Work

Event on 10 December in Stockholm / Experts from SEI, FOI and Stockholm University discuss the governance challenges of critical minerals for the energy transition.

Event on 30 November in Stockholm / SEI, the Folke Bernadotte Academy and Stockholm School of Economics discuss meeting demands for measurable results while keeping room to adapt.

Event on 16 November in Antalya / The event explores how governance of critical mineral systems can reconcile distant benefits and localised impacts to promote a just transition.

SEI brief / Trade agreements are an underused lever for climate adaptation under shared climate risks.

Journal article / This paper examines how the designation of strategic mining projects under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act relates to state obligations to protect Sámi rights

Journal article / Drawing on research with the Gabna reindeer herding community, the study develops a framework for assessing human rights risks associated with mining.

Perspective / SEI experts explore how community participation, stronger governance and Indigenous rights can shape a more equitable future for critical mineral mining.

Past event / Negotiators, researchers and others reflected on the outcomes of biodiversity COP17 in this online post-match analysis.

Media advisory / SEI researchers will be on site at the climate COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November, to offer expert commentary and analysis on central topics.

SEI report / Preparedness actors in Sweden and the wider Nordics should treat cascading climate risks as core to their mandate, when they threaten Nordic food security.

Perspective / SEI experts highlight the inequalities that must be considered ahead of developing critical minerals mining sites throughout the world.

Feature / Swedish and Chinese policymakers met at SEI to share experience of using public investment to drive the green and low-carbon transition.