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The document outlines how involving citizens in urban planning and investment decisions can lead to more innovative sustainable solutions and reduce inequalities. It describes various levels of participation—from informing to empowering—and provides examples of tools such as participatory budgeting, citizen juries, and digital platforms to enhance democratic processes in cities.

The document analyzes how Swedish municipalities approach sustainable consumption, noting that while awareness is high, there is a critical lack of consumption monitoring and political support. It recommends systematic impact analysis of municipal purchases, increased political prioritization, and a stronger coordinating role for County Administrative Boards to facilitate knowledge sharing and national-local alignment.

The document assesses the capacity of Sweden's County Administrative Boards to drive sustainable consumption, finding that while most are already active despite lacking a formal mandate, they require more political support, financial resources, and clear national guidelines to effectively coordinate municipal and corporate actions.

The report evaluates the economic potential of compost and biogas in Côte d'Ivoire using a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model. It finds that both sectors can positively impact GDP, job creation, and GHG reduction, though they affect different economic branches differently. Biogas shows a slightly higher potential for green growth and GHG avoidance, while compost has a stronger link to agricultural and administrative employment. The study highlights a lack of clear legal frameworks and recommends integrating waste valorization into the National Development Plan and providing financial incentives for investors.

The policy brief argues that climate adaptation measures often have cross-border effects that can redistribute vulnerability or create 'maladaptation' if not managed through a lens of justice and connectedness. It introduces a framework combining procedural and distributive justice with a systemic understanding of global connectivity to prevent the shifting of risks from wealthy to vulnerable actors. Using case studies from the Brazilian coffee supply chain and the Blue Nile Basin, the authors demonstrate how coordinated international action and improved efficiency can mitigate regional tensions and human security risks. The brief concludes with recommendations for strengthening multilateral cooperation, developing shared normative principles, and crafting incentives to prevent 'risk-dumping'.

The report argues that new natural gas developments in Appalachia are high-risk investments due to low domestic prices and the global transition toward low-carbon energy. Analysis of 216 prospective gas fields indicates that average 2020 prices for gas and oil do not support widespread expansion. The authors highlight that deep decarbonization consistent with the Paris Agreement would likely keep gas prices below the $3/Mbtu threshold required for average profitability, potentially rendering new fields and associated petrochemical infrastructure, such as ethane crackers, unprofitable.

The report highlights that the water and sanitation sector contributes up to 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is highly vulnerable to climate impacts. It advocates for a shift from single-issue, siloed approaches toward integrated, local, and cross-sectoral collaborations to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6 and 13. Through case studies in Peru, Uganda, Germany, and Bolivia, the document demonstrates how regulatory frameworks, peer-to-peer partnerships (WOPs), and systems-thinking can reduce carbon footprints and build resilience. It concludes that while collaboration is essential, it must be implemented proportionately to avoid operational inefficiency.

The study investigates deeper decarbonization in the Northeastern U.S., finding that Rhode Island could potentially reduce emissions by 80% by 2030 using existing technologies. While significant reductions of 70% to 80% are possible by 2030, 2040, or 2050, complete decarbonization is hindered by methane leakage from landfills and natural gas transmission, industrial emissions, and air travel.

The document examines the regulatory landscape of air quality in Thailand, noting that despite the existence of various Plans and Acts, enforcement remains a critical challenge. It highlights the impact of PM2.5, which caused an estimated 32,200 premature deaths in 2019, and identifies primary pollution sources as industrial emissions, vehicular pollution, and the seasonal burning of crop fields for sugarcane harvesting or biomass removal.

The research uses content analysis to examine the integration of health within global agendas for climate change, sustainable development, disaster risk reduction, and urban transformation. It finds a lack of governance mechanisms and limited thematic synergies, suggesting that health systems strengthening and the concept of planetary health could improve the coherence of national policy implementation.

The study concludes that the Stung Chinit watershed possesses sufficient water to support a 10% expansion of irrigated area and double-cropping of rice while protecting downstream flows, provided that well-coordinated water management is implemented. While climate change increases temperatures and irrigation demand, the research identifies poor water management as a greater threat to ecosystems and rice production than climate change itself. The findings indicate that promoting dry season rice without flow requirements would severely impact instream flows, but implementing such requirements results in only minor rice shortages that can be mitigated through improved cooperation and shifted irrigation practices.

The document examines the role of green bonds in addressing Africa's climate vulnerability and infrastructure gaps, noting that while public finance is currently inadequate, green bonds offer a pathway to mobilize capital for sustainable development and climate mitigation.

The report discusses how climate change impacts the world's oceans and coastal communities, specifically highlighting that sea-level rise will cause severe suffering and disproportionately affect poorer, rural coastal areas. It notes that for small island states and politically fragile, climate-vulnerable countries, these changes constitute a matter of state and collective security. The findings are based on a November 2020 science-policy dialogue involving experts from Northern Europe.

The research introduces an interdisciplinary approach that uses 'transition narratives' as a bridge between socio-technical transition studies and integrated assessment modelling. By applying a multi-level perspective, the authors developed two contrasting narratives for the European Union's 80% greenhouse gas emission reduction target by 2050: one driven by incumbent actors and large-scale innovation, and another driven by new entrants and alternative strategies. The study concludes that while both pathways meet the 2050 objective, both require a substantial departure from current known systems.

The report analyzes the value chain of Croton megalocarpus Hutch in Kenya, specifically focusing on the business model of the company EFK. It positions the use of this oil-producing plant within the broader context of the sub-Saharan African bioeconomy, which emphasizes adding value to bioresources and biowaste to support rural development and socio-economic needs, contrasting this with European bioeconomy goals that prioritize high-value molecules and greenhouse gas emission reductions.

The document argues that integrating nature-based solutions (NBS) and flexible tenure systems into urban upgrading schemes can improve living conditions and climate resilience for marginalized populations in African dryland cities. It highlights a pioneering approach in Namibia across three pilot cities and draws on research from the 'Peri-Urban Resilient Ecosystems' partnership involving Namibia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

The document argues that urban climate resilience in dryland Africa requires alternative models of knowledge production and decision-making that prioritize social inclusivity and innovation. It highlights that rapid, expansive population growth in African cities increases land use change and leaves residents of informal settlements vulnerable to climate risks such as flooding and landslides due to a lack of basic services and secure tenure. Based on stakeholder interviews from the "Peri-Urban Resilient Ecosystems" partnership, the brief emphasizes democratic accountability, transparent decision-making, and community co-production as essential themes for scalable and replicable urban policy.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) developed a prioritization framework using remote sensing and watershed mapping to assess the impact of wildfires on water resources in the Chiquitania region of Bolivia. This tool aims to guide policymakers in using the watershed as the primary unit for land and water management, filling a gap in existing restoration plans that overlook hydrological issues.

The document details a training workshop conducted from February 22 to 27, 2021, in Somone, Senegal, aimed at enhancing the skills of UCG technicians in organic waste valorization. The training covered the fundamentals of composting, the production process, and quality control to support Senegal's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) regarding carbon sequestration and soil productivity. Participants recommended establishing a priority waste valorization sector within the UCG, implementing sorting systems, and collaborating with agricultural institutions like the ENSA and APM for production and commercialization.

The document assesses Thailand's air quality regulatory framework, noting that while some pollutants have decreased, national standards remain weaker than WHO guidelines. It identifies a 'siloed approach' to policymaking across different ministries as a primary barrier to enforcement and recommends the establishment of a single, national regulatory body to coordinate multi-sectoral air pollution mitigation.