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This research proposes a 'mixed adaptation' category to replace the traditional dichotomy between autonomous and planned climate adaptation, based on an analysis of 1,682 peer-reviewed articles.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the drivers of infectious diseases in Bharatpur, Nepal, and evaluates how nature-based solutions (NBS) can mitigate these hazards alongside basic urban infrastructure.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute, produced for the Africa-Europe Foundation, evaluates adaptation progress within the AU-EU partnership and provides recommendations for the European Union to restore trust and close the adaptation gap by COP30.

This working paper evaluates 18 Nordic Development Fund (NDF) projects to determine if Swedish development finance for climate mitigation is contributing to emission reductions sufficient to meet the Paris Agreement's 1.5 C temperature objective.

This research paper examines the influence of subsidies and renewable energy costs on the competitiveness of low-carbon steelmaking in the United States and the European Union, analyzing the tension between industrial policy and climate action.

This report evaluates the economic benefits and carbon sequestration potential of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) practices, specifically Conservation Agriculture and Integrated Soil Fertility Management, for smallholder farmers in Siaya County, Western Kenya, where subsistence agriculture faces significant soil degradation.

This study analyzes how taxi and truck drivers in Sweden perceive the impact of electrification, digitalization, and automation on their quality of working life. While drivers see potential for improved safety and performance, they also identify challenges regarding identity and skill requirements. The authors argue that potential injustices regarding reskilling costs and autonomy are driven by institutional and societal arrangements rather than the technology itself, and they advocate for incorporating driver perspectives into policy to ensure a just transition.

Bangkok faces extreme light pollution, with inner city areas reaching the highest level (9) on the Bortle Scale. This artificial illumination disrupts human circadian rhythms—increasing risks of chronic diseases—and interferes with the behavior of nocturnal wildlife. Despite these risks, Thailand's current laws, including the Thailand Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act and the Public Health Act, lack specific provisions to regulate Artificial Light at Night (ALAN). The brief suggests that Bangkok adopt smart lighting and light curfews, similar to those in Paris and Hong Kong, to protect public health and ecosystems.

This research paper assesses long-term greenhouse gas emission pathways for Mongolia through 2050. It finds that without intervention, emissions could rise by 139% by 2050 compared to 2019 levels, while the implementation of 49 mitigation measures could reduce emissions by 40% relative to the baseline.

This report presents a holistic framework and evidence-based recommendations commissioned by the Scottish Government to drive the societal and economic transformations necessary to achieve a "net-zero, nature-positive society". Integrating research from SEI, the New Economics Foundation, and the Global Footprint Network, the framework identifies policy gaps and proposes indicators to track progress toward addressing climate and nature emergencies.

This research paper examines the obstacles to including people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identity/expression, and sexual characteristics (SOGIESC) in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian policy. Based on two Asia-Pacific projects from 2018 and 2021, it concludes that while participatory forums generate recommendations, they are insufficient for transformative change without wider advocacy and solidarity.

This policy brief examines the 'catnip project', an initiative supported by BioInnovate Africa to develop and commercialize plant-based mosquito repellents (soaps, sprays, and lotions) using locally grown catnip to combat malaria in eastern Africa. The document analyzes the project's innovation system, highlighting the success of local R&D and entrepreneurial activity while identifying systemic barriers to upscaling and commercialization in the region.

This briefing analyzes how Colombia and Nigeria used narratives of development, energy security, and 'bridge fuels' to justify continued oil and gas production between 2015 and 2022. It argues these narratives are often inaccurate and lead to 'carbon lock-in,' and calls on civil society to challenge these claims with evidence-based alternatives to facilitate a just energy transition.

This SEI report examines the drivers of infectious diseases in Bharatpur, Nepal, finding that dengue (18.4% of households) and skin infections (11.5%) are significantly linked to proximity to garbage disposal sites and reliance on surface water. While nature-based solutions like green streets and rainwater harvesting are proposed to mitigate these risks by improving drainage and cooling, the report emphasizes that such solutions cannot substitute for essential municipal infrastructure, specifically piped water and reliable solid waste management.

An executive summary from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) detailing eight critical challenges in climate-related mobility and three priority research areas aimed at advancing justice and effective solutions for migration and displacement.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the trajectories of geopolitical and geoeconomic fragmentation through 2050, specifically analyzing how these trends affect global trade, supply chains, and food security.

This research paper provides a critical policy analysis of the Reindeer Husbandry Plan (Renbruksplan) in Sweden, evaluating its effectiveness in resolving land use disputes between Indigenous Sámi reindeer herding communities and large-scale industrial forestry.

This research paper describes a decision framework using natural language processing (NLP) and text network analysis (TNA) to integrate community narratives from informal settlements in Lusaka, Zambia, into flood-risk mapping and resilience planning.

This research paper examines how 'imaginaries'—collective visions of desirable futures—influence governance regimes and their approaches to climate adaptation, arguing that these visions often reproduce existing power relations and business-as-usual strategies.

This policy brief examines the implementation of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) for coffee farmers in Flores, Indonesia, through the EECCLiRe project. It identifies that while climate change is causing severe disruptions—including unpredictable rainfall and extreme weather events that have significantly reduced incomes—vulnerability is compounded by soil degradation, urban expansion, and shifting social dynamics. The brief highlights a tension between traditional spiritual beliefs and scientific agricultural techniques, as well as barriers such as lack of digital infrastructure and the economic risk of income loss during crop rejuvenation. It concludes that effective adaptation requires a holistic approach that respects traditional knowledge, addresses gender and generational inequalities, and provides financial and infrastructural support.