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The Climate Systems and Energy Policy Unit focuses on addressing climate change through a holistic approach. We seek to understand the underlying causes, parameters and effects of climate change at global, national, regional and local levels and find the best policy options to mitigate climate change as well as adapt to it. We have a long history of analyzing climate and energy systems and offer policy guidance related to both fields. By bridging these realms, our unit is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive insights that inform evidence-based policies and allow for a balanced approach between energy sustainability and climate resilience.
The Climate Systems and Energy Policy Unit’s projects and research are divided between two research groups
The group’s mission is to advance the global transition towards a low-carbon future. We look at the energy system as a whole analyzing different technologies, regulatory frameworks, and international collaborations, providing comprehensive insights to guide policymakers, industry leaders, and communities.
The group’s mission is to improve transparency and communication of weather risks, climate change and their impacts – and support weather and climate risk reduction and adaptation policy on all spatial scales.
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Feature / Water is a central research topic at SEI. This World Water Day, explore SEI's latest research and perspectives on water.
Feature / International School Meals Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the role of school food in tackling inequalities and promoting sustainable development.
Project / The UA-GRIDEX project assists Ukrainian energy planners in enhancing the region's energy system's resilience through decentralisation and digitalisation.
Feature / Explore key takeaways from a new study examining development finance flows in the Western Balkans.
Project / The BioFloat project tests the concept of floating islands in three lakes in Estonia and Latvia to preserve biodiversity and restore water ecosystems.
Feature / Low-carbon tourism projects exemplify that changing the sector according to climate goals is possible, but requires agency from all stakeholders.
Press release / Kersti Kaljulaid and Per Mickwitz have been appointed to SEI's Board by the Swedish Government.
Feature / SEI developed methods, guidelines and tools to help the Estonian Government coherently assess its environmental and carbon footprint.
Past event / SEI Tallinn, the City of Tallinn and Baltic Environmental Forum Estonia held a conference on transitioning to green governance.
Perspective / On 8 November 2013, super Typhoon Haiyan left a trail of destruction in the Philippines. A researcher reflects on power and recovery on the 10-year anniversary.
Project / Change(K)now! promotes a mindset change of municipalities, food delivery businesses, and residents to adopt circular solutions in food delivery systems.
Journal article / Disaster recovery and research have failed to sufficiently analyse power dynamics and social processes related to participation, according to a new review.
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