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Perspective / SEI's Peter Erickson details why Shell's arguments in a recent court case are misleading, in the wake of a verdict ordering the oil major to reduce emissions.

Media advisory / SEI Senior Scientist Peter Erickson comments on the verdict, which says Shell must cut its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels.

Past event / Join this policy dialogue which will highlight the contents of the Dasgupta Report and implications to African policymakers.

Press release / A UK Treasury-commissioned independent review on the economics of biodiversity has called for a change in the way the world thinks and acts regarding nature.

Other publication / This brief explores four important carbon-intensive industries in the U.S. and discusses the key policy considerations for achieving their decarbonization.

Feature / SEI has taken the first step towards creating scenarios and roadmaps for a circular economy based on organic waste resources in Naivasha.

Press release / A new report, led by SEI and partners, highlights the importance of Arctic wetlands and provides recommendations for their management.

SEI annual report / In our annual report we present highlights in research, policy and engagement, and how we delivered change across the year that was 2020.

Other publication / This report explores the issue of Arctic wetland degradation, and offers insights into how to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of these vital areas.

Past event / Video and poster presented at the ClimateExp0 conference for researchers showcasing recent international research relevant to decisions being made at COP26.

Perspective / New and existing research should be translated into actionable material to address biodiversity losses.

Feature / Citizen participation methods can foster a transparent democratic process, while at the same time benefitting municipalities by finding sustainable solutions.

Feature / This factsheet offers some introductory insights into how Swedish municipal governments are financed and what their budgets entail.

Project / This project examined the impacts on migrant workers from disasters such as the Covid-19 pandemic.

Feature / Analysis shows that a small handful of companies and banks are behind the production of most single-use plastics. SEI's Toby Gardner contributed to the report.

SEI working paper / This paper explores gender issues in East African public transport systems and gender mainstreaming as a way to build more sustainable and inclusive cities.

Perspective / What do practitioners need to be aware of when planning urban green infrastructure using digital tools to engage stakeholders?

Journal article / This article explores the issue of tackling deforestation in the Amazon, conceptualizing it as a large-scale collective action problem. 

Other publication / This book explores the often overlooked political aspects of bioeconomy promotion and sustainability politics in Global South democracies.

Media coverage / CNBC Correspondent Sam Meredith interviews SEI's Toby Gardner on the results of The Plastic Waste Makers Index published by The Minderoo Foundation.