SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:06 +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 Eesti üleminek süsinikuneutraalsele soojus- ning jahutusmajandusele aastaks 2050 https://www.sei.org/projects/susinikuneutraalsele-soojus-jahutusmajandusele-2050/ Käesoleva uuringu eesmärgiks on koostada stsenaariumid, mis kirjeldaks süsinikuneutraalse soojus- ja jahutusmajanduse saavutamise erinevaid võimalusi aastaks 2050. Käesoleva uuringu eesmärgiks on koostada stsenaariumid, mis kirjeldaks süsinikuneutraalse soojus- ja jahutusmajanduse saavutamise erinevaid võimalusi aastaks 2050.

]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:38:12 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/susinikuneutraalsele-soojus-jahutusmajandusele-2050/ Project How can socio-economic transitions be better managed? Lessons from four historical cases of industrial transition https://www.sei.org/publications/lessons-from-industrial-transitions/ This report uses four case studies from across the globe to draw lessons on how cities and regions can equitably manage the decline of major industrial and mining activities and minimize disruption to local economies. It finds commonalities among decarbonization transitions in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and South Africa, expanding the scope of success from simply closing industries to including social and economic equity in the transition process. This report uses four case studies from across the globe to draw lessons on how cities and regions can equitably manage the decline of major industrial and mining activities and minimize disruption to local economies. It finds commonalities among decarbonization transitions in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and South Africa, expanding the scope of success from simply closing industries to including social and economic equity in the transition process.

]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:58:08 +0000 Aaron Atteridge; Claudia Strambo https://www.sei.org/publications/lessons-from-industrial-transitions/ Publication Ensuring prevention science research is synthesis‑ready for immediate and lasting scientific impact https://www.sei.org/publications/ensuring-prevention-science-research-is-synthesis%e2%80%91ready-for-immediate-and-lasting-scientific-impact/ This article presents methods for managing data-sharing processes to make it easier to produce synthesis-ready research. The authors advocate for changes in research practices that focus on synthesizability to reduce delays in implementing effective primary-study approaches. They argue that adopting such methods would have a positive impact on the translation of prevention science into policies and practices. This article presents methods for managing data-sharing processes to make it easier to produce synthesis-ready research. The authors advocate for changes in research practices that focus on synthesizability to reduce delays in implementing effective primary-study approaches. They argue that adopting such methods would have a positive impact on the translation of prevention science into policies and practices.

]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:33:53 +0000 Neal Haddaway https://www.sei.org/publications/ensuring-prevention-science-research-is-synthesis%e2%80%91ready-for-immediate-and-lasting-scientific-impact/ Publication A multi-country meta-analysis on the role of behavioural change in reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions in residential buildings https://www.sei.org/publications/energy-consumption-in-residential-buildings/ Energy demand from residential buildings was responsible for 28% of global energy-related CO2 emissions in 2019. Addressing these current trends is crucial to finding responsible, low-energy pathways for climate change mitigation. However, there is a lack of research assessing the impacts of interventions designed to reduce energy demand in residential buildings. Energy demand from residential buildings was responsible for 28% of global energy-related CO2 emissions in 2019. Addressing these current trends is crucial to finding responsible, low-energy pathways for climate change mitigation. However, there is a lack of research assessing the impacts of interventions designed to reduce energy demand in residential buildings.

]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:06:57 +0000 Neal Haddaway https://www.sei.org/publications/energy-consumption-in-residential-buildings/ Publication Spatial analytics for resource management https://www.sei.org/projects/spatial-analytics-resource-management/ SEI researchers use geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing tools to study and develop solutions for a broad range of water and natural resource management issues. We apply spatial techniques and visualization tools to analyze and communicate changes in the natural environment and share information about the risks climate change poses to water and biodiversity. SEI researchers use geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing tools to study and develop solutions for a broad range of water and natural resource management issues. We apply spatial techniques and visualization tools to analyze and communicate changes in the natural environment and share information about the risks climate change poses to water and biodiversity.

]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:25:58 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/spatial-analytics-resource-management/ Project Branching out https://www.sei.org/projects/branching-out/ This project is developing new ways of mapping the social and cultural value of trees to inform policy decisions regarding urban treescapes in the UK. This project is developing new ways of mapping the social and cultural value of trees to inform policy decisions regarding urban treescapes in the UK.

]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:58:27 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/branching-out/ Project Climate Change, Environmental Degradation and International Labour Migration in Asia: Exploring the Role of Business https://www.sei.org/projects/climate-change-environmental-degradation-and-international-labour-migration-in-asia-exploring-the-role-of-business/ This project, undertaken by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Asia in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), seeks to enhance the knowledge base on the capacity of international labour migration to serve as an adaptation strategy to climate change with a focus on the role of business. Photo: Amanda Nero / IOM. This project, undertaken by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Asia in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), seeks to enhance the knowledge base on the capacity of international labour migration to serve as an adaptation strategy to climate change with a focus on the role of business.

Photo: Amanda Nero / IOM.

]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:04:41 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/climate-change-environmental-degradation-and-international-labour-migration-in-asia-exploring-the-role-of-business/ Project No green future without securing indigenous peoples’ rights https://www.sei.org/features/no-green-future-without-securing-indigenous-peoples-rights/ Nine out of 12 mines in northern Sweden are located within Sámi land. Research shows that the effects of mineral extraction on Sámi peoples’ economy, community and culture are both longstanding and grave. Despite this, the protection of Sámi peoples’ rights is barely visible in Swedish law. Nine out of 12 mines in northern Sweden are located within Sámi land. Research shows that the effects of mineral extraction on Sámi peoples’ economy, community and culture are both longstanding and grave. Despite this, the protection of Sámi peoples’ rights is barely visible in Swedish law.

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:39:20 +0000 Aina Virginia Bituin Eriksson https://www.sei.org/features/no-green-future-without-securing-indigenous-peoples-rights/ Feature Effect of subsidies and regulatory exemptions on 2020–2030 oil and gas production and profits in the United States https://www.sei.org/publications/effect-of-subsidies-oil-gas-production-profits-united-states/ A study in Environmental Research Letters finds that 16 US subsidies could increase the expected profits of new oil and gas fields by 55% and 68%. A study in Environmental Research Letters finds that 16 US subsidies could increase the expected profits of new oil and gas fields by 55% and 68%.

]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:34:31 +0000 Ploy Achakulwisut; Peter Erickson https://www.sei.org/publications/effect-of-subsidies-oil-gas-production-profits-united-states/ Publication Labour, waste and the circular economy in Bangkok https://www.sei.org/publications/labour-waste-and-the-circular-economy-in-bangkok/ Without the informal economy, there would be no waste recycling in most Asian cities. In many Asian countries, waste management systems are underdeveloped, with the informal economy dominating the processes of waste collection, sorting and recycling. In this short report, we present preliminary findings from our survey of 34 waste pickers in Bangkok. The report sheds light on their working conditions, health risks, gendered dimensions and the challenges they face in waste recycling. Without the informal economy, there would be no waste recycling in most Asian cities. In many Asian countries, waste management systems are underdeveloped, with the informal economy dominating the processes of waste collection, sorting and recycling. In this short report, we present preliminary findings from our survey of 34 waste pickers in Bangkok. The report sheds light on their working conditions, health risks, gendered dimensions and the challenges they face in waste recycling.

]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:49:42 +0000 Diane Archer; Charrlotte Adelina https://www.sei.org/publications/labour-waste-and-the-circular-economy-in-bangkok/ Publication US subsidies boost the expected profits and development of new oil and gas fields https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/us-subsidies-boost-profits-oil-gas-fields/ A new study finds that US fossil fuel subsidies could increase the profitability of new oil and gas fields by more than 50% over the next decade, with almost all of the subsidy value flowing to excess profits. A new study finds that US fossil fuel subsidies could increase the profitability of new oil and gas fields by more than 50% over the next decade, with almost all of the subsidy value flowing to excess profits.

]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:53:09 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/us-subsidies-boost-profits-oil-gas-fields/ Press UN Food Systems Summit – Independent Dialogue by SEI Asia: “Food Stories: scalable solutions for food security” https://www.sei.org/events/un-food-systems-summit-independent-dialogue-by-sei-asia-food-stories-scalable-solutions-for-food-security/ Our production and consumption patterns have created a massive problem for the environment due to food homogeneity, unsustainable agriculture practices, exploitation of natural resources, and so forth. This session aims to reveal and share the real story behind the food that we consume. How can we narrate a better story to create a better and more sustainable future? Our production and consumption patterns have created a massive problem for the environment due to food homogeneity, unsustainable agriculture practices, exploitation of natural resources, and so forth. This session aims to reveal and share the real story behind the food that we consume. How can we narrate a better story to create a better and more sustainable future?

]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:20:05 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/un-food-systems-summit-independent-dialogue-by-sei-asia-food-stories-scalable-solutions-for-food-security/ Event Daring to breathe: Why reducing traffic congestion in African cities is urgent https://www.sei.org/features/daring-to-breathe-why-reducing-traffic-congestion-in-african-cities-is-urgent/ Our planet is becoming increasingly urban. According to the UN, over half of the global population now live in urban areas. Africa has been part of this global trend with its urban population growing at a rapid rate. This shift has had a transformative impact on the continent. The World Bank considers urbanization “the single most important transformation that the African continent will undergo this century”. Our planet is becoming increasingly urban. According to the UN, over half of the global population now live in urban areas. Africa has been part of this global trend with its urban population growing at a rapid rate. This shift has had a transformative impact on the continent. The World Bank considers urbanization “the single most important transformation that the African continent will undergo this century”.

]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 22:11:15 +0000 Romanus Opiyo; Lawrence Nzuve https://www.sei.org/features/daring-to-breathe-why-reducing-traffic-congestion-in-african-cities-is-urgent/ Feature Project on Supporting National Action Planning Short-Lived Climate Pollutants in Kenya Launched https://www.sei.org/features/project-on-supporting-national-action-planning-on-short-lived-climate-pollutants-launched-in-kenya/ Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Kenya Hon. Keriako Tobiko joined SEI Africa Centre Director Dr Philip Osano and other participants for the launch of the Supporting National Action Planning (SNAP) on Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) in Kenya project on 16 July 2021 in the lakeside town of Naivasha, Kenya. Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Kenya Hon. Keriako Tobiko joined SEI Africa Centre Director Dr Philip Osano and other participants for the launch of the Supporting National Action Planning (SNAP) on Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) in Kenya project on 16 July 2021 in the lakeside town of Naivasha, Kenya.

]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:32:04 +0000 Philip Osano; Anderson Kehbila; Lawrence Nzuve; Mbeo Ogeya; Chris Malley; Johan C. I. Kuylenstierna https://www.sei.org/features/project-on-supporting-national-action-planning-on-short-lived-climate-pollutants-launched-in-kenya/ Feature Global to small island; a cross-scale foresight scenario exercise https://www.sei.org/publications/global-small-island-foresight/ This paper presents socio-economic scenarios for the Caribbean. While developed within the region, a novel technique was used to link them to global scenario narratives and models from the climate community: the representative concentration pathways (RCPs) and the shared socio-economic pathways (SSPs). The regional scenarios are applied to the specific case of water demand in the Barbados tourism sector. The study found significant impacts on water demand arising from socio-economic factors. This paper presents socio-economic scenarios for the Caribbean. While developed within the region, a novel technique was used to link them to global scenario narratives and models from the climate community: the representative concentration pathways (RCPs) and the shared socio-economic pathways (SSPs). The regional scenarios are applied to the specific case of water demand in the Barbados tourism sector. The study found significant impacts on water demand arising from socio-economic factors.

]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:44:43 +0000 Eric Kemp-Benedict https://www.sei.org/publications/global-small-island-foresight/ Publication Landscape analysis on young people’s engagement in climate change and health in six LMICs in Africa and Asia https://www.sei.org/publications/youth-engagement-climate-change-health-lmics-africa-asia/ The health and well-being of future generations are bound to the fate of the planet. A 4°C warmer world will have catastrophic and wide-ranging effects on social, ecological and economic systems, and impacts will be disproportionately felt in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in the ‘Global South’. In fact, climate change is already having devastating effects across the globe, and the need for transformative climate action is urgent. The health and well-being of future generations are bound to the fate of the planet. A 4°C warmer world will have catastrophic and wide-ranging effects on social, ecological and economic systems, and impacts will be disproportionately felt in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in the ‘Global South’. In fact, climate change is already having devastating effects across the globe, and the need for transformative climate action is urgent.

]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:56:55 +0000 Michael Boyland; Minh Tran; George Njoroge https://www.sei.org/publications/youth-engagement-climate-change-health-lmics-africa-asia/ Publication Tracking the impacts of El Niño drought and fire in human-modified Amazonian forests https://www.sei.org/publications/impacts-el-nino-drought-fire-amazonian-forests/ A study in PNAS finds that drought and fires led to the death of 2.5 billion plants in a region that represents 1.2% of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. A study in PNAS finds that drought and fires led to the death of 2.5 billion plants in a region that represents 1.2% of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest.

]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:44:44 +0000 Toby Gardner https://www.sei.org/publications/impacts-el-nino-drought-fire-amazonian-forests/ Publication SEI at World Water Week 2021 https://www.sei.org/features/sei-world-water-week-2021/ Take part in SEI-hosted online sessions at World Water Week from 23-27 August as we discuss water governance, sanitation, blue finance and sustainability. Photo: Jackyenjoyphotography / Getty Images. Take part in SEI-hosted online sessions at World Water Week from 23-27 August as we discuss water governance, sanitation, blue finance and sustainability.


Photo: Jackyenjoyphotography / Getty Images.

]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:08:12 +0000 Brenda Ochola https://www.sei.org/features/sei-world-water-week-2021/ Feature Supporting National Action and Planning (SNAP) to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants in Kenya https://www.sei.org/projects/snap-reduce-slcp-kenya/ Kenya has been a partner of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) since 2014 and has been selected to receive institutional strengthening support provided by the Supporting National Action and Planning Initiative (SNAP) of CCAC. On behalf of CCAC, UNEP is cooperating with SEI to support the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Kenya under SNAP and will implement the project for the ministry through the Climate Change Directorate in collaboration with the CCAC Secretariat. Kenya has been a partner of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) since 2014 and has been selected to receive institutional strengthening support provided by the Supporting National Action and Planning Initiative (SNAP) of CCAC. On behalf of CCAC, UNEP is cooperating with SEI to support the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Kenya under SNAP and will implement the project for the ministry through the Climate Change Directorate in collaboration with the CCAC Secretariat.

]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 22:02:45 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/snap-reduce-slcp-kenya/ Project Water-Climate Knowledge Platform for Bahrain https://www.sei.org/projects/water-climate-knowledge-platform-bahrain/ SEI is part of a group assisting the Kingdom of Bahrain in developing a cross-sectoral tool that evaluates the relationship between climate change and water resource management. SEI and National Center for Atmospheric Research scientists co-designed a water-climate knowledge platform (WCKP) using SEI’s flagship Water Resources And Planning (WEAP) software to offer officials and stakeholders a user-friendly way to evaluate different scenarios on water resource needs and uses and the environment. SEI is part of a group assisting the Kingdom of Bahrain in developing a cross-sectoral tool that evaluates the relationship between climate change and water resource management.

SEI and National Center for Atmospheric Research scientists co-designed a water-climate knowledge platform (WCKP) using SEI’s flagship Water Resources And Planning (WEAP) software to offer officials and stakeholders a user-friendly way to evaluate different scenarios on water resource needs and uses and the environment.

]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 22:39:27 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/water-climate-knowledge-platform-bahrain/ Project