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This chapter from the Global Environment Outlook 5 (GEO-5) report analyzes the increasing pressures on global land resources driven by population growth, economic development, and globalization, while discussing the necessity of improved governance and capacity building for sustainable land management.

This chapter from the GEO-5 report argues that the Earth System's complexity and non-linear interactions, combined with human pressures, limit predictability and threaten life-support functions. It asserts that traditional top-down problem-solving is inadequate and calls for an integrated Earth Systems approach based on basic research, long-term monitoring, and regular evaluation to address the drivers of environmental pressure.

This chapter from the Global Environment Outlook 5 (GEO-5) report evaluates the environmental governance and policy effectiveness in Europe, highlighting the role of the European Union (EU) and pan-European initiatives in managing climate change, air quality, water resources, waste, and biodiversity.

This book chapter from the Global Environment Outlook 5 (GEO-5) analyzes the environmental challenges and policy needs of the Asia and Pacific region, emphasizing its role as a global engine of economic growth and its critical impact on global climate goals.

This research paper examines how assumptions regarding income growth in low-income countries within climate-economics models affect global emissions reduction goals, arguing that underestimating the development potential of the poorest nations leads to weaker mitigation targets.

This report evaluates the feasibility, costs, and environmental impacts of transitioning the Tallinn Bus Company fleet to alternative fuels—specifically biodiesel, bioethanol, and hybrid technologies—to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute uses a qualitative 'generative' methodology to examine household energy decision-making in four villages in Haryana State, India. The study identifies that the failure of improved cookstove initiatives often stems from a lack of attention to user needs and cultural contexts, such as the preference for specific fuel combinations and the traditional method of baking roti.

This research paper details the development and evaluation of a soil moisture module for the DO3SE (Deposition of O3 for Stomatal Exchange) model to better estimate how soil water deficits influence stomatal conductance and ozone flux in European forest trees.

This briefing describes the Stockholm Environment Institute's (SEI) shift toward user-centred and qualitative research methodologies to improve the design and adoption of efficient cookstoves, addressing the failures of previous programs that neglected user needs and preferences.

This book chapter analyzes the California Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and its influence on the innovation and deployment of low-emission, hybrid, and zero-emission vehicle technologies in the United States using the Technology Innovation System (TIS) framework.

This viewpoint article examines the methods local governments use to measure community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, highlighting the lack of a universal standard and the challenges of accounting for imported and exported goods.

This research paper analyzes the treatment of climate damages within the FUND model, specifically focusing on its agricultural projections and the technical validity of its temperature-yield equations.

This research paper analyzes how generic adaptive capacity is translated into climate change adaptation within the water supply and wastewater (WW) sector of the Stockholm region, utilizing organizational learning theories to define an organization's 'actual adaptation space'.

The Bottom-Up Energy Analysis System (BUENAS) is a stock accounting model developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) to project energy demand and evaluate the impact of energy efficiency policies, specifically Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling (EES&L) programs, across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

This report evaluates the implementation and outcomes of Ecological Sanitation (EcoSan) and Productive Sanitation (AP) projects in Niger between 2002 and 2010. It assesses the technical, social, agronomical, and sanitary impacts of using hygienized human excreta as fertilizer to improve agricultural productivity and public health in rural communities.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute uses the Climate and Regional Economics of Development (CRED) model to analyze the gap between current climate-economic policy recommendations and the emission reductions required to limit global warming to 2°C. The authors argue that conventional models, such as DICE, often underestimate climate damages and ignore international equity and the needs of future generations. By incorporating updated science, lower discount rates, and cross-regional investments from rich to poor countries, the CRED Optimal scenario demonstrates that it is possible to achieve a high probability of staying below 2°C while simultaneously reducing global income inequality.

This report investigates the damage caused by hydrogen fluoride emissions from traditional Bull’s Trench brick kilns to fruit trees and farmer livelihoods in Peshawar, Pakistan, as part of a broader trend of peri-urban brick production in south and south-east Asia.

This report chapter discusses the intersection of global development, disaster risk management, and climate change adaptation, specifically examining the roles and differences between the UNISDR and the UNFCCC.

This text serves as an introduction to a report within the Mistra-SWECIA Annual Report 2011, arguing that climate change adaptation is a necessary complement to mitigation efforts to address unavoidable climate impacts.

This report, part of the Mistra-SWECIA Annual Report 2011, examines the climate change adaptation needs of the Swedish forestry sector, noting that while higher temperatures may increase productivity, negative effects are also expected.