si’. The document outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice, advocating for a radical shift from an exploitative relationship with nature to one of stewardship and care.

This guide, a joint initiative by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Holy See's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical 'Laudato si’', the document advocates for a fundamental shift from an economy of exploitation and fossil fuel dependence to one based on care, circularity, and social equity to ensure a livable planet for future generations.

This guide, a joint initiative by the Holy See and the Stockholm Environment Institute, outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato si’, it advocates for a fundamental shift from an exploitative relationship with the planet to one based on protection and care, emphasizing the need for systemic economic changes and a transition to clean energy to ensure a sustainable future for all.

This guide, a joint initiative by the Holy See and the Stockholm Environment Institute, synthesizes current data on the ecological crisis to stimulate action and debate. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato si’, it addresses the interconnectedness of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice, calling for a fundamental transformation of economic and social systems.

A guide produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Holy See's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, based on Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato si’. It outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice, urging a radical shift in economic systems and consumption patterns to protect the planet.

This policy brief examines climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts within ASEAN member states, specifically focusing on the agriculture, energy, and land-use, land-use change, and forestry sectors. It explores how international trade cooperation and trade-related policies can support these regional efforts and aims to provide a bottom-up, developing country perspective to counter the dominance of advanced economies in global trade and climate discussions at the WTO and other international settings.

Iloilo City, Philippines, implemented a Participatory Housing and Urban Development project to protect vulnerable urban poor communities from flood risks. Through a partnership between the local government and the Homeless People’s Federation of the Philippines Inc. (HPFPI), the city moved 1,250 households from flood-prone waterways to secure, within-city housing. The initiative replaced forced evictions with community-driven planning and innovative financing, including over 560 collective savings groups, and integrated urban poor representatives into city government boards for land use and disaster risk.