SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:40:44 +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 Why equity is key to the success of fossil fuel transitions https://www.sei.org/features/why-equity-is-key-to-the-success-of-fossil-fuel-transitions/ At a recent panel, SEI senior scientist Peter Erickson joined fossil fuel development and energy economics experts to discuss the importance of decreasing fossil fuel production and the equity implications stemming from this transition. Each panelist provided different perspectives on what transitions could look like at global, national and local levels. At a recent panel, SEI senior scientist Peter Erickson joined fossil fuel development and energy economics experts to discuss the importance of decreasing fossil fuel production and the equity implications stemming from this transition. Each panelist provided different perspectives on what transitions could look like at global, national and local levels.

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:52:53 +0000 Emily Yehle https://www.sei.org/features/why-equity-is-key-to-the-success-of-fossil-fuel-transitions/ Feature Understanding complexity in freshwater management: Practitioners’ perspectives in the Netherlands https://www.sei.org/publications/understanding-complexity-in-freshwater-management/ This article applies a mixed-method approach to help unravel complexity in freshwater management. This article applies a mixed-method approach to help unravel complexity in freshwater management.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:31:55 +0000 Steve Cinderby https://www.sei.org/publications/understanding-complexity-in-freshwater-management/ Publication Implementation of the BiH ESAP 2030+ project in Bosnia and Herzegovina is under way https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/implementation-of-the-bih-esap-2030-project-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina-is-under-way/ On 3 March, the Steering Board for preparation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s new environmental strategy and action plan for 2030 and beyond, ESAP 2030+, met in Sarajevo for the first time. On 3 March, the Steering Board for preparation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s new environmental strategy and action plan for 2030 and beyond, ESAP 2030+, met in Sarajevo for the first time.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:34:19 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/implementation-of-the-bih-esap-2030-project-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina-is-under-way/ Press Tools for transition – Achieving the vision of a just and climate neutral Europe https://www.sei.org/events/tools-for-transition-achieving-the-vision-of-a-just-and-climate-neutral-europe/ This event presents insights from researchers, industry representatives and policy makers on how EU member countries can successfully achieve a just transition towards climate neutrality. The event is co-hosted by the Permanent Representation of Estonia to the EU and the Stockholm Environment Institute. This event presents insights from researchers, industry representatives and policy makers on how EU member countries can successfully achieve a just transition towards climate neutrality. The event is co-hosted by the Permanent Representation of Estonia to the EU and the Stockholm Environment Institute.

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2020 13:12:04 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/tools-for-transition-achieving-the-vision-of-a-just-and-climate-neutral-europe/ Event Reaching climate neutrality in Estonia https://www.sei.org/publications/reaching-climate-neutrality-in-estonia-brief/ Estonia, which has long relied on locally produced and highly polluting oil shale as its primary source of fuel for electricity, has committed to work towards climate neutrality by 2050. The Government Office of the Republic of Estonia commissioned SEI Tallinn to outline the steps the country must take over the next three decades. SEI Tallinn’s provides an analysis of sector-specific issues that Estonia must address, and offers an outline of the cost effectiveness of related measures. Estonia, which has long relied on locally produced and highly polluting oil shale as its primary source of fuel for electricity, has committed to work towards climate neutrality by 2050. The Government Office of the Republic of Estonia commissioned SEI Tallinn to outline the steps the country must take over the next three decades. SEI Tallinn’s provides an analysis of sector-specific issues that Estonia must address, and offers an outline of the cost effectiveness of related measures.

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:57:01 +0000 Lauri Tammiste; Kerli Kirsimaa; Karina Suik; Madis Org; Siim Meeliste https://www.sei.org/publications/reaching-climate-neutrality-in-estonia-brief/ Publication Aligning integrated assessment modelling with socio-technical transition insights: An application to low-carbon energy scenario analysis in Europe https://www.sei.org/publications/integrated-assessment-modelling-socio-technical-transition-europe/ This article develops quantitative scenarios for integrated assessment modelling through the examination of two different transition narratives covering the role of actors in achieving the European Union’s 2050 80% greenhouse gas emission reduction target. This article develops quantitative scenarios for integrated assessment modelling through the examination of two different transition narratives covering the role of actors in achieving the European Union’s 2050 80% greenhouse gas emission reduction target.

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:14:16 +0000 Måns Nilsson https://www.sei.org/publications/integrated-assessment-modelling-socio-technical-transition-europe/ Publication Saneamiento, género y pobreza en la cuenca de Tupiza https://www.sei.org/features/saneamiento-genero-y-pobreza-en-la-cuenca-de-tupiza/ Investigadoras del SEI, bajo el marco del proyecto Bolivia WATCH, aplican el marco de análisis multidimensional de pobreza creado por la Agencia Sueca de Cooperación Internacional (Sida) para entender cómo se relacionan la gestión del agua, el saneamiento, género y pobreza en la Cuenca del Río Tupiza, al sureste de Bolivia y así actuar con un enfoque de equidad social y de género. Aquí comparten sus primeras observaciones. Investigadoras del SEI, bajo el marco del proyecto Bolivia WATCH, aplican el marco de análisis multidimensional de pobreza creado por la Agencia Sueca de Cooperación Internacional (Sida) para entender cómo se relacionan la gestión del agua, el saneamiento, género y pobreza en la Cuenca del Río Tupiza, al sureste de Bolivia y así actuar con un enfoque de equidad social y de género. Aquí comparten sus primeras observaciones.

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:56:08 +0000 Laura Forni; Natalia Ortiz https://www.sei.org/features/saneamiento-genero-y-pobreza-en-la-cuenca-de-tupiza/ Feature Iniciativa SEI sobre Carbon Lock-In o bloqueo de carbono https://www.sei.org/projects/inciciativa-de-sei-sobre-carbon-lock-in-o-bloqueo-de-carbono/ La Iniciativa Carbon Lock-In o Bloqueo de Carbono busca descubrir y abordar las barreras sociales, políticas y técnicas entrelazadas que sostienen la economía alta en carbono. A través de la investigación, identificaremos políticas y estrategias para romper la dependencia y acelerar la transición hacia un futuro bajo en carbono. La Iniciativa Carbon Lock-In o Bloqueo de Carbono busca descubrir y abordar las barreras sociales, políticas y técnicas entrelazadas que sostienen la economía alta en carbono. A través de la investigación, identificaremos políticas y estrategias para romper la dependencia y acelerar la transición hacia un futuro bajo en carbono.

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2020 17:25:31 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/inciciativa-de-sei-sobre-carbon-lock-in-o-bloqueo-de-carbono/ Project Modelación estratégica de la cuenca del Río Rocha https://www.sei.org/publications/modelacion-estrategica-de-la-cuenca-del-rio-rocha/ Este documento presenta los avances alcanzados en la identificación de incertidumbres y estrategias de manejo de la cuenca del río Rocha, la caracterización de los actores y sus interacciones, la modelación estratégica utilizando WEAP y una evaluación de la capacidad de las estrategias propuestas para reducir la vulnerabilidad hídrica de los diferentes sectores de la cuenca. Foto: I Marañon/Flickr Este documento presenta los avances alcanzados en la identificación de incertidumbres y estrategias de manejo de la cuenca del río Rocha, la caracterización de los actores y sus interacciones, la modelación estratégica utilizando WEAP y una evaluación de la capacidad de las estrategias propuestas para reducir la vulnerabilidad hídrica de los diferentes sectores de la cuenca.

Foto: I Marañon/Flickr

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:56:08 +0000 Marisa Escobar; Nilo Lima https://www.sei.org/publications/modelacion-estrategica-de-la-cuenca-del-rio-rocha/ Publication Understanding the role of green bonds in advancing sustainability https://www.sei.org/publications/green-bonds-in-sustainability/ This article analyses what attracts investors and issuers to the green bond market, and what impact green bonds are having on the financing of sustainability and on organizational behaviour. This article analyses what attracts investors and issuers to the green bond market, and what impact green bonds are having on the financing of sustainability and on organizational behaviour.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:29:22 +0000 Aaron Maltais; Björn Nykvist https://www.sei.org/publications/green-bonds-in-sustainability/ Publication What drives human behaviour when it comes to development solutions? https://www.sei.org/features/what-drives-human-behaviour-when-it-comes-to-development-solutions/ The SEI Initiative on Behaviour and Choice blended service design and experimental approaches to find out what makes people change their behaviour when it comes to development solutions. The result is a comprehensive hands-on methodology for understanding behaviours, what drives them and how to embed this knowledge in reality. The SEI Initiative on Behaviour and Choice blended service design and experimental approaches to find out what makes people change their behaviour when it comes to development solutions. The result is a comprehensive hands-on methodology for understanding behaviours, what drives them and how to embed this knowledge in reality.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:20:29 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/what-drives-human-behaviour-when-it-comes-to-development-solutions/ Feature Bioenergy in Kenya: Making tea production sustainable https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/bioenergy-in-kenya-making-tea-production-sustainable/ Tea production is a key industry in Kenya, where millions of people depend on it for a living. Can waste from sugarcane make processing the crop more environmentally friendly? Tea production is a key industry in Kenya, where millions of people depend on it for a living. Can waste from sugarcane make processing the crop more environmentally friendly?

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:22:15 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/bioenergy-in-kenya-making-tea-production-sustainable/ Press A climate-economy policy model for Barbados https://www.sei.org/publications/a-climate-economy-policy-model-for-barbados/ Small island developing states have long managed to respond nimbly in the face of continual change — a challenge that will be magnified by climate change. In this study, the authors present a model that can help inform responses to future climate impacts. Small island developing states have long managed to respond nimbly in the face of continual change — a challenge that will be magnified by climate change. In this study, the authors present a model that can help inform responses to future climate impacts.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 22:14:33 +0000 Eric Kemp-Benedict; Nella Canales https://www.sei.org/publications/a-climate-economy-policy-model-for-barbados/ Publication How to model energy and water linkages using LEAP and WEAP https://www.sei.org/features/how-to-model-energy-and-water-linkages-using-leap-and-weap/ In this webinar, SEI scientists explain how to use SEI’s two flagship modelling tools for integrated analyses of energy and water systems. In this webinar, SEI scientists explain how to use SEI’s two flagship modelling tools for integrated analyses of energy and water systems.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:01:14 +0000 Eric Kemp-Benedict; Emily Ghosh https://www.sei.org/features/how-to-model-energy-and-water-linkages-using-leap-and-weap/ Feature Testing RISC-KIT’s integrated approach for assessing Disaster Risk Reduction measures on the coast of Kristianstad, Sweden https://www.sei.org/publications/testing-risc-kits-integrated-approach-for-assessing-disaster-risk-reduction-measures-on-the-coast-of-kristianstad-sweden/ This study explores the importance and complexities of integrated approaches in coastal management through the case of the Swedish municipality of Kristianstad, Sweden. This study explores the importance and complexities of integrated approaches in coastal management through the case of the Swedish municipality of Kristianstad, Sweden.

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:32:52 +0000 Karina Barquet; Sarah Dickin https://www.sei.org/publications/testing-risc-kits-integrated-approach-for-assessing-disaster-risk-reduction-measures-on-the-coast-of-kristianstad-sweden/ Publication Green bonds: a mechanism for bridging the adaptation gap? https://www.sei.org/publications/green-bonds-a-mechanism-for-bridging-the-adaptation-gap/ This working paper looks at the potential for green bonds to scale-up financing for adaptation and resilience. It compares adaptation needs against historical levels of green bond issuance to explore the potential for green bonds to meet those needs. This working paper looks at the potential for green bonds to scale-up financing for adaptation and resilience. It compares adaptation needs against historical levels of green bond issuance to explore the potential for green bonds to meet those needs.

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:58:18 +0000 Heidi Tuhkanen https://www.sei.org/publications/green-bonds-a-mechanism-for-bridging-the-adaptation-gap/ Publication The 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement: Voluntary contributions towards thematic policy coherence https://www.sei.org/publications/2030-agenda-paris-agreement-policy/ An analysis reveals opportunities for synergy between the 2030 Agenda and nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. An analysis reveals opportunities for synergy between the 2030 Agenda and nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:28:52 +0000 Adis Dzebo https://www.sei.org/publications/2030-agenda-paris-agreement-policy/ Publication Rennäringens skydd mot vattenkraftens markexploatering https://www.sei.org/publications/rennaringens-skydd-mot-vattenkraftens-markexploatering/ På uppdrag av SEI har Front Advokater genomfört den här utredningen som syftar till att identifiera och översiktligt analysera det juridiska skydd som de svenska samebyarna har för sina traditionella marker för renskötsel, vid etablering av vattenkraftsverksamhet. Frågan om den rättsliga betydelsen av dessa avtal behandlas endast översiktligt. Miljöprocessen är komplex och omfattas av en rad olika regler beroende på instans och ärendeform. SEI har frågeställningar till grund för genomförandet. På uppdrag av SEI har Front Advokater genomfört den här utredningen som syftar till att identifiera och översiktligt analysera det juridiska skydd som de
svenska samebyarna har för sina traditionella marker för renskötsel, vid etablering av vattenkraftsverksamhet.

Frågan om den rättsliga betydelsen av dessa avtal behandlas endast översiktligt. Miljöprocessen är komplex och omfattas av en rad olika regler beroende på instans och ärendeform.

SEI har frågeställningar till grund för genomförandet.

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 07:39:55 +0000 https://www.sei.org/publications/rennaringens-skydd-mot-vattenkraftens-markexploatering/ Publication Sámi lands and hydroelectric power in Sweden – what’s the potential to redress harm and injustice? https://www.sei.org/perspectives/sami-lands-and-hydroelectric-power-in-sweden-opportunities-to-redress-injustice/ A new legal study shows how new environmental requirements could offer the chance to address injustices that still surround hydro-projects on traditional Sámi lands. To exploit these opportunities, proactive work is needed from state and energy companies – but especially from the Sámi reindeer herding communities themselves. A new legal study shows how new environmental requirements could offer the chance to address injustices that still surround hydro-projects on traditional Sámi lands. To exploit these opportunities, proactive work is needed from state and energy companies – but especially from the Sámi reindeer herding communities themselves.

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:19:45 +0000 Rasmus Kløcker Larsen; Katarina Inga https://www.sei.org/perspectives/sami-lands-and-hydroelectric-power-in-sweden-opportunities-to-redress-injustice/ Perspective Omprövningen av vattenkraften på samiska marker – vilka möjligheter finns att adressera skador och orättvisor? https://www.sei.org/perspectives/omprovningen-av-vattenkraften-pa-samiska-marker-vilka-mojligheter-finns-att-adressera-skador-och-orattvisor/ Ny juridisk studie visar på hur den stundande omprövningen av vattenkraftens miljötillstånd enligt nya miljökrav kan öppna ett fönster för att adressera de orättvisor som alltjämt omgärdar vattenkraften på traditionella samiska marker. Om dessa möjligheter ska tas tillvara behövs emellertid ett proaktivt arbete från staten och bolagen – men särskilt från samebyarna själva! Ny juridisk studie visar på hur den stundande omprövningen av vattenkraftens miljötillstånd enligt nya miljökrav kan öppna ett fönster för att adressera de orättvisor som alltjämt omgärdar vattenkraften på traditionella samiska marker. Om dessa möjligheter ska tas tillvara behövs emellertid ett proaktivt arbete från staten och bolagen – men särskilt från samebyarna själva!

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:21:28 +0000 Rasmus Kløcker Larsen; Katarina Inga https://www.sei.org/perspectives/omprovningen-av-vattenkraften-pa-samiska-marker-vilka-mojligheter-finns-att-adressera-skador-och-orattvisor/ Perspective