SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:07:11 +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 The place of youth in climate change agenda: SEI’s Sharon Onyango to ‘Daily Nation’ https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/the-place-of-youth-in-climate-change-agenda-seis-sharon-onyango-to-daily-nation/ In this Q and A, SEI’s Sharon Onyango spoke to Daily Nation’s Life and Style column on her work and experience at SEI but most importantly on the place of youth in the climate change agenda. In this Q and A, SEI’s Sharon Onyango spoke to Daily Nation’s Life and Style column on her work and experience at SEI but most importantly on the place of youth in the climate change agenda.

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:56:04 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/the-place-of-youth-in-climate-change-agenda-seis-sharon-onyango-to-daily-nation/ Press Q&A: Francis X. Johnson on the IPCC Synthesis Report https://www.sei.org/features/ipcc-synthesis-report-qa/ This Q&A sheds light on the context of the IPCC Synthesis Report (SYR) – its significance, highlights and next steps. SEI’s Francis X. Johnson, a member of the Extended Writing Team, shares insights on the report’s key takeaways. This Q&A sheds light on the context of the IPCC Synthesis Report (SYR) – its significance, highlights and next steps. SEI’s Francis X. Johnson, a member of the Extended Writing Team, shares insights on the report’s key takeaways.

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:57:38 +0000 Francis X. Johnson; Brenda Ochola https://www.sei.org/features/ipcc-synthesis-report-qa/ Feature The risks are starting to pile on, SEI’s Francis X. Johnson warns AP https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ipcc-report-francis-x-johnson-ap/ Speaking to The Associated Press in the wake of the recently published IPCC Synthesis Report (SYR), Francis X. Johnson, a co-author of the report and Senior Research Fellow at SEI, warns of the escalating risks associated with global warming beyond 1.5°C. Speaking to The Associated Press in the wake of the recently published IPCC Synthesis Report (SYR), Francis X. Johnson, a co-author of the report and Senior Research Fellow at SEI, warns of the escalating risks associated with global warming beyond 1.5°C.

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:07:58 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ipcc-report-francis-x-johnson-ap/ Press IPCC: Sju år kvar tills utsläppen ska vara halverade https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ipcc-sju-ar-kvar-tills-utslappen-ska-vara-halverade/ “FN:s klimatpanel presenterar nu sin mest utförliga sammanställning hittills av vad vetenskapen säger om klimatförändringarna – och vad vi kan göra åt dem,” skriver Dagens Nyheter och citerar IPCC-chefen Hoesung Lee “Vi går när vi borde spurta” och SEI:s Francis Johnson “Stora utsläppsminskningar måste ske till år 2030.” “FN:s klimatpanel presenterar nu sin mest utförliga sammanställning hittills av vad vetenskapen säger om klimatförändringarna – och vad vi kan göra åt dem,” skriver Dagens Nyheter och citerar IPCC-chefen Hoesung Lee “Vi går när vi borde spurta” och SEI:s Francis Johnson “Stora utsläppsminskningar måste ske till år 2030.”

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:00:36 +0000 Ylva Rylander https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ipcc-sju-ar-kvar-tills-utslappen-ska-vara-halverade/ Press SuSanA North America Meeting https://www.sei.org/events/susana-north-america-meeting/ The Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) will host a meeting for the North American contingent just before the UN Water Conference in New York. The event will feature SEI researchers among several other speakers. The Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) will host a meeting for the North American contingent just before the UN Water Conference in New York. The event will feature SEI researchers among several other speakers.

]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:45:56 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/susana-north-america-meeting/ Event Green public procurement: a lever for mitigating European greenhouse gas emissions https://www.sei.org/publications/green-procurement-european-greenhouse-emissions/ In this brief, we summarize our findings on some of the key barriers that prevent EU Member States (MS) from broadly practicing Green Public Procurement (GPP). We showcase best practices and solutions among eight MS and provide policy recommendations to strengthen governance, policies, monitoring and implementation to support greater GPP uptake in the EU’s road and construction sectors. In this brief, we summarize our findings on some of the key barriers that prevent EU Member States (MS) from broadly practicing Green Public Procurement (GPP). We showcase best practices and solutions among eight MS and provide policy recommendations to strengthen governance, policies, monitoring and implementation to support greater GPP uptake in the EU’s road and construction sectors.

]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:06:17 +0000 Katarina Axelsson; Evelin Piirsalu; Astrid Nilsson Lewis; Kaidi Kaaret; Eileen Torres-Morales https://www.sei.org/publications/green-procurement-european-greenhouse-emissions/ Publication 2023 Mekong Research Symposium: Data into action for a resilient Mekong https://www.sei.org/events/2023-mekong-research-symposium-data-action/ The Mekong Research Symposium (MRS) will convene in Chiang Rai, Thailand, from 14-16 March 2023 to discuss and share organizational practices in generating, communicating and using data for decision making. SEI Asia will contribute in Session 2, 3 and 7. The Mekong Research Symposium (MRS) will convene in Chiang Rai, Thailand, from 14-16 March 2023 to discuss and share organizational practices in generating, communicating and using data for decision making. SEI Asia will contribute in Session 2, 3 and 7.

]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 04:48:14 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/2023-mekong-research-symposium-data-action/ Event Include the fossil-free transition in the next Water Action Agenda https://www.sei.org/publications/fossil-free-water-action-agenda/ The next Water Action Agenda must seriously consider the role and future of water in the transition to fossil-free energy – both as an agent for change and as a sensitive system to be impacted with serious negative consequences. The next Water Action Agenda must seriously consider the role and future of water in the transition to fossil-free energy – both as an agent for change and as a sensitive system to be impacted with serious negative consequences.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:04:46 +0000 Karina Barquet; Maria Xylia; Faisal Bin Ashraf https://www.sei.org/publications/fossil-free-water-action-agenda/ Publication UN 2023 Water Conference – “a watershed moment” for the world’s water challenges https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/a-watershed-moment-for-the-worlds-water-challenges/ The upcoming UN 2023 Water Conference on 22-24 March in New York aims to gather stakeholders across sectors for accelerated implementation and improved impact, making it “a watershed moment” for global progress on water-related challenges. The upcoming UN 2023 Water Conference on 22-24 March in New York aims to gather stakeholders across sectors for accelerated implementation and improved impact, making it “a watershed moment” for global progress on water-related challenges.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:15:14 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/a-watershed-moment-for-the-worlds-water-challenges/ Press Lauri Tammiste: taastuvenergia puhul tasub karta vaid liiga aeglast tegutsemist https://www.sei.org/perspectives/lauri-tammiste-tasub-karta-liiga-aeglast-tegutsemist/ Ükskõik millise strateegilise suuna uus valitsus energeetikas valib – nad ei lähe alt, kui investeerivad esmajoones päikese- ja maismaatuuleparkidesse, tarbimise juhtimise lahendustesse, akusalvestusse, võrkude tugevdamisse ning loovad eeldused meretuuleparkide arendamiseks, kirjutab Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna Keskuse juhataja Lauri Tammiste. Ükskõik millise strateegilise suuna uus valitsus energeetikas valib – nad ei lähe alt, kui investeerivad esmajoones päikese- ja maismaatuuleparkidesse, tarbimise juhtimise lahendustesse, akusalvestusse, võrkude tugevdamisse ning loovad eeldused meretuuleparkide arendamiseks, kirjutab Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna Keskuse juhataja Lauri Tammiste.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:51:10 +0000 Lauri Tammiste https://www.sei.org/perspectives/lauri-tammiste-tasub-karta-liiga-aeglast-tegutsemist/ Perspective Locally led needs assessments of loss and damage finance https://www.sei.org/events/locally-led-loss-damage-finance/ Join us for the third Gobeshona Global Conference, taking place virtually, which will feature a presentation on 14 March by SEI’s Loss and Damage experts. Researchers will lead a discussion on how to tailor Loss and Damage financing to unique local needs. The entire online conference stretches from 10–16 March 2023. Registration is free. Join us for the third Gobeshona Global Conference, taking place virtually, which will feature a presentation on 14 March by SEI’s Loss and Damage experts. Researchers will lead a discussion on how to tailor Loss and Damage financing to unique local needs.

The entire online conference stretches from 10–16 March 2023. Registration is free.

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 01:02:31 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/locally-led-loss-damage-finance/ Event A roadmap to achieve the Global Methane Pledge https://www.sei.org/publications/global-methane-pledge-roadmap/ This paper aims to assess whether a roadmap of a set of mitigation actions to achieve the Global Methane Pledge can be developed from methane-targeted mitigation actions included within countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This paper aims to assess whether a roadmap of a set of mitigation actions to achieve the Global Methane Pledge can be developed from methane-targeted mitigation actions included within countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:05:45 +0000 Chris Malley; Johan C. I. Kuylenstierna https://www.sei.org/publications/global-methane-pledge-roadmap/ Publication Technology diffusion and green transition support in the brick sector of Bangladesh: why transformational change is still elusive https://www.sei.org/publications/brick-sector-bangladesh/ This paper offers a narrative review of the diffusion trajectory of cleaner brick making technology, development cooperation for the brick sector of Bangladesh and presents a systems-wide diagnosis of the institutional and conceptual problems plaguing the sector, which are often addressed in isolation. This paper offers a narrative review of the diffusion trajectory of cleaner brick making technology, development cooperation for the brick sector of Bangladesh and presents a systems-wide diagnosis of the institutional and conceptual problems plaguing the sector, which are often addressed in isolation.

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:35:36 +0000 Nabil Haque https://www.sei.org/publications/brick-sector-bangladesh/ Publication SEI at UN 2023 Water Conference https://www.sei.org/features/sei-at-un-2023-water-conference/ Learn more about SEI events, perspectives and engagement at the UN 2023 Water Conference taking place from 22 - 24 March, 2023 in New York. Photo: kampee patisena / Getty. Learn more about SEI events, perspectives and engagement at the UN 2023 Water Conference taking place from 22 - 24 March, 2023 in New York.



Photo: kampee patisena / Getty.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:33:17 +0000 Brenda Ochola https://www.sei.org/features/sei-at-un-2023-water-conference/ Feature International Women’s Week: Spotlight on organizations that advance gender equality and inspire SEI Asia researchers https://www.sei.org/features/international-womens-week-gender-equality-sei-asia/ To mark International Women’s Week, SEI Asia researchers are celebrating organizations they have worked with that inspire them in their shared mission to advance gender equality. To mark International Women’s Week, SEI Asia researchers are celebrating organizations they have worked with that inspire them in their shared mission to advance gender equality.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:31:22 +0000 Camille Pross; Dayoon Kim; Pimolporn Jintarith; Minh Tran https://www.sei.org/features/international-womens-week-gender-equality-sei-asia/ Feature SEI’s Rob Bailis talks to Global Dispatches podcast about new research on cleaner cooking for the climate https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/cleaner-cooking-for-climate/ SEI Senior Scientist Rob Bailis spoke to the Global Dispatches podcast about his new research on cleaner cooking fuels. The study revealed that a large-scale transition from polluting fuels such as wood and charcoal to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and grid-based electricity not only achieves human health benefits, but also helps the climate. SEI Senior Scientist Rob Bailis spoke to the Global Dispatches podcast about his new research on cleaner cooking fuels. The study revealed that a large-scale transition from polluting fuels such as wood and charcoal to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and grid-based electricity not only achieves human health benefits, but also helps the climate.

]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 22:30:44 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/cleaner-cooking-for-climate/ Press Chevening Thailand policy forum: Towards the rights to clean air https://www.sei.org/events/chevening-thailand-policy-forum-clean-air/ The ‘Chevening Thailand Policy Forum: Towards the Rights to Clean Air’ co-organized by the Thailand Chevening Alumni Associate and Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) aims to explore and discuss why the right to clean air is crucial for everyone. Join SEI Asia’s Research Fellow, Ploy Achakulwisut and Research Associate, Raja Asvanon on 11 March 2023. The ‘Chevening Thailand Policy Forum: Towards the Rights to Clean Air’ co-organized by the Thailand Chevening Alumni Associate and Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) aims to explore and discuss why the right to clean air is crucial for everyone. Join SEI Asia’s Research Fellow, Ploy Achakulwisut and Research Associate, Raja Asvanon on 11 March 2023.

]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:38:36 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/chevening-thailand-policy-forum-clean-air/ Event “The air is killing us” – Chris Malley contributed to Pakistan’s Clean Air Policy https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/the-air-is-killing-us/ “The Cabinet has now approved Pakistan’s first Clean Air Policy,” wrote Syeda Hadika Jamshaid and Chris Malley, SEI Research Fellow in York, who contributed to the development of the policy. In the op-ed The air is killing us. We know what we must do but will we? published by Pakistan’s largest newspaper DAWN, Jamshaid and Malley explain why action on air pollution is so crucial. “The Cabinet has now approved Pakistan’s first Clean Air Policy,” wrote Syeda Hadika Jamshaid and Chris Malley, SEI Research Fellow in York, who contributed to the development of the policy.

In the op-ed The air is killing us. We know what we must do but will we? published by Pakistan’s largest newspaper DAWN, Jamshaid and Malley explain why action on air pollution is so crucial.

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:12:22 +0000 Chris Malley https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/the-air-is-killing-us/ Press Solar and wind power in Colombia: 2022 policy overview https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-wind-power-colombia-2022/ This brief provides a snapshot of the renewables landscape for wind and solar in Colombia as of 2022. The authors discuss current legislation and financing intended to help move the country closer to its potential for renewable energy sources, as well as regulation regarding societal and environmental impacts. They also provide an overview of institutions and civil society stakeholders active in renewables. This brief provides a snapshot of the renewables landscape for wind and solar in Colombia as of 2022. The authors discuss current legislation and financing intended to help move the country closer to its potential for renewable energy sources, as well as regulation regarding societal and environmental impacts. They also provide an overview of institutions and civil society stakeholders active in renewables.

]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:03:15 +0000 José Vega Araújo; Miquel Muñoz Cabré https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-wind-power-colombia-2022/ Publication Promotion of community resilience against plastic pollution and climate change in the Mekong River Basin https://www.sei.org/events/community-resilience-plastic-pollution-climate-change-mekong-river-basin/ This three-day workshop will highlight the achievements of the Mekong Project in driving capacity building on the assessment and monitoring of plastic pollution for the rivers, and identification of the solutions to strengthen the resilience against plastic pollution and climate change. SEI Asia’s Research Fellow, Satish Prasad will present. This three-day workshop will highlight the achievements of the Mekong Project in driving capacity building on the assessment and monitoring of plastic pollution for the rivers, and identification of the solutions to strengthen the resilience against plastic pollution and climate change. SEI Asia’s Research Fellow, Satish Prasad will present.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:14:00 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/community-resilience-plastic-pollution-climate-change-mekong-river-basin/ Event