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This report presents a multi-criteria sustainability assessment method for urban and peri-urban sanitation systems, applied as a case study in Montero, Bolivia. It evaluates four system types—conventional sewers, condominial sewers, septic tanks, and urine-diverting dry toilets—across five dimensions: health and hygiene, environmental, social, economic, and technical/institutional sustainability. The study compares existing systems with 'optimized' versions and discusses the role of technological innovations in improving public health and environmental protection.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyzes the sustainability of the road freight value chain during a period of disruptive technological change. It identifies three primary 'megatrends'—automation, digitalization, and electrification—that are shifting the industry's environmental and social hotspots from vehicle operation to manufacturing and labor dynamics.

This policy brief examines the relationship between air pollution exposure, socioeconomic status, and public perception in Bangkok. It highlights that informal workers and low-income individuals face higher health risks and exposure, while public awareness of air quality often contradicts official government monitoring data.

This executive summary, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute, provides recommendations for the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund established at COP27. Based on research by SEI, ICCCAD, and Germanwatch, the document analyzes existing financial architectures to propose a governance and funding model that is equitable, inclusive, and accessible to the most vulnerable communities and marginalized groups in the Global South.

This 2023 report by the Stockholm Environment Institute, conducted by the Estonian Academy of Arts and partners, explores practical solutions for recycling textile waste in Estonia. It maps textile waste volumes, tests mechanical recycling processes, and develops new materials (yarns and non-woven composites) and products (knitwear and small furniture) to support a circular textile system.

This research paper argues that current climate adaptation research overemphasizes planned, public policy-driven adaptation while neglecting autonomous, 'everyday' societal responses. The author proposes an integrated approach that treats adaptation as a commons issue to analyze the synergies and conflicts between these two forms of adaptation, specifically focusing on outcomes related to climate justice and equality.

A briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute arguing that climate adaptation should be reframed as a global shared responsibility rather than a local challenge, specifically to address transboundary and cascading climate risks.

A study of soy farmers in Brazil's Matopiba region finds that land-use decisions are driven by profit and legal permissiveness rather than sustainability, leading to the erasure of the biodiverse Cerrado savanna. The authors conclude that voluntary conservation efforts are insufficient and that strict regulatory enforcement and supply-chain requirements are necessary to prevent further deforestation.

This report examines the necessity of integrating conflict sensitivity into the planning and implementation of renewable energy projects in energy-scarce environments, specifically focusing on a case study of 11 projects in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Tallinn assesses the national Long-Term Strategies (LTS) of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It evaluates how these documents align with the EU's Governance Regulation (2018/1999), which requires member states to outline decarbonisation pathways to 2050. The analysis finds that while all three Baltic states commit to climate neutrality by 2050, their strategies are characterized by significant heterogeneity in structure, a lack of detailed sectoral modelling, and insufficient analysis of investment needs and socio-economic impacts.

This research paper examines the drivers of flow regime alteration in the Mond River basin in southern Iran, comparing the impacts of dam operations against climate change factors like sea-level rise and drought on the Mond-Protected Area estuary-coastal system.

This research paper analyzes the distributional outcomes of a UN Adaptation Fund project in the Aloatra-Mangoro region of Madagascar, examining how informal patronage and political connectivity influenced the allocation of climate adaptation benefits.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute describes a study using OECD data to assess the scale and effectiveness of international development finance for nature-based solutions (NbS) in developing countries, specifically focusing on least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS).

This research paper examines the demand-side risks of a just low-carbon transition in Sweden, specifically focusing on the transport and food sectors. It analyzes how carbon footprints and the ability to adapt to policy changes vary by income and geographic density, identifying a significant portion of the population vulnerable to adverse wealth and access impacts.

This report describes a collaboration between Kalmar municipality and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to evaluate a new mobility strategy using the 'Agenda 2030 Compass' tool. The strategy aims to shift the mode share to 60% walking, cycling, and public transport and 40% cars by 2035. Through a series of workshops, participants identified how the strategy aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting benefits for public health and climate, while noting risks such as social polarization and urban-rural divides.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the implementation of renewable energy projects in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp, specifically analyzing the degree to which these initiatives incorporate conflict sensitivity to prevent tensions between refugees and host communities.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines examines the long-term impacts of displacement following Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban. Based on a 2020 household survey of 311 respondents across four resettlement sites, the study evaluates progress against the IASC Framework on Durable Solutions. It finds that while safety from water-related hazards has improved, significant gaps remain in tenure security, water access, and livelihood opportunities, often exacerbated by the remote location of resettlement sites and a lack of national legislation protecting internally displaced persons.

This report analyzes household waste practices in Bangkok, finding that 75% of waste is thrown out as trash despite high reported attitudes in favor of sorting. Organic waste is the largest component (83% of total weight) and the most difficult to manage. The study highlights the critical role of informal waste workers and economic incentives in driving recycling, while recommending that the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority prioritize organic waste and integrate informal workers into holistic waste management models.

This report describes the methodology for 'Klimatkalkylatorn version 2.0', a climate footprint calculator for the Swedish public. It details how emissions are calculated across housing, food, transport, and general consumption using 2019 data and GWP 100 values. The tool incorporates public sector impacts (3.7 tonnes CO2e/person) and compares individual results to national (9 tonnes), global (6.5 tonnes), and target (4 tonnes) benchmarks.

This research paper examines the impacts of the Kaunisvaara mine on the Muonio reindeer herding district, detailing how the operation has led to significant land loss, economic decline, and psychological stress for the Sámi community, while highlighting the failure of the Swedish legal system to protect indigenous rights.