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This report examines climate adaptation projects in Bolivia's water sector, funded by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) under the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR), to derive lessons for supporting just transitions in water resource management.

This briefing from the Stockholm Environment Institute argues that companies integrating environmental, economic, and social impact governance into their supply chains will be more resilient to climate risks and better equipped to manage the transition to net-zero economies.

This report serves as a preliminary synthesis of policy insights from Work Package 3 (WP3) of the CASCADES project, focusing on how trade-linked cross-border climate impacts may disrupt the European economy. It combines quantitative model results with qualitative stakeholder analysis and literature reviews, specifically examining food systems, soy supply chains, and energy transition minerals.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute provides recommendations for the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, based on research involving potential funders and recipients. It emphasizes the need for transparency, participatory governance, and flexible funding mechanisms to ensure that resources reach the most vulnerable communities in the Global South.

This report provides recommendations for the implementation and operation of the international Loss and Damage (L&D) fund, focusing on the needs and priorities of intended recipients and beneficiaries in the Global South.

This research review examines the technical and political economy challenges of long-term mitigation and adaptation planning, focusing on the integration of climate resilience and low-emission goals within national and sector policies.

This research paper examines how implementing the actions in Zimbabwe's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) can simultaneously meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and achieve economic development goals, including improvements in public health, biodiversity, and energy security.

This report provides five recommendations for the implementation and operation of the international Loss and Damage (L&D) fund established at COP27, focusing on institutional arrangements, funding sources, and the needs of vulnerable communities.

This guidance document describes the 'climate city contract' model developed by Viable Cities to accelerate the climate transition in urban areas through collaborative governance and integrated investment planning.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the use of territorial and consumption-based accounting (CBA) approaches to quantify greenhouse gas emissions within spatial planning at the subnational level across four European case studies.

This session brief summarizes a discussion held on 20 April 2023 during the Think2030 Dialogue Sweden, focusing on balancing short-term energy crisis fixes with long-term sustainable policies within the European Union.

This session brief summarizes the outcomes of the 'Climate security and trade in times of multiple crises' session held on 20 April 2023 during the Think2030 Dialogue Sweden, hosted by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).

This research paper proposes 12 methodological advancements to the Impact Chain-based Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (IC-based CRVA) framework to improve the accuracy and applicability of climate risk measurements in complex socio-ecological systems.

This research paper examines the role of knowledge co-production between scientists and stakeholders in climate change risk assessments, using six case studies from Northern and Central Europe to refine methods for creating actionable climate services.

This thought piece examines the financial barriers and business cases for mobilizing investments in low-carbon industrial production within the Global South, highlighting the need for policy interventions, innovative business models, and custom solutions to address risks that are more complex than those found in the renewable energy sector.

This policy brief urges G20 nations to address the fragmented state of monitoring 'offshore impacts'—the environmental consequences of commodity trade in production locations—by improving data disclosure, government capacity, and international collaboration to mitigate climate change and biodiversity loss.

This policy brief, produced as part of T20 2023 hosted by India, outlines the role of the G20 and international financial institutions (IFIs) in facilitating the global transition to low-carbon steel production, specifically to ensure the inclusion of developing and emerging economies.

This SEI fact sheet describes a project running from 2023 to 2025 aimed at promoting climate-smart water technologies and innovations to ensure sustainable water resources and rice production in the Mekong-Lancang Region.

This report details the methodology and results of mainstreaming gender equality, social equity, and poverty (GESEP) into the Environmental Strategy and Action Plan of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH ESAP 2030+). The project utilized a multi-level approach involving the project team, activities, and outputs, resulting in a strategy that includes GESEP-relevant measures such as just transition plans for coal regions. While the project increased awareness among stakeholders and contributed to new national legal requirements for gender equality in development planning, it faced challenges including data gaps and pandemic-related participation limits. The authors recommend allocating dedicated financial resources (approximately 5.5% of the budget in this case) and anticipating stakeholder resistance when implementing similar equity-focused environmental policies.

This field report details a collaborative visit to Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, from August 15th to 17th, 2023, conducted by experts from the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR), Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI), and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). The visit aimed to identify pilot sites and gather insights for implementing climate-smart water technologies to support sustainable rice production in the Lancang-Mekong Region.