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This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), commissioned by WWF, examines the climate impact of consumption within the Swedish public sector, specifically focusing on food and transport. Using case studies from Eskilstuna and Umeå municipalities, the report analyzes existing and potential policy instruments to drive quantitative, qualitative, and transformative changes in consumption patterns to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This report documents the 'Nutrients and Carbon Reuse Challenge,' an open competition launched by the BONUS RETURN project to identify and support emerging eco-technologies capable of recovering nutrients and carbon in the Baltic Sea Region. The document outlines the competition's criteria, the evaluation process conducted by a panel of experts, and the selection of three winning technologies—Biophree, TerraNovaUltra, and Ravita—to enter a pre-commercialization process.

Nacka Kommun issued a SEK500m (USD57m) green bond on 8-Jun-2018 to fund projects in renewable energy, certified buildings, clean transport, water/waste management, and climate adaptation. The bond follows a framework requiring specific energy reduction targets (25-35%) and certifications for buildings. Nacka is the second Swedish municipality to enter the green bond market in 2018, contributing to a total of USD2.5bn (17%) of Sweden's green bond issuance from local governments.

A fact sheet detailing a SEK 500 million green bond issued by Vacse AB on June 7, 2018, to finance green buildings, renewable energy, and clean transportation infrastructure.

This briefing, prepared by the United States for the twenty-sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), recommends that Future Earth be invited to become an Associate of the Institute under Article XI of the Agreement Establishing the IAI.

The United States of America recommends that the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) invite the international NGO Future Earth to become an Associate under Article XI of its Agreement. The briefing highlights Future Earth's global research network, its existing Memorandum of Understanding with the IAI signed in 2017, and their joint work through the Belmont Forum and various policy processes to advance sustainability and transdisciplinary research in the Americas.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing an 800 million SEK green bond issued by Stena Metall Finans AB on June 1, 2018, to finance waste recycling projects in Sweden.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a SEK 2.5bn (USD 304.2m) green bond issued by Kungsleden AB on March 21, 2018, with a maturity date of March 21, 2022.

A fact sheet detailing a SEK 1bn green bond issued by Vastra Gotalandsregionen on May 30, 2018, to fund energy-efficient and certified buildings.

This fact sheet details a SEK 5.2 billion green covered bond issued by Landshypotek Bank on May 25, 2018, marking the first green covered bond and the largest bond from Sweden. The proceeds are primarily used to finance sustainable forestry with FSC and/or PEFC certification, as well as wind, solar, and energy-efficient buildings.

This research paper proposes and tests a unified transition modelling approach that integrates quantitative energy systems models with socio-technical systems analysis and local action studies to better capture the technical, social, and political dimensions of energy transitions.

This policy brief by SEI, IDDRI, and ODI argues that climate adaptation must shift from a local-to-national focus to a transboundary perspective. It contends that because climate risks are 'borderless'—affecting global supply chains, migration, and ecosystems—international cooperation through the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement is essential to prevent 'climate change contagion' in the global economy.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a SEK 500 million green bond issued by Jernhusen AB, a Swedish government-owned entity focused on the transport sector.

This report from the Executive Directorate of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details activities and strategic partnerships undertaken between sessions to increase the institute's visibility and influence within international climate and biodiversity frameworks. It outlines collaborations with the IPCC, UN agencies, and various NGOs to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation, particularly for Latin America.

This fact sheet details a SEK 200 million (USD 24.2 million) green bond issued by Vellinge Municipality on March 8, 2018, with a five-year tenor maturing in 2023. The bond is intended to fund projects across energy, buildings, water and wastewater, waste management, and adaptation and resilience.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative explains how green securitisation—the process of creating asset-backed securities (ABS) from low-carbon assets—can unlock finance for small-scale projects. It details various structures including synthetic ABS, PACE ABS, solar ABS, and green mortgage-backed securities, highlighting how aggregating small assets allows institutional investors to provide capital to SMEs and urban infrastructure.

This fact sheet by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines key public sector green bond policy developments in 2017 and projections for 2018. It highlights the rise of sovereign green bonds, the establishment of regional and national guidelines in Asia and Africa, the growth of the green sukuk market in Malaysia, and various financial incentives provided by governments to lower issuance costs and accelerate the transition to low-carbon infrastructure.

This document is an introductory statement delivered on January 9, 2018, in Tallinn, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). The speaker emphasizes the critical role of science in guiding political decisions on climate change, discusses the implementation of the Paris Agreement, and outlines Sweden's domestic climate policy framework and financial commitments to global climate funds.

This research paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of infrastructure banks in closing the global infrastructure financing gap. It analyzes best practices from various international institutions and provides eight strategic recommendations for countries establishing their own infrastructure banks to mobilize private capital and promote sustainable development.

This report, commissioned by the Swedish research council Formas and produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), examines how research and innovation can support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It identifies critical research gaps, proposes a four-fold role for science, and suggests structural reforms to the Swedish research system to better align with global sustainability targets.