Stockholm Environment Institute: bridging science and policy

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Farmer field schools: cultivating collaborative innovation for synergies in water, energy and food security in Uganda

SEI report / Farmer field schools offer an effective framework to promote agricultural sustainability, empower farmers and strengthen community resilience in Uganda.

1 October 2025 /

Bangkok’s Climate Week: Turning climate ideas into action

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Growing differently: where degrowth and agroecology converge

The Production Gap Report 2025

Solar, wind power and energy communities in Colombia: 2025 policy overview

SEI at the Bangkok Climate Action Week

Event on 28 September – 04 October in Bangkok / Bangkok Climate Action Week (BKKCAW) is a regional climate gathering activating the power of people to drive meaningful change from 28 September to 4 October.

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No time to waste: a synthesis of evidence on time reallocation following water, sanitation and hygiene interventions

Journal article / This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates time use and time-savings related to WASH interventions in low- and middle-income countries.

2 October 2025 /

International SDG-model applied to Sweden by Mistra Geopolitics

Feature / The iSD-model – used by 40 countries worldwide – has been adapted for Sweden by Mistra Geopolitics with the aim to support decision-makers.

2 October 2025 /

Farmers, policymakers and early-career researchers unite to fight food insecurity at the Collaborative Learning School

Feature / This feature spotlights the Collaborative Learning School, which aims to facilitate connections between early-career researchers from Africa and the US.

26 September 2025 /

Stockholm Environment Institute
– bridging science, policy and practice

We are an international non-profit research institute that tackles environment and sustainable development challenges.

Publications

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Prescribed heather burning on peatlands: a review of ten key claims made about heather management impacts and implications for future UK policy

Journal article / A total ban on controlled burning is unproductive: alternative heather management planning should be site-specific and include a robust comparison with burning.

29 September 2025 /

Modeling of carbon sequestration with land use and land cover change in forest dominant hill district of Manipur Northeast India using InVEST

Journal article / This study aims to enhance the understanding of the relationship between LULC changes and carbon storage in Northeast India.

29 September 2025 /

Accessing climate finance for inclusive, low-carbon transport in Indonesia

SEI brief / This policy brief provides guidance intended to help Indonesia secure adequate funding to underpin sustainable and inclusive low-carbon transportation options.

25 August 2025 /

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Aligning digital futures with ecological citizenship for sustainability

Journal article / Technological development should centre environmental values to ensure an equitable digital transformation which benefits human and planetary wellbeing.

2 October 2025 /

All publications

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Can AI produce reliable and consistent data analysis?

SEI brief / A pilot study explores the promise and limitations of AI tools to deliver accurate, consistent policy analysis at scale, through the SEI AI Reader.

21 August 2025 /

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Q&A with SEI’s William Babis: the promise and peril of AI

Feature / SEI Scientist William Babis discusses how AI can support sustainable supply chains and its risks and opportunities for decarbonization efforts.

23 July 2025 /

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AI and SEI

Collection / SEI explores how AI can support sustainability while addressing its risks, guiding ethical and impactful use across environment and society.

New frontiers in technology

SEI podcast / Explore emerging technology solutions in sustainable development in this Currents in sustainability podcast featuring Kelly Levin and SEI experts.

5 February 2025 / Currents in sustainability /