This paper presents and tests a conceptual framework for analysing the trade-offs that underpin the relationship between development and disaster risk.
Work
Along with work in our research areas, SEI Asia is involved in a number of other activities including:
- SDG delivery in Asia
SEI’s research and policy engagement contributes to Agenda 2030 implementation in the region. - MOOCs
SEI Asia is developing a number of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) on a number of environmental topics of relevance to the region. - Tools and resources
We work with a range of tools and resources to help scientists and policymakers in assessments, surveys, evaluations and decision-support systems.
Below you’ll find research, publications, perspectives and events related to SEI Asia.
This paper presents and tests a conceptual framework for analysing the trade-offs that underpin the relationship between development and disaster risk.
This project involves the identification and promotion of Africa-tailored Sustainable Consumption and Production practices.
The socioeconomic impacts of air pollution and crop losses need more understanding – especially when it comes to gender.
Deforestation and corruption are among the problems Indonesia faces as its coal mining sector expands.
This paper explores the complex dynamics that could affect Indonesia’s future coal production and export levels.
SEI Asia has launched the second phase of the Strategic Collaborative Fund, an ambitious programme to increase development cooperation for Asia and the Pacific.
Asia Pacific region is failing to meet targets for almost two-thirds of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A video essay explores the issues raised by SEI research on the risks and uncertainties Kenya must address to continue its development of geothermal power.
Can Tho City, the biggest city in the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam, is facing substantial water and climate change challenges.
Should governments be doing more to keep global palm oil value chains sustainable?
Have climate and gender discussions only called for the inclusion of women without tracing where the power lies?
In the dry and arid central region of Myanmar, climate risks mean more intense and longer dry spells and frequent droughts.
Rising ozone levels in the developing world, especially South and East Asia, are more than an urban challenge, posing a threat to agriculture and food security.
Drawing on research from Thailand, this paper seeks to understand the ways in which life course, generational, era-defining and developmental change intersect.
Måns Nilsson takes over as Executive Director of Stockholm Environment Institute in April 2018.