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This briefing paper examines potential frameworks for the ex ante assessment of intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) prior to the December 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference, focusing on the decisions required at COP 20 in Lima.

This policy brief argues that systematic reviews of national climate pledges based on diverse fairness perspectives can provide critical insights into whether countries are doing their 'fair share' to keep global warming below 2°C, contrasting the bottom-up nature of INDCs with top-down scientific requirements.

This research paper examines the potential for the Nordic countries to cooperate on climate adaptation and the development of a regional adaptation strategy, noting the region's strong institutional capacity and relative resilience compared to other global regions.

This fact sheet describes the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP) Programme on Sustainable Lifestyles and Education (SLE). The programme aims to foster the uptake of sustainable lifestyles as a common norm to address global challenges such as climate change, resource efficiency, and biodiversity conservation through multi-stakeholder cooperation and education.

This research paper examines domestic household water consumption in Bangalore, India, to argue that the city's hydrology is primarily driven by social, political, and economic variables rather than biophysical factors.

This research paper examines the global and regional processes that influence the adoption of rainwater harvesting technologies (RWHTs) in the semi-arid and sub-humid regions of sub-Saharan Africa to improve food security and climate resilience.

This research paper identifies a 'procedural vulnerability' in climate change research and policy, specifically regarding Indigenous communities in West Arnhem, Australia. It argues that failing to integrate Indigenous cosmological perspectives and the ongoing impact of colonisation leads to ineffective and potentially harmful adaptation policies.

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This research paper examines Indonesia's progress in implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005–2015 to improve disaster risk reduction (DRR). Based on literature reviews and interviews with 26 representatives from DRR and climate change adaptation (CCA) organisations, the study identifies the drivers of resilience, the impediments to progress, and emerging challenges for future governance.

This research paper proposes a conceptual framework for integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) in Indonesia, arguing for institutional re-orientation, increased local-level support to reduce vulnerability, and the active involvement of non-government organisations in community-based initiatives.

This research paper quantifies the potential for urban areas to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, arguing that city-scale actions in sectors like urban planning and public transport can help close the gap toward a 2°C global temperature target.

This research paper examines the current state of scientific knowledge regarding obstacles that hinder the planning and implementation of climate change adaptation, noting a lack of explanation for why these barriers exist and persist.

This research paper evaluates the potential for the UK transport sector to reach a 'zero carbon' state by 2050, comparing a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario against a maximum impact (MI) scenario involving various behavioral, fiscal, spatial, and technological interventions.

This commentary analyzes the evolution of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports regarding sea-level rise, noting a shift from focusing on impacts toward integrated, flexible adaptation strategies and multidisciplinary systems approaches to risk reduction.

The authors of a Nature Climate Change article respond to a critique by Dr. Michael Levi regarding their analysis of the Keystone XL pipeline's impact on global emissions. They defend their use of a simple, transparent global oil model over complex 'black box' models, arguing that their approach allows for the examination of alternative assumptions and a range of possible supply responses.

This research paper explores the use of bilateral agreements as a strategic alternative to voluntary certification schemes for securing sustainable biofuels in Europe under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.

This research paper examines how to improve the resilience of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems to hazards by analyzing risks at regional, urban, and individual levels and exploring the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs).

This research paper, authored by three IPCC members, analyzes the tension between scientific analysis and governmental input during the approval of the Summary for Policy-makers (SPM) and suggests an alternative approach to the process.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the development of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) regarding food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. It compares the SDGs' universal and integrated approach to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), analyzes proposed targets from various UN-related entities, and identifies gaps in implementation strategies and systemic integration.

This research paper examines the organizational challenges and requirements of science-stakeholder interactions within the Swedish forestry sector, specifically regarding climate change impacts on ecosystem services.