SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:38:59 +0000 en hourly 1 https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-favicon-20180207-2-150x150.jpg?modtime= SEI https://www.sei.org/ 32 32 Rättvis vattenförvaltning i ett förändrat klimat https://www.sei.org/events/vattenforvaltning-i-ett-forandrat-klimat/ Klimatförändringarna och förändrade vattenresurser i Sverige ställer allt högre krav på landets vattenförvaltning. Hur kan vi tillsammans utforska lösningar för en hållbar och rättvis hantering av våra vattenresurser? Klimatförändringarna och förändrade vattenresurser i Sverige ställer allt högre krav på landets vattenförvaltning. Hur kan vi tillsammans utforska lösningar för en hållbar och rättvis hantering av våra vattenresurser?

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:22:00 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/vattenforvaltning-i-ett-forandrat-klimat/ Event SEI Asia at Bangkok Climate Action Week 2026 https://www.sei.org/events/sei-asia-at-bangkok-climate-action-week-2026/ Bangkok Climate Action Week (BKKCAW) is a regional climate gathering activating the power of people to drive transformative change. Bangkok Climate Action Week (BKKCAW) is a regional climate gathering activating the power of people to drive transformative change.

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:01:59 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/sei-asia-at-bangkok-climate-action-week-2026/ Event An Atmosphere for Learning? (CHILI seminar) https://www.sei.org/events/chili-seminar-atmosphere-for-learning/ How do school environments affect children’s health, wellbeing, and educational outcomes? Join the fourth CHILI seminar for two thought-provoking talks. Smriti Safaya will present findings from a scoping review of educational, behavioural, and communication interventions designed to improve indoor air quality in schools. Katie Meadows will present findings from a systematic review of 12 studies examining the effects of school uniform policies. How do school environments affect children’s health, wellbeing, and educational outcomes? Join the fourth CHILI seminar for two thought-provoking talks. Smriti Safaya will present findings from a scoping review of educational, behavioural, and communication interventions designed to improve indoor air quality in schools. Katie Meadows will present findings from a systematic review of 12 studies examining the effects of school uniform policies.

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:54:15 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/chili-seminar-atmosphere-for-learning/ Event SEI at Science Summit Nairobi https://www.sei.org/events/sei-at-science-summit-nairobi/ For the first time, the annual Science Summit, taking place alongside the 81st UN General Assembly, will feature a segment in Nairobi, Kenya, extending beyond New York. Hosted at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), SEI’s Science-Policy Dialogue will gather global perspectives to discuss how science contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals and the importance of investing in African-led research. On this page, you will find details about SEI’s delegation and the four high-level sessi... For the first time, the annual Science Summit, taking place alongside the 81st UN General Assembly, will feature a segment in Nairobi, Kenya, extending beyond New York.

Hosted at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), SEI’s Science-Policy Dialogue will gather global perspectives to discuss how science contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals and the importance of investing in African-led research.

On this page, you will find details about SEI’s delegation and the four high-level sessions. Check back regularly to stay informed about our engagements.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:45:16 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/sei-at-science-summit-nairobi/ Event Lessons for development research beyond results reporting https://www.sei.org/perspectives/lessons-development-research-results-reporting/ Development cooperation organizations invest heavily in results reporting systems to identify “what works”. However, new research reveals that much learning happens at earlier stages of the project cycle. If reporting is not a major driver of learning or decision-making, then the extensive – and costly – systems currently in place may need to be reconsidered, and more emphasis should be placed on project planning. Development cooperation organizations invest heavily in results reporting systems to identify “what works”. However, new research reveals that much learning happens at earlier stages of the project cycle. If reporting is not a major driver of learning or decision-making, then the extensive – and costly – systems currently in place may need to be reconsidered, and more emphasis should be placed on project planning.

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:30:03 +0000 Janet Vähämäki; Annika Hilgert; Kathrin Wolf; Martin Bruder https://www.sei.org/perspectives/lessons-development-research-results-reporting/ Perspective Rapid increase of climate extremes reveals new areas of concern in Amazonia https://www.sei.org/publications/rapid-increase-climate-extremes-amazonia/ Climate extremes can have profound impacts on ecosystems and communities across Amazonia. This research examines how these conditions are changing across the region, capturing spatial and seasonal variation in temperature, rainfall and water deficit. Climate extremes can have profound impacts on ecosystems and communities across Amazonia. This research examines how these conditions are changing across the region, capturing spatial and seasonal variation in temperature, rainfall and water deficit.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:09:16 +0000 Toby Gardner https://www.sei.org/publications/rapid-increase-climate-extremes-amazonia/ Publication UCFS Singapore 2026: Breakfast briefing in partnership with Stockholm Environment Institute https://www.sei.org/events/ucfs-singapore-2026-breakfast-briefing/ As part of Unlocking Capital for Sustainability (UCFS) Singapore 2026, this exclusive breakfast briefing, led by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), will examine the barriers preventing capital from reaching vulnerable communities and showcase practical solutions to close both the capacity and financing gaps. As part of Unlocking Capital for Sustainability (UCFS) Singapore 2026, this exclusive breakfast briefing, led by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), will examine the barriers preventing capital from reaching vulnerable communities and showcase practical solutions to close both the capacity and financing gaps.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:32:41 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/ucfs-singapore-2026-breakfast-briefing/ Event Powering equity: addressing energy insecurity in New York through data, modelling and engagement https://www.sei.org/projects/powering-equity-energy-insecurity-new-york/ This project aims to help planners and policymakers alleviate energy insecurity across New York State. This project aims to help planners and policymakers alleviate energy insecurity across New York State.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:04:16 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/powering-equity-energy-insecurity-new-york/ Project Data Sharing Tool (DST) https://www.sei.org/tools/data-sharing-tool-dst/ The Data Sharing Tool (DST) is a secure, flexible, and scalable platform developed to help National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) manage, control, and share climate data with authorized users. The Data Sharing Tool (DST) is a secure, flexible, and scalable platform developed to help National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) manage, control, and share climate data with authorized users.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:07:35 +0000 https://www.sei.org/tools/data-sharing-tool-dst/ Tool What is citizen science and how does it relate to other participatory methods? (CS Co-labs discussion 1) https://www.sei.org/events/what-is-citizen-science/ Join us for the first CS Co-labs discussion session on Wednesday 9th September. We will provide a general introduction to citizen science, as we understand it, and then facilitate a discussion inviting participant’s views and experiences. Join us for the first CS Co-labs discussion session on Wednesday 9th September. We will provide a general introduction to citizen science, as we understand it, and then facilitate a discussion inviting participant’s views and experiences. 

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:26:52 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/what-is-citizen-science/ Event As El Niño looms, study finds rapid growth in climate extremes are hitting an unexpected region of the Amazon hardest https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/rapid-growth-in-climate-extremes-are-hitting-an-unexpected-region-of-the-amazon-hardest/ The central north Amazon, with extensive areas of high forest cover, natural savannas and vast and important indigenous territories, was not previously considered as being the most affected by climate change. However, this region, which is considered critical to Amazonia’s cultural and biodiversity wealth has unexpectedly found itself at the forefront of rapid growth in climate extremes, a new study reveals. The central north Amazon, with extensive areas of high forest cover, natural savannas and vast and important indigenous territories, was not previously considered as being the most affected by climate change. However, this region, which is considered critical to Amazonia’s cultural and biodiversity wealth has unexpectedly found itself at the forefront of rapid growth in climate extremes, a new study reveals.

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/rapid-growth-in-climate-extremes-are-hitting-an-unexpected-region-of-the-amazon-hardest/ Press Clinker-free cement: calcined clay paves a path to cement decarbonization https://www.sei.org/publications/clinker-free-cement-calcined-clay-decarbonization/ Calcined clay kiln projects, which use a millennia-old technology, are now the subject of renewed interest as a potential cement decarbonization solution.New commercial scale calcined clay projects have gone online recently, particularly in emerging markets.Calcined clay has the potential to become a strategically important technology in the construction sector especially for regions rich in kaolinitic clay and lacking limestone for clinker production, in addition to providing an emissions re... Calcined clay kiln projects, which use a millennia-old technology, are now the subject of renewed interest as a potential cement decarbonization solution.

New commercial scale calcined clay projects have gone online recently, particularly in emerging markets.

Calcined clay has the potential to become a strategically important technology in the construction sector especially for regions rich in kaolinitic clay and lacking limestone for clinker production, in addition to providing an emissions reduction pathway.

Government capital co-investment is less important to the success of many calcined clay projects, unlike for carbon capture, use and sequestration (CCUS), where government funding is critical.

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:11:04 +0000 Perez Yeptho; Aaron Maltais https://www.sei.org/publications/clinker-free-cement-calcined-clay-decarbonization/ Publication Hidden assets: the economic and health case for climate and clean air action https://www.sei.org/publications/economic-health-case-climate-clean-air-action/ The assessment examines the economic, health and climate benefits of 25 proven solutions across energy, industry, transport, agriculture, cooking and waste. The goal is to provide evidence and actionable insights to accelerate implementation, improve health and strengthen economies, and to highlight the urgent need for integrated climate and clean air solutions. Working with UNEP, CCAC and a range of partners, SEI co-authored and coordinated the development of the assessment. The assessment examines the economic, health and climate benefits of 25 proven solutions across energy, industry, transport, agriculture, cooking and waste. The goal is to provide evidence and actionable insights to accelerate implementation, improve health and strengthen economies, and to highlight the urgent need for integrated climate and clean air solutions.

Working with UNEP, CCAC and a range of partners, SEI co-authored and coordinated the development of the assessment.

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:13:58 +0000 Kevin Hicks; Katy Brooke; Chris Malley; Johan C. I. Kuylenstierna; Howard Cambridge https://www.sei.org/publications/economic-health-case-climate-clean-air-action/ Publication Unravelling the drivers of European urban and rural carbon footprints over time https://www.sei.org/publications/european-urban-rural-carbon-footprints/ This study explores how the place where people live shapes their carbon footprint. Consumption is a key driver of increasing global greenhouse gas emissions, but its relationship to urban and rural living is complex and changing over time. This study explores how the place where people live shapes their carbon footprint. Consumption is a key driver of increasing global greenhouse gas emissions, but its relationship to urban and rural living is complex and changing over time.

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:46:37 +0000 Peter Robert Walke https://www.sei.org/publications/european-urban-rural-carbon-footprints/ Publication Making the business case for better air quality https://www.sei.org/features/making-the-business-case-for-better-air-quality/ SEI and partners created a guide that gives businesses a practical way to measure both the air pollution and climate-changing emissions they generate. The guide makes it possible for businesses to assess their environmental impacts – and uncover efficiencies to help reduce their emissions. SEI and partners created a guide that gives businesses a practical way to measure both the air pollution and climate-changing emissions they generate. The guide makes it possible for businesses to assess their environmental impacts – and uncover efficiencies to help reduce their emissions.

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:51:36 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/making-the-business-case-for-better-air-quality/ Feature Colombia ya regula el riesgo climático. El reto ahora es saber cómo se convierte en riesgo financiero y cuál es su costo. https://www.sei.org/perspectives/colombia-ya-regula-el-riesgo-climatico-el-reto-ahora-es-saber-como-se-convierte-en-riesgo-financiero-y-cual-es-su-costo/ Colombia ya tiene una regulación que obliga al sistema financiero a gestionar el riesgo climático. Pero todavía no sabemos con suficiente precisión cómo un desastre climático se convierte en una pérdida financiera. Colombia ya tiene una regulación que obliga al sistema financiero a gestionar el riesgo climático. Pero todavía no sabemos con suficiente precisión cómo un desastre climático se convierte en una pérdida financiera. 

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:48:30 +0000 Juan Sebastián Herrera https://www.sei.org/perspectives/colombia-ya-regula-el-riesgo-climatico-el-reto-ahora-es-saber-como-se-convierte-en-riesgo-financiero-y-cual-es-su-costo/ Perspective The future is care: visioning inclusive and resilient care systems in Asia and the Pacific https://www.sei.org/events/the-future-is-care/ SEI Asia’s Cynthia McDougall, PhD, Senior Research Fellow and Research Director at SEI Asia, will be a panellist at the ESCAP-related session, speaking on the interconnections between climate change, care work and futures. SEI Asia’s Cynthia McDougall, PhD, Senior Research Fellow and Research Director at SEI Asia, will be a panellist at the ESCAP-related session, speaking on the interconnections between climate change, care work and futures.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:40:09 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/the-future-is-care/ Event Digitalization in Swedish agroecological contexts: understanding technology adoption using social practice theory https://www.sei.org/publications/digitalization-swedish-agroecological-contexts/ The study explores how digital technologies fit within agroecological farming practices in Sweden and what shapes their adoption. The study explores how digital technologies fit within agroecological farming practices in Sweden and what shapes their adoption.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:50:56 +0000 Fedra Vanhuyse; Aziliz Le Rouzo https://www.sei.org/publications/digitalization-swedish-agroecological-contexts/ Publication Evolving pathways of departure and return in rural Thailand https://www.sei.org/publications/evolving-pathways-of-departure-and-return-in-rural-thailand/ A 40-year study of rural Thailand shows that as education, jobs and livelihoods changed, more people left their villages for work, but many also returned. The paper explores how this continuing movement between villages and elsewhere is intertwined with Thailand’s changing rural economy and agrarian transition. A 40-year study of rural Thailand shows that as education, jobs and livelihoods changed, more people left their villages for work, but many also returned. The paper explores how this continuing movement between villages and elsewhere is intertwined with Thailand’s changing rural economy and agrarian transition.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:56:06 +0000 Jonathan Rigg; Wasana La-orngplew; Monchai Phongsiri; Albert Salamanca; Mattara Sripun https://www.sei.org/publications/evolving-pathways-of-departure-and-return-in-rural-thailand/ Publication The Implementation Gap: anticipating missed renewable energy targets through media-sentiment and social resistance index https://www.sei.org/publications/implementation-gap-renewable-energy-media-sentiment-social-resistance/ This report explores how media sentiment and social resistance influence delays in renewable energy projects in Global South countries. This report explores how media sentiment and social resistance influence delays in renewable energy projects in Global South countries.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:15:52 +0000 Germán Sáenz; Caroline Sawe; Stefan Bößner; José Vega Araújo https://www.sei.org/publications/implementation-gap-renewable-energy-media-sentiment-social-resistance/ Publication