SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:15:54 +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 Envisaging alternative bioeconomy pathways: a case study from Rwanda https://www.sei.org/publications/envisaging-alternative-bioeconomy-pathways-a-case-study-from-rwanda/ This report summarizes the outcomes of a one-day workshop held in Kigali, Rwanda, which enabled a free-flowing discussion of the background to and context of Rwanda’s Biomass Energy Strategy. This report summarizes the outcomes of a one-day workshop held in Kigali, Rwanda, which enabled a free-flowing discussion of the background to and context of Rwanda’s Biomass Energy Strategy.

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:55:35 +0000 Rob Bailis; Mbeo Ogeya https://www.sei.org/publications/envisaging-alternative-bioeconomy-pathways-a-case-study-from-rwanda/ Publication Dispelling Myths on Sustainability and People https://www.sei.org/events/dispelling-myths-on-sustainability-and-people/ Evidence and awareness of sustainability challenges has grown globally. So why isn’t change happening? Join us as a global panel dispel myths on the sustainability-development tradeoff and how to effectively engage people to demand and act for change. Evidence and awareness of sustainability challenges has grown globally. So why isn’t change happening? Join us as a global panel dispel myths on the sustainability-development tradeoff and how to effectively engage people to demand and act for change.

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:20:04 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/dispelling-myths-on-sustainability-and-people/ Event Klimat, säkerhet och Geopolitik – Hur navigerar vi i coronatider? https://www.sei.org/events/klimat-sakerhet-och-geopolitik-hur-navigerar-vi-i-coronatider/ Välkomna att starta hösten med ett lärorikt och inspirerande webinarium om risker och möjligheter i de osäkra tider vi befinner oss i.

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:54:55 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/klimat-sakerhet-och-geopolitik-hur-navigerar-vi-i-coronatider/ Event Arvamusfestivalil arutleti tekstiilijäätmete keskkonnakoormuse üle https://www.sei.org/features/arvamusfestivalil-arutleti-tekstiilijaatmete-keskkonnakoormuse-ule/ 8. Arvamusfestivali arutelul “Mida saab igaüks meist teha kliima säästmiseks?” räägiti sellest, kuidas vähendada tekstiilitarbimist ja soodustada tekstiilide uuesti ringlussevõttu, et seeläbi vähendada koormust keskkonnale. Aruelus osalesid Euroopa Komisjoni energeetikavolinik Kadri Simson, Keskkonnaminister Rene Kokk, disainer Reet Aus ja Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna Keskuse (SEI Tallinna) vanemekspert Harri Moora. 8. Arvamusfestivali arutelul “Mida saab igaüks meist teha kliima säästmiseks?” räägiti sellest, kuidas vähendada tekstiilitarbimist ja soodustada tekstiilide uuesti ringlussevõttu, et seeläbi vähendada koormust keskkonnale. Aruelus osalesid Euroopa Komisjoni energeetikavolinik Kadri Simson, Keskkonnaminister Rene Kokk, disainer Reet Aus ja Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna Keskuse (SEI Tallinna) vanemekspert Harri Moora.

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2020 19:05:52 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/arvamusfestivalil-arutleti-tekstiilijaatmete-keskkonnakoormuse-ule/ Feature Five water solutions for an uncertain climate future https://www.sei.org/features/five-water-solutions-for-an-uncertain-climate-future/ We propose five concepts that policymakers and planners can apply to help ensure water resilience amid climate change. We propose five concepts that policymakers and planners can apply to help ensure water resilience amid climate change.

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:55:36 +0000 Amanda Forsey; Emily Yehle https://www.sei.org/features/five-water-solutions-for-an-uncertain-climate-future/ Feature Sanitation from a One Health perspective https://www.sei.org/events/sanitation-from-a-one-health-perspective/ How can a One Health approach address sanitation challenges? Join this online seminar run by SuSanA on 21 August 2020, 13:00 CET to hear our expert panel discuss the importance of animals in WASH interventions, and the role of animals in sanitation practices. How can a One Health approach address sanitation challenges? Join this online seminar run by SuSanA on 21 August 2020, 13:00 CET to hear our expert panel discuss the importance of animals in WASH interventions, and the role of animals in sanitation practices.

]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:46:30 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/sanitation-from-a-one-health-perspective/ Event Governing the climate-energy nexus: Institutional complexity and its challenges to effectiveness and legitimacy https://www.sei.org/publications/governing-the-climate-energy-nexus/ This book uses a novel analytical framework to examine three specific policy fields within the climate-energy nexus: renewable energy, fossil fuel subsidy reform and carbon pricing. The authors compare these fields in terms of institutional memberships, governance functions and overarching norms. The book develops policy recommendations for more legitimate and effective approaches at the intersection of climate and energy governance. This book uses a novel analytical framework to examine three specific policy fields within the climate-energy nexus: renewable energy, fossil fuel subsidy reform and carbon pricing. The authors compare these fields in terms of  institutional memberships, governance functions and overarching norms. The book develops policy recommendations for more legitimate and effective approaches at the intersection of climate and energy governance.

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:58:30 +0000 Cleo Verkuijl; Harro van Asselt https://www.sei.org/publications/governing-the-climate-energy-nexus/ Publication Climate finance in a post-Covid-19 world https://www.sei.org/perspectives/climate-finance-in-a-post-covid-world/ The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is set to have its 26th board meeting from 18–21 August – online. As the GCF’s first-ever online board meeting, it is necessary to achieve three key milestones for the meeting to be a success. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is set to have its 26th board meeting from 18–21 August – online. As the GCF’s first-ever online board meeting, it is necessary to achieve three key milestones for the meeting to be a success.

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2020 06:35:49 +0000 Kevin M. Adams https://www.sei.org/perspectives/climate-finance-in-a-post-covid-world/ Perspective Partnership, poetry and play make for safer cities in East Africa https://www.sei.org/features/safer-cities-in-east-africa/ With locals in Kampala and Nairobi, SEI has been using the arts in a range of initiatives to increase road safety and participation in urban planning. With locals in Kampala and Nairobi, SEI has been using the arts in a range of initiatives to increase road safety and participation in urban planning.

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:35:31 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/safer-cities-in-east-africa/ Feature Las manzanas podridas de la agroindustria brasileña https://www.sei.org/publications/las-manzanas-podridas-de-la-agroindustria-brasilena/ Un nuevo estudio muestra que solo el 2% de las propiedades productoras de soja y carne en el Amazonas y el Cerrado son responsables del 62% de toda la deforestación potencialmente ilegal. Un nuevo estudio muestra que solo el 2% de las propiedades productoras de soja y carne en el Amazonas y el Cerrado son responsables del 62% de toda la deforestación potencialmente ilegal.

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:44:12 +0000 https://www.sei.org/publications/las-manzanas-podridas-de-la-agroindustria-brasilena/ Publication Gender and social equality in WASH https://www.sei.org/features/gender-and-social-equality-in-wash/ SEI researchers examine the impact of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions on gender and social equality in low- and middle-income countries. SEI researchers examine the impact of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions on gender and social equality in low- and middle-income countries.

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:28:23 +0000 Biljana Macura; Sarah Dickin; Laura Del Duca; Adriana Soto Trujillo https://www.sei.org/features/gender-and-social-equality-in-wash/ Feature The rotten apples of Brazil’s agribusiness https://www.sei.org/publications/rotten-apples-brazil-agribusiness/ A new study finds that just 2% of properties in the Amazon and Cerrado are responsible for 62% of all potentially illegal deforestation, concentrated in areas producing soy and beef for export. A new study finds that just 2% of properties in the Amazon and Cerrado are responsible for 62% of all potentially illegal deforestation, concentrated in areas producing soy and beef for export.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:10:19 +0000 Vivian Ribeiro https://www.sei.org/publications/rotten-apples-brazil-agribusiness/ Publication From satellite to supply chain: New approaches connect Earth observation to economic decisions https://www.sei.org/publications/satellite-to-supply-chain/ To help businesses and governments realize more sustainable supply chains, new approaches are using spatial data and machine-learning techniques to connect Earth observation data to conventional economic tools. To help businesses and governments realize more sustainable supply chains, new approaches are using spatial data and machine-learning techniques to connect Earth observation data to conventional economic tools.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:58:02 +0000 Javier Godar https://www.sei.org/publications/satellite-to-supply-chain/ Publication Exploring pathways towards more sustainable mobility in Bogota https://www.sei.org/projects/exploring-pathways-towards-more-sustainable-mobility-in-bogota/ Through the application of Social Practice Theory (SPT), SEI will analyze the complex interactions of Bogota’s urban transport practices in order to explore the possibilities for intervention. Through the application of Social Practice Theory (SPT), SEI will analyze the complex interactions of Bogota’s urban transport practices in order to explore the possibilities for intervention.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 22:14:10 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/exploring-pathways-towards-more-sustainable-mobility-in-bogota/ Project Explorando caminos hacia una movilidad más sostenible en Bogotá https://www.sei.org/projects/explorando-caminos-hacia-una-movilidad-mas-sostenible-en-bogota/ Mediante la aplicación de la Teoría de la Práctica Social (SPT), SEI analizará las complejas interacciones de las prácticas de transporte urbano de Bogotá con el fin de explorar las posibilidades de intervención. Mediante la aplicación de la Teoría de la Práctica Social (SPT), SEI analizará las complejas interacciones de las prácticas de transporte urbano de Bogotá con el fin de explorar las posibilidades de intervención.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:11:16 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/explorando-caminos-hacia-una-movilidad-mas-sostenible-en-bogota/ Project DECIDE https://www.sei.org/projects/decide/ The Delivering Enhanced Biodiversity Information with Adaptive Citizen Science and Intelligent Digital Engagements (DECIDE) project aims to collect new data to improve biodiversity models for decision-making by putting the recorders’ motivations at the heart of the process. Novel ways of communicating and visualizing results to end-users, together with model uncertainties, will also be developed. The Delivering Enhanced Biodiversity Information with Adaptive Citizen Science and Intelligent Digital Engagements (DECIDE) project aims to collect new data to improve biodiversity models for decision-making by putting the recorders’ motivations at the heart of the process. Novel ways of communicating and visualizing results to end-users, together with model uncertainties, will also be developed.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:04:43 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/decide/ Project Our children warned us but we didn’t listen https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/our-children-warned-us-but-we-didnt-listen/ When children start suing governments for inaction on climate change, like they have in South Korea, Pakistan, India and several other countries, it’s time to sit up and take notice. This is a joint op-ed featuring Niall O’Connor, Director of SEI Asia and Hassan Noor, Asia Regional Director at Save the Children. When children start suing governments for inaction on climate change, like they have in South Korea, Pakistan, India and several other countries, it’s time to sit up and take notice.

This is a joint op-ed featuring Niall O’Connor, Director of SEI Asia and Hassan Noor, Asia Regional Director at Save the Children.

 

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:52:40 +0000 Niall O'Connor https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/our-children-warned-us-but-we-didnt-listen/ Press Nuestros hijos nos advirtieron pero no escuchamos https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/nuestros-hijos-nos-advirtieron-pero-no-escuchamos/ Cuando los niños comienzan a demandar a los gobiernos por inacción ante el cambio climático, como lo han hecho en Corea del Sur, Pakistán, India y varios otros países, es hora de sentarse y tomar nota. Este es un artículo de opinión conjunto con Niall O’Connor, Director de Asia en el Instituto del Medio Ambiente de Estocolmo y Hassan Noor, Director Regional de Asia en Save the Children. Cuando los niños comienzan a demandar a los gobiernos por inacción ante el cambio climático, como lo han hecho en Corea del Sur, Pakistán, India y varios otros países, es hora de sentarse y tomar nota.

Este es un artículo de opinión conjunto con Niall O’Connor, Director de Asia en el Instituto del Medio Ambiente de Estocolmo y Hassan Noor, Director Regional de Asia en Save the Children.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:39:25 +0000 Niall O'Connor https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/nuestros-hijos-nos-advirtieron-pero-no-escuchamos/ Press Kuwait plans a new energy future https://www.sei.org/features/kuwait-plans-new-energy-future/ SEI worked with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research to produce the country’s first-ever energy outlook, which envisions a future less dependent on fossil fuels. SEI worked with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research to produce the country’s first-ever energy outlook, which envisions a future less dependent on fossil fuels.

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:19:36 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/kuwait-plans-new-energy-future/ Feature Understanding the stickiness of commodity supply chains is key to improving their sustainability https://www.sei.org/publications/sticky-supply-chains/ This article presents a novel concept, “stickiness”, to measure and characterize the level of stability and rigidity of supply chain relationships. Understanding stickiness can inform policies and initiatives to address deforestation, in particular, to assess the potential effectiveness of supply chain zero-deforestation commitments. This article presents a novel concept, “stickiness”, to measure and characterize the level of stability and rigidity of supply chain relationships. Understanding stickiness can inform policies and initiatives to address deforestation, in particular, to assess the potential effectiveness of supply chain zero-deforestation commitments.

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:43:54 +0000 Chris West; Toby Gardner; Simon Croft; Javier Godar; Michael Lathuillière https://www.sei.org/publications/sticky-supply-chains/ Publication