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= https://www.sei.org/ 32 32 https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-geoengineering-international-non-use-agreement/ Solar geoengineering is gaining prominence in climate change debates as an issue worth studying; for some it is even a potential future policy option. The authors argue against this increasing normalization of solar geoengineering as a speculative part of the climate policy portfolio. Solar geoengineering is gaining prominence in climate change debates as an issue worth studying; for some it is even a potential future policy option. The authors argue against this increasing normalization of solar geoengineering as a speculative part of the climate policy portfolio.

]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:11:56 +0000 Åsa Persson https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-geoengineering-international-non-use-agreement/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/phosphorus-phytase-animal-diets/ The study shows how commercial phytase levels together with higher dietary phosphorus (P) contents in pig diets contributed to increase PUE and decrease WSP, thus making the plant–soil system more P conservative (i.e., lower risks of P losses). The evidence is that dietary effects on plant–soil P dynamics are driven by the availability of P forms (for plant uptake) in animal excretes and the type of organic amendment (pig vs. broiler) rather than plant species identity (comfrey vs. ryegrass). The study shows how commercial phytase levels together with higher dietary phosphorus (P) contents in pig diets contributed to increase PUE and decrease WSP, thus making the plant–soil system more P conservative (i.e., lower risks of P losses). The evidence is that dietary effects on plant–soil P dynamics are driven by the availability of P forms (for plant uptake) in animal excretes and the type of organic amendment (pig vs. broiler) rather than plant species identity (comfrey vs. ryegrass).

]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:15:09 +0000 Arno Rosemarin https://www.sei.org/publications/phosphorus-phytase-animal-diets/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/avtal-samebyar-exploatorer-renens-valmaende/ Ny pilotstudie utvärderar hur avtal som förhandlats fram mellan samiska rennäringsdistrikt och utvecklare påverkar renskötande samhällen. Ny pilotstudie utvärderar hur avtal som förhandlats fram mellan samiska rennäringsdistrikt och utvecklare påverkar renskötande samhällen.

]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:19:31 +0000 Rasmus Kløcker Larsen https://www.sei.org/publications/avtal-samebyar-exploatorer-renens-valmaende/ Publication https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/pilotstudie-kring-avtal-mellan-fo%cc%88retag-och-samebyar-i-sapmi/ I samarbete med ett flertal samebyar och Svenska Samernas Riksförbund publicerar Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) den första studien i sitt slag som analyserar avtalsskrivningen mellan företag och samebyar i Sápmi. Enligt studien riskerar avtalen att missgynna renskötseln och ingås ofta under så kallat tillverkat samtycke. I samarbete med ett flertal samebyar och Svenska Samernas Riksförbund publicerar Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) den första studien i sitt slag som analyserar avtalsskrivningen mellan företag och samebyar i Sápmi. Enligt studien riskerar avtalen att missgynna renskötseln och ingås ofta under så kallat tillverkat samtycke.

]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:32 +0000 Rasmus Kløcker Larsen https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/pilotstudie-kring-avtal-mellan-fo%cc%88retag-och-samebyar-i-sapmi/ Press https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/samebyar-missgynnas-i-avtal/ Samebyar riskerar att missgynnas i de avtal som ingås med företag när gruvor, vindkraft och annat ska anläggas i renskötselområden. Dagens Nyheters Jannike Kihlberg intervjuade Rasmus Kløcker Larsen, en av författarna till rapporten och forskningsledare på SEI med fokus på markkonflikter och urfolksrättigheter, som menar att studien ger en tydlig vink om att avtalen ofta missgynnar renens välmående. Samebyar riskerar att missgynnas i de avtal som ingås med företag när gruvor, vindkraft och annat ska anläggas i renskötselområden. Dagens Nyheters Jannike Kihlberg intervjuade Rasmus Kløcker Larsen, en av författarna till rapporten och forskningsledare på SEI med fokus på markkonflikter och urfolksrättigheter, som menar att studien ger en tydlig vink om att avtalen ofta missgynnar renens välmående.

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:44:58 +0000 Jenny Wickman https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/samebyar-missgynnas-i-avtal/ Press https://www.sei.org/publications/covid-19-adaptations-in-school-meals/ This paper reviews several examples of COVID-19 crisis management at school canteens in five BSR countries [Estonia, Finland, Poland, Russia (Saint Petersburg), and Sweden] between March 2020 and March 2021 and brings forward the emergence of a new school meal provision model — a takeaway model. This paper reviews several examples of COVID-19 crisis management at school canteens in five BSR countries [Estonia, Finland, Poland, Russia (Saint Petersburg), and Sweden] between March 2020 and March 2021 and brings forward the emergence of a new school meal provision model — a takeaway model.

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:54:51 +0000 Evelin Piirsalu https://www.sei.org/publications/covid-19-adaptations-in-school-meals/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs-as-instruments-for-promoting-national-development-agendas/ The authors of this book chapter analyse the potential for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to promote development agendas. The focus is on small island developing states. The authors of this book chapter analyse the potential for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to promote development agendas. The focus is on small island developing states.

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:28:26 +0000 Aaron Atteridge; Cleo Verkuijl; Adis Dzebo https://www.sei.org/publications/nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs-as-instruments-for-promoting-national-development-agendas/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/lessons-from-bali-for-small-scale-biogas-development-in-indonesia/ This article examines how the use of biogas as a cooking fuel can contribute to a low-carbon transition pathway for Indonesia. This article examines how the use of biogas as a cooking fuel can contribute to a low-carbon transition pathway for Indonesia.

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:27:59 +0000 Richard Taylor; Stefan Bößner; Takeshi Takama https://www.sei.org/publications/lessons-from-bali-for-small-scale-biogas-development-in-indonesia/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/carbon-cost-of-christmas/ Christmas time is accompanied by seasonal increases in our level of consumption. From eating and drinking to giving and receiving, it is the time of year when we do things to excess. Unfortunately, it also means we are likely to have a greater impact on the environment. Find out how much you are likely to produce in terms of carbon dioxide emissions, and learn some ways you can reduce your environmental impact, while still having a wonderful time. Christmas time is accompanied by seasonal increases in our level of consumption. From eating and drinking to giving and receiving, it is the time of year when we do things to excess. Unfortunately, it also means we are likely to have a greater impact on the environment. Find out how much you are likely to produce in terms of carbon dioxide emissions, and learn some ways you can reduce your environmental impact, while still having a wonderful time.

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:54:38 +0000 Gary Haq; Elena Dawkins https://www.sei.org/publications/carbon-cost-of-christmas/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/urban-form-global-south/ This paper explores the links between urban public realm spaces and residents’ wellbeing in secondary cities in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). This paper explores the links between urban public realm spaces and residents’ wellbeing in secondary cities in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs).

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:27:29 +0000 Heidi Tuhkanen; Steve Cinderby; Charrlotte Adelina; Diane Archer; Cassilde Muhoza https://www.sei.org/publications/urban-form-global-south/ Publication https://www.sei.org/features/pastoralism-farming-climate-in-sahel/ Climate change adds another challenge to the already difficult lives that herders and farmers in the Sudano-Sahel region lead in the face of land degradation, poor governance and violent conflicts. International cooperation is essential to effectively addressing these challenges. Climate change adds another challenge to the already difficult lives that herders and farmers in the Sudano-Sahel region lead in the face of land degradation, poor governance and violent conflicts. International cooperation is essential to effectively addressing these challenges.

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 07:54:33 +0000 Marion Davis https://www.sei.org/features/pastoralism-farming-climate-in-sahel/ Feature https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/safe-planetary-boundary-pollutants-plastics-exceeded/ First assessment published of planetary boundary related to “novel entities” Researchers conclude the planetary boundary has now been exceeded, raising the risks to the stability of the Earth system. Authors propose that the boundary is exceeded when the pace of annual production and release outstrips government ability to assess and monitor risks. Better risk management, monitoring and reduction in production and release of pollutants needed urgently to return within the planetary boundary.

First assessment published of planetary boundary related to “novel entities”

Researchers conclude the planetary boundary has now been exceeded, raising the risks to the stability of the Earth system.

Authors propose that the boundary is exceeded when the pace of annual production and release outstrips government ability to assess and monitor risks.

Better risk management, monitoring and reduction in production and release of pollutants needed urgently to return within the planetary boundary.

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:00:59 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/safe-planetary-boundary-pollutants-plastics-exceeded/ Press https://www.sei.org/perspectives/flood-risks-transboundary-river-basin-northern-thailand/ Flash floods in the northern mountains along the Thailand-Myanmar border result in loss of life and damage to property and livelihoods every year. SEI Asia is working with local communities and state officials to assess and reduce the risks of flash floods. Flash floods in the northern mountains along the Thailand-Myanmar border result in loss of life and damage to property and livelihoods every year. SEI Asia is working with local communities and state officials to assess and reduce the risks of flash floods.

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 04:36:23 +0000 Uttam Ghimire; Thanapon Piman https://www.sei.org/perspectives/flood-risks-transboundary-river-basin-northern-thailand/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/euronews-another-planetary-boundary-exceeded/ An international team of scientists has assessed how chemicals produced by human activity are impacting the stability of global ecosystems. Their research shows that we have now exceeded the planetary boundary for environmental pollutants, including plastics. An international team of scientists has assessed how chemicals produced by human activity are impacting the stability of global ecosystems. Their research shows that we have now exceeded the planetary boundary for environmental pollutants, including plastics.

 

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:28:23 +0000 Jenny Wickman https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/euronews-another-planetary-boundary-exceeded/ Press https://www.sei.org/publications/designing-for-circular-fashion-integrating-upcycling-into-conventional-garment-manufacturing-processes/ Based on the results of this research, it can be said that depending on the size of the factory the textile waste and fabric leftovers generated in the garment manufacturing process ranges from 25 to 40% of the total fabric used. The results of testing of different upcycling design methods and leftover types show that 50% of that material can be upcycled into new garments and for some types of leftover—mainly spreading loss and excess fabric—it can even be up to 80%. Based on the results of this research, it can be said that depending on the size of the factory the textile waste and fabric leftovers generated in the garment manufacturing process ranges from 25 to 40% of the total fabric used. The results of testing of different upcycling design methods and leftover types show that 50% of that material can be upcycled into new garments and for some types of leftover—mainly spreading loss and excess fabric—it can even be up to 80%.

]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:30:38 +0000 Harri Moora https://www.sei.org/publications/designing-for-circular-fashion-integrating-upcycling-into-conventional-garment-manufacturing-processes/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/disaster-risk-reduction-health-asia-pacific-region/ When Cyclone Amphan struck India and Bangladesh in May 2020, the two countries were struggling with rising COVID-19 infections (Ober, 2020). Hospitals were overwhelmed with victims of both disasters. Emergency responses to infrastructure and human damage lagged due to pandemic restrictions. When Cyclone Amphan struck India and Bangladesh in May 2020, the two countries were struggling with rising COVID-19 infections (Ober, 2020). Hospitals were overwhelmed with victims of both disasters. Emergency responses to infrastructure and human damage lagged due to pandemic restrictions. 

]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2022 03:36:25 +0000 Minh Tran https://www.sei.org/publications/disaster-risk-reduction-health-asia-pacific-region/ Publication https://www.sei.org/perspectives/global-assessment-adaptation/ With an African COP on the horizon, climate adaptation and finance are high on the international climate agenda. A recent global assessment published in Nature Climate Change finds that humanity is likely not doing enough to adapt to climate hazards. The international community must not only scale-up financial support in 2022, but also accelerate the shift to new funding models that enable small-scale locally driven adaptation. With an African COP on the horizon, climate adaptation and finance are high on the international climate agenda. A recent global assessment published in Nature Climate Change finds that humanity is likely not doing enough to adapt to climate hazards. The international community must not only scale-up financial support in 2022, but also accelerate the shift to new funding models that enable small-scale locally driven adaptation.

]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 07:27:27 +0000 Katherine Browne https://www.sei.org/perspectives/global-assessment-adaptation/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/perspectives/agrobiodiversity-local-community-southeast-asia/ Providing recognition for land tenure and empowering local communities, especially indigenous people, can promote successful biodiversity conservation in food production. Providing recognition for land tenure and empowering local communities, especially indigenous people, can promote successful biodiversity conservation in food production.

]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 02:27:17 +0000 Dimas Fauzi; Pimolporn Jintarith https://www.sei.org/perspectives/agrobiodiversity-local-community-southeast-asia/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/perspectives/evaluacion-global-adaptacion/ Con una COP en África en el horizonte, la adaptación y la financiación del clima destacan en la agenda climática. Una evaluación global publicada en Nature Climate Change concluye que la humanidad probablemente no está haciendo lo suficiente para adaptarse a los riesgos climáticos. La comunidad internacional no sólo debe aumentar el apoyo financiero en 2022, sino también acelerar el cambio hacia nuevos modelos de financiación que permitan la adaptación impulsada por la población local. Con una COP en África en el horizonte, la adaptación y la financiación del clima destacan en la agenda climática. Una evaluación global publicada en Nature Climate Change concluye que la humanidad probablemente no está haciendo lo suficiente para adaptarse a los riesgos climáticos. La comunidad internacional no sólo debe aumentar el apoyo financiero en 2022, sino también acelerar el cambio hacia nuevos modelos de financiación que permitan la adaptación impulsada por la población local.

]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:45:42 +0000 Katherine Browne https://www.sei.org/perspectives/evaluacion-global-adaptacion/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/perspectives/accountability-climate-finance/ 2022 will be a critical year for climate finance. Taking steps to resolve underlying issues of accountability will help restore trust and enable the ambition needed to limit warming to 2°C. 2022 will be a critical year for climate finance. Taking steps to resolve underlying issues of accountability will help restore trust and enable the ambition needed to limit warming to 2°C.

]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:29:46 +0000 Katherine Browne https://www.sei.org/perspectives/accountability-climate-finance/ Perspective