Editor’s choice
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.
We are an international non-profit research institute that tackles environment and sustainable development challenges.
SEI has seven centres in the UK, the US, Thailand, Kenya, Estonia and Colombia. Our headquarters is in Sweden.
We promote our research to journalists and media to inform policy and decision-making. We also welcome inquiries on topics in which we have expertise.
Use our tools to predict better results and conduct effective planning.
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.
