SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:45:39 +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 UN takes up SEI tool to help countries meet targets for nature https://www.sei.org/features/un-takes-up-sei-tool-to-help-countries-meet-targets-for-nature/ A historic deal to protect nature was struck at last year’s biodiversity COP in Montreal – and part of the package was a new indicator, developed by SEI and partners, that helps countries measure impacts of consumption. A historic deal to protect nature was struck at last year’s biodiversity COP in Montreal – and part of the package was a new indicator, developed by SEI and partners, that helps countries measure impacts of consumption.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:17:27 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/un-takes-up-sei-tool-to-help-countries-meet-targets-for-nature/ Feature Revealing the true extent of tropical forest loss from rubber plantations https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/tropical-forest-loss-rubber-plantations/ SEI researchers have contributed to a new publication in Nature. Working with an international, multi-partner team led by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), they have worked to map rubber-related deforestation in Southeast Asia. SEI researchers have contributed to a new publication in Nature. Working with an international, multi-partner team led by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), they have worked to map rubber-related deforestation in Southeast Asia.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:16:16 +0000 Jonathan Green; Chris West https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/tropical-forest-loss-rubber-plantations/ Press Cassava: Colombia’s hidden treasure on the path to bioplastic revolution https://www.sei.org/features/cassava-colombias-hidden-treasure-on-the-path-to-bioplastic-revolution/ In a world where innovation and sustainability intertwine in an endless dance of possibilities, an unassuming root crop known as cassava emerges as an unexpected protagonist in the quest for eco-friendly solutions. Discover how this root, essential for the food security of over 500 million people worldwide, is destined to propel Colombia to the forefront of the bioeconomy and bioplastic production, with the crucial backing of SEI research. In a world where innovation and sustainability intertwine in an endless dance of possibilities, an unassuming root crop known as cassava emerges as an unexpected protagonist in the quest for eco-friendly solutions.

Discover how this root, essential for the food security of over 500 million people worldwide, is destined to propel Colombia to the forefront of the bioeconomy and bioplastic production, with the crucial backing of SEI research.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:34:47 +0000 Natalia Ortiz https://www.sei.org/features/cassava-colombias-hidden-treasure-on-the-path-to-bioplastic-revolution/ Feature SEI’s Laura Forni in The Guardian: Fracking in Argentina poses “significant threats to local livelihoods and the environment” https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/fracking-argentina-livelihoods-environment/ Fracking in the vast shale fields of the Vaca Muerta region in Argentina promised energy independence and shared wealth. Instead, it has imposed threats to local ecosystems and drove up prices while residents largely are left out of the financial boon, The Guardian reports. SEI Senior Scientist Laura Forni studies the threats of fracking in Vaca Muerta and spoke to The Guardian about her findings. Fracking in the vast shale fields of the Vaca Muerta region in Argentina promised energy independence and shared wealth. Instead, it has imposed threats to local ecosystems and drove up prices while residents largely are left out of the financial boon, The Guardian reports.

SEI Senior Scientist Laura Forni studies the threats of fracking in Vaca Muerta and spoke to The Guardian about her findings.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:45:32 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/fracking-argentina-livelihoods-environment/ Press Press briefing 31 October: SEI experts present key topics ahead of COP28 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sei-experts-present-key-topics-ahead-of-cop28/ On 31 October, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) invites journalists to a press briefing. Our leading experts will share their perspectives on the key issues set to dominate the upcoming 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. COP28 will take place from 30 November to 12 December 2023. On 31 October, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) invites journalists to a press briefing. Our leading experts will share their perspectives on the key issues set to dominate the upcoming 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. COP28 will take place from 30 November to 12 December 2023.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:30:02 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sei-experts-present-key-topics-ahead-of-cop28/ Press Pressträff 31 oktober – SEI:s experter om nyckelfrågor för COP28 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sei-experts-presenterar-nyckelfragor-infor-cop28/ Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) bjuder in till pressträff med några av våra ledande forskare inom klimatområdet. Där ger de sina perspektiv på avgörande frågor för världens länder på FN:s kommande klimatkonferens (COP28) i Dubai, Förenade Arabemiraten. COP28 pågår 30 november till 12 december. Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) bjuder in till pressträff med några av våra ledande forskare inom klimatområdet. Där ger de sina perspektiv på avgörande frågor för världens länder på FN:s kommande klimatkonferens (COP28) i Dubai, Förenade Arabemiraten. COP28 pågår 30 november till 12 december.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:30:14 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sei-experts-presenterar-nyckelfragor-infor-cop28/ Press An opportunity or a concern: understanding AI in sustainability https://www.sei.org/features/an-opportunity-or-a-concern-understanding-ai-in-sustainability/ A recent study led by Professor Björn-Ola Linnér and Marie Francisco sheds light on how the EU, UN and World Economic Forum perceive AI. The research explores AI’s various applications and the accompanying potential risks and benefits. A recent study led by Professor Björn-Ola Linnér and Marie Francisco sheds light on how the EU, UN and World Economic Forum perceive AI. The research explores AI’s various applications and the accompanying potential risks and benefits.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:17:17 +0000 Ana Calvo https://www.sei.org/features/an-opportunity-or-a-concern-understanding-ai-in-sustainability/ Feature SEI supports Moldova’s green transition to climate neutrality https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sei-supports-moldovas-green-transition-to-climate-neutrality/ Today, the project “Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine” was launched in Chisinau. Led by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and supported by The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the project is a collaboration with the Government of Moldova. Its primary goal is to align Moldova’s policies with the European Green Deal, faciliating a transition towards sustainability and paving the way for future EU accession. Today, the project “Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine” was launched in Chisinau. Led by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and supported by The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the project is a collaboration with the Government of Moldova. Its primary goal is to align Moldova’s policies with the European Green Deal, faciliating a transition towards sustainability and paving the way for future EU accession.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:31:58 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sei-supports-moldovas-green-transition-to-climate-neutrality/ Press Global Plastics Summit https://www.sei.org/events/global-plastics-summit/ At the Global Plastics Summit, participants will collaborate with senior leaders in the plastics sector to support and influence INC decision-making. A dynamic mix of engaging plenary sessions and collaborative working groups will address the issues at the heart of the treaty, and devise creative solutions for an ambitious treaty that addresses the entire life-cycle of plastics. At the Global Plastics Summit, participants will collaborate with senior leaders in the plastics sector to support and influence INC decision-making. A dynamic mix of engaging plenary sessions and collaborative working groups will address the issues at the heart of the treaty, and devise creative solutions for an ambitious treaty that addresses the entire life-cycle of plastics.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 03:25:31 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/global-plastics-summit/ Event A just transition in animal agriculture is necessary for more effective and equitable One Health outcomes https://www.sei.org/publications/animal-agriculture-one-health/ Experts argue for a just and inclusive transition away from animal agriculture to support environmental and public health using five principles governments can follow. Experts argue for a just and inclusive transition away from animal agriculture to support environmental and public health using five principles governments can follow.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:39:37 +0000 Cleo Verkuijl; Claudia Strambo; Robin Hocquet; Ruth Butterfield; Ploy Achakulwisut; Michael Boyland; José Vega Araújo; Inès Bakhtaoui; Mairon G. Bastos Lima; Jonathan Green https://www.sei.org/publications/animal-agriculture-one-health/ Publication Experts call for just and fair transition away from industrial meat production and consumption https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/experts-call-for-just-and-fair-transition-away-from-industrial-meat-production-and-consumption/ A team of scientists have presented a five-step approach to through which governments can plan a transition away from high levels of industrial meat production and consumption that is fair and just for affected stakeholders. A team of scientists have presented a five-step approach to through which governments can plan a transition away from high levels of industrial meat production and consumption that is fair and just for affected stakeholders.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:55:47 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/experts-call-for-just-and-fair-transition-away-from-industrial-meat-production-and-consumption/ Press Building the business case for a just transition in supply chains https://www.sei.org/perspectives/building-the-business-case-for-a-just-transition-in-supply-chains/ Climate and environmental change will fundamentally shape the global economy and business practices in the coming decades. These climate-driven, economic shifts will arise from the actions governments and businesses take to address the risks of a warming climate, including transition risks. As their exposure increases, so will the attention given to supply chains as companies strengthen their mitigation and adaptation efforts, to reduce both their impact and their exposure to climate risks. Climate and environmental change will fundamentally shape the global economy and business practices in the coming decades. These climate-driven, economic shifts will arise from the actions governments and businesses take to address the risks of a warming climate, including transition risks. As their exposure increases, so will the attention given to supply chains as companies strengthen their mitigation and adaptation efforts, to reduce both their impact and their exposure to climate risks.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:51:01 +0000 Mikael Allan Mikaelsson; Adis Dzebo; Richard J.T. Klein https://www.sei.org/perspectives/building-the-business-case-for-a-just-transition-in-supply-chains/ Perspective Science-Policy Dialogue on “regional cooperation on adaptation to cascading climate risks in the Hindu Kush Himalaya” https://www.sei.org/events/science-policy-dialogue-on-regional-cooperation-on-adaptation-to-cascading-climate-risks-in-the-hindu-kush-himalaya/ The Science-Policy Dialogue on regional cooperation on adaptation to cascading climate risks in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) aims to identify what a cooperation mechanism on adaptation could look like, the main areas of work it could advance, and the tangible outcomes it could and should deliver. The Science-Policy Dialogue on regional cooperation on adaptation to cascading climate risks in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) aims to identify what a cooperation mechanism on adaptation could look like, the main areas of work it could advance, and the tangible outcomes it could and should deliver.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:48:42 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/science-policy-dialogue-on-regional-cooperation-on-adaptation-to-cascading-climate-risks-in-the-hindu-kush-himalaya/ Event How green is your postcode? New map reveals emission footprints in Sweden https://www.sei.org/features/map-reveals-emission-footprints-sweden/ Since the launch of SEI and WWF’s Klimatkalkylatorn (Climate Calculator) tool, close to a million Swedish residents have answered a lifestyle and consumption questionnaire to determine the total emissions of their households. This data can now be visualized in map form, providing insights into consumption-based emission density down to postcode areas. Since the launch of SEI and WWF’s Klimatkalkylatorn (Climate Calculator) tool, close to a million Swedish residents have answered a lifestyle and consumption questionnaire to determine the total emissions of their households. This data can now be visualized in map form, providing insights into consumption-based emission density down to postcode areas.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:00:26 +0000 Katarina Axelsson; Silvija Marcinkevičiūtė https://www.sei.org/features/map-reveals-emission-footprints-sweden/ Feature New report calls for more research and regulation on UK indoor air quality https://www.sei.org/features/report-uk-indoor-air-quality/ SEI York Centre Director Sarah West was interviewed for the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology in its most recent briefing on how to avoid negative health impacts from time spent inside. SEI York Centre Director Sarah West was interviewed for the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology in its most recent briefing on how to avoid negative health impacts from time spent inside.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:01:29 +0000 Anjali Vyas-Brannick; Sarah West https://www.sei.org/features/report-uk-indoor-air-quality/ Feature Q&A: Understanding the environmental impacts of menstrual health and hygiene practices https://www.sei.org/features/qa-understanding-the-environmental-impacts-of-menstrual-health-and-hygiene-practices/ Recently, SEI Research Associate Carla Liera participated in a pivotal discussion at the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) in Madrid. There, she highlighted the environmental aspects of menstrual health and hygiene management (MHHM) and its ripple effects on marginalized communities. This roundtable emphasized the need for a gendered, intersectional approach to MHHM, especially when communicating its significance to key decision-makers and supporting AECID’s Mas... Recently, SEI Research Associate Carla Liera participated in a pivotal discussion at the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) in Madrid. There, she highlighted the environmental aspects of menstrual health and hygiene management (MHHM) and its ripple effects on marginalized communities. This roundtable emphasized the need for a gendered, intersectional approach to MHHM, especially when communicating its significance to key decision-makers and supporting AECID’s Master Plan 2025-2028.

In this Q&A, Carla Liera and Laura Del Duca draw upon insights gathered at the discussion, shedding light on the links between menstrual health, hygiene and environmental sustainability.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:16:41 +0000 Laura Del Duca; Carla Liera https://www.sei.org/features/qa-understanding-the-environmental-impacts-of-menstrual-health-and-hygiene-practices/ Feature Preguntas y respuestas: Comprender los impactos ambientales de la salud menstrual y las prácticas de higiene https://www.sei.org/features/preguntas-y-respuestas-comprender-los-impactos-ambientales-de-la-salud-menstrual-y-las-practicas-de-higiene/ Recientemente, en Madrid, la investigadora asociada de SEI, Carla Liera, se unió a una mesa redonda en la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID). En este evento, Carla resaltó los aspectos ambientales relacionados con la gestión de la salud e higiene menstrual (MHH, por sus siglas en inglés). Durante la mesa redonda, se enfatizó la importancia de abordar la MHH desde una perspectiva de género e interseccional, especialmente al comunicar su relevancia a las pa... Recientemente, en Madrid, la investigadora asociada de SEI, Carla Liera, se unió a una mesa redonda en la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID). En este evento, Carla resaltó los aspectos ambientales relacionados con la gestión de la salud e higiene menstrual (MHH, por sus siglas en inglés). Durante la mesa redonda, se enfatizó la importancia de abordar la MHH desde una perspectiva de género e interseccional, especialmente al comunicar su relevancia a las partes interesadas clave y respaldar el Plan Director de la AECID para el período 2025-2028.

En el transcurso de una sesión de preguntas y respuestas, Carla Liera y Laura Del Duca profundizaron en los vínculos entre la salud menstrual, la higiene y la sostenibilidad ambiental.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:22:23 +0000 Laura Del Duca; Carla Liera https://www.sei.org/features/preguntas-y-respuestas-comprender-los-impactos-ambientales-de-la-salud-menstrual-y-las-practicas-de-higiene/ Feature Climate hazards aren’t restricted by borders – African countries have taken a big step to address this https://www.sei.org/perspectives/climate-hazards-arent-restricted-by-borders-african-countries-have-taken-a-big-step-to-address-this/ Climate risks can be complex to deal with because they don’t respect country borders. Hazards in one region can have negative repercussions in another. These are known as transboundary climate risks, and they’re a growing concern. They require coordinated, multinational responses, which can be a challenge given the different priorities and capabilities of each country. Climate risks can be complex to deal with because they don’t respect country borders. Hazards in one region can have negative repercussions in another. These are known as transboundary climate risks, and they’re a growing concern. They require coordinated, multinational responses, which can be a challenge given the different priorities and capabilities of each country.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:48:17 +0000 Richard J.T. Klein; Brenda Ochola https://www.sei.org/perspectives/climate-hazards-arent-restricted-by-borders-african-countries-have-taken-a-big-step-to-address-this/ Perspective SEI at Adaptation Futures 2023 https://www.sei.org/events/adaptation_futures_2023/ The Adaptation Futures Conference series is the premier international conference devoted entirely to climate change adaptation, bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, industry representatives and communicators to present their work in adaptation, learn what others are doing, and build networks. SEI researchers will share their knowledge in several sessions. To attend, see the registration link and access the full programme for more details. The Adaptation Futures Conference series is the premier international conference devoted entirely to climate change adaptation, bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, industry representatives and communicators to present their work in adaptation, learn what others are doing, and build networks.

SEI researchers will share their knowledge in several sessions. To attend, see the registration link and access the full programme for more details.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:40:27 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/adaptation_futures_2023/ Event SEI welcomes Marie Jürisoo as new Deputy Director https://www.sei.org/features/marie-jurisoo-new-deputy-director/ Marie Jürisoo, SEI’s Director of Global Operations, has been appointed as Deputy Director by the Board of Directors. In her new role, she will work closely with Måns Nilsson, Executive Director, and Åsa Persson, Research Director and Deputy Director, marking a return to a dual Deputy Director structure. Marie Jürisoo, SEI’s Director of Global Operations, has been appointed as Deputy Director by the Board of Directors. In her new role, she will work closely with Måns Nilsson, Executive Director, and Åsa Persson, Research Director and Deputy Director, marking a return to a dual Deputy Director structure.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:13:32 +0000 Oliver Garner https://www.sei.org/features/marie-jurisoo-new-deputy-director/ Feature