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The document examines the negative impacts of hydropower on reindeer husbandry in Sápmi, including landscape fragmentation, safety risks, and the loss of traditional knowledge. It proposes specific mitigation measures—such as building reindeer bridges and using drones—and argues that Swedish authorities, particularly County Administrative Boards, have a legal obligation under the Minority Act and international law to ensure the effective participation and influence of Sami communities in the hydropower permit review process.

The appendix outlines the technical process for estimating the 'government plans and projections' (GPP) pathway using data from 19 major producer countries, which accounted for approximately 81% of global fossil fuel production in 2022. It describes the harmonization of diverse national data into exajoules (EJ) per year and the use of IEA's Stated Policies Scenario (STEPS) to scale these figures to a global estimate. The document also explains the conversion of energy units into physical units and extraction-based greenhouse gas emissions using specific emission factors for coal, oil, and gas.

The publication outlines a protocol to address the lack of comprehensive research on the effectiveness of global adaptation actions. By reviewing a 10-year period of CGIAR research, the protocol categorizes studies by topic and evaluates the extent to which examined adaptation actions achieved their intended benefits or goals.

The study analyzes riskification in climate change adaptation (CCA) across four European cities, finding that while local factors like risk culture and technocratic governance create distinct variations, they collectively tend to depoliticize climate risks. This emphasis on technocratic risk management often overshadows broader societal implications and hinders the transformative, innovative strategies needed to address complex climate challenges.

The research used an in-store experiment at Urban Deli in Stockholm to test the impact of carbon footprint labels on consumer behavior, utilizing the COM-B model. While the labels improved consumers' capability and opportunity to choose climate-friendly options, they did not successfully trigger the motivation required to change food choices. The authors suggest that labels may need to be paired with other interventions to effectively drive behavioral change, although they remain useful for increasing environmental knowledge.

The document identifies increasing vulnerabilities in European marine infrastructure—which supports energy, communication, and transport—and advocates for cross-border cooperation and data-sharing to address these threats sustainably.

Trase argues that the postponement of the EU deforestation regulation (EUDR) to 30 December 2025 should be used to refine benchmarking systems, strengthen national traceability in producer countries, and ensure EU member states are resourced for enforcement. The organization emphasizes the need for risk classifications that distinguish between subnational regions and commodities to avoid excluding smallholders and creating two-tier markets.

The document defines transboundary climate risks (TCRs) as climate impacts or mitigation/adaptation actions in one jurisdiction that create threats in another. It synthesizes existing evidence and new data analysis to assess India's exposure to these 'next generation' risks, including those cascading from the Hindu Kush Himalaya region. The authors call for comprehensive research into the socio-economic implications of TCRs—ranging from vulnerable households to national economic growth—and recommend the establishment of regional institutional mechanisms to enhance adaptation cooperation.

The research examines the framing of climate adaptation in Sweden through a securitization lens, analyzing whether it is treated as a security threat, a risk, or as part of normal politics. The findings indicate that while some threat- and risk-oriented securitizations exist, climate adaptation is primarily managed as a standard policy domain characterized by centralized decision-making and municipal autonomy.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute argues for a holistic approach to menstrual policy that integrates social and environmental factors, moving beyond a narrow focus on waste and product choice to address menstrual justice, climate change impacts, and structural inequalities.

The research analyzes how Nigeria and Colombia use specific narratives and discursive strategies to justify continued oil and gas expansion while maintaining climate commitments, highlighting the role of power relations in slowing the energy transition.

The document argues that current analyses of habitability often overlook socio-cultural aspects, power dynamics, and the connectedness of places. To address this, the authors propose a systemic, intersectional, and spatially relational approach to habitability, emphasizing the need for a research agenda that integrates local perspectives and considers the influence of powerful actors.

The document explores the intersection of life-course transitions, provisioning systems, and sustainable consumption. It suggests that pivotal life events—such as parenthood or retirement—can serve as 'windows of opportunity' for behavioral change, though their impact is often mediated by the accessibility and cost of physical and social provisioning systems. Using a case study of older adults in Bangkok, the brief highlights that factors like urban planning and financial constraints often outweigh environmental concerns in determining transport choices. It calls for targeted policies that address systemic 'lock-in' and prioritize long-term sustainability across all life stages.

The research introduces a framework designed to address the limitations of climate adaptation strategies that are typically confined to local, national, or sectoral contexts. By providing typologies of cross-border impacts and responses, and defining actor configurations, the framework aims to facilitate systemic adaptation and cross-scale resilience. The authors tested this approach using a historical analysis of the 2010 food affordability crisis and a hypothetical future global food security crisis, concluding that the framework helps map policy gaps and informs the selection of governance approaches based on impact dynamics and coordination capacities.

The document introduces a novel five-step modelling framework designed to identify power infrastructure vulnerabilities and design cost-optimal decentralized renewable energy (DRE) solutions for islands and low-lying states. The framework involves identifying disruption hotspots, assessing disruptive potential, designing DRE systems using HOMER Pro, integrating local contextual factors, and evaluating resilience improvements. Testing the framework in Cuba revealed that municipalities with high electricity demand from industries and large buildings are most vulnerable to single-point failures. The results demonstrate that while DRE systems—incorporating solar PV, wind, battery storage, and biomass—improve power supply continuity, their effectiveness and cost are heavily influenced by local contexts, such as the US embargo on Cuba, which increased capital investment costs by 5-40% compared to global scenarios.

The document examines the expansion of fracking in the Vaca Muerta formation, highlighting a critical gap between national economic goals and local environmental protection. It introduces the OBSERVAR geospatial platform to map risks, such as the proximity of 3,017 wells to sensitive water and population centers. The brief finds that while Neuquén has a more structured regulatory framework than Río Negro, both provinces suffer from inadequate enforcement and a lack of transparent data, with approximately 80% of fracking wastewater remaining unaccounted for. It argues for a watershed-based approach to regulation to address cross-border contamination risks.

The document examines policy incoherence regarding deforestation in Colombia, highlighting how vested interests in mining and agriculture, institutional rigidity, and a lack of community involvement undermine conservation efforts. While most policies show positive interactions, current mining laws and military strategies like Operation Artemisa create significant trade-offs and social conflict.

The document examines the feasibility of establishing green hydrogen-based ironmaking in developing nations to export green iron to developed markets. It analyzes technical and market hurdles, such as clean electricity supply and the 'green premium', while proposing commercial structures and financing requirements involving debt and equity to make such projects bankable.

The document analyzes how Colombia and Nigeria employ narratives of development, energy security, and energy transition to justify oil and gas production, arguing that these stories often rely on inaccurate or outdated premises that entrench carbon dependency. It suggests that civil society and researchers can counter these narratives by demanding transparency, challenging flawed evidence, and promoting science-based alternatives for a just transition.

The document assesses the gap between Colombia's robust policy frameworks for the 2030 Agenda and climate goals and their actual implementation, which is hindered by conflicting priorities and institutional weaknesses. It highlights that while most land-use policies are synergistic, specific conflicts—particularly within mining legislation—and the criminalization of peasant farmers through military operations like Operation Artemisa undermine conservation efforts. The authors argue that overcoming this incoherence requires better inter-agency coordination, community engagement, and regional cooperation within the Amazon biome.