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This research paper uses China as a case study to examine how economic development influences vulnerability to climate-related disasters, finding that while economic growth reduces human fatalities, it is associated with an increase in direct economic losses.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyzes the potential impact of stopping new fossil fuel extraction leases on U.S. federal lands and waters to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions.

This research paper uses a simulation-based multi-criteria land use optimization procedure to identify global land-use scenarios that balance terrestrial carbon storage, biodiversity conservation, and food supply for 9 billion people within the Planetary Boundaries framework.

This report addresses the risk of stranded assets resulting from the sustainability transition, arguing that while 'green finance' for new technologies is well-documented, there is insufficient focus on the 'old' industries and assets that may become economically unusable. The document introduces a practical framework designed to help the financial community identify and quantify these risks to reduce unnecessary investment and negative social consequences.

This policy brief argues that the climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction communities suffer from knowledge gaps caused by poor communication and the inability to locate existing information, rather than a lack of knowledge itself. The authors propose the development of a climate change "translator" and the adoption of more considered knowledge-sharing practices using available language technologies to reduce redundancies and improve collaboration.

This essay argues that the social, economic, political, and technological shifts associated with climate change adaptation are critical for understanding future geopolitical relations, specifically focusing on water supply, demand, management, and cooperation in India.

This research paper introduces a long-run post-Keynesian, demand-led macroeconomic model designed to analyze the effects of transitioning to a low-carbon economy on employment, growth, and stability.

This document is an introductory statement delivered on January 9, 2018, in Tallinn, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). The speaker emphasizes the critical role of science in guiding political decisions on climate change, discusses the implementation of the Paris Agreement, and outlines Sweden's domestic climate policy framework and financial commitments to global climate funds.

This policy brief examines the implementation gap of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in national legislation, particularly in low-income countries. It identifies regulatory capacity and GDP per capita as primary barriers to implementation and proposes strategies such as regional collaboration, integration into national chemicals strategies, and alignment with the Agenda 2030 to increase global coverage.

This report, commissioned by the Swedish research council Formas and produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), examines how research and innovation can support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It identifies critical research gaps, proposes a four-fold role for science, and suggests structural reforms to the Swedish research system to better align with global sustainability targets.

This fact sheet describes the CASCADE (Community Safety Action for Supporting Climate Adaptation and Development) project, an initiative designed to improve urban and macro-regional resilience in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) by developing local-level climate change risk assessment methodologies and fostering cooperation between climate professionals and civil protection experts.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the socio-economic and climate-related vulnerabilities of the Mendoza wine region in Argentina. It highlights a divide between large, efficient growers and smallholders who struggle with quality standards and economic stability. The document also analyzes the region's dependence on mountain snowmelt and glaciers for water, noting that current water laws are outdated for current climate trends, and suggests looking to California's groundwater management as a potential model for reform.

The report 'Nordic Green to Scale for countries' evaluates the potential for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine to reduce emissions by scaling up 10 proven climate solutions. It finds that these measures could cut 2030 emissions by 149 Mt (13%), with the highest relative impacts in the Baltic States. Energy efficiency in buildings and industry offer the greatest reduction potential and are cost-effective, potentially saving the five countries 1.2 billion euros by 2030. The report identifies barriers such as high investment costs and fossil fuel subsidies, recommending ambitious targets and stable legal frameworks to accelerate implementation.

This policy brief examines the challenges of managing natural resources in three Rwandan districts—Rutsiro, Bugesera, and Kirehe—amidst national goals to modernize agriculture and increase energy output. It highlights a critical tension between national development targets and local resource scarcity, particularly regarding water and woody biomass, and recommends tailored local actions supported by national policy and financial incentives to ensure sustainable growth.

This research paper investigates the relationship between leaf morphology and ozone sensitivity in woody plants, finding that leaf dry mass per unit leaf area (LMA) explains much of the variation in ozone tolerance and biomass reduction.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the effectiveness of mainstreaming climate adaptation objectives into existing policies by reviewing peer-reviewed empirical analyses.

This research paper critiques the securitization of water governance under the influence of climate change discourse, arguing that a 'water security' approach can lead to the transgression of normative positions. The authors propose a 'water equity discourse' that empowers sub-national agents to bypass traditional power brokering and achieve more equitable governance.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyses concessional international public climate finance flows to seven Indian Ocean and African Small Island Developing States (SIDS) between 2010 and 2015. Using OECD data, the study examines commitments, disbursements, and sectoral distribution, finding that finance is heavily concentrated in a few countries and sectors, with significant gaps in disbursement and alignment with national priorities.

This technical note from the Partnership for Market Readiness (PMR) provides guidance on developing baselines for scaled-up crediting programs under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, focusing on quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions while maintaining environmental integrity.

The document explains how targeting short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs)—specifically methane, tropospheric ozone, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons—can help close the 'emissions gap' and meet the temperature targets of the Paris Agreement, especially when paired with CO2 reductions.