SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:51:02 +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 SEI experts in Carbon Brief: Why all fossil fuels must decline rapidly to stay below 1.5°C https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/carbon-brief-fossil-fuels-must-decline-1-5c/ SEI Research Fellow Ploy Achakulwisut and Affiliated Researcher Peter Erickson co-authored a guest post in Carbon Brief, detailing their recently published research on climate mitigation scenarios compiled in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report (AR6) and what they say about how quickly the world must wean itself off fossil fuels to head off long-term global warming above 1.5°C. SEI Research Fellow Ploy Achakulwisut and Affiliated Researcher Peter Erickson co-authored a guest post in Carbon Brief, detailing their recently published research on climate mitigation scenarios compiled in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report (AR6) and what they say about how quickly the world must wean itself off fossil fuels to head off long-term global warming above 1.5°C.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 21:14:22 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/carbon-brief-fossil-fuels-must-decline-1-5c/ Press New imaginations for climate action https://www.sei.org/events/new-imaginations-for-climate-action/ We are proud to present the keynote speakers Peter Alestig, Journalist and Climate Editor at the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter; Bettina Schwalm, Experience Designer, Strategist and Researcher and Miyase Christensen, Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Stockholm University. The keynote speakers inspired to a creative dialogue with distinguished experts in climate research, communications, media, arts and policy to inspire innovative and interdisciplinary climate solutions. We are proud to present the keynote speakers Peter Alestig, Journalist and Climate Editor at the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter; Bettina Schwalm, Experience Designer, Strategist and Researcher and Miyase Christensen, Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Stockholm University.

The keynote speakers inspired to a creative dialogue with distinguished experts in climate research, communications, media, arts and policy to inspire innovative and interdisciplinary climate solutions.

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:07 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/new-imaginations-for-climate-action/ Event Simultaneously achieving climate change and air quality goals in Thailand https://www.sei.org/publications/climate-change-air-quality-goals-thailand/ Thailand’s Pollution Control Department has worked with researchers at the SEI York and Asia centres, alongside other partners, to develop a first assessment of how Thailand can improve and achieve its climate change targets. This new report marks the first major output from Thailand’s engagement with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition National Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Planning hub, which began in 2021. Thailand’s Pollution Control Department has worked with researchers at the SEI York and Asia centres, alongside other partners, to develop a first assessment of how Thailand can improve and achieve its climate change targets. This new report marks the first major output from Thailand’s engagement with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition National Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Planning hub, which began in 2021.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:47:16 +0000 Chris Malley; Johan C. I. Kuylenstierna; Diane Archer; Jaee Nikam; Jessica Slater https://www.sei.org/publications/climate-change-air-quality-goals-thailand/ Publication Breakthrough decision on loss and damage draws on SEI research https://www.sei.org/features/breakthrough-decision-on-loss-and-damage-draws-on-sei-research/ COP27 delivered a historic decision to establish a loss and damage fund for nations hard hit by climate change impacts. SEI’s assessment of the principles and funding instruments that should underpin loss and damage finance contributed to the decision and helped to advance climate justice. COP27 delivered a historic decision to establish a loss and damage fund for nations hard hit by climate change impacts. SEI’s assessment of the principles and funding instruments that should underpin loss and damage finance contributed to the decision and helped to advance climate justice.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:57:16 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/breakthrough-decision-on-loss-and-damage-draws-on-sei-research/ Feature Technical workshop on financial risk mitigation for renewable energy investments in West and Central Africa https://www.sei.org/events/technical-workshop-on-financial-risk-mitigation-for-renewable-energy-investments-in-west-and-central-africa/ SEI’s Finance for Sustainable Development programme, together with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Ministry of Energy of Ghana, will hold a two-day workshop for renewable energy finance experts in West and Central Africa. SEI researchers Daniel Duma and Miquel Muñoz Cabré will travel to Ghana to learn more about whether risk mitigation policies used to attract private investment in renewable energy in West and Central Africa are successful in ensuring project viability. SEI’s Finance for Sustainable Development programme, together with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Ministry of Energy of Ghana, will hold a two-day workshop for renewable energy finance experts in West and Central Africa.

SEI researchers Daniel Duma and Miquel Muñoz Cabré will travel to Ghana to learn more about whether risk mitigation policies used to attract private investment in renewable energy in West and Central Africa are successful in ensuring project viability.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:39:57 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/technical-workshop-on-financial-risk-mitigation-for-renewable-energy-investments-in-west-and-central-africa/ Event The art of addressing air quality: using community co-creation activities in scientific research on air pollution and public health https://www.sei.org/features/art-air-quality-community-co-creation/ Researchers in the Tupumue project in Nairobi, Kenya, worked with local artists and other community representatives to ensure their research was community-centred, relevant, inclusive and helpful to those involved. While the project has recently come to a close, the co-creation processes it kicked off will continue to be used by researchers and community members alike. With reflections from Sarah West, SEI York centre director. Researchers in the Tupumue project in Nairobi, Kenya, worked with local artists and other community representatives to ensure their research was community-centred, relevant, inclusive and helpful to those involved. While the project has recently come to a close, the co-creation processes it kicked off will continue to be used by researchers and community members alike. With reflections from Sarah West, SEI York centre director.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:25:27 +0000 Anjali Vyas-Brannick https://www.sei.org/features/art-air-quality-community-co-creation/ Feature Ukraina hakkab Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi abiga koostama rohepöörde teekaarti https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ukraina-hakkab-koostama-rohepoorde-teekaarti/ Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituut (SEI) koos Ukraina valitsuse ja Rootsi Rahvusvahelise Arengukoostöö Agentuuriga (Sida) lükkas 23. oktoobril Kiievis käima projekti, mis aitab Armeenia, Gruusia, Moldova ja Ukraina valitsustel koostada riiklikud rohepöörde teekaardid. Rahvusvahelise tähtsusega projekti panustavad teemavaldkondade juhtidena ka SEI Tallinna eksperdid. Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituut (SEI) koos Ukraina valitsuse ja Rootsi Rahvusvahelise Arengukoostöö Agentuuriga (Sida) lükkas 23. oktoobril Kiievis käima projekti, mis aitab Armeenia, Gruusia, Moldova ja Ukraina valitsustel koostada riiklikud rohepöörde teekaardid. Rahvusvahelise tähtsusega projekti panustavad teemavaldkondade juhtidena ka SEI Tallinna eksperdid.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:23:57 +0000 Johanna Lehtmets; Anette Parksepp https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ukraina-hakkab-koostama-rohepoorde-teekaarti/ Press Asia-Pacific Urban Forum 8 https://www.sei.org/events/asia-pacific-urban-forum-8/ SEI Asia will be hosting a session at the 8th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-8), held from 23 to 25 October 2023 in Suwon City, Republic of Korea. The Forum brings together the experiences of diverse stakeholders to reflect on the colliding crises faced by cities in Asia and the Pacific, synthesize innovative approaches and actions to support sustainable urban development in the context of the New Urban Agenda and the decade for action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Photo: SEI ... SEI Asia will be hosting a session at the 8th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-8), held from 23 to 25 October 2023 in Suwon City, Republic of Korea. The Forum brings together the experiences of diverse stakeholders to reflect on the colliding crises faced by cities in Asia and the Pacific, synthesize innovative approaches and actions to support sustainable urban development in the context of the New Urban Agenda and the decade for action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Photo: SEI Asia

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:53:44 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/asia-pacific-urban-forum-8/ Event Natural climate solutions and fire mitigation: early findings on the path to net zero https://www.sei.org/publications/natural-climate-solutions-fire-mitigation-net-zero/ What risk do forest fires pose to natural climate solutions and their viability on voluntary carbon markets? This working paper uses novel methods to assess the permanence of natural climate solutions across six case studies in Brazil, Indonesia and Peru. What risk do forest fires pose to natural climate solutions and their viability on voluntary carbon markets? This working paper uses novel methods to assess the permanence of natural climate solutions across six case studies in Brazil, Indonesia and Peru.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:07:04 +0000 Rob Bailis https://www.sei.org/publications/natural-climate-solutions-fire-mitigation-net-zero/ Publication The green steel transition in South Africa: insights from decarbonization workshop https://www.sei.org/features/the-green-steel-transition-south-africa/ Earlier this year, the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) and Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) organized a workshop, hosted by the South African government, to advance the development of a national roadmap for decarbonizing South Africa’s steel industry. The workshop brought together more than 40 decision-makers and experts from industry, government, academia and civil society. Earlier this year, the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) and Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) organized a workshop, hosted by the South African government, to advance the development of a national roadmap for decarbonizing South Africa’s steel industry. The workshop brought together more than 40 decision-makers and experts from industry, government, academia and civil society.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:31:14 +0000 Nina Eneroth https://www.sei.org/features/the-green-steel-transition-south-africa/ Feature Elevating Ukraine’s sustainability: Launching the Green Agenda project for EU accession https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/elevating-ukraines-sustainability/ Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), together with the Government of Ukraine and Sida (the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), has launched the Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine – also known as the Green Agenda project – in Kyiv today. Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), together with the Government of Ukraine and Sida (the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), has launched the Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine – also known as the Green Agenda project – in Kyiv today.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:00:14 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/elevating-ukraines-sustainability/ Press Climate change: Kenya’s power sector is a shining example, the big hurdles are household and transport emissions https://www.sei.org/perspectives/climate-change-kenyas-power-sector-is-a-shining-example-the-big-hurdles-are-household-and-transport-emissions/ Anderson Kehbila, SEI – Africa Research Associate was featured in an article published by The Conversation, where he spoke on the steps Kenya has taken to mitigate carbon emissions. Drawing from his research, he suggested effective strategies for the country to curtail emissions. He also put forward recommendations for actions that the Kenyan government should undertake to tackle the challenges the country faces in transitioning towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. Anderson Kehbila, SEI – Africa Research Associate was featured in an article published by The Conversation, where he spoke on the steps Kenya has taken to mitigate carbon emissions. Drawing from his research, he suggested effective strategies for the country to curtail emissions. He also put forward recommendations for actions that the Kenyan government should undertake to tackle the challenges the country faces in transitioning towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:42:20 +0000 https://www.sei.org/perspectives/climate-change-kenyas-power-sector-is-a-shining-example-the-big-hurdles-are-household-and-transport-emissions/ Perspective The role of Europe in building system-wide resilience to cross-border climate impacts https://www.sei.org/publications/role-of-europe-in-resilience-to-cross-border-climate-impacts/ This report discusses how the European Union (EU) and the EU member states, individually, collectively, and through their cooperation with international organisations, address cascading and cross-border climate impacts in agri-food systems in third countries with close ties to Europe. It also sheds light on Europe’s main strategic challenges to building system-wide resilience in the face of cross-border climate impacts and provides policy recommendations on overcoming them. This report discusses how the European Union (EU) and the EU member states, individually, collectively, and through their cooperation with international organisations, address cascading and cross-border climate impacts in agri-food systems in third countries with close ties to Europe. It also sheds light on Europe’s main strategic challenges to building system-wide resilience in the face of cross-border climate impacts and provides policy recommendations on overcoming them.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:56:20 +0000 Magnus Benzie; Sara Talebian https://www.sei.org/publications/role-of-europe-in-resilience-to-cross-border-climate-impacts/ Publication Financing sustainable development: insights from Ghana, Indonesia, Mexico, and Senegal https://www.sei.org/publications/financing-sustainable-development/ With a view to better analysing concrete challenges to address SDG financing in developing economies, this study focuses on the global picture and examines the state of play, recent initiatives, and prospects for financing the SDGs in Ghana, Indonesia, Mexico, and Senegal. It seeks to answer the following question: how and under what conditions can partner countries further align their development plans and policies with the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs to better finance their objectives? With a view to better analysing concrete challenges to address SDG financing in developing economies, this study focuses on the global picture and examines the state of play, recent initiatives, and prospects for financing the SDGs in Ghana, Indonesia, Mexico, and Senegal. It seeks to answer the following question: how and under what conditions can partner countries further align their development plans and policies with the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs to better finance their objectives?

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:43:59 +0000 Ivonne Lobos Alva; George Marbuah https://www.sei.org/publications/financing-sustainable-development/ Publication Workshop on the state of air quality in Burundi https://www.sei.org/events/workshop-on-the-state-of-air-quality-in-burundi/ This workshop will discuss and come up with a comprehensive strategy to be implemented by the Research Centre Office in Environment and Health Studies (BESCE) hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock to address the critical issue of air pollution in Burundi, focusing on immediate and long-term solutions that will benefit individuals, communities, and the nation. It will serve as the official launch of the BESCE office. This workshop will discuss and come up with a comprehensive strategy to be implemented by the Research Centre Office in Environment and Health Studies (BESCE) hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock to address the critical issue of air pollution in Burundi, focusing on immediate and long-term solutions that will benefit individuals, communities, and the nation. It will serve as the official launch of the BESCE office.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:44:02 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/workshop-on-the-state-of-air-quality-in-burundi/ Event In launching research centre on health and environment, Burundi moves step further in containing air pollution https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/new-research-centre-on-health-and-environment-in-burundi/ Bujumbura, Burundi. The Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock of the Republic of Burundi, with support from Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), launched the Research Centre Office in Environment and Health Studies (BESCE) in Bujumbura, Burundi. Bujumbura, Burundi. The Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock of the Republic of Burundi, with support from Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), launched the Research Centre Office in Environment and Health Studies (BESCE) in Bujumbura, Burundi.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:00:15 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/new-research-centre-on-health-and-environment-in-burundi/ Press Flowing forward: navigating water sustainability in agriculture on the road to COP28 https://www.sei.org/events/navigating-water-sustainability-agriculture-cop28/ This first webinar aims at presenting these innovative tools and methodologies for sustainable water management across Asia and the Pacific region. SEI Asia’s Thanapon Piman will discuss on Water Modelling in the Asia Pacific: A Comprehensive Analysis. This first webinar aims at presenting these innovative tools and methodologies for sustainable water management across Asia and the Pacific region. SEI Asia’s Thanapon Piman will discuss on Water Modelling in the Asia Pacific: A Comprehensive Analysis.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:11:18 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/navigating-water-sustainability-agriculture-cop28/ Event Conference: Cross-border climate change impacts and systemic risks in Europe and beyond https://www.sei.org/events/conference-cross-border-climate-change-impacts-and-systemic-risks-in-europe/ CASCADES and RECEIPT will host a joint conference on cross-border climate change impacts and systemic risks in Potsdam, Germany, in October 2023. CASCADES and RECEIPT will host a joint conference on cross-border climate change impacts and systemic risks in Potsdam, Germany, in October 2023.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:24:00 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/conference-cross-border-climate-change-impacts-and-systemic-risks-in-europe/ Event High-resolution maps show that rubber causes substantial deforestation https://www.sei.org/publications/maps-rubber-deforestation/ A multi-partner team of researchers, led by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, have used new Earth observation satellite data and advanced computer modelling to show that rubber-related deforestation is far higher than previous estimates have suggested. A multi-partner team of researchers, led by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, have used new Earth observation satellite data and advanced computer modelling to show that rubber-related deforestation is far higher than previous estimates have suggested.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:12:09 +0000 Jonathan Green; Chris West https://www.sei.org/publications/maps-rubber-deforestation/ Publication High-level policy dialogue on bioeconomy in Burundi and East Africa https://www.sei.org/events/high-level-policy-dialogue-on-bioeconomy-in-burundi-and-east-africa/ SEI Africa in partnership with the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)/BioInnovate Africa, the East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO), and hosted by the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, of the Republic of Burundi will hold a high-level policy dialogue on bioeconomy in Bujumbura, Burundi, under the theme “National bioeconomy strategies: paving the future growth path for Eastern Africa”. SEI Africa in partnership with the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)/BioInnovate Africa, the East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO), and hosted by the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, of the Republic of Burundi will hold a high-level policy dialogue on bioeconomy in Bujumbura, Burundi, under the theme “National bioeconomy strategies: paving the future growth path for Eastern Africa”.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:56:03 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/high-level-policy-dialogue-on-bioeconomy-in-burundi-and-east-africa/ Event