SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:20:36 +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 2026 Philippine Population Association International Scientific Conference https://www.sei.org/events/2026-ppa-international-scientific-conference/ The 2026 Philippine Population Association (PPA) International Scientific Conference will take place on 5-6 March 2026 at Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro City. SEI’s Senior Research Fellow Albert Salamanca will deliver the keynote during the opening ceremonies. The 2026 Philippine Population Association (PPA) International Scientific Conference will take place on 5-6 March 2026 at Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro City. SEI’s Senior Research Fellow Albert Salamanca will deliver the keynote during the opening ceremonies.

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:02:48 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/2026-ppa-international-scientific-conference/ Event Embryonic upgrading in agri-food value chains: an analysis of small-scale environmental initiatives in the Mexican beef sector https://www.sei.org/publications/environmental-sustainability-mexican-beef-sector/ Environmental sustainability initiatives in the Mexican beef sector can be considered “embryonic”, that is, small-scale, individualized and emergent. In this paper, Flores-Martínez explores how key supply-chain actors, the beef farmers themselves, are taking sustainability governance into their own hands. Environmental sustainability initiatives in the Mexican beef sector can be considered “embryonic”, that is, small-scale, individualized and emergent. In this paper, Flores-Martínez explores how key supply-chain actors, the beef farmers themselves, are taking sustainability governance into their own hands.

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:14 +0000 Paulina Flores-Martínez https://www.sei.org/publications/environmental-sustainability-mexican-beef-sector/ Publication SEI at ECSA 2026 https://www.sei.org/events/inclusive-citizen-science-in-practice-learning-across-borders/ The Inclusive Citizen Science research group at SEI York shared expertise and insights at the European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) 2026 conference in Oulu, Finland. We convened a workshop exploring inclusive practices within citizen science initiatives and presented findings that can help us design citizen science projects to foster nature connectedness. Access the materials below. The Inclusive Citizen Science research group at SEI York shared expertise and insights at the European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) 2026 conference in Oulu, Finland. We convened a workshop exploring inclusive practices within citizen science initiatives and presented findings that can help us design citizen science projects to foster nature connectedness. Access the materials below. 

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:50:10 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/inclusive-citizen-science-in-practice-learning-across-borders/ Event Cutting costs, cutting emissions: climate action and finance opportunities in Nigeria webinar https://www.sei.org/events/nigeria-transport-emissions-webinar/ This introductory webinar outlines climate action and finance opportunities in Nigeria’s transport sector, highlighting pathways to emissions reduction, increased competitiveness and access to funding. This introductory webinar outlines climate action and finance opportunities in Nigeria’s transport sector, highlighting pathways to emissions reduction, increased competitiveness and access to funding.

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:27:32 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/nigeria-transport-emissions-webinar/ Event Global environments of ageing: towards co-designing climate resilience environments and communities for ageing well https://www.sei.org/publications/co-designing-climate-resilient-environments-and-communities/ In this book chapter, co-authors from two UK-based projects reflect on how creative and participatory methods were used to gather and share ideas for co-designing environments which are climate resilient and age-friendly. In this book chapter, co-authors from two UK-based projects reflect on how creative and participatory methods were used to gather and share ideas for co-designing environments which are climate resilient and age-friendly. 

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:15 +0000 Gary Haq https://www.sei.org/publications/co-designing-climate-resilient-environments-and-communities/ Publication Why cheap renewable power is still expensive in Kenya https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/renewable-power-in-kenya/ In a Daily Nation Opinion, SEI Researcher Cassilde Muhoza explains why Kenya’s expansion of renewable energy has not automatically translated into lower tariffs. In a Daily Nation Opinion, SEI Researcher Cassilde Muhoza explains why Kenya’s expansion of renewable energy has not automatically translated into lower tariffs.

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:41:14 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/renewable-power-in-kenya/ Press Intergenerational justice and youth participation https://www.sei.org/publications/intergenerational-justice-and-youth-participation/ This report explores the topic of intergenerational justice, youth perspectives on environmental and societal concerns, and youth participation mechanisms across Europe. This report explores the topic of intergenerational justice, youth perspectives on environmental and societal concerns, and youth participation mechanisms across Europe.

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:29:04 +0000 Kaidi Tamm https://www.sei.org/publications/intergenerational-justice-and-youth-participation/ Publication Trase: AI maps 9300 Brazilian soy facilities, unlocking supply chain traceability https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ai-maps-9300-brazilian-soy-facilities/ Powerful new automated image analysis identifies soy facilities with over 90% accuracy – turbocharging transparency around logistical links in supply chains. Powerful new automated image analysis identifies soy facilities with over 90% accuracy – turbocharging transparency around logistical links in supply chains.

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ai-maps-9300-brazilian-soy-facilities/ Press Scaling knowledge interoperability for accelerated climate action through the Climate Connectivity Hub and Taxonomy https://www.sei.org/publications/scaling-knowledge-interoperability-for-accelerated-climate-action/ This article outlines findings that show how taxonomies can advance findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable (FAIR) information to enhance the knowledge management and interoperability of climate change adaptation platforms. This article outlines findings that show how taxonomies can advance findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable (FAIR) information to enhance the knowledge management and interoperability of climate change adaptation platforms. 

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:48:33 +0000 Sukaina Bharwani; Kate Williamson; Adam Wangrat https://www.sei.org/publications/scaling-knowledge-interoperability-for-accelerated-climate-action/ Publication A cold draft for many households: learning from Sweden’s Social Climate Plan to promote a truly just transition https://www.sei.org/publications/cold-draft-many-households-sweden-social-climate-plan/ Sweden’s Social Climate Plan, intended to enable a just implementation of the new EU Emissions Trading System (ETS2), does not adequately address the structural drivers and root causes of energy and transport poverty. An opportunity has been missed to target drivers of vulnerability more broadly in favour of promoting specific technologies.An electric vehicle premium targeted at transport-vulnerable households, the only suggested measure in the plan, performs poorly in its scope and design, w... Sweden’s Social Climate Plan, intended to enable a just implementation of the new EU Emissions Trading System (ETS2), does not adequately address the structural drivers and root causes of energy and transport poverty. An opportunity has been missed to target drivers of vulnerability more broadly in favour of promoting specific technologies.

An electric vehicle premium targeted at transport-vulnerable households, the only suggested measure in the plan, performs poorly in its scope and design, while also leaving 120 000 heating-poor households without action.

To ensure that EU member states’ plans deliver on their objectives, we offer concrete recommendations that can leverage measures in the Social Climate Plan from conservative and narrow to adaptive and broad, enabling long-term social impacts for a truly just transition.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:12:14 +0000 Jenny von Platten; Maria Xylia https://www.sei.org/publications/cold-draft-many-households-sweden-social-climate-plan/ Publication Call for proposals: strengthening evidence on the outcomes of locally led adaptation https://www.sei.org/features/call-for-proposals-strengthening-evidence-outcomes-locally-led-adaptation/ Please note the call is now closed. The Strengthening Evidence on the Outcomes of Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) symposium, to be held in Bangkok in June 2026, invites researchers, practitioners, policy analysts and community knowledge holders working on or with LLA, to submit proposals to contribute to a forward-looking agenda aiming to strengthen evidence on outcomes of LLA. The event seeks to broaden conventional understandings of “evidence” by valuing participatory, lived and narrative form... Please note the call is now closed. The Strengthening Evidence on the Outcomes of Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) symposium, to be held in Bangkok in June 2026, invites researchers, practitioners, policy analysts and community knowledge holders working on or with LLA, to submit proposals to contribute to a forward-looking agenda aiming to strengthen evidence on outcomes of LLA.

The event seeks to broaden conventional understandings of “evidence” by valuing participatory, lived and narrative forms of knowledge alongside empirical research, with the aim of strengthening credible, inclusive and decision-relevant evidence on LLA outcomes.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:54:57 +0000 Katherine Browne https://www.sei.org/features/call-for-proposals-strengthening-evidence-outcomes-locally-led-adaptation/ Feature Biochar is not one-size-fits-all: lessons from Kenya and Colombia https://www.sei.org/perspectives/biochar-not-one-size-fits-all-lessons-kenya-colombia/ Biochar is often presented as a promising climate solution. It is made by heating biomass (organic matter) in low–oxygen conditions, producing a carbon-rich material that can store carbon in soils for decades or even centuries. At the same time, it can improve soil fertility, manage crop waste, and generate energy as a co-product. But biochar does not mean the same thing everywhere. Biochar is often presented as a promising climate solution. It is made by heating biomass (organic matter) in low–oxygen conditions, producing a carbon-rich material that can store carbon in soils for decades or even centuries. At the same time, it can improve soil fertility, manage crop waste, and generate energy as a co-product. But biochar does not mean the same thing everywhere.

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:50:19 +0000 Yudi Yepes; Alphayo Lutta https://www.sei.org/perspectives/biochar-not-one-size-fits-all-lessons-kenya-colombia/ Perspective Strengthening national air quality governance in Somalia https://www.sei.org/projects/strengthening-national-air-quality-governance-in-somalia/ Somalia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), through its Pollution Monitoring Unit (PMU), has taken important first steps toward establishing a national air quality governance framework. Somalia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), through its Pollution
Monitoring Unit (PMU), has taken important first steps toward establishing a national air quality governance framework.

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:48:58 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/strengthening-national-air-quality-governance-in-somalia/ Project MECCA: Methane emissions in commodity consumption assessments https://www.sei.org/projects/mecca-methane-emissions-commodity-consumption-assessments/ MECCA (Methane emissions in commodity consumption assessments) is an SEI York project that develops methods and evidence to assess methane emissions linked to global commodity consumption and trade. Focusing on agricultural commodities such as rice, dairy and beef, the project aims to improve understanding of consumption-driven methane emissions and support more effective climate action across supply chains. MECCA (Methane emissions in commodity consumption assessments) is an SEI York project that develops methods and evidence to assess methane emissions linked to global commodity consumption and trade. Focusing on agricultural commodities such as rice, dairy and beef, the project aims to improve understanding of consumption-driven methane emissions and support more effective climate action across supply chains.

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:35 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/mecca-methane-emissions-commodity-consumption-assessments/ Project The relationship between international development cooperation and national security policy https://www.sei.org/projects/international-dev-national-security/ This project examines how international development cooperation relates to national security interests in an era of shifting geopolitical tensions. By analyzing six strategic themes – including climate resilience, global health and supply chain diversification – the study identifies potential synergies and goal conflicts to provide a balanced knowledge base for integrated policymaking. This project examines how international development cooperation relates to national security interests in an era of shifting geopolitical tensions. By analyzing six strategic themes – including climate resilience, global health and supply chain diversification – the study identifies potential synergies and goal conflicts to provide a balanced knowledge base for integrated policymaking.

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:52:45 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/international-dev-national-security/ Project Strengthening Health through Integrated Environmental and Climate Data (SHIELD) https://www.sei.org/projects/strengthening-health-through-integrated-environmental-and-climate-data-shield/ This project supports governments in Malawi and Pakistan to develop and scale integrated climate and health data services that enable better decision-making, strengthen health system resilience, and reduce risks for vulnerable populations. This project supports governments in Malawi and Pakistan to develop and scale integrated climate and health data services that enable better decision-making, strengthen health system resilience, and reduce risks for vulnerable populations.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:17:11 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/strengthening-health-through-integrated-environmental-and-climate-data-shield/ Project Wood Solution Thailand Program – Engagement Phase https://www.sei.org/projects/wood-solution-thailand-program-engagement-phase/ The Wood Solution Thailand Program (March–June 2026) will lay the groundwork for a long-term initiative that will promote sustainable wood-based construction, forest restoration, and climate-smart bioeconomy solutions in Thailand. The Wood Solution Thailand Program (March–June 2026) will lay the groundwork for a long-term initiative that will promote sustainable wood-based construction, forest restoration, and climate-smart bioeconomy solutions in Thailand.

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:54:27 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/wood-solution-thailand-program-engagement-phase/ Project Developing a National Air Pollution Strategy: Lao People’s Demonocratic Republic https://www.sei.org/projects/lao-pdr-air-pollution-strategy/ Lao PDR, in collaboration with SEI, the University of York, the University of Laos, and CCAC, is developing its first National Clean Air Strategy. Building on baseline emissions data, this two-year project brings together government, academia, and civil society to set goals, prioritize actions, and estimate health and climate benefits. The project aims to strengthen technical capacity and create a framework for sustainable air quality management. Lao PDR, in collaboration with SEI, the University of York, the University of Laos, and CCAC, is developing its first National Clean Air Strategy. Building on baseline emissions data, this two-year project brings together government, academia, and civil society to set goals, prioritize actions, and estimate health and climate benefits. The project aims to strengthen technical capacity and create a framework for sustainable air quality management.

]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:22:58 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/lao-pdr-air-pollution-strategy/ Project Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2026 https://www.sei.org/events/asia-pacific-forum-on-sustainable-development-2026/ The 13th APFSD will be organized from 24 to 27 February 2026 under the theme: “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all” at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. The 13th APFSD will be organized from 24 to 27 February 2026 under the theme: “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all” at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:39:12 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/asia-pacific-forum-on-sustainable-development-2026/ Event Mapping school food provision models in European cities: Operational, infrastructural, and financial insights https://www.sei.org/publications/school-food-provision-models/ School food provision models varied widely across 17 European cities.Contract catering was the most common operational model in the study sample.On-site kitchens give more flexibility but need greater infrastructure investment.Cost structures and subsidies differed, shaping access and equity in school meals.School food provision models varied due to governance, infrastructure, and funding. School food provision models varied widely across 17 European cities.

Contract catering was the most common operational model in the study sample.

On-site kitchens give more flexibility but need greater infrastructure investment.

Cost structures and subsidies differed, shaping access and equity in school meals.

School food provision models varied due to governance, infrastructure, and funding.

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:33:30 +0000 Evelin Piirsalu; Brigita Tool https://www.sei.org/publications/school-food-provision-models/ Publication