SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:19:16 +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 Science day: evidence-based strategies for SDG acceleration https://www.sei.org/events/science-day-evidence-based-strategies-for-sdg-acceleration/ What will the success of the SDGs look like in 2030? This event will offer an informal space in the framework of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) for decision-makers, scientists, and other stakeholders to exchange views on potential strategies to ensure the acceleration of SDG implementation is as evidence-based, strategic, and effective as possible. What will the success of the SDGs look like in 2030? This event will offer an informal space in the framework of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) for decision-makers, scientists, and other stakeholders to exchange views on potential strategies to ensure the acceleration of SDG implementation is as evidence-based, strategic, and effective as possible.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:36:05 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/science-day-evidence-based-strategies-for-sdg-acceleration/ Event Operationalising the Loss and Damage Fund: learning from the funding mosaic https://www.sei.org/publications/operationalizing-loss-and-damage-fund/ This report issues five recommendations guiding the implementation and operation of a new international Loss and Damage fund, aimed and supporting countries most-vulnerable to the effects of climate change. This report issues five recommendations guiding the implementation and operation of a new international Loss and Damage fund, aimed and supporting countries most-vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:00:54 +0000 Zoha Shawoo; Inès Bakhtaoui https://www.sei.org/publications/operationalizing-loss-and-damage-fund/ Publication Wind energy and Wayuu Indigenous communities: challenges in La Guajira https://www.sei.org/features/wind-energu-wayuu-la-guajira/ This story conveys SEI's fieldwork in La Guajira exploring the social acceptance of wind energy among Indigenous Wayuu communities and highlights key challenges. The feature was originally published in Spanish. This story conveys SEI's fieldwork in La Guajira exploring the social acceptance of wind energy among Indigenous Wayuu communities and highlights key challenges.

The feature was originally published in Spanish.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:18:05 +0000 José Vega Araújo; Miquel Muñoz Cabré; Yismary Ramirez; Reinaldo Lerma https://www.sei.org/features/wind-energu-wayuu-la-guajira/ Feature Policy solutions for managing transboundary climate risks across regional economic communities in Africa https://www.sei.org/events/policy-solutions-for-managing-transboundary-climate-risks-in-africa/ Adaptation Without Borders and SPARC, in collaboration with the African Union Commission Department on the Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, AUDA-NEPAD and AGNES, are hosting a multi-stakeholder policy dialogue to advance the state of knowledge on transboundary climate risks and enhance cooperation on adaptation to manage them. Adaptation Without Borders and SPARC, in collaboration with the African Union Commission Department on the Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, AUDA-NEPAD and AGNES, are hosting a multi-stakeholder policy dialogue to advance the state of knowledge on transboundary climate risks and enhance cooperation on adaptation to manage them.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:26:16 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/policy-solutions-for-managing-transboundary-climate-risks-in-africa/ Event SDG Synergies: a tool to support decision-making in implementing the 2030 Agenda https://www.sei.org/events/sdg-synergies-a-tool-to-support-decision-making-in-implementing-the-2030-agenda/ SEI will host a virtual training session focused on SDG Synergies. SEI will host a virtual training session focused on SDG Synergies.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:31:10 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/sdg-synergies-a-tool-to-support-decision-making-in-implementing-the-2030-agenda/ Event Transitioning to circular cities: where to focus and why? Regional perspectives from Latin America, China and Europe https://www.sei.org/events/transitioning-to-circular-cities-where-to-focus-and-why/ This virtual side event, led by SEI and GIZ, aimed to assess the performance of existing circular economy strategies in cities, presenting learnings from successfully implemented urban circular economy measures in the three regions, and brainstorming ways to expand partnerships. This virtual side event, led by SEI and GIZ,  aimed to assess the performance of existing circular economy strategies in cities, presenting learnings from successfully implemented urban circular economy measures in the three regions, and brainstorming ways to expand partnerships.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:44:45 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/transitioning-to-circular-cities-where-to-focus-and-why/ Event Q&A: How to prepare for a warming climate? An assessment of climate change adaptation in the Nordic region https://www.sei.org/features/climate-adaption-policy-in-the-nordic-region/ As our planet warms, all nations must grapple with climate change adaptation. This Q&A with SEI Policy Fellow, Mikael Allan Mikaelsson, explores the current state of adaptation in the Nordic region, shedding light on key challenges and potential steps forward. Mikaelsson authored the country chapters for Sweden and Iceland in the soon to be published Comparative analysis of the adaption policy landscape in the Nordic region. As our planet warms, all nations must grapple with climate change adaptation. This Q&A with SEI Policy Fellow, Mikael Allan Mikaelsson, explores the current state of adaptation in the Nordic region, shedding light on key challenges and potential steps forward.

Mikaelsson authored the country chapters for Sweden and Iceland in the soon to be published Comparative analysis of the adaption policy landscape in the Nordic region.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:42:14 +0000 Mikael Allan Mikaelsson; Ana Calvo https://www.sei.org/features/climate-adaption-policy-in-the-nordic-region/ Feature Supporting just transitions to a sustainable water sector in Bolivia https://www.sei.org/publications/supporting-just-transitions-to-a-sustainable-water-sector-in-bolivia/ This report aims to learn from past climate adaptation projects by Climate Investment Funds in Bolivia’s water sector to inform future efforts to support just transitions. This report aims to learn from past climate adaptation projects by  Climate Investment Funds in Bolivia’s water sector to inform future efforts to support just transitions.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:06:59 +0000 Claudia Strambo; Cláudia Coleoni; Marisa Escobar https://www.sei.org/publications/supporting-just-transitions-to-a-sustainable-water-sector-in-bolivia/ Publication SEI’s Philip Osano says over 900,000 deaths in Africa occur due to air pollution https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/seis-philip-osano-says-over-900000-deaths-in-africa-occur-due-to-air-pollution/ SEI Africa director Philip Osano spoke at a policy dialogue on air quality in Tanzania opened by Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Khamis Hamza Khamis and attended by policymakers, government officials, researchers civil society, private sector members and local communities to discuss the status of air pollution and propose strategies to improve air quality in Tanzania and Dar-es-Salaam city. Philip spoke to Wasafi TV in Kiswahili here: SEI Africa director Philip Osano spoke at a policy dialogue on air quality in Tanzania opened by Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Khamis Hamza Khamis and attended by policymakers, government officials, researchers civil society, private sector members and local communities to discuss the status of air pollution and propose strategies to improve air quality in Tanzania and Dar-es-Salaam city.

Philip spoke to Wasafi TV in Kiswahili here:

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:02:10 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/seis-philip-osano-says-over-900000-deaths-in-africa-occur-due-to-air-pollution/ Press Asthma symptoms, spirometry and air pollution exposure in schoolchildren in an informal settlement and an affluent area of Nairobi, Kenya https://www.sei.org/publications/asthma-air-pollution-schoolchildren-kenya/ This study appears to be the first to have compared asthma in children living in an informal settlement with children living in a more affluent area of the same city. It found that children living in the informal settlement are at an increased risk of severe symptoms but are also less likely to receive a diagnosis. This study appears to be the first to have compared asthma in children living in an informal settlement with children living in a more affluent area of the same city. It found that children living in the informal settlement are at an increased risk of severe symptoms but are also less likely to receive a diagnosis.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:05:59 +0000 Sarah West https://www.sei.org/publications/asthma-air-pollution-schoolchildren-kenya/ Publication SEI at the 2023 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sei-at-the-high-level-political-forum/ The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), taking place in New York from 10-19 July, aims to explore actionable policy guidance for the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at all levels. SEI stands ready to ignite transformative change through its evidence-based insights, driving SDG implementation closer to fruition. The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), taking place in New York from 10-19 July, aims to explore actionable policy guidance for the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at all levels.

SEI stands ready to ignite transformative change through its evidence-based insights, driving SDG implementation closer to fruition.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:00:25 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sei-at-the-high-level-political-forum/ Press Energía eólica y comunidades Wayuu: Retos en La Guajira https://www.sei.org/features/energia-eolica-y-comunidades-wayuu-retos-en-la-guajira/ Esta historia narra el trabajo de campo de SEI en La Guajira, explorando la aceptación social de la energía eólica entre las comunidades indígenas Wayuu y destacando los retos clave. Esta historia narra el trabajo de campo de SEI en La Guajira, explorando la aceptación social de la energía eólica entre las comunidades indígenas Wayuu y destacando los retos clave.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:18:12 +0000 José Vega Araújo; Miquel Muñoz Cabré; Yismary Ramirez; Reinaldo Lerma https://www.sei.org/features/energia-eolica-y-comunidades-wayuu-retos-en-la-guajira/ Feature Image bank to use with the Resource Flow mapping tool when implementing the Clean and Green framework https://www.sei.org/publications/image-resource-flow-mapping-tool/ This image bank consists of a set of 116 images that can be used together with the Resource Flow mapping tool and other sensitization tools when implementing the Clean and Green framework as part of rural sanitation programs. This image bank consists of a set of 116 images that can be used together with the Resource Flow mapping tool and other sensitization tools when implementing the Clean and Green framework as part of rural sanitation programs.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:17:49 +0000 Linus Dagerskog https://www.sei.org/publications/image-resource-flow-mapping-tool/ Publication Connect climate action to sustainable development to get the world on track for global goal attainment https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/connect-climate-action-to-sustainable-development/ Climate action should account for all dimensions of sustainability. Without strong action on climate change the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda cannot be successfully implemented. The NDC-SDG Connections tool identifies synergies between the international climate and sustainability agendas aiming to boost the effectiveness of national action planning. Climate action should account for all dimensions of sustainability. Without strong action on climate change the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda cannot be successfully implemented. The NDC-SDG Connections tool identifies synergies between the international climate and sustainability agendas aiming to boost the effectiveness of national action planning.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:00:10 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/connect-climate-action-to-sustainable-development/ Press Testing citizen science to achieve inclusive water and sanitation public services https://www.sei.org/projects/testing-citizen-science-to-achieve-inclusive-water-and-sanitation-public-services/ This project aims to test co-created citizen science methodologies with homeless individuals in two districts of Mexico City. Our objective is to better understand their WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) needs by evaluating the quality of existing public facilities and establishing criteria for a safe and sustainable installation. This project aims to test co-created citizen science methodologies with homeless individuals in two districts of Mexico City. Our objective is to better understand their WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) needs by evaluating the quality of existing public facilities and establishing criteria for a safe and sustainable installation.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:26:05 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/testing-citizen-science-to-achieve-inclusive-water-and-sanitation-public-services/ Project Policy dialogue on air quality management in Tanzania https://www.sei.org/events/policy-dialogue-on-air-quality-management-in-tanzania/ The policy dialogue on air quality in Tanzania will bring together high-level policymakers, government officials, researchers and key stakeholders from civil society, the private sector and local communities to discuss the status of air pollution and propose strategies to improve air quality in Tanzania and in the city of Dar-es-Salaam. Participants will share their experiences and good practices, and develop recommendations for coordinated actions and strategies. The policy dialogue on air quality in Tanzania will bring together high-level policymakers, government officials, researchers and key stakeholders from civil society, the private sector and local communities to discuss the status of air pollution and propose strategies to improve air quality in Tanzania and in the city of Dar-es-Salaam. Participants will share their experiences and good practices, and develop recommendations for coordinated actions and strategies.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:42:40 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/policy-dialogue-on-air-quality-management-in-tanzania/ Event Duma and Muñoz Cabré in Context: “Climate change talk is cheap without viable projects to finance” https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/climate-change-talk-is-cheap-without-viable-projects/ “Climate finance conversations and summits must go beyond just allocating cash and be backed up with viable projects to invest in,” write Daniel Duma and Miquel Muñoz Cabré in an op-ed published in Context by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. “Climate finance conversations and summits must go beyond just allocating cash and be backed up with viable projects to invest in,” write Daniel Duma and Miquel Muñoz Cabré in an op-ed published in Context by the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:59:43 +0000 Ylva Rylander https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/climate-change-talk-is-cheap-without-viable-projects/ Press Time to lead – science to accelerate the Global Goals https://www.sei.org/publications/time-to-lead/ A campaign for decisionmakers on what science recommends to accelerate progress on the Global Goals. Launched for the SDG Summit in September 2023. A campaign for decisionmakers on what science recommends to accelerate progress on the Global Goals. Launched for the SDG Summit in September 2023.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:23:24 +0000 https://www.sei.org/publications/time-to-lead/ Publication Building community climate resilience: five takeaways from the International Conference on Community-based Adaptation https://www.sei.org/perspectives/building-community-climate-resilience-cba17/ The 17th International Conference on Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA17) brought together practitioners seeking to reimagine and implement solutions that enable transformative outcomes through the agency of communities and build climate resilience. The 17th International Conference on Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA17) brought together practitioners seeking to reimagine and implement solutions that enable transformative outcomes through the agency of communities and build climate resilience.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 04:08:38 +0000 Ara Joy Pacoma https://www.sei.org/perspectives/building-community-climate-resilience-cba17/ Perspective Reducing summer tourism’s impact on Baltic Sea coastal wastewater plants https://www.sei.org/features/summer-tourisms-impact-coastal-wastewater-plants/ As summer graces the Baltic Sea region, many individuals eagerly embark on their well-deserved holidays, flocking to coastal summerhouses, guesthouses and resorts. While this brings joy and relaxation, it also poses new challenges for the Baltic Sea’s ecosystem. The surge in tourism leads to seasonal fluctuations in wastewater generation, overwhelming the coastal wastewater treatment systems during the summer season. As summer graces the Baltic Sea region, many individuals eagerly embark on their well-deserved holidays, flocking to coastal summerhouses, guesthouses and resorts. While this brings joy and relaxation, it also poses new challenges for the Baltic Sea’s ecosystem. The surge in tourism leads to seasonal fluctuations in wastewater generation, overwhelming the coastal wastewater treatment systems during the summer season.  

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:15:23 +0000 Johanna Lehtmets; Anette Parksepp https://www.sei.org/features/summer-tourisms-impact-coastal-wastewater-plants/ Feature