https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:55:11 +0000 en hourly 1 https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-favicon-20180207-2-150x150.jpg?modtime= https://www.sei.org/ 32 32 https://www.sei.org/events/sei-world-water-week-2026/ World Water Week 2026, with the theme Water for People and Progress, will take place on 23-27 August. SEI experts will share their research on a broad range of topics, from river management to collaborative learning and how to prepare sanitation services for disaster risks. Most sessions can be followed online for free. World Water Week 2026, with the theme Water for People and Progress, will take place on 23-27 August. SEI experts will share their research on a broad range of topics, from river management to collaborative learning and how to prepare sanitation services for disaster risks. Most sessions can be followed online for free. 

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:45:04 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/sei-world-water-week-2026/ Event https://www.sei.org/events/workshop-om-marin-data/ Hur kan vi hantera den ökande mängden marin data på ett säkert sätt? Det blir en allt viktigare fråga för forskare, företag och samhället i stort. Den 25 augusti ordnar SEI en workshop för intressenter inom området. Hur kan vi hantera den ökande mängden marin data på ett säkert sätt? Det blir en allt viktigare fråga för forskare, företag och samhället i stort. Den 25 augusti ordnar SEI en workshop för intressenter inom området. 

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:01:04 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/workshop-om-marin-data/ Event https://www.sei.org/events/mekong-forum-2026/ Mekong Forum 2026, organized by Mekong Institute (MI), will be held on July 22–23, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together invited stakeholders and partners to exchange perspectives and explore practical pathways for advancing cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Mekong Forum 2026, organized by Mekong Institute (MI), will be held on July 22–23, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together invited stakeholders and partners to exchange perspectives and explore practical pathways for advancing cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:37:05 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/mekong-forum-2026/ Event https://www.sei.org/events/climate-and-clean-air-action-framework-for-transport/ Join us for the launch of the Climate and Clean Air Action Framework for Transport Businesses in Nigeria, a practical resource helping companies measure emissions, identify cost-effective mitigation opportunities, and access climate finance. Join us for the launch of the Climate and Clean Air Action Framework for Transport Businesses in Nigeria, a practical resource helping companies measure emissions, identify cost-effective mitigation opportunities, and access climate finance.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:01:12 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/climate-and-clean-air-action-framework-for-transport/ Event https://www.sei.org/events/ecological-citizens-festival-2026/ For the second Ecological Citizen(s) festival, organizers invite attendees to join them at the Museum of Making in Derby. Come and be part of this free, transdisciplinary day of ideas! For the second Ecological Citizen(s) festival, organizers invite attendees to join them at the Museum of Making in Derby. Come and be part of this free, transdisciplinary day of ideas!

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:41:02 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/ecological-citizens-festival-2026/ Event https://www.sei.org/events/summer-2026-weap-training/ Join SEI experts for an online three-day interactive course, with a one-day introductory session, on the basic and intermediate functions of SEI’s flagship water modelling software. Sessions run on 1, 8, 13 and 15 July 2026. Space is limited. Join SEI experts for an online three-day interactive course, with a one-day introductory session, on the basic and intermediate functions of SEI’s flagship water modelling software. Sessions run on 1, 8, 13 and 15 July 2026. Space is limited.

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 19:46:56 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/summer-2026-weap-training/ Event https://www.sei.org/events/home-upgrade-champions-event-york/ Join this evening event to find out how York and North Yorkshire residents can become Home Upgrade Champions and support local action on more energy-efficient homes. Join this evening event to find out how York and North Yorkshire residents can become Home Upgrade Champions and support local action on more energy-efficient homes.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:02 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/home-upgrade-champions-event-york/ Event https://www.sei.org/publications/multispecies-justice-urban-trees/ Tree Value Visions is a decision-making tool which aims to better integrate diverse values into local tree management. The tool includes specific sets of outcomes and actions that can help to meet the justice claims of humans and non-humans. Tree Value Visions is a decision-making tool which aims to better integrate diverse values into local tree management. The tool includes specific sets of outcomes and actions that can help to meet the justice claims of humans and non-humans.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:59:46 +0000 Alison Dyke; Joanne Morris https://www.sei.org/publications/multispecies-justice-urban-trees/ Publication https://www.sei.org/features/sei-us-centre-climate-equity-program/ A new program at SEI’s US Centre strategically combines the expertise of three previous research areas, allowing stronger collaboration across their overlapping portfolios. A new program at SEI’s US Centre strategically combines the expertise of three previous research areas, allowing stronger collaboration across their overlapping portfolios.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:00:47 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/sei-us-centre-climate-equity-program/ Feature https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/cleo-verkuijl-sdg-knowledge-hub-animals-global-development/ SEI Senior Scientist Cleo Verkuijl and Adalene Minelli of New York University’s Center for Environmental and Animal Protection write that the UN High Level Political Forum is an opportunity to address a major missing piece of the sustainable development goals: animal welfare. SEI Senior Scientist Cleo Verkuijl and Adalene Minelli of New York University’s Center for Environmental and Animal Protection write that the UN High Level Political Forum is an opportunity to address a major missing piece of the sustainable development goals: animal welfare.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:12:25 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/cleo-verkuijl-sdg-knowledge-hub-animals-global-development/ Press https://www.sei.org/publications/from-agricultural-production-to-bioeconomy-value-2026/ This brief captures outcomes of a high-level meeting on bioeconomy convened by SEI and NatureFinance. The publication highlights key priority areas that can catalyze Africa’s bioeconomy by enhancing programme design, guiding investment decisions and strengthening partnerships and coordination efforts. This brief captures outcomes of a high-level meeting on bioeconomy convened by SEI and NatureFinance. The publication highlights key priority areas that can catalyze Africa’s bioeconomy by enhancing programme design, guiding investment decisions and strengthening partnerships and coordination efforts.

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:35:07 +0000 Alphayo Lutta https://www.sei.org/publications/from-agricultural-production-to-bioeconomy-value-2026/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/methane-action-africa-perspective/ 2026 marked the 250th anniversary of the discovery of methane. In recognition of this scientific milestone, leaders in science, policy and innovation gathered to discuss methane emissions mitigation strategies. This conference resulted in the Angera Declaration, a ten-point agreement signed by over 150 scientists, urging global action on methane emissions. In this paper, the authors assess the repercussions of the Angera Declaration for Africa. 2026 marked the 250th anniversary of the discovery of methane. In recognition of this scientific milestone, leaders in science, policy and innovation gathered to discuss methane emissions mitigation strategies. This conference resulted in the Angera Declaration, a ten-point agreement signed by over 150 scientists, urging global action on methane emissions. In this paper, the authors assess the repercussions of the Angera Declaration for Africa.

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:25 +0000 Kevin Hicks; Lisa Emberson https://www.sei.org/publications/methane-action-africa-perspective/ Publication https://www.sei.org/events/science-day-2026-hlpf/ Building on the 2023-2025 editions, Science Day 2026 convenes the science community, policy-makers, and societal actors at a critical juncture for multilateral cooperation. Building on the 2023-2025 editions, Science Day 2026 convenes the science community, policy-makers, and societal actors at a critical juncture for multilateral cooperation.

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:13:36 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/science-day-2026-hlpf/ Event https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/environmental-graphic-designer-visual-storyteller/ Support the US Centre Water Program's research with scientific illustrations. Support the US Centre Water Program's research with scientific illustrations.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:49:42 +0000 https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/environmental-graphic-designer-visual-storyteller/ Opportunity https://www.sei.org/events/climate-adaptation-research-forum-2026/ The Chulalongkorn University Social Research Institute (CUSRI) and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) invite researchers, practitioners, policymakers, government agencies, international organisations, civil society organisations, and other interested stakeholders to join the Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA) and participate in a national forum on climate change adaptation. The Chulalongkorn University Social Research Institute (CUSRI) and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) invite researchers, practitioners, policymakers, government agencies, international organisations, civil society organisations, and other interested stakeholders to join the Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA) and participate in a national forum on climate change adaptation.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:03:02 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/climate-adaptation-research-forum-2026/ Event https://www.sei.org/publications/design-as-a-mediator/ This study examines how value-led design can mediate between traditional cosmologies and scientific climate knowledge to strengthen adaptation. This study examines how value-led design can mediate between traditional cosmologies and scientific climate knowledge to strengthen adaptation.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:52:15 +0000 Natascha Ng; Alphayo Lutta https://www.sei.org/publications/design-as-a-mediator/ Publication https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/communications-intern/ Support the US Centre's web presence, social media and storytelling at the Seattle office. Support the US Centre's web presence, social media and storytelling at the Seattle office.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:46:45 +0000 https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/communications-intern/ Opportunity https://www.sei.org/features/sei-tallinn-new-centre-director/ Krista Kampus takes up the position of Centre Director at SEI Tallinn, effective 31 August. Kampus brings more than 15 years of experience in European affairs, urban development, sustainability governance and regional cooperation, alongside a distinguished record of leadership in both municipal government and international organizations. Krista Kampus takes up the position of Centre Director at SEI Tallinn, effective 31 August. Kampus brings more than 15 years of experience in European affairs, urban development, sustainability governance and regional cooperation, alongside a distinguished record of leadership in both municipal government and international organizations.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:44:30 +0000 Johanna Lehtmets https://www.sei.org/features/sei-tallinn-new-centre-director/ Feature https://www.sei.org/features/sei-tallinna-uueks-juhatajaks-saab-krista-kampus/ Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna keskust hakkab alates 31. augustist juhtima Krista Kampus. Kampus toob kaasa enam kui 15-aastase kogemuse Euroopa Liidu asjade, linnaplaneerimine, kestliku arengu ja regionaalse koostöö vallas, samuti silmapaistva juhtimiskogemuse nii kohalikus omavalitsuses kui rahvusvahelistes organisatsioonides. Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna keskust hakkab alates 31. augustist juhtima Krista Kampus. Kampus toob kaasa enam kui 15-aastase kogemuse Euroopa Liidu asjade, linnaplaneerimine, kestliku arengu ja regionaalse koostöö vallas, samuti silmapaistva juhtimiskogemuse nii kohalikus omavalitsuses kui rahvusvahelistes organisatsioonides.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:45:19 +0000 Johanna Lehtmets https://www.sei.org/features/sei-tallinna-uueks-juhatajaks-saab-krista-kampus/ Feature https://www.sei.org/features/karin-andre-joins-kth-water-centre-steering-committee/ SEI’s Karin André has been appointed as a new member of the KTH Royal Institute of Technology Water Centre Steering Committee. The mission of the WaterCentre@KTH is to bring about water innovations for a sustainable future of the Earth. SEI’s Karin André has been appointed as a new member of the KTH Royal Institute of Technology Water Centre Steering Committee. The mission of the WaterCentre@KTH is to bring about water innovations for a sustainable future of the Earth.

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:53:08 +0000 Åsa Karsberg; Ylva Rylander https://www.sei.org/features/karin-andre-joins-kth-water-centre-steering-committee/ Feature