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The EcoSanRes Programme, managed by the Stockholm Environment Institute from 2001 to 2010, focuses on developing sustainable sanitation systems that recycle organic waste for crop production. The programme operates through a network of regional knowledge nodes and international collaborations, such as the Sustainable Sanitation Alliance, to build capacity, conduct evidence-based research, and promote pro-poor sanitation solutions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

The document argues that aligning all public and private finance is a necessary condition for meeting the temperature and adaptation goals of the Paris Agreement. It introduces a framework for governments and non-state actors to drive action, track progress, and increase ambition regarding Article 2.1c. To support this, the paper identifies four primary toolsets for governments: financial policies and regulations, fiscal policy levers, public finance, and information instruments. The author emphasizes urgency, noting that the world must reach net-zero emissions within 25 years to limit warming to 1.5°C, and suggests integrating Article 2.1c into UNFCCC processes like the Global Stocktake and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

The report provides a global, map-based analysis of dryland ecosystems, examining their capacity to provide essential goods and services such as food, water, and carbon storage to support human livelihoods.

The document details the requirements for Parties to the Paris Agreement regarding the communication and accounting of their NDCs. It outlines the seven elements of CTU guidance adopted in 2018, the mandatory accounting standards based on IPCC methodologies, and the integration of these elements into the broader Paris Agreement cycle, including the Enhanced Transparency Framework and the Global Stocktake.

The paper analyzes the use of public financing instruments by the World Bank Group, GEF, and CTF to identify ways to increase private sector investment in climate projects in developing countries. It recommends expanding the use of equity and guarantees, targeting grants to poorer countries and new technologies, and addressing institutional barriers such as streamlined fee structures and improved internal coordination.

The document outlines a strategy to enhance the resilience of 300 million small-scale producers by 2030 through Digital Climate-Informed Advisory Services (DCAS). It identifies a funding requirement of approximately $7 billion between 2021 and 2030, noting that such investments can yield a 1-to-24 return and increase producer productivity by 30% and income by 25%. The blueprint proposes six core principles—data quality, equity, co-creation, accountability, financial sustainability, and scalability—to guide the implementation and targeting of these services to the most vulnerable populations.

The guidance outlines a three-step approach—Count it, Change it, and Scale it—for apparel and footwear companies to manage their climate impact, emphasizing the need to address significant scope 3 emissions through science-based targets, energy efficiency, and cross-sector collaboration.

The document details the technical framework of Aqueduct's future projections, which utilize the HYPFLOWSCI6 dataset and five General Circulation Models (GCMs) to estimate water supply, use, stress, depletion, and variability. It describes three socioeconomic and climate scenarios (SSP1-RCP2.6, SSP3-RCP7.0, and SSP5-RCP8.5) with temperature projections ranging from 1.3°C to 5.7°C by 2100. The guide emphasizes that these scenarios represent different development pathways rather than simple best- or worst-case outcomes, noting that higher economic activity in optimistic scenarios can actually increase water stress. Technical processing includes spatial aggregation at the HydroBASINS Level 6 sub-basin level and temporal aggregation using 10-year trailing moving averages for the years 2030, 2050, and 2080. Limitations are noted regarding irrigation data (projected only to 2050) and livestock water demand (held constant after 2014).

The Land Disturbance Alert Classification System (LDACS) is a global data set that enhances NASA's 30-meter resolution DIST-ALERT system by integrating fire, water, cropland, and natural ecosystem data. It classifies vegetation disturbances into four categories: potential land conversion, fire-related, water-related, and cropland dynamics. This system specifically addresses monitoring gaps for non-forest ecosystems like grasslands, savannas, shrublands, and wetlands. Global 2023 data indicates that cropland dynamics represent one-third of classified disturbances, while potential land conversion accounts for 4%. Initial validation in Brazil's Cerrado biome demonstrated an 87% accuracy rate for classified alerts.

The document outlines a 'great balancing act' consisting of three simultaneous needs: closing the food calorie gap, ensuring agriculture drives inclusive economic development, and reducing the environmental impact of food production. It proposes a 'menu' of combined solutions, such as reducing food waste and restoring degraded lands, to achieve a sustainable food future.

The report analyzes approximately US$298 billion in global transport stimulus funds committed between March 2020 and February 2021, finding that roughly 44% were directed toward subsectors with positive climate and sustainability implications. It identifies five key action areas for decarbonization and public-private participation: public transport, walking and bicycling, vehicle electrification, rail, and research and development (R&D).

The document argues that national governments can increase the ambition and credibility of their NDCs by integrating subnational data, targets, and policies. It emphasizes that since cities are responsible for over 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, multilevel partnerships are essential for achieving net zero emissions and climate resilience. The guide offers eight recommendations across three stages to facilitate subnational participation in the NDC development process, specifically targeting the 2025 deadline set by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

The document analyzes the impact of food loss and waste, noting that approximately 24 percent of calories produced for human consumption are lost or wasted. It argues that halving this rate by 2050 could significantly reduce the global food gap, saving an estimated 1,314 trillion kilocalories per year. The paper highlights that these inefficiencies lead to reduced farmer incomes, increased consumer costs, and environmental damage, including greenhouse gas emissions and inefficient land and water use.

The Cool Food initiative, comprising 30 members as of December 2019, aims to reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2030 relative to a 2015 baseline. The baseline total food-related carbon costs are estimated at over 4,286,000 t CO2e, with animal-based foods—particularly ruminant meats—driving the vast majority of emissions. Achieving the target would reduce annual emissions by more than 1,071,000 t CO2e by 2030.

The paper examines the governance of technological carbon dioxide removal (CDR) as countries increasingly integrate these methods into their long-term low-emission development strategies (LTSs). It identifies three primary risks: mitigation deterrence, where CDR focus reduces urgent emissions reductions; equity concerns regarding the distribution of costs and benefits; and a fragmented MRV ecosystem that lacks standardization. The document argues that international collaboration and standardized processes are necessary to ensure the responsible and equitable scale-up of CDR technologies.

The research analyzes the integration of climate adaptation and resilience within COVID-19 recovery measures across sixty-seven countries, highlighting a gap in recovery efforts for the most vulnerable nations.

The report identifies three primary sources of agricultural methane: enteric fermentation (55-60%), rice cultivation (18-20%), and manure management (6-8%). It highlights scalable solutions such as methane-inhibiting feed additives, solid-liquid manure separation, and modified rice irrigation practices, noting that while many are cost-effective, adoption is hindered by economic and technological barriers.

The document argues that limiting global warming to 1.5 or 2°C requires a virtually decarbonized power sector by 2050, a goal the world is currently not on track to meet. It asserts that increasing ambition in NDCs requires moving beyond simple renewable energy targets to implement four foundational strategies: enhancing grid flexibility, addressing existing coal assets, implementing institutional changes, and leveraging synergies between power and end-use sectors.

The working paper introduces a method to calculate the financial cost of closing the gap between current and desired water management conditions to help prioritize challenges and Sustainable Development Goal 6 targets. It estimates that delivering sustainable water management globally for all countries and major basins would cost US$1.04 trillion (2015$) annually from 2015 to 2030.

The report argues that the proliferation of multilateral climate funds has led to overlapping roles and inefficiencies. It proposes a two-stage reform process: short-term specialization of fund mandates to improve the division of labor, and long-term consolidation or closure of certain funds to streamline the climate finance architecture. The analysis is based on literature reviews and interviews with over 50 stakeholders, focusing on five UNFCCC-linked funds and the Climate Investment Funds.