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 Plastic waste management and recycling in Mombasa, Kenya: A scoping study of the value chain and its institutional, policy and regulatory frameworks https://www.sei.org/publications/plastic-waste-management-recycling-mombasa/ Plastic waste management and recycling activities have the potential to reduce the environmental impacts of plastic production and to tap the economic value of would-be waste materials through circular economy approaches. This report focuses on the framework for establishing effective practices in Mombasa, Kenya, with policymaking, institutional support and regulations, and with implications for similar contexts elsewhere. Plastic waste management and recycling activities have the potential to reduce the environmental impacts of plastic production and to tap the economic value of would-be waste materials through circular economy approaches. This report focuses on the framework for establishing effective practices in Mombasa, Kenya, with policymaking, institutional support and regulations, and with implications for similar contexts elsewhere.

]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:03:40 +0000 George Njoroge; Jaee Nikam; Daniel Ddiba https://www.sei.org/publications/plastic-waste-management-recycling-mombasa/ Publication Three observations on how to cut fossil fuels and hold the window open for Paris goals https://www.sei.org/perspectives/3-observations-cut-fossil-fuels-paris-goals/ While the first two installments of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report offered a sobering picture of the planet’s warming trajectory and its devastating impacts, the latest and final report delivers hope and solutions. It reminds us we can choose the climate future we will be living with. Looking through the lens of feasibility, SEI Scientists Peter Erickson and Ploy Achakulwisut say we can still meet Paris warming limits if policymakers act now to wind down fossil fuel use and production. While the first two installments of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report offered a sobering picture of the planet’s warming trajectory and its devastating impacts, the latest and final report delivers hope and solutions. It reminds us we can choose the climate future we will be living with. Looking through the lens of feasibility, SEI Scientists Peter Erickson and Ploy Achakulwisut say we can still meet Paris warming limits if policymakers act now to wind down fossil fuel use and production.

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 22:01:33 +0000 Peter Erickson; Ploy Achakulwisut https://www.sei.org/perspectives/3-observations-cut-fossil-fuels-paris-goals/ Perspective Breath of fresh air at Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/breath-of-fresh-air-at-nyayo-and-kasarani-stadiums/ In a period of heightened climate action interventions globally, SEI Africa and Athletics Kenya have signed a memorandum of understanding to create awareness on the need for clean air on Kenya’s sporting grounds. The signing preceded the unveiling and installation of air sensors in the stadiums, in a partnership between the two institutions and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), writes The Daily Nation. In a period of heightened climate action interventions globally, SEI Africa and Athletics Kenya have signed a memorandum of understanding to create awareness on the need for clean air on Kenya’s sporting grounds. The signing preceded the unveiling and installation of air sensors in the stadiums, in a partnership between the two institutions and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), writes The Daily Nation.

]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:00:45 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/breath-of-fresh-air-at-nyayo-and-kasarani-stadiums/ Press Riigi Kaitseinvesteeringute Keskuse toitlustuskomplekside ressursikasutuse uuring https://www.sei.org/projects/kaitsevae-toitlustuskomplekside-ressursikasutus/ Töö eesmärk on välja selgitada neljas Eesti Kaitseväe toitlustuskompleksis (Ämari, Tapa, Jõhvi ja Taara linnak) toiduvalmistamiseks kasutatava tooraine kasutusefektiivsus. Töö eesmärk on välja selgitada neljas Eesti Kaitseväe toitlustuskompleksis (Ämari, Tapa, Jõhvi ja Taara linnak) toiduvalmistamiseks kasutatava tooraine kasutusefektiivsus.

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:38:44 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/kaitsevae-toitlustuskomplekside-ressursikasutus/ Project Combinando el saneamiento con alcantarillado y sin alcantarillado en Montero, Bolivia: alcanzando la sostenibilidad https://www.sei.org/publications/saneamiento-montero-bolivia-alcanzando-sostenibilidad/ La ciudad de Montero, a través de la cooperativa de servicios públicos COSMOL, ha implementado con éxito los servicios de saneamiento in situ o también conocidos como servicios de saneamiento descentralizados para parte de su población, en paralelo a los servicios basados en el alcantarillado. Sin embargo, se necesitan soluciones adicionales como el desarrollo de capacidades y el fortalecimiento de los sistemas de gobernanza para permitir una mayor sostenibilidad en ambos servicios. La ciudad de Montero, a través de la cooperativa de servicios públicos COSMOL, ha implementado con éxito los servicios de saneamiento in situ o también conocidos como servicios de saneamiento descentralizados para parte de su población, en paralelo a los servicios basados en el alcantarillado. Sin embargo, se necesitan soluciones adicionales como el desarrollo de capacidades y el fortalecimiento de los sistemas de gobernanza para permitir una mayor sostenibilidad en ambos servicios.

]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:23:53 +0000 Carla Liera; Kim Andersson https://www.sei.org/publications/saneamiento-montero-bolivia-alcanzando-sostenibilidad/ Publication KHG jalajälje huvirühmade ümarlaud https://www.sei.org/events/khg-jalajalje-huviruhmade-umarlaud/ SEI Tallinn veab eest projekti, mille eesmärk on suuniste ja arvutusmudeli väljatöötamine ettevõtetele kasvuhoonegaaside (KHG) jalajälje arvutamiseks. 20. aprillil toimus KHG jalajälje huvirühmade ümarlaud. SEI Tallinn veab eest projekti, mille eesmärk on suuniste ja arvutusmudeli väljatöötamine ettevõtetele kasvuhoonegaaside (KHG) jalajälje arvutamiseks. 20. aprillil toimus KHG jalajälje huvirühmade ümarlaud.

]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:03:39 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/khg-jalajalje-huviruhmade-umarlaud/ Event Making scientific research more digestible https://www.sei.org/features/making-scientific-research-more-digestible/ Belgian motion designer and illustrator Coralie Legrand highlights how to visually create impact since our brains love stories. Discover the low-carbon development project in Africa. Belgian motion designer and illustrator Coralie Legrand highlights how to visually create impact since our brains love stories. Discover the low-carbon development project in Africa.

]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:03:22 +0000 Alessandro Giacardi; Ylva Rylander https://www.sei.org/features/making-scientific-research-more-digestible/ Feature Human Rights in the Process of National Adaptation Planning: Insights from a Review of Submitted NAPs https://www.sei.org/publications/human-rights-in-the-process-of-national-adaptation-planning-insights-from-a-review-of-submitted-naps/ Human rights are both directly and indirectly referenced in all 15 National Adaptation Plans (NAP), but in very diverse ways. This reflects the context-specific nature of adaptation planning, with each plan describing a country’s unique vulnerabilities, priorities, and capacities. Moving forward, NAP actors and stakeholders can refine and develop detailed guidance on social, political, administrative, and legal entry points for human rights-based approaches to be integrated into the NAP process. Human rights are both directly and indirectly referenced in all 15 National Adaptation Plans (NAP), but in very diverse ways. This reflects the context-specific nature of adaptation planning, with each plan describing a country’s unique vulnerabilities, priorities, and capacities. Moving forward, NAP actors and stakeholders can refine and develop detailed guidance on social, political, administrative, and legal entry points for human rights-based approaches to be integrated into the NAP process.

]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:50:18 +0000 Albert Salamanca; Nicole Anschell https://www.sei.org/publications/human-rights-in-the-process-of-national-adaptation-planning-insights-from-a-review-of-submitted-naps/ Publication Socioeconomic factors of plastic waste collection in Thailand and beyond https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/socioeconomic-plastic-waste-collection-in-thailand/ This article edited by SEI Asia’s Diane Archer looks into the complicated nature of plastic waste systems in Thailand and beyond, introduces ecosystem actors, and addresses some of the socioeconomic effects of their interaction with the system. This article edited by SEI Asia’s Diane Archer looks into the complicated nature of plastic waste systems in Thailand and beyond, introduces ecosystem actors, and addresses some of the socioeconomic effects of their interaction with the system.

]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2022 03:36:26 +0000 Diane Archer https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/socioeconomic-plastic-waste-collection-in-thailand/ Press Mistra Geopolitics annual report 2021 https://www.sei.org/features/mistra-geopolitics-annual-report-2021/ The invasion of Ukraine, the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change places huge challenges on our society regarding smart and long-term decisions. The Mistra Geopolitics annual report highlights our cutting-edge research contributing to increased foresight and action in achieving the SDGs, the COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact and sustainable development for all. The invasion of Ukraine, the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change places huge challenges on our society regarding smart and long-term decisions.

The Mistra Geopolitics annual report highlights our cutting-edge research contributing to increased foresight and action in achieving the SDGs, the COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact and sustainable development for all.

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:00:11 +0000 Ylva Rylander; Björn-Ola Linnér https://www.sei.org/features/mistra-geopolitics-annual-report-2021/ Feature Ylva Rylander om Konsumtionskompassen i Aktuell Hållbarhet https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ylva-rylander-om-konsumtionskompassen-i-aktuell-hallbarhet/ I en intervju med Karin Tideström för Aktuell Hållbarhet berättar SEI:s Ylva Rylander om SEI:s senaste verktyg: Konsumtionskompassen. I en intervju med Karin Tideström för Aktuell Hållbarhet berättar SEI:s Ylva Rylander om SEI:s senaste verktyg: Konsumtionskompassen.

]]> Fri, 13 May 2022 12:36:06 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ylva-rylander-om-konsumtionskompassen-i-aktuell-hallbarhet/ Press Methane Matters: How can the Global Methane Pledge drive ambitious methane cuts across agriculture, energy and waste sectors? https://www.sei.org/events/methane-matters/ The webinar was designed to inform the development of national plans as countries prepare to meet their collective commitment under the Pledge. The speakers presented key findings from the recent report ‘Methane Matters: A comprehensive approach to methane mitigation on how the methane reductions could be maximized across the agriculture, energy and waste sectors‘. They also explored a global governance framework to encourage governments to deliver ambitious methane reductions by 2030. The webinar was designed to inform the development of national plans as countries prepare to meet their collective commitment under the Pledge. The speakers presented key findings from the recent report ‘Methane Matters: A comprehensive approach to methane mitigation on how the methane reductions could be maximized across the agriculture, energy and waste sectors‘. They also explored a global governance framework to encourage governments to deliver ambitious methane reductions by 2030.

]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:31:48 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/methane-matters/ Event In search of sustainable and inclusive mobility solutions for rural areas https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainable-and-inclusive-mobility-for-rural-areas/ Despite emerging research on novel mobility solutions in urban areas, there have been few attempts to explore the relevance and sustainability of these solutions in rural contexts. Furthermore, existing research typically focuses on a specific user group. In this paper, the authors study the social inclusivity, economic viability, and environmental impacts of novel mobility solutions in rural contexts, bringing both permanent and temporary residents of rural areas under one research framework. Despite emerging research on novel mobility solutions in urban areas, there have been few attempts to explore the relevance and sustainability of these solutions in rural contexts. Furthermore, existing research typically focuses on a specific user group. In this paper, the authors study the social inclusivity, economic viability, and environmental impacts of novel mobility solutions in rural contexts, bringing both permanent and temporary residents of rural areas under one research framework.

]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:48:39 +0000 Helen Poltimäe; Merlin Rehema https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainable-and-inclusive-mobility-for-rural-areas/ Publication Accounting for the impacts of Covid-19 on the economy using SEI’s new Epi-Macro Model https://www.sei.org/events/using-seis-new-epi-macro-model-to-account-for-the-economic-impacts-of-covid-19/ Watch this webinar recorded 11 April 2022 to learn about the new SEI Epidemic-Macroeconomic Model, a tool to help decision-makers analyse and consider the economic implications of the Covid-19 pandemic in sustainability planning. Tool developers Charlotte Wagner and Eric Kemp-Benedict provide an overview, demonstrate the software and answer questions related to its use. Watch this webinar recorded 11 April 2022 to learn about the new SEI Epidemic-Macroeconomic Model, a tool to help decision-makers analyse and consider the economic implications of the Covid-19 pandemic in sustainability planning. Tool developers Charlotte Wagner and Eric Kemp-Benedict provide an overview, demonstrate the software and answer questions related to its use.

]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:34:52 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/using-seis-new-epi-macro-model-to-account-for-the-economic-impacts-of-covid-19/ Event Planning for clean technology diffusion: Identifying innovation system functions in country technology action plans https://www.sei.org/publications/planning-for-clean-technology-diffusion-identifying-innovation-system-functions-in-country-technology-action-plans/ This article sheds light to the complex arrangements needed for diffusion of technologies identified by selected developing countries to be essential for meeting their climate objectives. This article sheds light to the complex arrangements needed for diffusion of technologies identified by selected developing countries to be essential for meeting their climate objectives.

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:13:06 +0000 Nabil Haque https://www.sei.org/publications/planning-for-clean-technology-diffusion-identifying-innovation-system-functions-in-country-technology-action-plans/ Publication Building business, human rights and climate change synergies in Southeast Asia: what the Philippines’ National Inquiry on Climate Change could mean for ASEAN https://www.sei.org/publications/building-business-human-rights-and-climate-change-synergies-in-southeast-asia-what-the-philippines-national-inquiry-on-climate-change-could-mean-for-asean/ Building on the Philippines’ National Inquiry on Climate Change’s preliminary findings, this article considers the nexus between business, human rights and climate change in the ASEAN context and reflects on the significance of domestic climate change litigation for regional governance approaches, policymaking and cooperation. Building on the Philippines’ National Inquiry on Climate Change’s preliminary findings, this article considers the nexus between business, human rights and climate change in the ASEAN context and reflects on the significance of domestic climate change litigation for regional governance approaches, policymaking and cooperation.

]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 02:52:40 +0000 Sara K. Phillips; Nicole Anschell https://www.sei.org/publications/building-business-human-rights-and-climate-change-synergies-in-southeast-asia-what-the-philippines-national-inquiry-on-climate-change-could-mean-for-asean/ Publication Eight takeaways from the IPCC report on climate mitigation https://www.sei.org/perspectives/takeaways-ipcc-report-climate-mitigation/ “A file of shame, cataloguing the empty pledges that put us firmly on track towards an unliveable world”. This is how António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, described the Working Group III contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) released this week by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. SEI researchers from across the globe interpret the report’s headline findings on key issues. “A file of shame, cataloguing the empty pledges that put us firmly on track towards an unliveable world”. This is how António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, described the Working Group III contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) released this week by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. SEI researchers from across the globe interpret the report’s headline findings on key issues.

 

]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:22:40 +0000 Aaron Maltais; Cleo Verkuijl; Corrado Topi; Emily Ghosh; Francis X. Johnson; Maria Xylia; Miquel Muñoz Cabré; Olle Olsson; Sivan Kartha https://www.sei.org/perspectives/takeaways-ipcc-report-climate-mitigation/ Perspective Gestión participativa del agua: referentes para procesos participativos de acueductos comunitarios https://www.sei.org/features/gestion-participativa-del-agua-acueductos-comunitarios/ SEI Latinoamérica fue invitado por DW Akademie al lanzamiento de la iniciativa “Punto Crítico”, un espacio de formación y discusión para sobre el abordaje del cambio climático en medios de comunicación comunitarios. Los equipos de Agua de los centros de Latinoamérica y Estados Unidos de SEI colaboraron para recopilar las mejores prácticas de gestión de recursos hídricos para ayudar a los periodistas a entender las problemáticas en la gestión del agua y las posibilidades para abordarlas de man... SEI Latinoamérica fue invitado por DW Akademie al lanzamiento de la iniciativa “Punto Crítico”, un espacio de formación y discusión para sobre el abordaje del cambio climático en medios de comunicación comunitarios. Los equipos de Agua de los centros de Latinoamérica y Estados Unidos de SEI colaboraron para recopilar las mejores prácticas de gestión de recursos hídricos para ayudar a los periodistas a entender las problemáticas en la gestión del agua y las posibilidades para abordarlas de manera participativa.

]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:03:30 +0000 Tania Santos; Marisa Escobar; Laura Forni https://www.sei.org/features/gestion-participativa-del-agua-acueductos-comunitarios/ Feature Low-carbon development in Africa: How to visually create impact https://www.sei.org/events/low-carbon-development-in-africa-storytelling/ The SEI Development and Aid Policy Team and the Swedish Development Research Network (SweDev) are proud to present Coralie Legrand as the first keynote speaker in 2022 on the dialogue series on development research held online via Teams. A recording and a feature from this event will be available. The SEI Development and Aid Policy Team and the Swedish Development Research Network (SweDev) are proud to present Coralie Legrand as the first keynote speaker in 2022 on the dialogue series on development research held online via Teams. A recording and a feature from this event will be available.

]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/low-carbon-development-in-africa-storytelling/ Event Community-based ecosystem management for wetlands resilience in Thailand’s Songkhram River Basin https://www.sei.org/features/community-ecosystem-wetland-resilience-thailand-songkhram/ The Lower Songkhram River Basin, seasonally flooded by the Mekong River, comprises the largest area of flooded forest in northeastern of Thailand. The wetland ecosystem is a key habitat for more than 180 species of fish with at least 58 migratory species. Community-based management efforts are enhancing the resilience of the wetland ecosystem. The Lower Songkhram River Basin, seasonally flooded by the Mekong River, comprises the largest area of flooded forest in northeastern of Thailand. The wetland ecosystem is a key habitat for more than 180 species of fish with at least 58 migratory species. Community-based management efforts are enhancing the resilience of the wetland ecosystem.

]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:07:54 +0000 Thanapon Piman; Uttam Ghimire https://www.sei.org/features/community-ecosystem-wetland-resilience-thailand-songkhram/ Feature