SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:51:54 +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 Regions4Climate to test innovative solutions for climate change adaptation https://www.sei.org/features/regions4climate-adapt-climate-change/ Climate adaptation has become one of the main goals for Europe by 2030. Regions4Climate will implement innovative actions to enhance climate resilience in close collaboration with stakeholders, in this EU-facilitated research programme. Climate adaptation has become one of the main goals for Europe by 2030. Regions4Climate will implement innovative actions to enhance climate resilience in close collaboration with stakeholders, in this EU-facilitated research programme.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:42:01 +0000 Anette Parksepp; Johanna Lehtmets https://www.sei.org/features/regions4climate-adapt-climate-change/ Feature Q&A: The possibilities of green public procurement with Astrid Nilsson Lewis https://www.sei.org/features/green-public-procurement-qa/ Green public procurement (GPP) is widely recognized in the EU and many of its Member States as an effective means of shrinking governments’ carbon footprint. But few requirements exist to provide an incentive for local, regional and national governments to implement the practice. A team of SEI experts compiled a report surveying GPP policies in the EU and recommending how governments at every level can effectively leverage this practice as a means of decarbonizing the construction and road tr... Green public procurement (GPP) is widely recognized in the EU and many of its Member States as an effective means of shrinking governments’ carbon footprint. But few requirements exist to provide an incentive for local, regional and national governments to implement the practice.

A team of SEI experts compiled a report surveying GPP policies in the EU and recommending how governments at every level can effectively leverage this practice as a means of decarbonizing the construction and road transport sectors. Lead author Astrid Nilsson Lewis explains GPP and shares their findings.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 01:08:45 +0000 Lynsi Burton; Astrid Nilsson Lewis https://www.sei.org/features/green-public-procurement-qa/ Feature Case study: Urban Deli’s digital tool use and sustainability vision https://www.sei.org/publications/urban-delis-digital-tool-sustainability-vision/ The authors present a comprehensive qualitative case study conducted at Urban Deli, a Swedish food retailer with a strong sustainability vision, through which they investigate the relevance of digital tools in supporting the retailer with necessary information to become more sustainable in their processes. The authors present a comprehensive qualitative case study conducted at Urban Deli, a Swedish food retailer with a strong sustainability vision, through which they investigate the relevance of digital tools in supporting the retailer with necessary information to become more sustainable in their processes.

]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:49:40 +0000 Astrid Nilsson Lewis; Tina Sendlhofer; Elena Dawkins; Ebba Engström; Åsa Moberg; Fedra Vanhuyse https://www.sei.org/publications/urban-delis-digital-tool-sustainability-vision/ Publication Our common home: bridging science and faith for a more sustainable world https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/our-common-home/ On 14 February, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development proudly present “Our Common Home: A guide to caring for our living planet”. The result of this unique collaboration is an illustrated booklet that connects the science of climate change, biodiversity and sustainable resource use with the messages of Pope Francis’s 2015 Encyclical on the care for our Common Home, Laudato si’. On 14 February, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development proudly present “Our Common Home: A guide to caring for our living planet”. The result of this unique collaboration is an illustrated booklet that connects the science of climate change, biodiversity and sustainable resource use with the messages of Pope Francis’s 2015 Encyclical on the care for our Common Home, Laudato si’.

]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:15:40 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/our-common-home/ Press New research on the benefits of cleaner cooking: Q&A with Rob Bailis https://www.sei.org/features/cleaner-cooking-qa-rob-bailis/ Research on the health and climate effects of clean cooking has largely focused on specific locations and populations. But SEI’s Rob Bailis led a new study, published in Environmental Research Letters, on the global benefits of a large-scale transition from burning polluting fuels like wood, coal and crop residues at home to using electricity and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The research indicates that a concerted switch to electricity, LPG or a combination of the two helps health and clima... Research on the health and climate effects of clean cooking has largely focused on specific locations and populations. But SEI’s Rob Bailis led a new study, published in Environmental Research Letters, on the global benefits of a large-scale transition from burning polluting fuels like wood, coal and crop residues at home to using electricity and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

The research indicates that a concerted switch to electricity, LPG or a combination of the two helps health and climate alike. Rob explains the details in this Q&A.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:59:36 +0000 Lynsi Burton; Rob Bailis https://www.sei.org/features/cleaner-cooking-qa-rob-bailis/ Feature More single-use plastic waste than ever before https://www.sei.org/features/more-plastic-waste-than-ever-before/ Minderoo Foundation’s Plastic Waste Makers Index 2023 shows the planet’s plastic pollution problem is worsening, and new estimates of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from single-use plastics demonstrate how single-use plastics producers also contribute to the climate crisis. Minderoo Foundation’s Plastic Waste Makers Index 2023 shows the planet’s plastic pollution problem is worsening, and new estimates of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from single-use plastics demonstrate how single-use plastics producers also contribute to the climate crisis.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:34:56 +0000 Ylva Rylander; Toby Gardner https://www.sei.org/features/more-plastic-waste-than-ever-before/ Feature Contesting legitimacy in global environmental governance – an exploration of transboundary climate risk management in the Brazilian-German coffee supply-chain https://www.sei.org/publications/contesting-legitimacy-in-global-environmental-governance/ Stronger interconnections between people, ecosystems and economies in a globalized world are changing the scope and nature of global environmental governance. One area where this is becoming increasingly evident is climate change, where there is a growing recognition that climate risks can be transboundary in nature, crossing international borders as people, goods, and capital do. Stronger interconnections between people, ecosystems and economies in a globalized world are changing the scope and nature of global environmental governance. One area where this is becoming increasingly evident is climate change, where there is a growing recognition that climate risks can be transboundary in nature, crossing international borders as people, goods, and capital do.

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:58:47 +0000 Adis Dzebo https://www.sei.org/publications/contesting-legitimacy-in-global-environmental-governance/ Publication SEI’s Jindan Gong talks flipping energy crises into energy transitions on podcast https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/energy-crises-transitions-podcast/ Russia’s cutback of natural gas exports to Europe has plunged the continent into an energy crisis. But, SEI Research Associate Jindan Gong tells the Podcast and Business programme that this energy squeeze can lead to an energy and economic transformation with strategic green investments. Russia’s cutback of natural gas exports to Europe has plunged the continent into an energy crisis. But, SEI Research Associate Jindan Gong tells the Podcast and Business programme that this energy squeeze can lead to an energy and economic transformation with strategic green investments.

]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2023 01:23:02 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/energy-crises-transitions-podcast/ Press Waters that matter: how human-environment relations are changing in high-Arctic Svalbard https://www.sei.org/publications/waters-that-matter-svalbard/ There is scientific consensus that the archipelago of Svalbard is warming up faster than other parts of the planet. People who live in or regularly visit this part of the European high Arctic observe and experience these changes in a subjective and relational manner. There is scientific consensus that the archipelago of Svalbard is warming up faster than other parts of the planet. People who live in or regularly visit this part of the European high Arctic observe and experience these changes in a subjective and relational manner.

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:58:55 +0000 Annette Löf https://www.sei.org/publications/waters-that-matter-svalbard/ Publication Principles for co-producing climate services: practical insights from FRACTAL (working paper) https://www.sei.org/publications/principles-for-co-producing-climate-services/ This working paper contributes to the body of knowledge on principles for co-producing climate services by reflecting on and sharing experiences from the Future Resilience of African CiTies and Lands (FRACTAL) project. Conducted in nine southern African urban areas from 2015 to 2021, the project sought to co-produce climate knowledge to inform climate-resilient urban development. This working paper contributes to the body of knowledge on principles for co-producing climate services by reflecting on and sharing experiences from the Future Resilience of African CiTies and Lands (FRACTAL) project. Conducted in nine southern African urban areas from 2015 to 2021, the project sought to co-produce climate knowledge to inform climate-resilient urban development.

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:52:58 +0000 Sukaina Bharwani https://www.sei.org/publications/principles-for-co-producing-climate-services/ Publication Urban wetlands restoration builds resilience and liveability https://www.sei.org/perspectives/urban-wetlands-restoration-builds-resilience-and-liveability/ As cities grow, wetlands often disappear – and with it, their benefits for natural ecosystems and people. However, proper urban design and planning can avert wetland degradation and enhance wetlands’ overall urban protection and ecosystem benefits. This year’s World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on 2nd February, is focused on wetlands restoration – SEI research highlights how policy that promotes urban wetlands restoration can improve urban ecology and human well-being. As cities grow, wetlands often disappear – and with it, their benefits for natural ecosystems and people. However, proper urban design and planning can avert wetland degradation and enhance wetlands’ overall urban protection and ecosystem benefits. This year’s World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on 2nd February, is focused on wetlands restoration – SEI research highlights how policy that promotes urban wetlands restoration can improve urban ecology and human well-being.

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 06:47:32 +0000 Sharon Anyango Onyango; Romanus Opiyo; Lawrence Nzuve https://www.sei.org/perspectives/urban-wetlands-restoration-builds-resilience-and-liveability/ Perspective EbA – Enhanced Climate Field Schools for Climate Resilience https://www.sei.org/projects/eba-enhanced-climate-field-schools-for-climate-resilience/ EbA- enhanced climate field schools for climate resilience (EECCLiRe) is sponsored by the IUCN’s Global EbA fund. The project is implemented by SEI Asia along with su-re.co, a sustainability think-be-do tank in Indonesia, and Indonesia’s Met Bureau, BMKG, with support from local organisations such as Lembaga Advokasi Masyarakat (LAPMAS) in Bajawa, Flores and BUMDESA in Kintamani, Bali. EbA- enhanced climate field schools for climate resilience (EECCLiRe) is sponsored by the IUCN’s Global EbA fund. The project is implemented by SEI Asia along with su-re.co, a sustainability think-be-do tank in Indonesia, and Indonesia’s Met Bureau, BMKG, with support from local organisations such as Lembaga Advokasi Masyarakat (LAPMAS) in Bajawa, Flores and BUMDESA in Kintamani, Bali.

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:09:01 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/eba-enhanced-climate-field-schools-for-climate-resilience/ Project Alianza WEF-NEXUS lidera proyectos para la sostenibilidad ambiental en Colombia https://www.sei.org/projects/alianza-wef-nexus-lidera-proyectos-para-la-sostenibilidad-ambiental-en-colombia/ La Alianza WEF Nexus para Colombia creó un programa de becas semilla para promover el fortalecimiento y construcción de capacidades y la colaboración investigativa entre las diferentes instituciones que hacen parte de esta plataforma y otros actores relevantes a nivel nacional. SEI lidera dos de los proyectos seleccionados. La Alianza WEF Nexus para Colombia creó un programa de becas semilla para promover el fortalecimiento y construcción de capacidades y la colaboración investigativa entre las diferentes instituciones que hacen parte de esta plataforma y otros actores relevantes a nivel nacional. SEI lidera dos de los proyectos seleccionados.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 01:26:56 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/alianza-wef-nexus-lidera-proyectos-para-la-sostenibilidad-ambiental-en-colombia/ Project Sustainability assessment of urban and peri-urban sanitation systems relevant in the Bolivian context https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainability-sanitation-bolivian-context/ This report presents a sustainability assessment method that can identify strengths and weaknesses of different sanitation systems across the sanitation service chain, in the context of Montero, Bolivia. This report presents a sustainability assessment method that can identify strengths and weaknesses of different sanitation systems across the sanitation service chain, in the context of Montero, Bolivia.

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:00:06 +0000 Elisabeth Kvarnström; Kim Andersson https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainability-sanitation-bolivian-context/ Publication Supporting SDG policy and budget decisions backed by science and expertise https://www.sei.org/events/supporting-sdg-policy-and-budget-decisions/ How science partners can support the need to be more practical and more focused and how to avoid questionable cherry-picking of goals. How science partners can support the need to be more practical and more focused and how to avoid questionable cherry-picking of goals.

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:55:17 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/supporting-sdg-policy-and-budget-decisions/ Event Kümme Eesti kooli hakkab katsetama uut lähenemist koolitoidule https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/eesti-koolid-katsetavad-uut-koolitoitu/ Koolitoidule keskenduv rahvusvaheline projekt SchoolFood4Change kaardistas esimese tegevusaasta jooksul koolitoidu süsteemid 12 Euroopa Liidu riigis ja määratles esimest korda kestliku koolitoidu mõiste. Koolitoidule keskenduv rahvusvaheline projekt SchoolFood4Change kaardistas esimese tegevusaasta jooksul koolitoidu süsteemid 12 Euroopa Liidu riigis ja määratles esimest korda kestliku koolitoidu mõiste.

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:57:29 +0000 Anette Parksepp https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/eesti-koolid-katsetavad-uut-koolitoitu/ Press How sustainable is the transformation in road freight? https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainable-transformation-road-freight/ A transformation in road freight is under way, driven by climate goals and digitalization, automation and electrification. This brief sets out the benefits and challenges for sustainability in this transformation, and makes recommendations for policy. (The brief is available in full below, or can be downloaded as a PDF.) A transformation in road freight is under way, driven by climate goals and digitalization, automation and electrification. This brief sets out the benefits and challenges for sustainability in this transformation, and makes recommendations for policy.

(The brief is available in full below, or can be downloaded as a PDF.)

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:07:01 +0000 Olle Olsson; Jindan Gong; Björn Nykvist; Maria Xylia https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainable-transformation-road-freight/ Publication Join SEI’s Loss and Damage focus group to provide input on new global fund https://www.sei.org/features/loss-damage-focus-group/ SEI and the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCAD) seek volunteers to join regional focus groups that will provide input on how an international Loss and Damage fund might be designed. Sign up today to contribute in meetings slated to occur in early February. SEI and the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCAD) seek volunteers to join regional focus groups that will provide input on how an international Loss and Damage fund might be designed.

Sign up today to contribute in meetings slated to occur in early February.

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:16:02 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/loss-damage-focus-group/ Feature Replik av Nykvist och Maltais: “Sverige måste satsa på fossilfritt stål” https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/replik-sverige-maste-satsa-pa-fossilfritt-stal/ ”För att uppnå de svenska klimatmålen antagna i bred majoritet i riksdagen måste Sverige nå netto-nollutsläpp under de kommande 23 åren, vilket även är i linje med Parismålet,” skriver Björn Nykvist, Aaron Maltais och sex forskare i en replik i Dagens Industri. ”För att uppnå de svenska klimatmålen antagna i bred majoritet i riksdagen måste Sverige nå netto-nollutsläpp under de kommande 23 åren, vilket även är i linje med Parismålet,” skriver Björn Nykvist, Aaron Maltais och sex forskare i en replik i Dagens Industri.

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:43:04 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/replik-sverige-maste-satsa-pa-fossilfritt-stal/ Press Enhancing circular procurement practices on the local level https://www.sei.org/events/enhancing-circular-procurement-practices-on-the-local-level/ This event is the final conference of the CircPro project which aims to promote the transition to a more circular economy related national and regional decision-making by increasing the implementation of the circular procurement. This event is the final conference of the CircPro project which aims to promote the transition to a more circular economy related national and regional decision-making by increasing the implementation of the circular procurement.

]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:25:47 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/enhancing-circular-procurement-practices-on-the-local-level/ Event