SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:21:24 +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 Review on climate and water resource implications of reducing renewable power curtailment in China: A nexus perspective https://www.sei.org/publications/review-climate-water-china/ Reviewing the potential benefits of reducing curtailments on renewable power generation in China. Reviewing the potential benefits of reducing curtailments on renewable power generation in China.

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:54:34 +0000 Guoyi Han https://www.sei.org/publications/review-climate-water-china/ Publication Delivering a circular economy within the planet’s boundaries https://www.sei.org/publications/eu-circular-economy-planet/ An analysis assessing to what extent demand-side actions included in the new EU Circular Economy Action Plan could help reduce environmental pressures and contribute to a more circular European economy within the boundaries of the planet. An analysis assessing to what extent demand-side actions included in the new EU Circular Economy Action Plan could help reduce environmental pressures and contribute to a more circular European economy within the boundaries of the planet.

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:36:40 +0000 Timothy Suljada https://www.sei.org/publications/eu-circular-economy-planet/ Publication Seven principles to realize a just transition to a low-carbon economy https://www.sei.org/publications/seven-principles-to-realize-a-just-transition-to-a-low-carbon-economy/ This policy report presents basic tenets that define a just transition. It suggests ways to implement these components into policy and practice. The report emphasizes that regions facing decarbonization can and must prepare for inevitable change on the horizon with critical investments, policy reforms and inclusive dialogue. This policy report presents basic tenets that define a just transition. It suggests ways to implement these components into policy and practice. The report emphasizes that regions facing decarbonization can and must prepare for inevitable change on the horizon with critical investments, policy reforms and inclusive dialogue.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:03:25 +0000 Aaron Atteridge; Claudia Strambo https://www.sei.org/publications/seven-principles-to-realize-a-just-transition-to-a-low-carbon-economy/ Publication Coordinating climate finance in Kenya: technical measures or political change? https://www.sei.org/publications/coordinating-climate-finance-in-kenya-technical-measures-or-political-change/ This policy brief examines the barriers and challenges that hinder further effectiveness of Kenya’s climate finance coordination mechanisms. This policy brief examines the barriers and challenges that hinder further effectiveness of Kenya’s climate finance coordination mechanisms.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:07:41 +0000 Adis Dzebo; Zoha Shawoo https://www.sei.org/publications/coordinating-climate-finance-in-kenya-technical-measures-or-political-change/ Publication The Climate Finance Track at the AVPN 2020 Virtual Conference https://www.sei.org/events/the-climate-finance-track-at-the-avpn-2020-virtual-conference/ Through the Strategic Collaborative Fund Phase 2 (SCF2) programme, SEI Asia partnered with the Asian Ventures Philanthropy to deep dive into innovative financial instruments that can help facilitate the transition towards a low-carbon economy and enable effective adaptation. Through the Strategic Collaborative Fund Phase 2 (SCF2) programme, SEI Asia partnered with the Asian Ventures Philanthropy to deep dive into innovative financial instruments that can help facilitate the transition towards a low-carbon economy and enable effective adaptation.

]]> Wed, 27 May 2020 04:12:40 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/the-climate-finance-track-at-the-avpn-2020-virtual-conference/ Event Communication drives change in the edible insect sector https://www.sei.org/features/communication-drives-change-in-the-edible-insect-sector/ SEI led on communication and engagement in the AgriFoSe2030 programme, leading to better policy and practice around edible insect farming in Africa. SEI led on communication and engagement in the AgriFoSe2030 programme, leading to better policy and practice around edible insect farming in Africa.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:00:49 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/communication-drives-change-in-the-edible-insect-sector/ Feature LOVISA Workshop Report: Local Knowledge in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment https://www.sei.org/publications/lovisa-workshop-report-local-knowledge-in-environmental-and-social-impact-assessment/ This report presents the findings of the LOVISA project that focused on inclusion of local communities and Indigenous peoples in social and environmental impact assessments in the (European) Arctic. This report presents the findings of the LOVISA project that focused on inclusion of local communities and Indigenous peoples in social and environmental impact assessments in the (European) Arctic.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:57:23 +0000 https://www.sei.org/publications/lovisa-workshop-report-local-knowledge-in-environmental-and-social-impact-assessment/ Publication Veebiseminar: Ringsed linnad https://www.sei.org/events/ringsed_linnad/ Globaalsete megatrendide kohaselt ootab meid ees tulevikus aina suurem linnastumine. Sellega seoses tõuseb ka linnade roll ja tähtsus süsinikuneutraalsele ja ringmajanduslikule süsteemile üleminekul. Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna keskus (SEI Tallinn) koostöös Eesti Keskkonnajuhtimise Assotsiatsiooniga (EKJA) korraldasid veebiseminari, mille käigus arutati ringmajanduse rakendamise võimalusi linnades. Globaalsete megatrendide kohaselt ootab meid ees tulevikus aina suurem linnastumine. Sellega seoses tõuseb ka linnade roll ja tähtsus süsinikuneutraalsele ja ringmajanduslikule süsteemile üleminekul. Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna keskus (SEI Tallinn) koostöös Eesti Keskkonnajuhtimise Assotsiatsiooniga (EKJA) korraldasid veebiseminari, mille käigus arutati ringmajanduse rakendamise võimalusi linnades.

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:52:28 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/ringsed_linnad/ Event Webinar: Circular Cities https://www.sei.org/events/circular-cities/ The global megatrends are showing rapid urbanization, which means more and more people will be living in urban areas in the future. Cities will be holding an increasingly important role in transitioning to a circular carbon-neutral economy. SEI Tallinn together with the Estonian Association for Environmental Management (EKJA) organized a webinar focusing on the possibilities of implementing circular economy in cities. The global megatrends are showing rapid urbanization, which means more and more people will be living in urban areas in the future. Cities will be holding an increasingly important role in transitioning to a circular carbon-neutral economy. SEI Tallinn together with the Estonian Association for Environmental Management (EKJA) organized a webinar focusing on the possibilities of implementing circular economy in cities.

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2020 10:37:20 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/circular-cities/ Event Swedish research programme to analyse geopolitics, sustainability trends and consequences of COVID-19 pandemic https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/swedish-research-programme-to-analyse-geopolitics-sustainability-trends-and-consequences-of-covid-19-pandemic/ The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research, Mistra, announced a package of funding for interdisciplinary research programme Mistra Geopolitics, hosted by SEI, today. The 60 million SEK will fund research and stakeholder engagement at six leading Swedish universities and institutes, starting in January 2021. Image credits: beeboys / Shutterstock The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research, Mistra, announced a package of funding for interdisciplinary research programme Mistra Geopolitics, hosted by SEI, today. The 60 million SEK will fund research and stakeholder engagement at six leading Swedish universities and institutes, starting in January 2021.

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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:00:36 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/swedish-research-programme-to-analyse-geopolitics-sustainability-trends-and-consequences-of-covid-19-pandemic/ Press Ny finansiering till forskningsprogram som analyserar geopolitik, hållbarhetstrender och konsekvenser av COVID-19-pandemin https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ny-finansiering-till-tvarvetenskapligt-forskningsprogram-som-analyserar-geopolitik-hallbarhetstrender-och-konsekvenser-av-covid-19-pandemin/ Styrelsen för Mistra, Stiftelsen för miljöstrategisk forskning, har beslutat om ytterligare fyra år av finansiering för det tvärvetenskapliga forskningsprogrammet Mistra Geopolitics. De 60 miljoner kronorna kommer att finansiera forskning, analys och samverkan vid sex ledande svenska universitet och institut och ledas från SEI, Stockholm Environment Institute. Image credits: beeboys / Shutterstock Styrelsen för Mistra, Stiftelsen för miljöstrategisk forskning, har beslutat om ytterligare fyra år av finansiering för det tvärvetenskapliga forskningsprogrammet Mistra Geopolitics. De 60 miljoner kronorna kommer att finansiera forskning, analys och samverkan vid sex ledande svenska universitet och institut och ledas från SEI, Stockholm Environment Institute.

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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:00:19 +0000 Ylva Rylander; Eva Krutmeijer https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/ny-finansiering-till-tvarvetenskapligt-forskningsprogram-som-analyserar-geopolitik-hallbarhetstrender-och-konsekvenser-av-covid-19-pandemin/ Press Mission blue Baltic: healthy oceans, coasts, and inland water https://www.sei.org/events/mission-blue-baltic-health-oceans-coasts-and-inland-water/ How can interventions to reuse and recycle nutrients in the Baltic Sea Region be developed and operationalized? On 10 June, SEI will host an online workshop as part of the final regional and learning event for BONUS RETURN, which will bring together stakeholders from around the Baltic Sea Region to pool expertise on these issues. How can interventions to reuse and recycle nutrients in the Baltic Sea Region be developed and operationalized? On 10 June, SEI will host an online workshop as part of the final regional and learning event for BONUS RETURN, which will bring together stakeholders from around the Baltic Sea Region to pool expertise on these issues.

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:37:36 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/mission-blue-baltic-health-oceans-coasts-and-inland-water/ Event Examining risks of new oil and gas production in Canada https://www.sei.org/publications/examining-risks-of-new-oil-and-gas-production-in-canada/ Further investments in oil and gas infrastructure – and particularly new oil sands projects, new shale and tight oil fields, and new LNG projects – are increasingly risky given market trends and fundamentals. Further investments in oil and gas infrastructure – and particularly new oil sands projects, new shale and tight oil fields, and new LNG projects – are increasingly risky given market trends and fundamentals.

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:00:09 +0000 Peter Erickson; Michael Lazarus https://www.sei.org/publications/examining-risks-of-new-oil-and-gas-production-in-canada/ Publication New oil projects are a “risky bet” for Canada, analysis finds https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/new-oil-projects-are-a-risky-bet-for-canada-analysis-finds/ Many not-yet-producing oil fields – like those in the Cardium, Duvernay and Viking formations – do not appear financially viable given future price outlooks, while most existing oil sands projects are more resilient. Many not-yet-producing oil fields – like those in the Cardium, Duvernay and Viking formations – do not appear financially viable given future price outlooks, while most existing oil sands projects are more resilient.

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:00:27 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/new-oil-projects-are-a-risky-bet-for-canada-analysis-finds/ Press Q&A: How the Mistra Geopolitics programme contributes to a more sustainable world https://www.sei.org/features/qa-mistra-geopolitics-phase-ii/ With a second phase of the multi-partner research programme now approved by Mistra, some of the lead researchers explain how Mistra Geopolitics contributes to sustainability, and what is planned for the next four years. Image: posteriori/ shutterstock With a second phase of the multi-partner research programme now approved by Mistra, some of the lead researchers explain how Mistra Geopolitics contributes to sustainability, and what is planned for the next four years.

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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2020 06:30:48 +0000 Eva Krutmeijer; Brenda Ochola https://www.sei.org/features/qa-mistra-geopolitics-phase-ii/ Feature Bridging the gap: finance for energy access in the Green Climate Fund https://www.sei.org/publications/bridging-gap-finance-energy-access-green-climate-fund/ Access to energy lays the foundations of modern life and is necessary to escape poverty. Yet 840 million people – over 11% of the global population – still lacked access to electricity in 2019. Access to energy lays the foundations of modern life and is necessary to escape poverty. Yet 840 million people – over 11% of the global population – still lacked access to electricity in 2019.

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2020 14:18:32 +0000 Diana Dorman https://www.sei.org/publications/bridging-gap-finance-energy-access-green-climate-fund/ Publication Modeling seasonal water yield for landscape management: Applications in Peru and Myanmar https://www.sei.org/publications/modeling-seasonal-water-yield-for-landscape-management-applications-in-peru-and-myanmar/ This paper applies a geospatial tool quantifying the seasonal water balance in the context of watershed management in Peru and Myanmar. This  paper applies a geospatial tool quantifying the seasonal water balance in the context of watershed management in Peru and Myanmar.

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2020 04:29:15 +0000 Thanapon Piman; Manish Shrestha https://www.sei.org/publications/modeling-seasonal-water-yield-for-landscape-management-applications-in-peru-and-myanmar/ Publication Applicability of lumped hydrological models in a data-constrained river basin of Asia https://www.sei.org/publications/applicability-of-lumped-hydrological-models-in-a-data-constrained-river-basin-of-asia/ This paper uses flow simulation and forecasting at 15 locations in the Ayeyarwady River in Myanmar using a range of hydrological modeling approaches. This paper uses flow simulation and forecasting at 15 locations in the Ayeyarwady River in Myanmar using a range of hydrological modeling approaches.

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2020 04:29:12 +0000 Uttam Ghimire https://www.sei.org/publications/applicability-of-lumped-hydrological-models-in-a-data-constrained-river-basin-of-asia/ Publication The mission: a world where oceans are free of pollution https://www.sei.org/features/the-mission-a-world-where-oceans-are-free-of-pollution/ Today, World Oceans Day, we join the world in celebrating and honouring our oceans. Healthy oceans, seas, and coastal and inland waters are vital for our societies and the future of our planet, and as societies shape COVID-19 recovery plans, oceans must not be forgotten. Orre beach in Klepp, Norway. Image: Baac3nes / Getty Today, World Oceans Day, we join the world in celebrating and honouring our oceans. Healthy oceans, seas, and coastal and inland waters are vital for our societies and the future of our planet, and as societies shape COVID-19 recovery plans, oceans must not be forgotten.

Orre beach in Klepp, Norway. Image: Baac3nes / Getty

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:52:15 +0000 Karina Barquet; Brenda Ochola https://www.sei.org/features/the-mission-a-world-where-oceans-are-free-of-pollution/ Feature Webinar: Seguridad alimentaria y del agua frente al COVID-19: Encontrando soluciones robustas https://www.sei.org/events/webinar-seguridad-alimentaria-y-del-agua-frente-al-covid-19-encontrando-soluciones-robustas/ ¿Cómo podemos comprender y planificar mejor los impactos del COVID-19 en la seguridad del agua y los alimentos? Únase a SEI el 3 de junio a las 9:00 PDT para conocer las perspectivas sobre cómo planificar y gestionar el agua para aumentar la resiliencia y reducir las vulnerabilidades tanto para los humanos como para los ecosistemas. Los expertos analizarán el uso de Apoyo a Decisiones Robustas (RDS) en un proceso participativo y dirigido por las partes interesadas para identificar incertidumb... ¿Cómo podemos comprender y planificar mejor los impactos del COVID-19 en la seguridad del agua y los alimentos? Únase a SEI el 3 de junio a las 9:00 PDT para conocer las perspectivas sobre cómo planificar y gestionar el agua para aumentar la resiliencia y reducir las vulnerabilidades tanto para los humanos como para los ecosistemas.

Los expertos analizarán el uso de Apoyo a Decisiones Robustas (RDS) en un proceso participativo y dirigido por las partes interesadas para identificar incertidumbres críticas y encontrar soluciones sólidas.

]]> Thu, 28 May 2020 15:25:03 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/webinar-seguridad-alimentaria-y-del-agua-frente-al-covid-19-encontrando-soluciones-robustas/ Event