Research areas

The goal of SEI’s work around the world is to bring about change for sustainable development by bridging science and policy. At SEI HQ, our research areas include:

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Energy and Industry Transitions
International Climate Risk and Adaptation
Global Goals and Systems
Water, Coasts and Ocean
Environmental Policy and Strategy
Cities, Communities and Consumption
Agriculture, Land and Bioeconomy
Equitable Resource Rights and Governance
Development and Aid Policy
Sanitation and Health.

Person in blue short sleeve shirt wearing straw hat overlooking green rice patties far below, Maligcong, Bontoc, Mountain Province, Philippines, May 2020

International Climate Risk and Adaptation

Ahead of the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit from 25-27 September 2015, and to mark the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, a 10-minute film introducing the Sustainable Development Goals is projected onto the UN Headquarters, north façade of the Secretariat building, and west façade of the General Assembly building. The projection brings to life each of the 17 Goals, to raise awareness about the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Global Goals and Systems

Resistance against mine development on Indigenous Sámi lands (Gàllok, northern Sweden)

Equitable Resource Rights and Governance

SEI's Diane Archer asks Udon Thani residents about their experiences of walking around the neighbourhood and suggestions for what would improve their walking habits

Development and Aid Policy

Research areas

International Climate Risk and Adaptation

Global Goals and Systems

Equitable Resource Rights and Governance

Development and Aid Policy

Sanitation and Health