SEI aids in these efforts by offering scientific support, devising innovative methods and promoting systems thinking on the SDGs. Furthermore, we aim to catalyze the achievement of the SDGs by facilitating knowledge sharing, organizing relevant events and developing innovative tools. Read more on SEI’s work with the SDGs below.
“Time to Lead – Science to accelerate the Global Goals” synthesizes what scientists recommend for accelerating progress on the SDGs. The initiative is developed by researchers at Stockholm Environment Institute in collaboration with the International Science Council and researchers at Linköping University, as part of a communications project funded by Formas, a Swedish research council for sustainable development.
Other publication / Scientific recommendations to accelerate the Global Goals: a campaign for decision-makers launched ahead of the 2023 SDG Summit. #TimeToLead
In collaboration with the IISD SDG Knowledge Hub, this series taps into our institutional knowledge to offer insights on the SDGs. Based on our research and inputs to the 2023 Global Sustainable Development Report, these articles are intended to drive transformative change through evidence-based action.
Perspective / A series of perspectives by SEI researchers examines ways to implement the 2030 Agenda without abandoning principles, diluting aims, or leaving people behind.
Perspective / This statement co-authored by SEI, UNDP, ISC and SDSN summarizes recommendations from the first-ever Science Day held to accelerate progress on the SDGs.
Perspective / Systemic changes are needed in public and private finance towards the achievement of the SDGs.
Feature / Zoha Shawoo shares insights from a workshop to increase policy coherence in Sri Lanka's agriculture sector while reducing inequalities.
Feature / In a video interview, Åsa Persson examines SDG progress as the 2030 Agenda's midpoint nears, highlighting the role of the 2023 SDG Summit and GSDR.
Other publication / This report is a call to embrace transformations with the urgency needed to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Journal article / This paper emphasizes merging climate action and sustainable development for potent NDCs and SDG progress.
Journal article / As the world gears up for the 2023 SDG Summit, this article proposes measures to strengthen alignment with the founding principles of Agenda 2030.
Journal article / Drilling down into why the UN Sustainable Development Goals are so hard to achieve, and showing policymakers pathways to follow, will help the planet and people
Tool / Analyze and compare how climate actions correspond to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Tool / A practical tool for understanding how groups of policy areas and targets interact, using systems thinking.