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This document outlines progress in strategic modeling and water management for the Rocha River basin in Bolivia, focusing on reducing water vulnerability through actor participation and the use of the Water Evaluation And Planning (WEAP) system.

The Carbon Neutral Digestive Initiative (CANDI) is a project by the Stockholm Environment Institute aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of food consumption in Sweden. The report details the findings of Stage 1 (April to December 2019), which focused on understanding consumer preferences, reviewing existing digital footprint applications, and engaging with food industry stakeholders to develop a concept for providing digestible environmental impact information at the point of purchase.

This research paper details the use of Robust Decision Support (RDS) and WEAP modeling to manage water resources in the Rocha River basin, Bolivia. It highlights critical vulnerabilities including unsustainable groundwater extraction, severe river pollution (BOD 428-852 mg/l), and projected water supply reductions of up to 13% due to climate change. The study concludes that no single strategy is sufficient; instead, a combination of the Misicuni project, new water transfers, wastewater treatment plants, and a reduction in agricultural water losses (currently averaging 70%) is required to ensure water security through 2050.

This policy brief examines the environmental and socio-economic 'spillovers' of the Argentina-EU soy supply chain, arguing that the externalization of consumption impacts to producer countries complicates the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights how European consumption drives significant environmental degradation and social shifts in Argentina, calling for internationally coordinated governance and shared responsibility to mitigate these negative effects.

This policy brief examines the 'spillover effects' of the Argentine soybean value chain, specifically how consumption in Europe and China externalizes environmental and socioeconomic impacts to Argentina, thereby affecting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This research paper assesses the combined impacts of climate change and mining activities on streamflow and heavy metal loading in the Chindwin River, Myanmar, using hydrological and geochemical modelling.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyzes the first 14 applications from carbon-offsetting programs seeking eligibility under the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

The Stockholm Environment Institute provides a guide for companies, organizations, and individuals on the responsible use of carbon offsets within voluntary greenhouse gas reduction strategies to help avert dangerous climate change.

This research paper examines the compatibility of the planetary boundaries framework with democratic decision-making in earth system governance, proposing a deliberative approach to balance expert scientific warnings with democratic legitimacy.

This legal investigation, conducted by Front Advokater for the Stockholm Environment Institute, analyzes the legal protections available to Swedish samebyar (Sami villages) against land exploitation for hydropower. It examines the historical context of hydropower development in northern Sweden, the fundamental rights of the Sami people, the current environmental permit process, and the implications of new legislation effective January 1, 2019, regarding the review of existing hydropower plants to establish modern environmental conditions.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Strategy 2020–24 outlines the organization's mission to bridge science, policy, and practice to support sustainable development. The strategy focuses on three primary impact areas: reducing climate risk, promoting sustainable resource use and resilient ecosystems, and improving health and well-being. To achieve these, SEI employs a theory of change centered on changing agendas, enhancing capacities, and improving decisions through the co-creation of knowledge and the development of specialized tools.

An analysis of 14 large export-oriented Swedish businesses reveals that climate change is not a priority risk and lacks operational risk management strategies. The study finds that businesses struggle to link global climate change to operational supply chain risks and are hindered by the resource-intensive nature of assessing complex supply chain structures.

This report analyzes the feasibility and costs of Estonia achieving climate neutrality by 2050. It concludes that the goal is technically and strategically possible, requiring an estimated investment of 17.3 billion euros between 2021 and 2050, with the majority funded by the private sector. The analysis emphasizes that early action in energy efficiency and renewable energy is critical to avoid higher future costs and risks.

This SEI report analyzes the efforts of Swedish municipalities to promote sustainable consumption based on a 2018 survey of 119 municipalities. It finds that while over 50% work systematically on sustainable consumption within their own operations, only 30% target households and even fewer target businesses. Key barriers include a lack of political support, financial resources, and tools for monitoring consumption-based environmental impacts. Economic motives are the primary driver, and the report recommends that the government task county administrative boards (länsstyrelserna) with coordinating municipal efforts to improve knowledge exchange.

This fact sheet by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) describes a study on enhancing the climate resilience of water and energy infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa. Using the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) system and the Open Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS), SEI evaluated seven major river basins to estimate the economic risks posed by climate change to hydropower and irrigation, providing recommendations for robust investment decision-making.

This report, commissioned by the European Environment Agency and authored by the Stockholm Environment Institute, applies the 'SDG Synergies' approach to analyze interactions between environmental targets and the broader 2030 Agenda within the European Union. Using a semi-quantitative network analysis, the study identifies which environmental targets have the highest synergistic potential, maps direct trade-offs and synergies, and explores indirect 'ripple effects' across the SDG network to support more coherent policy-making.

This briefing examines the implementation of Community Health Clubs (CHCs) in Rwanda, highlighting that while the model is culturally appropriate, its effectiveness is hampered by fragmented, donor-driven funding and a lack of district-level ownership. Key challenges include the unaffordability of soap, water scarcity in hilly regions, and inconsistent monitoring systems across different NGOs. The report warns that without inclusive strategies, men, the extremely poor, and those with mobility issues may be left behind, and notes that the current focus on households ignores critical sanitation needs in public spaces like markets and workplaces.

This guide by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Asia provides practical tips for organizing sustainable meetings in Asian cultural contexts, where reducing resource consumption can sometimes be perceived as a lack of respect or status.

This executive summary highlights a significant gap between projected fossil fuel production for 2030 and the levels required to meet the Paris Agreement goals, warning that current expansion risks locking in infrastructure that makes emission reductions more costly.

This briefing from the Stockholm Environment Institute discusses the 'production gap,' where planned fossil fuel production exceeds the levels consistent with the Paris Agreement's temperature goals, potentially undermining global emission reduction efforts.