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This field visit report details a mission to Hubei Province, China, from April 22-25, 2024, focused on promoting climate-smart water technologies for sustainable rice production in the Lancang-Mekong Region. The visit, involving partners such as the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), the Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute (CRSRI), and Thailand's Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR), showcased advanced digital twin systems for water management, community-led irrigation governance, and specialized agricultural research facilities.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) conducted a training workshop in April 2024 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, to introduce laser-controlled land leveling to rice farmers. This precision agriculture technology aims to mitigate drought vulnerability by optimizing water distribution, reducing runoff, and improving crop yields. The project tested the technology in both rain-fed (Phimai District) and irrigated (Sung Noen District) environments, while noting that high initial costs and technical requirements may hinder adoption for small-scale farmers without financial support.

The Global Subnational Agricultural Production (GSAP) database, developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute, is the first standardized global database providing subnational agricultural production data for key crops. It aims to fill a critical information gap by collecting high-resolution data from national statistical offices to improve food security, climate adaptation, and agricultural research.

This research paper analyzes a survey of 1,020 Swedish residents to identify the primary drivers of transport modal choice and the impact of transport infrastructure on quality of life and the living environment.

This policy brief summarizes a UNEP foresight workshop held in Bangkok in December 2023, where 42 academics and practitioners from 15 countries in Asia and the Pacific discussed plausible future scenarios for the region leading up to 2050. The discussions focused on the interplay between human activities and the environment, specifically examining the roles of technology, cultural values, and power relations in shaping planetary health and human well-being.

Researchers developed metrics to better reflect the impact of land cover on soil heterotrophic respiration in seasonal forests, finding that land cover significantly influences the relative contribution of heterotrophic respiration to higher-level fluxes.

This background document details the methodology used by SEI York to estimate nitrogen flows within agricultural and aquatic commodities imported to and exported from the UK between 2017 and 2021 for the WWF-UK UK Nitrogen Balance Sheet.

This research paper reviews greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the sanitation and wastewater management chain to improve climate change considerations in sanitation planning, identifying significant data and methodological gaps in current literature.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) proposes strategies and tools to improve sustainable access to drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Guatemala, linking these services to integrated watershed management and climate change adaptation.

This case study examines Colombia's integration of Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) targets into its 2020 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), highlighting the role of a collaborative National SLCP Strategy in achieving these goals.

This report, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in March 2024, provides a comprehensive long-term energy planning framework for Colombia from 2022 to 2052. It outlines the evolution of National Energy Plans (PEN), analyzes the current public policy landscape, and models five distinct energy scenarios: Actualización, Modernización, Inflexión, Innovación, and Transición Energética. The document details the technical and economic assumptions for energy demand and supply across the residential, tertiary, industrial, and transport sectors, while evaluating the role of strategic minerals and the cost-benefit ratios of various energy efficiency and substitution measures.

This guide, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in collaboration with the Comisión de Regulación de Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico (CRA), provides a methodological framework for water utility companies to evaluate investments aimed at ensuring the continuity and coverage of aqueduct services. It emphasizes a comparative analysis between 'grey' infrastructure, demand management, and 'green' environmental investments (restoration and conservation) to manage the gap between water supply and demand, particularly during dry seasons.

This SEI briefing provides recommendations for the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF), emphasizing the need for fairness, transparency, and local accessibility to effectively support vulnerable countries recovering from climate crisis impacts.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute outlines recommendations for the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, emphasizing the need for equity, transparency, and local accessibility to support vulnerable countries recovering from climate impacts.

This research paper examines the distributional impacts of electrification, digitalization, and automation on workers within the Swedish transport sector, specifically focusing on the subjective and objective quality of working life for taxi and truck drivers.

This working paper examines China's greenhouse gas emissions and land-based carbon stocks, evaluating the potential for land-based mitigation technologies (LMTs) for carbon dioxide removal. The authors analyze scientific literature, policy documents, and expert interviews to identify barriers and opportunities for achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the potential and barriers for land-based mitigation technologies and practices (LMTs) in China. It finds that while forestry has been the primary focus for carbon sequestration, other sectors like agriculture, grasslands, and wetlands remain underexploited. The report highlights a lack of standardized methodologies and a fragmented policy landscape, suggesting that these must be addressed to meet China's 2060 net-zero goal.

The Stockholm Environment Institute criticizes the initial appointment of an all-male committee to organize COP29 in Azerbaijan, arguing that gender imbalances in climate leadership undermine climate justice and the effectiveness of climate actions.

This white paper examines the barriers to business adaptation and the role of public policy in mitigating transboundary climate risks to the European Union's international trade and supply chains.

This research paper examines the role of sub-national authorities in managing transboundary climate risks using case studies from Norway, France, and Germany. It argues that while the central role of local authorities in these risks is an open question, excluding them in favor of purely national management may create conflicts with local adaptation efforts. The authors advocate for multi-level governance partnerships and clear national mandates regarding the role of sub-national actors.