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Journal article / This paper constructs four scenarios of future fishery conflict between 2030 and 2060, taking into account wider economic, social and political trends.

Feature / Take the survey on how to best engage young people on climate action in Asia and Africa.

Journal article / STAR can be used by business, governments and civil society to identify actions to halt and reverse species extinction across the globe.

Journal article / This article argues that, contrary to recent conclusions, we are approaching a threshold where making heavy trucks battery electric becomes a realistic option.

Media coverage / The view that battery-powered heavy goods lorries can't compete with diesel is being challenged. BBC News Matt McGarth covers SEI news study.

Tool / A practical tool for understanding how groups of policy areas and targets interact, using systems thinking.

Press release / A new study by SEI published in Joule shows that electric battery-powered freight trucks can be economically competitive with diesel trucks.

Feature / A new collaboration aims to more comprehensively explore permafrost thaw, which is essential for understanding the speed of climate change.

Other publication / About using the A web‐based platform called Supporting Water Resources Management (SWARM).

Feature / Running an online course can be a complex undertaking. Ha Nguyen discusses the creation of our online course on gender, environment and sustainability.

Journal article / Ahead of the Glasgow COP, this analysis argues that attempts to quantify countries' “fair share” of climate action are biased and oversimplified.

Journal article / Who takes part in citizen science and how do we engage those who don't?

Press release / Many assessments favor wealthier, higher emitting countries and lack transparency, according to new analysis in Nature Climate Change.

Feature / This video showcases Mistra Geopolitics, a research programme led by SEI and funded by Mistra.

Feature / In celebration of Citizen Science Month, see a compilation of SEI's citizen science research and activities across the world.

Media coverage / Chris West was quoted in this Guardian article on the impacts of western consumption on global deforestation.

Feature / This survey asked what the obstacles are to moving climate negotiations under the UNFCCC online — and what would it take to make the process more inclusive?

Feature / Circular procurement is a powerful tool for reducing environmental impacts, but implementing it at a city level presents a number of challenges.

Other publication / Exploring the uncertainty of different approaches to assess overseas environmental impacts from commodities consumed in the UK.

Feature / The destruction of nature endangers both human and environmental health. Nature-based solutions could prove the “Earth’s best bet for the coming decades.”