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This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute describes a participatory process to define a subnational bioeconomy vision and roadmap for the Valle del Cauca department in Colombia. Through workshops with stakeholders from the agricultural, agro-industrial, and nature tourism sectors, the document identifies a convergence toward a 'bioresources' and 'bioecology' paradigm that balances economic growth with environmental sustainability and social inclusion.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the closure of the Broken Hill Proprietary Company (BHP) steelworks in Newcastle, Australia, analyzing the transition from a carbon-intensive industrial economy to a diversified regional economy. It highlights the role of long-term planning, cooperative labor-industry relations, and community leadership in mitigating social and economic shocks, while noting failures in environmental remediation funding and the quality of new employment.

This research paper examines urban sustainability transitions in small and intermediary cities of the global South, analyzing how different actors, drivers, and financing mechanisms influence inclusion processes and environmental outcomes across seven interventions.

This report outlines the development of a UK government indicator (K1) designed to measure the overseas environmental impacts of UK consumption of key commodities, as required by the UK's 25-year environment plan.

This briefing from the Stockholm Environment Institute discusses the role of public-private partnerships and international collaboration in decarbonizing heavy industry, highlighting the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) and various policy mechanisms to address hard-to-abate sectors.

This policy brief examines transboundary climate risks, using the 2007-8 global food price crisis to illustrate how interdependent national responses to climate impacts and the far-reaching effects of such impacts can exacerbate global damage and disruption.

This report summarizes a needs assessment conducted as part of the "Inclusive Climate-Resilient Transport Planning in Africa" project. The assessment aimed to identify challenges faced by transport planners and decision-makers in meeting the mobility needs of disadvantaged groups and incorporating climate resilience into planning processes across four primary countries and a broader regional sample in Africa.

This policy brief from the Stockholm Environment Institute argues that the United States must prioritize industrial emissions in its climate policy to act as a global leader in decarbonization. It emphasizes the necessity of public-private partnerships to leverage industrial finances, technical knowledge, and workforce skills, specifically focusing on the cement, iron and steel, aluminum, and chemicals sectors.

This research paper analyzes Amazon deforestation as a large-scale collective action problem, focusing on the behavioral and institutional drivers that either hinder or facilitate conservation efforts to prevent a biophysical tipping point.

This research paper analyzes the spatial politics of three contested fossil fuel projects in Canada, demonstrating how proponents and opponents strategically manipulate the framing of 'scale' and 'space' to influence perceptions of benefits and impacts.

The editors of the journal Climate and Development critique a Reuters list of 1,000 influential climate change scholars, highlighting significant gender and geographic imbalances and calling for systemic changes in academic publishing and citation practices.

A research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute reviewing the water-forest-energy-food (WFEF) security nexus in East Africa, highlighting critical data gaps and the need for integrated monitoring systems to address resource scarcity and climate change.

This research paper examines the quality of climate adaptation knowledge produced through a co-design process in Sweden, arguing that traditional knowledge quality criteria are insufficient for understanding how knowledge is actually applied by decision-makers.

This research paper by Nella Canales and Mónica Trujillo examines the potential of cassava (yuca) within Colombia's bioeconomy using a biomass value network approach and the Net-map tool to identify current and potential value chains, including the use of residues and by-products.

This executive summary introduces a report on Arctic wetlands, detailing that it contains 13 key findings and 20 policy recommendations across six themes, including climate mitigation and national governance.

This executive summary, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in May 2021, analyzes the potential for hydrogen resource usage in Estonia between 2020 and 2050. It evaluates the hydrogen value chain—production, storage, distribution, and consumption—across the transport, industrial, building, and power sectors. The report identifies the transport and chemical industries as the primary areas for decarbonization and outlines the necessary investments, infrastructure, and policy measures required to transition to a hydrogen economy.

A 2021 survey of 1,269 residents in Helsinki and Tallinn reveals a strong preference for urban nature that reduces pollution and provides animal habitats, with trees being the most desired natural element. While residents value green spaces for relaxation and health, they express concerns over antisocial behavior and the loss of 'wild' nature to urban development. The report highlights a gap in participatory planning, with residents favoring 3D/VR tools and direct engagement with planners over peer interaction. Specific area analysis shows high usage of nature-rich zones like Mustikkamaa in Helsinki and Merimetsa in Tallinn for recreation and commuting.

This fact sheet describes Integrated Agriculture-Aquaculture (IAA) systems as a circular approach to land use that enhances food security, increases income, and supports climate change adaptation and mitigation by recycling nutrients between crops, livestock, and fish ponds.

This discussion brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the intersection of air pollution, gender inequality, social equity, and poverty in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). It highlights how socio-economic disadvantages increase exposure to pollutants and energy poverty, while noting that air pollution disproportionately affects vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and Roma populations. The document advocates for policy responses that address structural drivers of inequity, improve energy efficiency in social housing, and utilize disaggregated data to protect the most vulnerable.

This report analyzes the generation and causes of food waste and food loss across the entire Estonian food supply chain in 2020. It estimates that approximately 167,000 tons of food waste are generated annually in Estonia, with households being the largest contributors. The study provides a detailed breakdown of waste by sector—households, catering, trade, industry, and primary production—and offers strategic recommendations for reduction and better national accounting.