Work

Project / SEI York’s MECCA project develops methods to assess methane emissions linked to global commodity consumption, trade and agricultural supply chains.

Perspective / This perspective explores three key trends that became increasingly prominent over the course of the Mistra Geopolitics programme, running 2017-2025.

Feature / SEI York’s Chris West is stepping into the role of Trase co-director, taking over from Toby Gardner.

Journal article / The authors estimate Georgia’s potential for sustainable intensification to achieve self-sufficiency for wheat, maize, and barley.

Other publication / Guidance on building sustainable domestic financing for chemicals and waste management to reduce reliance on external funding.

Feature / Annika Hilgert explores how sustainable domestic financing can strengthen institutions and reduce harms from chemicals and waste.

Perspective / Cold homes and rising power bills are fuelling public anger and challenging trust in how Sweden’s energy transition is being managed.

Journal article / This study examines a staged co-creation process implemented across four pilot regions to engage diverse citizen groups in shaping soft adaptation measures.

Journal article / A consensus-driven definition of rapid evidence assessment for environmental applications, aimed at improving consistency and transparency.

Journal article / This study shows how climate adaptation planning for sanitation in Nairobi reinforces inequality by favouring sewer systems over equitable solutions.

Perspective / Green steel setbacks in Sweden threaten competitiveness, decarbonization and Europe’s global standing.

Other publication / This brief reviews the performance of the global green steel and green iron sectors in 2025, giving policy signals and developments to watch in 2026.