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This policy brief summarizes a UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) project report on advancing non-motorized transport in Indonesia, utilizing a case study of Medan to identify barriers and provide recommendations for increasing active mobility to combat road congestion, air pollution, and health issues.

This policy brief argues that global development frameworks like the SDGs often ignore the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples. Using a case study of lithium mining in the Argentinian High Andean Plateau, it advocates for locally-grounded indicators and the inclusion of local stakeholders to ensure a more equitable and context-sensitive energy transition.

This research paper introduces the 'minerals-energy-food (MEF) complex', a new analytical framework designed to address the limitations of existing natural resource governance frameworks, which the authors argue fail to differentiate between physical resources and traded commodities or capture global drivers of resource use.

This research paper examines the 'renewables pull' and 'strategic push' factors influencing the relocation of hydrogen-based steelmaking, concluding that both are necessary for an accelerated transition.

The report examines business models and financing strategies to increase the adoption of photovoltaic (PV) clean cooking technologies in last-mile communities, such as informal settlements and areas with displaced populations, by addressing financial and awareness barriers through public and private capital.

This research paper chapter examines how wildfires act as catalysts that expose social, environmental, and power-based conflicts within landscape governance, specifically challenging the perception of landscapes as neutral spaces.

The 'Green Transition Assessment Armenia' report by the Stockholm Environment Institute evaluates Armenia's readiness for a green transition and its alignment with European Union environmental policies, specifically the European Green Deal and the Eighth European Environmental Action Programme (EAP).

This research paper examines the integration of One Health and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) frameworks to address zoonotic diseases and broader systemic challenges in low- and middle-income countries.

This research paper describes a study evaluating the usability and impact of the weADAPT online climate change adaptation platform, developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), to improve its effectiveness in supporting evidence-based climate action.

Belize’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), published in June 2025, outlines the country's enhanced climate commitments to align with its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The document sets quantified targets for cumulative avoided greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 2035 across the energy, waste, and AFOLU sectors, while detailing extensive adaptation strategies for coastal zones, fisheries, health, and tourism. A significant portion of these ambitions is conditional upon international climate finance, with a total estimated funding gap of 85% of the required 1.55 billion USD.

The Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) of Equatorial Guinea, published in June 2025, provides a roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The strategy compares a 'Base Scenario' of current policies with a 'Mitigation Scenario' aligned with the country's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), aiming for a 50% reduction in gross emissions by 2050 compared to 2019 levels. The document details sectoral actions in energy, industrial processes, agriculture and forestry (AFOLU), and waste, while addressing climate adaptation, gender equality, and a just transition.

This report assesses Ukraine's readiness for a green transition across 12 sectors, emphasizing that post-war reconstruction offers an opportunity to implement sustainable development and 'build back better' principles. It identifies critical challenges for the next 3 to 5 years, including the need for high-level governance, workforce reskilling, and integrated land use planning to ensure national resilience and alignment with EU integration goals.

The National Comprehensive Green Transition Assessment Report benchmarks Moldova's progress toward a green economy and alignment with the European Green Deal, evaluating readiness across sectors such as energy, climate, and biodiversity to provide strategic guidance for government reforms and international investment.

This research paper examines the capacities and skills required for the locally led design and implementation of knowledge co-production processes, specifically focusing on disaster risk and climate adaptation challenges. The analysis is based on lessons from real-world labs implemented under the Horizon Europe project, DIRECTED, in Denmark, Italy, Germany, and Austria/Hungary.

The Stockholm Environment Institute presents an updated computational method and a corresponding WEAP tool plugin to estimate seasonal water stress by spatially separating regions to avoid double-counting freshwater resources.

This policy brief summarizes a UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) assessment on reducing road transport emissions and improving public health in Indonesia through strategic policy pathways.

This policy brief, published by the Nordic Council of Ministers, addresses the vulnerability of Nordic countries to transboundary climate risks (TCRs) affecting their economy and food supplies, highlighting gaps in business preparedness and national policy.

This research paper examines the impact of workplace campaigns utilizing carbon footprint calculators on employees' pro-environmental habits, highlighting the importance of social context and corporate support in driving lifestyle changes.

A research paper byS analyzing the transmission of compound climate hazards through global agricultural trade networks for wheat, maize, rice, and soya, highlighting how low supplier diversification increases caloric exposure to climate risks.

This research paper examines ecological citizenship (EC) as a practice for empowering individuals and communities to achieve climate neutrality through shared responsibility for sustainability and social equity.