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This research paper uses Sweden as a case study to investigate if financing acts as a significant barrier to radical emission reductions in energy-intensive industrial sectors.

This research paper presents insights from the Future Resilience for African CiTies And Lands (FRACTAL) project regarding the co-production of climate services in urban sub-Saharan Africa and other low-income settings, advocating for a shift from product-focused outputs to transdisciplinary knowledge co-production processes centered on collaborative learning.

This research paper examines the energy infrastructure challenges faced by island states and the potential for decentralized renewable energy systems to improve resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change and geographic isolation.

The report 'Seeking Synergy Solutions' is designed to assist senior government officials in integrating climate change and sustainable development into domestic policies through a synergistic approach, utilizing country examples and decision-making tools.

This research paper, produced as part of the Behavioural Change Towards Climate-Smart Agriculture (BEATLES) project, examines stakeholder perceptions of drivers and barriers regarding the adoption of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) across five specific European food production systems.

This working paper, based on a 2023 study by the Stockholm Environment Institute and others, evaluates four decarbonization scenarios for the gas sectors of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland. The analysis focuses on transitioning from fossil gas to renewable methane and hydrogen to enhance energy security and meet 2050 EU sustainability goals, projecting a regional gas demand reduction from 63 TWh in 2021 to 38 TWh by 2050.

This executive summary, based on a report by Aeby et al. (2023), analyzes four decarbonization pathways for the gas sectors of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland to achieve full decarbonization by 2050. The study evaluates scenarios including Business-as-Usual (BAU), Renewable Methane (REN-Methane), Renewable Hydrogen (REN-Hydrogen), and a Cost-Minimizing (CM) scenario, emphasizing the need for regional coordination to reduce dependence on Russian gas and meet EU sustainability goals.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute outlines ten emerging trends and geopolitical developments that are increasing the global importance of ocean governance, finance, and security.

This case study examines how informal institutions, specifically patronage in Madagascar and clientelism in Mauritius, influenced the distribution of international adaptation finance from UN Adaptation Fund projects to vulnerable communities.

This research paper describes the use of a Serious Game (SG) developed by SEI researchers and Corpocaldas to facilitate the coproduced creation of a watershed management plan for the Campoalegre River basin in Colombia, aiming to overcome knowledge gaps and conflicts of interest among stakeholders.

The Stockholm Environment Institute's (SEI) Finance for Sustainable Development (FSD) Program, established in 2022, focuses on bridging the gap between micro-level business viability and macro-level climate and development finance policies. The program specifically targets low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs) to identify how sustainable projects can generate private economic value and attract private-sector investment through research, advisory services, and training.

A research paper evaluating four decarbonization scenarios for the gas sectors of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland. It finds that full decarbonization by 2050 is feasible, with a 'Cost minimal' scenario offering the best economic outcome through a mix of biomethane and renewable hydrogen, reducing total system costs by 44% compared to business-as-usual.

This report, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in June 2024, examines pathways for the complete decarbonisation of the gas markets in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland by 2050. Based on a study conducted between 2022 and 2023, it evaluates four scenarios—Business as Usual (BAU), Renewable Methane, Renewable Hydrogen, and Cost-Minimising (CM)—to determine the most sustainable and economically viable transition from fossil fuels to renewable gases like biomethane and hydrogen.

This book chapter proposes a four-pillar framework to transform European cities into carbon-free urban areas by combining natural solutions and innovative solar technologies to achieve net-zero electricity generation.

This research paper protocol outlines a scoping review designed to identify and synthesize evidence on how data science can be used as an intervention to address health challenges caused by air pollution and climate change in Africa.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute evaluates two tactical urbanism interventions in Tallinn, Estonia, conducted as part of the 'Rohejälg' project in 2023. The study analyzes the impact of a temporary park at Raekoja plats (Town Hall Square) and spatial interventions in the area between Linnahall and the cruise terminal on user behavior, spatial perception, and local businesses.

This research paper explores industry perceptions of glass container refill schemes in the UK. Findings indicate that while local refill schemes are seen as potentially effective, industry stakeholders strongly prefer investing in colour-separated glass collection to increase the UK's recycling rate to 90% to address supply issues and net zero targets.

This research paper examines the relationship between the concept of Social License to Operate (SLO), originally from the extractive industry, and Social Acceptance (SA) within the context of renewable energy and the energy transition.

This systematic map by the Stockholm Environment Institute reviews 227 articles to categorize public policy interventions aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable food consumption, highlighting a research bias toward high-income countries and non-intrusive policy instruments.

This research paper evaluates the diversity of six major global scenario sets used in climate research and policymaking to determine how effectively they span the uncertainty space of future environmental change.