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The September 2022 Peace & Security Council Report examines political deadlock in Sudan, the African Union's (AU) 'Silencing the Guns' initiative, the impact of natural resource management in Mozambique, and the priorities of Ghana during its PSC chairship.

This briefing by the Public Affairs Research Institute provides a summary of the findings and recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture (the Zondo Commission). The Commission investigated systemic corruption in South Africa between January 2018 and June 2022, focusing on how private actors, specifically the Gupta enterprise, collaborated with state officials to redirect public resources for private gain.

This policy brief examines the role of nuclear science and technology in Africa's development and argues for the increased participation of women and youth in the sector. It aligns this goal with African Union (AU) frameworks for gender equality and youth empowerment, identifies existing networks like WiN Africa and AYGN, and outlines the challenges and requirements for expanding inclusion in nuclear energy, medicine, and agriculture.

The 'Planificación Hídrica de la Cuenca Tupiza' is a comprehensive water management report published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in September 2022. It provides a strategic framework for the Tupiza River Basin in Potosí, Bolivia, integrating water supply, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and irrigation with environmental conservation and mining impact mitigation. The document details a participatory decision-making process using analytical models (WEAP, WASH Flows, REVAMP) to address vulnerabilities such as water scarcity, mining pollution, and climate-induced risks like floods and frosts, proposing specific infrastructure investments and institutional governance structures for the 2022-2027 period.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the governance of the circular economy (CE) in urban settings. It identifies key barriers to implementation—such as administrative silos and a lack of holistic data—and provides four strategic recommendations for urban policymakers to accelerate the transition toward resource-efficient and resilient urban systems.

This guide, commissioned by the Estonian Ministry of the Environment and prepared by the Stockholm Environment Institute Tallinn Centre, provides a methodological framework for organisations in Estonia to calculate their corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. It is based on international standards, primarily the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064, and includes a specific database of emission factors developed for the Estonian context.

This briefing describes 'Konsumtionskompassen' (Consumption Compass), an Excel-based tool developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to help Swedish municipalities analyze household climate footprints at the postal code level. The tool aims to identify 'hotspots' of consumption-based emissions to enable the creation of targeted local policy measures and incentives for sustainable consumption.

A reflective statement by Ruth Butterfield, Director of SEI Oxford, marking the 20th anniversary of the Stockholm Environment Institute's outpost in Oxford. The document outlines the center's evolution from a small team focused on rural vulnerability to a global actor in climate change adaptation, mitigation, and policy bridging.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines how socioeconomic disparities, gender norms, and employment status influence exposure to occupational air pollution in craft villages in Hanoi, Viet Nam. Based on research involving 120 informal labourers, the document highlights that while men often perform more hazardous tasks for higher pay, women face prolonged exposure due to their confinement in indoor production facilities and suffer more significant income losses from health-related absences. The brief identifies critical gaps in national and local policies, which are described as gender-blind and insufficient for protecting informal and migrant workers, and provides recommendations for legal reform, stricter enforcement of environmental regulations, and capacity building for local governments.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, representing the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign, submitted comments on the Draft 8th National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report (NGHGIR) on 31 August 2022. The submission argues that the draft significantly undercounts methane emissions due to the omission of fugitive emissions from the oil and gas industry, pipeline transport, and abandoned mines, and criticizes the use of outdated global warming potential (GWP) metrics and low emission factors for coal mining.

This report provides an evidence-based and costed roadmap for public interventions to transform Nigeria's agriculture and food systems. It focuses on ending hunger, improving the productivity and incomes of small-scale producers, making diets healthier and more affordable, and addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation.

This research paper addresses the lack of focus on transboundary climate risk in adaptation planning, arguing that current research focuses too heavily on local and direct impacts. The authors propose a new seven-step protocol for case-study researchers to better identify and assess systemic, transboundary risks and their associated risk ownership.

This research paper examines the governance of international public climate finance, arguing that structural differences between climate and development finance allow for alternative governance approaches that shift decision-making authority toward recipient countries.

This case study examines the Bird’s Head Seascape Initiative in West Papua, Indonesia, highlighting the urgent need to transition management to local bodies and establish a sustainable funding model following shifts in traditional financial structures.

This report by RMI examines the potential for air conditioner (AC)-based demand response programs in Haryana, India, to manage peak electricity loads driven by rising temperatures and urbanization. It argues that such programs can reduce the need for expensive power purchase contracts and grid infrastructure investments while improving power reliability.

This policy brief from the Stockholm Environment Institute examines how agroforestry can support the livelihoods of young farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, addressing challenges such as unemployment, food insecurity, and climate change to prevent forced urban migration.

The Centre for Environmental Rights submitted combined comments on 25 August 2022 regarding proposed regulations for financial provisioning for the mitigation and rehabilitation of environmental damage caused by mining and exploration operations.

This case study examines the use of participatory design and backcasting to support grassroots transformational change regarding energy access in a rural Kenyan community.

This document contains joint comments submitted by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) and seven other civil society organisations to the South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE). The submission critiques the proposed 2022 regulations regarding financial provisioning for the mitigation and rehabilitation of environmental damage caused by extractive activities, arguing that the regulations should prioritise environmental protection and community rights over corporate profitability.

The Americas Conference on Solar Radiation Modification, held in August 2022 in Kingston, Jamaica, served as a regional forum to introduce the science, governance, and implications of Solar Radiation Modification (SRM). The event brought together scientists, policymakers, and representatives from various Americas nations to discuss SRM as a potential supplement to climate mitigation, emphasizing the need for inclusive research, regional collaboration, and a risk-risk framework to evaluate the technology's potential benefits against the dangers of unchecked global warming.