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 Policy priorities for mobilizing investment in Swedish green industrial transitions https://www.sei.org/publications/swedish-green-industrial-transitions/ The authors aimed to better understand the key challenges for investments in technological and production changes that bring deep emissions cuts in heavy industry in Sweden. They investigated this matter from the perspective of both industry actors and actors from the financial sector. The authors aimed to better understand the key challenges for investments in technological and production changes that bring deep emissions cuts in heavy industry in Sweden. They investigated this matter from the perspective of both industry actors and actors from the financial sector.

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:57:12 +0000 Aaron Maltais https://www.sei.org/publications/swedish-green-industrial-transitions/ Publication New docu-art film out about BiH ESAP https://www.sei.org/features/new-docu-art-film-out-about-bih-esap/ Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is famous for its natural beauty, pristine forests, blue rivers and picturesque lakes that are home to some of the most diverse collections of plants and animals in Europe. Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is famous for its natural beauty, pristine forests, blue rivers and picturesque lakes that are home to some of the most diverse collections of plants and animals in Europe.

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:34:51 +0000 Anneli Sundin; Johanna Lehtmets https://www.sei.org/features/new-docu-art-film-out-about-bih-esap/ Feature Seabed mapping and marine data supporting multifunctional spatial planning https://www.sei.org/events/seabed-mapping-marine-data-multifunctional-planning/ SEI and the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) are organizing a side-event on seabed mapping and marine data to support multifunctional spatial planning at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference taking place in Lisbon, Portugal from 27 June to 1 July 2022. SEI and the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) are organizing a side-event on seabed mapping and marine data to support multifunctional spatial planning at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference taking place in Lisbon, Portugal from 27 June to 1 July 2022.

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:56:53 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/seabed-mapping-marine-data-multifunctional-planning/ Event Launch of the Human Rights in the Process of National Adaptation Planning Report (Bangkok) https://www.sei.org/events/launch-of-the-human-rights-in-the-process-of-national-adaptation-planning-report-bangkok/ RWI’s Launch of the Human Rights in the Process of National Adaptation Planning Report event, an in-person event in Bangkok: Bliston Suwan Park View Hotel & Serviced Residence on 28 June at (9.00 – 11.00 am BKK). RWI’s Launch of the Human Rights in the Process of National Adaptation Planning Report event, an in-person event in Bangkok: Bliston Suwan Park View Hotel & Serviced Residence on 28 June at (9.00 – 11.00 am BKK).

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:13:55 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/launch-of-the-human-rights-in-the-process-of-national-adaptation-planning-report-bangkok/ Event A comparative analysis of bioeconomy visions and pathways based on stakeholder dialogues in Colombia, Rwanda, Sweden, and Thailand https://www.sei.org/publications/comparative-analysis-bioeconomy-visions-pathways-stakeholder-dialogues-colombia-rwanda-sweden-thailand/ In analysing the relation between bioeconomy visions and pathways and their governance SEI researchers found that the bioeconomy offers a cross-cutting perspective on the societal transformation towards long-term sustainability and the transition away from the non-renewable economy. They also found that the identification of future pathways towards a sustainable bioeconomy can be related to different ‘visions’ of the bioeconomy. In analysing the relation between bioeconomy visions and pathways and their governance SEI researchers found that the bioeconomy offers a cross-cutting perspective on the societal transformation towards long-term sustainability and the transition away from the non-renewable economy. They also found that the identification of future pathways towards a sustainable bioeconomy can be related to different ‘visions’ of the bioeconomy.

]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:28:41 +0000 Francis X. Johnson; Mbeo Ogeya; Matthew Fielding; Nella Canales; Rob Bailis; May Thazin Aung; Olle Olsson https://www.sei.org/publications/comparative-analysis-bioeconomy-visions-pathways-stakeholder-dialogues-colombia-rwanda-sweden-thailand/ Publication Assessment of riverbank erosion hotspots along the Mekong River in Cambodia using remote sensing and hazard exposure mapping https://www.sei.org/publications/assessment-of-riverbank-erosion-mekong-mapping/ The large-scale monitoring of riverbank erosion is challenging because of human, equipment, and financial limitations, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to detect riverbank erosion and identify riverbank erosion hotspots along the Mekong River in Cambodia. The large-scale monitoring of riverbank erosion is challenging because of human, equipment, and financial limitations, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to detect riverbank erosion and identify riverbank erosion hotspots along the Mekong River in Cambodia.

]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:14:18 +0000 Theara Tha; Thanapon Piman; Dhyey Bhatpuria https://www.sei.org/publications/assessment-of-riverbank-erosion-mekong-mapping/ Publication Côte d’Ivoire enhances its climate plan by tackling air pollution – a lever to improve public health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions https://www.sei.org/features/cote-divoire-enhanced-climate-plan/ Côte d’Ivoire made its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement more ambitious by leveraging air pollution-reduction measures that can improve public health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A years-long collaboration with SEI and partners helped Côte d’Ivoire become one of the few countries to quantify the local health benefits of implementing NDCs. This article was originally published as a Partner Blog by the NDC Partnership, which helped fund the work through its... Côte d’Ivoire made its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement more ambitious by leveraging air pollution-reduction measures that can improve public health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A years-long collaboration with SEI and partners helped Côte d’Ivoire become one of the few countries to quantify the local health benefits of implementing NDCs. This article was originally published as a Partner Blog by the NDC Partnership, which helped fund the work through its Climate Action Enhancement Package.

]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:39:39 +0000 Chris Malley https://www.sei.org/features/cote-divoire-enhanced-climate-plan/ Feature World Urban Forum https://www.sei.org/events/world-urban-forum/ Representatives of national, regional and local governments, academics, business people, community leaders, urban planners and civil society representatives will be among the thousands of people are expected to attend the World Urban Forum in Katowice, Poland from 26–30 June 2022. SEI Head of Division – Societies, Climate and Policy Support Fedra Vanhuyse will speak on the panel for the Special Session on Urban Data and Circular Economy on 27 June 2022 from 16:00 to 18:00 CEST. Representatives of national, regional and local governments, academics, business people, community leaders, urban planners and civil society representatives will be among the thousands of people are expected to attend the World Urban Forum in Katowice, Poland from 26–30 June 2022.

SEI Head of Division – Societies, Climate and Policy Support Fedra Vanhuyse will speak on the panel for the Special Session on Urban Data and Circular Economy on 27 June 2022 from 16:00 to 18:00 CEST.

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:59:21 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/world-urban-forum/ Event Virtual report launch: Exploring the Environment-Conflict-Migration Nexus in Asia https://www.sei.org/events/virtual-report-launch-exploring-the-environment-conflict-migration-nexus-in-asia/ SEI Asia Research Fellow Sara Vigil is one of the speakers at the “Exploring the Environment-Conflict-Migration Nexus in Asia” virtual report launch on 27 June 2022. SEI Asia Research Fellow Sara Vigil is one of the speakers at the “Exploring the Environment-Conflict-Migration Nexus in Asia” virtual report launch on 27 June 2022.

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:31:53 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/virtual-report-launch-exploring-the-environment-conflict-migration-nexus-in-asia/ Event Global Shipping Watch: big data to help decarbonize maritime shipping https://www.sei.org/publications/global-shipping-watch-fact-sheet/ Global Shipping Watch is an open access platform that links maritime emissions with specific supply chain actors. It enables traders, carriers, consumers and researchers to produce data-driven analysis overcome barriers to decarbonizing maritime shipping. Read the whole fact sheet below or download the PDF. Global Shipping Watch is an open access platform that links maritime emissions with specific supply chain actors. It enables traders, carriers, consumers and researchers to produce data-driven analysis overcome barriers to decarbonizing maritime shipping. Read the whole fact sheet below or download the PDF.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:36:44 +0000 Javier Godar https://www.sei.org/publications/global-shipping-watch-fact-sheet/ Publication How G7 nations can address loss and damage finance with the urgency it requires https://www.sei.org/perspectives/address-loss-and-damage-finance-urgency/ Recent flash floods in Bangladesh left millions seeking shelter and showed that addressing the losses and damages incurred by climate change is a matter of urgency. With unclarity about how the UN climate change conference COP27 will address loss and damage finance later this year, SEI Scientist Zoha Shawoo says that leaders of the G7 wealthiest nations can and must take steps to address loss and damage finance now. Recent flash floods in Bangladesh left millions seeking shelter and showed that addressing the losses and damages incurred by climate change is a matter of urgency. With unclarity about how the UN climate change conference COP27 will address loss and damage finance later this year, SEI Scientist Zoha Shawoo says that leaders of the G7 wealthiest nations can and must take steps to address loss and damage finance now.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:31:49 +0000 Zoha Shawoo https://www.sei.org/perspectives/address-loss-and-damage-finance-urgency/ Perspective Henrik Carlsen och Björn-Ola Linnér intervjuade i Dagens Nyheter https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/henrik-carlsen-och-bjorn-ola-linner-intervjuade-i-dagens-nyheter/ FN:s klimatpanel IPCC varnar för att klimatkrisen kan leda till mindre skördar globalt. Men i Rysslands planer ingår att klimatförändringen istället kan ge landet fördelar när det gäller produktionen av livsmedel. I en intervju med Jannike Kihlberg för Dagens Nyheter förklarar Mistra Geopolitics programchefer Henrik Carlsen och Björn-Ola Linnér mer. FN:s klimatpanel IPCC varnar för att klimatkrisen kan leda till mindre skördar globalt. Men i Rysslands planer ingår att klimatförändringen istället kan ge landet fördelar när det gäller produktionen av livsmedel. I en intervju med Jannike Kihlberg för Dagens Nyheter förklarar Mistra Geopolitics programchefer Henrik Carlsen och Björn-Ola Linnér mer.

]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:56:42 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/henrik-carlsen-och-bjorn-ola-linner-intervjuade-i-dagens-nyheter/ Press Exploring the circular economy of urban organic waste in sub-Saharan Africa: opportunities and challenges https://www.sei.org/publications/urban-organic-waste-sub-saharan-africa/ Globally, there is increasing awareness of the importance of applying circular economy principles to the management of organic waste streams through resource recovery. Globally, there is increasing awareness of the importance of applying circular economy principles to the management of organic waste streams through resource recovery.

]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:09:16 +0000 Daniel Ddiba https://www.sei.org/publications/urban-organic-waste-sub-saharan-africa/ Publication Resilience of the UK food system regarding demand for soy https://www.sei.org/publications/soy-and-uk-food-system/ This policy and practice brief has been co-authored by SEI York’s Dr Chris West and Global Food Security-Food System Research (GFS-FSR). The brief examines the risks associated with soy dependency in the UK livestock sector and aims to help the industry better understand and address the risks associated with their reliance on soy. This policy and practice brief has been co-authored by SEI York’s Dr Chris West and Global Food Security-Food System Research (GFS-FSR). The brief examines the risks associated with soy dependency in the UK livestock sector and aims to help the industry better understand and address the risks associated with their reliance on soy.

]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:37:58 +0000 Chris West https://www.sei.org/publications/soy-and-uk-food-system/ Publication Strengthening the EU regulation on deforestation-free products https://www.sei.org/publications/deforestation-free-products-eu/ In a new policy brief, Trase highlights opportunities to strengthen the implementation of the EU’s proposed regulation to prohibit the importation of agricultural commodities such as soy, beef and palm oil produced on land deforested after 2020. Implementation of the draft regulation could be improved by using robust risk assessment to target action on areas threatened most by deforestation. In a new policy brief, Trase highlights opportunities to strengthen the implementation of the EU’s proposed regulation to prohibit the importation of agricultural commodities such as soy, beef and palm oil produced on land deforested after 2020.

Implementation of the draft regulation could be improved by using robust risk assessment to target action on areas threatened most by deforestation.

]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:37:06 +0000 Chris West; Toby Gardner https://www.sei.org/publications/deforestation-free-products-eu/ Publication Media workshop on science communication for water diplomacy in Asia https://www.sei.org/events/media-workshop-on-science-communication-for-water-diplomacy-in-asia/ SEI Asia Head of Communications Rajesh Daniel will join as one of speakers in the session “Media coverage of the Brahmaputra, Salween, and Mekong River Basins: Similarities, differences, and relative risks” at 2:15pm ICT on 24 June 2022. SEI Asia Head of Communications Rajesh Daniel will join as one of speakers in the session “Media coverage of the Brahmaputra, Salween, and Mekong River Basins: Similarities, differences, and relative risks” at 2:15pm ICT on 24 June 2022.

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:39:08 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/media-workshop-on-science-communication-for-water-diplomacy-in-asia/ Event AVPN Global Conference 2022 https://www.sei.org/events/avpn-global-conference-2022/ The AVPN Global Conference gathers funders and resource providers from across the world to share knowledge, build strategic partnerships and address socio-economic challenges at scale. SEI Asia Centre Director Niall O’Connor and Research Associate Kuntum Melati will present on green recovery and inclusive finance. The AVPN Global Conference gathers funders and resource providers from across the world to share knowledge, build strategic partnerships and address socio-economic challenges at scale. SEI Asia Centre Director Niall O’Connor and Research Associate Kuntum Melati will present on green recovery and inclusive finance.

]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2022 03:41:19 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/avpn-global-conference-2022/ Event Exploring the Environment-Conflict-Migration Nexus in Asia https://www.sei.org/publications/exploring-the-environment-conflict-migration-nexus-in-asia/ This study examines the nexus between climate change, migration and conflict within Asia, with particular attention to Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, the three Asian countries where the Danish Refugee Council is currently active, as well as the experiences of Afghans in Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, and of Rohingya people in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. This study examines the nexus between climate change, migration and conflict within Asia, with particular attention to Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, the three Asian countries where the Danish Refugee Council is currently active, as well as the experiences of Afghans in Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, and of Rohingya people in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2022 02:30:03 +0000 Sara Vigil; Dayoon Kim https://www.sei.org/publications/exploring-the-environment-conflict-migration-nexus-in-asia/ Publication Nature-based solutions are no quick fix for making cities more liveable https://www.sei.org/perspectives/nature-based-solutions-are-no-quick-fix-for-making-cities-more-liveable/ Can nature-based solutions (NBS) lead to greener and more livable cities in Asia? Recent experiences from Bangkok and Hangzhou show that for NBS to work, the needs of local communities need to be put first. Can nature-based solutions (NBS) lead to greener and more livable cities in Asia? Recent experiences from Bangkok and Hangzhou show that for NBS to work, the needs of local communities need to be put first.

]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:59:50 +0000 Chloe Pottinger-Glass https://www.sei.org/perspectives/nature-based-solutions-are-no-quick-fix-for-making-cities-more-liveable/ Perspective How trade policy can support the climate agenda https://www.sei.org/publications/trade-policy-support-climate-agenda/ Around the world, trade measures are being proposed or considered to complement climate policies. Border carbon adjustments are the most prominent ones. The authors argue that policy makers should examine other ways in which trade-related policies can support climate goals, including phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies, clear rules for settling disputes on renewable energy technologies, conclusions of an environmental goods and services agreement, and establishing green materials clubs. Around the world, trade measures are being proposed or considered to complement climate policies. Border carbon adjustments are the most prominent ones. The authors argue that policy makers should examine other ways in which trade-related policies can support climate goals, including phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies, clear rules for settling disputes on renewable energy technologies, conclusions of an environmental goods and services agreement, and establishing green materials clubs.

]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:05:13 +0000 Harro van Asselt; Cleo Verkuijl https://www.sei.org/publications/trade-policy-support-climate-agenda/ Publication