Perspectives

Close-up of blue photovoltaic solar panels at an angle, showing the cells' grid lines and fine wiring.

Trade treaty with a twist could shape responsible critical raw materials flows

Perspective / The EU and Mercosur countries' treaty puts the two trade blocks in a position to lead towards responsible production of these materials for a green transition.

11 June 2026 / About Fossil fuels and Renewables

Co-designing the future of water storage management by integrating grey, green and community systems

Perspective / Collaborative and multi-benefit approaches with nature-based solutions can help build a resilient, equitable water future for the Mekong Region.

9 June 2026 / About Water resources

Mangrove seedling with bright green leaves growing among dark tangled roots on a coastal mudflat.

Conviction-led capital: what a new report on Asian philanthropists means for SEI’s climate finance work

Perspective / A small group of Asian philanthropists is funding the risky climate solutions others will not, and SEI can learn from how they work.

4 June 2026 / About Adaptation, Finance, Innovation and Participation

Solar panels mounted across a residential rooftop, with apartment buildings and trees in the background.

Rooftop solar PV – a promising solution for the energy crisis in Thailand

Perspective / The war in Iran and ensuing energy crisis has exposed the vulnerability of Thailand’s energy system – how does solar rooftop PV offer an opportunity?

28 May 2026 / About Fossil fuels, Household energy, Mitigation and Renewables

The UK faces growing climate threats – where is the response to match?

Perspective / In this perspective for Climate Home News, Kate Williamson and Magnus Benzie outline how the UK can build public support for climate adaptation policy agendas.

26 May 2026 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk, Innovation, Participation and Public policy

A row of smiling women behind a table on a stage stand and join lifted hands before an audience at the Santa Marta, Colombia, First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels.

Lessons from Santa Marta: process, power and pathways beyond fossil fuels

Perspective / SEI fossil fuel experts weigh in on the successes and challenges of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia.

14 May 2026 / About Climate policy, Fossil fuels, Participation and Public policy

Two limes on a branch. The lime in focus has two spots indicating disease or pests.

Safer and more sustainable tropical fruit agriculture through integrated pest management

Perspective / Tropical fruits and are especially affected by lack of access to protection tools. Integrated pest management could offer a sustainable way forward.

12 May 2026 / About Food and agriculture and Pollution

Time to be systemic: integrating and mainstreaming climate mitigation and adaptation across all scales

Perspective / This perspective argues for a systemic approach by integrating mitigation and adaptation by default into every policy, budget and planning decision.

24 April 2026 / About Adaptation and Mitigation

A slippery slope? Gas developments and costly investments lock Colombia into a carbon-intensive path

Perspective / Calls in Colombia to increase gas production could set the country down an environmentally and financially perilous path despite cleaner energy alternatives.

24 April 2026 / About Climate policy, Energy access, Fossil fuels and Renewables