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 Connecting the dots: mapping references to fossil fuel production in national plans under the UNFCCC for the 2023 Global Stocktake https://www.sei.org/publications/fossil-fuel-production-2023-global-stocktake/ Fossil fuel production must wind down significantly to achieve the Paris Agreement’s long-term temperature goals. The climate community, however, has given little attention to how countries have addressed fossil fuel production in national communications to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This report remedies this gap by reviewing nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and long-term low-emissions development strategies (LT-LEDS) countries submitted under the UNFCCC. Fossil fuel production must wind down significantly to achieve the Paris Agreement’s long-term temperature goals. The climate community, however, has given little attention to how countries have addressed fossil fuel production in national communications to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

This report remedies this gap by reviewing nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and long-term low-emissions development strategies (LT-LEDS) countries submitted under the UNFCCC.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:40:16 +0000 Natalie Jones; Cleo Verkuijl; Miquel Muñoz Cabré; Georgia Piggot https://www.sei.org/publications/fossil-fuel-production-2023-global-stocktake/ Publication Compreendendo as amarras que mantêm o desmatamento: insights de assentamentos da reforma agrária na Amazônia https://www.sei.org/publications/compreendendo-as-amarras-que-mantem-o-desmatamento/ A expansão da agricultura e da agropecuária é responsável pela maior parte das perdas de ecossistemas no mundo inteiro. Com um olhar especial para a Amazônia brasileira, o artigo analisa e destaca os padrões insustentáveis de uso da terra e ressalta como eles estão interrelacionados. A expansão da agricultura e da agropecuária é responsável pela maior parte das perdas de ecossistemas no mundo inteiro. Com um olhar especial para a Amazônia brasileira, o artigo analisa e destaca os padrões insustentáveis de uso da terra e ressalta como eles estão interrelacionados.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:01:01 +0000 Mairon G. Bastos Lima https://www.sei.org/publications/compreendendo-as-amarras-que-mantem-o-desmatamento/ Publication Research with the public: one-day conference https://www.sei.org/events/research-with-the-public-one-day-conference/ This hybrid conference brought together researchers working on studies that have involved the public. SEI York’s Rachel Pateman presented a paper on the history of the Centre’s citizen science research and discuss their current work in the field. This hybrid conference brought together researchers working on studies that have involved the public. SEI York’s Rachel Pateman presented a paper on the history of the Centre’s citizen science research and discuss their current work in the field.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:14:19 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/research-with-the-public-one-day-conference/ Event Challenges and best practices in financing to accelerate industry decarbonization https://www.sei.org/events/financing-industry-decarbonization-emerging-markets/ OECD and the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), hosted by SEI, are co-organising a webinar on financing solutions needed to accelerate industry decarbonisation in emerging markets. OECD and the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), hosted by SEI, are co-organising a webinar on financing solutions needed to accelerate industry decarbonisation in emerging markets.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:31:05 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/financing-industry-decarbonization-emerging-markets/ Event Navigating business and financial challenges for industry transition in the Global South https://www.sei.org/publications/finance-industry-transition-global-south/ Productive capacity in some of the most polluting industrial sectors is expected to see the most growth in developing and emerging countries in the coming decades. To avoid committing the world to long-lived and high-emitting industrial capacities, investments in industrial emissions reductions will need to accelerate quickly. However, high-emitting industries in the Global South currently face significant challenges in attracting investments for low-carbon industrial production. Productive capacity in some of the most polluting industrial sectors is expected to see the most growth in developing and emerging countries in the coming decades. To avoid committing the world to long-lived and high-emitting industrial capacities, investments in industrial emissions reductions will need to accelerate quickly. However, high-emitting industries in the Global South currently face significant challenges in attracting investments for low-carbon industrial production.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:26:59 +0000 Aaron Maltais; Daniel Duma https://www.sei.org/publications/finance-industry-transition-global-south/ Publication Opportunities for applying spatial management approaches in the Antarctic marine space https://www.sei.org/publications/applying-spatial-management-antarctic/ This paper takes both historical and future-oriented perspectives to explore the Commission on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) as an integral part of the Antarctic Treaty system (ATS), its accomplishments, current challenges and possible future pathways, with a focus on area-based marine management approaches including marine protected areas (MPAs). This paper takes both historical and future-oriented perspectives to explore the Commission on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) as an integral part of the Antarctic Treaty system (ATS), its accomplishments, current challenges and possible future pathways, with a focus on area-based marine management approaches including marine protected areas (MPAs).

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:24:56 +0000 Arno Rosemarin; Guoyi Han; Matilda Gunnarsson; Karina Barquet; Elin Leander https://www.sei.org/publications/applying-spatial-management-antarctic/ Publication Instituto Ambiental de Estocolmo y C.R.A, se unen para realizar Evaluación Regional del Agua https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/instituto-ambiental-de-estocolmo-y-cra-se-unen-para-realizar-evaluacion-regional-del-agua/ Por primera vez, el Atlántico contará con una herramienta integral sobre el recurso hídrico gracias al nuevo convenio entre SEI Latinoamérica y la Corporación Regional Autónoma del Atlántico C.R.A para elaborar la Evaluación Regional del Agua de cuatro cuencas en el Caribe colombiano. Por primera vez, el Atlántico contará con una herramienta integral sobre el recurso hídrico gracias al nuevo convenio entre SEI Latinoamérica y la Corporación Regional Autónoma del Atlántico C.R.A para elaborar la Evaluación Regional del Agua de cuatro cuencas en el Caribe colombiano.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:01:14 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/instituto-ambiental-de-estocolmo-y-cra-se-unen-para-realizar-evaluacion-regional-del-agua/ Press Mainstreaming equity considerations into environmental policymaking: the case of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Environmental Strategy and Action Plan https://www.sei.org/publications/environmental-equity-bosnia-herzegovina/ This report describes the approach used to mainstream gender equality, social equity and poverty (GESEP) considerations into the project Development of the Environmental Strategy and Action Plan of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This report describes the approach used to mainstream gender equality, social equity and poverty (GESEP) considerations into the project Development of the Environmental Strategy and Action Plan of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:07:56 +0000 Claudia Strambo; Saša Solujić https://www.sei.org/publications/environmental-equity-bosnia-herzegovina/ Publication Mapping study of the school food systems in 12 EU countries https://www.sei.org/publications/mapping-study-of-the-school-food-systems-in-12-eu-countries/ This report presents the results of the mapping study, which was carried out in 12 EU countries and 19 municipalities/regions, and which explored the existing school food systems, school food provision and procurement of food and catering services. A synthesis of the results in the form of a comparative analysis is also part of the report. This report presents the results of the mapping study, which was carried out in 12 EU countries and 19 municipalities/regions, and which explored the existing school food systems, school food provision and procurement of food and catering services. A synthesis of the results in the form of a comparative analysis is also part of the report.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:56:41 +0000 Evelin Piirsalu; Ingrid Varov; Kertu Uiboleht; Piret Kuldna https://www.sei.org/publications/mapping-study-of-the-school-food-systems-in-12-eu-countries/ Publication Steering the shift: how Sweden’s transport workers view the road to a fossil-free future https://www.sei.org/perspectives/fossil-free-sweden-transport-workers/ As Sweden ambitiously aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2045, a rapid shift in its transport sector is underway, with electrification, digitalization and automation taking centre stage. Transport workers, whilst acknowledging the need for this shift, voice concerns about safety, working conditions and acquiring new skills to adapt to these changes. As Sweden ambitiously aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2045, a rapid shift in its transport sector is underway, with electrification, digitalization and automation taking centre stage. Transport workers, whilst acknowledging the need for this shift, voice concerns about safety, working conditions and acquiring new skills to adapt to these changes.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:29:47 +0000 Jindan Gong; Maria Xylia; Silvija Marcinkevičiūtė https://www.sei.org/perspectives/fossil-free-sweden-transport-workers/ Perspective Decoding buzzwords at SB58: what is transformational adaptation? https://www.sei.org/perspectives/decoding-buzzwords-at-sb58-what-is-transformational-adaptation/ In the face of the global climate crisis, the term “transformational adaptation” is garnering attention. But what does it truly mean and how can it shape our future? Dive in as we decode this critical concept from the Bonn Climate Conference, SB58. In the face of the global climate crisis, the term “transformational adaptation” is garnering attention. But what does it truly mean and how can it shape our future? Dive in as we decode this critical concept from the Bonn Climate Conference, SB58.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:31:32 +0000 Katy Harris https://www.sei.org/perspectives/decoding-buzzwords-at-sb58-what-is-transformational-adaptation/ Perspective Accelerating climate and SDG synergies as an enabler for just transition https://www.sei.org/events/accelerating-climate-and-sdg-synergies-for-just-transition/ UNFCCC and UNDESA will present the first-ever Global Synergies Report on Climate Action and the SDGs during a side event at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, SB 58. In a panel discussion, speakers will share key preliminary recommendations on how to faster achieve the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while ensuring equity and just transitions. Additionally, the event will showcase practical experiences on climate and SDGs synergies from around the world. UNFCCC and UNDESA will present the first-ever Global Synergies Report on Climate Action and the SDGs during a side event at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, SB 58.

In a panel discussion, speakers will share key preliminary recommendations on how to faster achieve the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while ensuring equity and just transitions. Additionally, the event will showcase practical experiences on climate and SDGs synergies from around the world.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 09:35:44 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/accelerating-climate-and-sdg-synergies-for-just-transition/ Event Monitoring offshore environmental impacts of trade https://www.sei.org/publications/monitoring-offshore-environmental-impacts-trade/ This policy brief – part of a package of briefs aimed at the 2023 G20 summit in India – discusses the importance of monitoring the offshore impacts of commodity trade and production, and makes recommendations for how G20 countries can improve it. This policy brief – part of a package of briefs aimed at the 2023 G20 summit in India – discusses the importance of monitoring the offshore impacts of commodity trade and production, and makes recommendations for how G20 countries can improve it.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 06:43:55 +0000 Chris West; Jonathan Green; Simon Croft; Toby Gardner https://www.sei.org/publications/monitoring-offshore-environmental-impacts-trade/ Publication UK Clean Air Day 2023 https://www.sei.org/features/uk-clean-air-day-2023/ Clean Air Day on 15 June is the UK’s largest air pollution campaign. Every year air pollution causes up to 36,000 deaths in the UK. Learn about SEI’s ongoing work to quantify the impact of air pollution, identify solutions and raise awareness. Clean Air Day on 15 June is the UK’s largest air pollution campaign. Every year air pollution causes up to 36,000 deaths in the UK. Learn about SEI’s ongoing work to quantify the impact of air pollution, identify solutions and raise awareness.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:29:20 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/uk-clean-air-day-2023/ Feature “Ekocid bör erkännas som ett brott mot internationell rätt” https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ekocid-bor-erkannas-som-brott/ “Rysslands krig mot Ukraina orsakar inte bara enormt mänskligt lidande, utan leder också till brutala miljökonsekvenser. Översvämningarna efter sprängningen av kraftverksdammen Kachovka är det hittills värsta exemplet,” skriver experter inom forskningsprogrammet Mistra Geopolitics på DN Debatt. “Rysslands krig mot Ukraina orsakar inte bara enormt mänskligt lidande, utan leder också till brutala miljökonsekvenser. Översvämningarna efter sprängningen av kraftverksdammen Kachovka är det hittills värsta exemplet,” skriver experter inom forskningsprogrammet Mistra Geopolitics på DN Debatt.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:00:26 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ekocid-bor-erkannas-som-brott/ Press Application of watershed-scale habitat modeling and decision-support tools for reservoir reoperations in coastal northern California https://www.sei.org/publications/watershed-aquatic-habitat-tools-northern-california/ A water rights complaint filed in the 1990s initiated a California dispute over balancing the water rights of humans and critical aquatic species in the densely populated Silicon Valley region. SEI researchers used a suite of tools to give a novel and holistic overview of a local water district and help authorities balance competing demands as water resources grow increasingly limited. This related journal article was published by PLOS Water. A water rights complaint filed in the 1990s initiated a California dispute over balancing the water rights of humans and critical aquatic species in the densely populated Silicon Valley region.

SEI researchers used a suite of tools to give a novel and holistic overview of a local water district and help authorities balance competing demands as water resources grow increasingly limited. This related journal article was published by PLOS Water.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:48:55 +0000 Doug Chalmers; Marisa Escobar; Laura Forni https://www.sei.org/publications/watershed-aquatic-habitat-tools-northern-california/ Publication Towards improved adaptation action in Europe: policy recommendations from the UNCHAIN project https://www.sei.org/publications/improved-adaptation-action-europe-unchain/ This brief summarizes policy-relevant insights and recommendations for the European Commission and EU member states from UNCHAIN project publications and research. This brief summarizes policy-relevant insights and recommendations for the European Commission and EU member states from UNCHAIN project publications and research.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:02:03 +0000 Åsa Gerger Swartling; Karin André; Mathilda Englund; Katy Harris; Magnus Benzie; Frida Lager; Karina Barquet https://www.sei.org/publications/improved-adaptation-action-europe-unchain/ Publication Fifteenth meeting of the SBSTA research dialogue https://www.sei.org/events/fifteenth-meeting-of-the-sbsta-research-dialogue/ The 15th SBSTA Research Dialogue will bridge the scientific community, policy makers and stakeholders, focusing on the latest climate science findings and research needs, especially for developing nations. Key themes include transformational adaptation, non-CO2 greenhouse gases and negative emissions technologies. The dialogue will inform UNFCCC and Paris Agreement negotiations and utilize insights from the recently published IPCC’s sixth assessment report. The 15th SBSTA Research Dialogue will bridge the scientific community, policy makers and stakeholders, focusing on the latest climate science findings and research needs, especially for developing nations. Key themes include transformational adaptation, non-CO2 greenhouse gases and negative emissions technologies. The dialogue will inform UNFCCC and Paris Agreement negotiations and utilize insights from the recently published IPCC’s sixth assessment report.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:21:13 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/fifteenth-meeting-of-the-sbsta-research-dialogue/ Event A climate action agenda for Asia: priorities and entry points for action https://www.sei.org/events/a-climate-action-agenda-for-asia-priorities-and-entry-points-for-action/ Under the theme “From Commitment to Action”, the 5th UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum aims to build on ongoing dialogue on the issues, challenges, and sectors the business and human rights community needs. Under the theme “From Commitment to Action”, the 5th UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum aims to build on ongoing dialogue on the issues, challenges, and sectors the business and human rights community needs. 

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:32:39 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/a-climate-action-agenda-for-asia-priorities-and-entry-points-for-action/ Event Balancing aquatic habitat and human water supply in California: a Q&A with Doug Chalmers https://www.sei.org/features/balancing-water-fish-humans-california/ A new journal article published in PLOS Water highlights a novel tool by SEI called Aquatic Habitat Assessment (AHA), developed to assist a California water district in balancing the water supply needs of critical fish species and humans alike in the Silicon Valley technology hub. Co-lead author and SEI Scientist Doug Chalmers explains how AHA came to be and its potential for addressing human-versus-habitat water conflicts throughout the world. A new journal article published in PLOS Water highlights a novel tool by SEI called Aquatic Habitat Assessment (AHA), developed to assist a California water district in balancing the water supply needs of critical fish species and humans alike in the Silicon Valley technology hub.

Co-lead author and SEI Scientist Doug Chalmers explains how AHA came to be and its potential for addressing human-versus-habitat water conflicts throughout the world.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:48:54 +0000 Lynsi Burton https://www.sei.org/features/balancing-water-fish-humans-california/ Feature