Feature / SEI honors the memory of our beloved colleague, SEI US Senior Scientist Taylor Binnington.
SEI report / This report highlights the collapse of the coal industry in La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia, with lessons on how other cities can better plan for coal's demise.
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SEI brief / The innovation system of a catnip plant-based mosquito repellent developed to fight malaria in eastern Africa relied on local initiatives and entrepreneurship.
Journal article / The article explores how loopholes in Brazil’s Forest Code enable illegal deforestation in Mato Grosso’s soy sector and the need for full compliance to stop it.
Journal article / Biodiversity leakage - displacing nature-damaging human activities by protecting or restoring areas of land - undermines global conservation efforts.
SEI report / This study presents an evaluation of Bogotá’s circular economy strategy, identifies current gaps and opportunities and provides insights for the broader region.
Perspective / This article explores the impact of excessive artificial lighting, global solutions, and sustainable lighting practices in Bangkok.
SEI report / A research project investigated drivers of infectious disease in a developing city context, with a survey, workshops and stakeholder engagement for solutions.
Feature / SEI researchers trained Thai energy planners in LEAP and NEMO as part of the country's efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065.
Event on 02 July – 04 July / SEI Asia is leading a panel on just energy transitions in Southeast Asia and how countries can integrate a justice lens on policy and regulatory frameworks.
Journal article / This study compares subsidies and renewable energy costs in low-carbon steelmaking in the US and EU, highlighting the trade-off between competition and climate.
Media advisory / On 4 February, the Geopolitics of Sustainability conference will explore strategies to tackle sustainability and human security challenges.
SEI brief / This brief compares the extra evaporation caused by four lower Snake River dams in Washington state, US, with predicted evaporation of an undisturbed river.
Vacancy / Lead projects on sustainable waste management and circular economy transitions in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions.
Vacancy / Develop models, analyse policies and support sustainable energy transitions at SEI HQ in Stockholm.
Vacancy / SEI invites expressions of interest for a communications role supporting the Green Agenda project in Ukraine.
Vacancy / Lead projects on offshore infrastructure, innovation and governance for a sustainable future.
Internship / Join SEI Tallinn as an intern to support research on weather, water and climate, contributing to risk, resilience and adaptation efforts.