SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:43:59 +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 The Green Assets Wallet – first blockchain for green bond impact data https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/first-blockchain-for-green-bonds/ Today sees the launch of the Green Assets Wallet, an innovative blockchain database, for issuers and investors of green bonds. A co-creation of leading capital market actors, green finance experts and technology innovators, the Green Assets Wallet is a transparent platform for trusted green bond data. Its objective is to unlock greater volumes of credible investment opportunities that deliver environmental impact. Photo: Ipoba / Getty Images Today sees the launch of the Green Assets Wallet, an innovative blockchain database, for issuers and investors of green bonds. A co-creation of leading capital market actors, green finance experts and technology innovators, the Green Assets Wallet is a transparent platform for trusted green bond data. Its objective is to unlock greater volumes of credible investment opportunities that deliver environmental impact.

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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2019 07:00:06 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/first-blockchain-for-green-bonds/ Press Gridded Meteorological Ensemble Tool (GMET) https://www.sei.org/projects/gridded-meteorological-ensemble-tool-gmet/ The sparse and uneven distribution of meteorological stations creates a challenge in generating continuous spatial coverage of precipitation data for water planning and study. So when the Ministry of Environment and Water of Bolivia (MMAyA) commissioned a national-level water basin study led by SEI, they turned to the Gridded Meteorological Ensemble Tool (GMET). The sparse and uneven distribution of meteorological stations creates a challenge in generating continuous spatial coverage of precipitation data for water planning and study. So when the Ministry of Environment and Water of Bolivia (MMAyA) commissioned a national-level water basin study led by SEI, they turned to the Gridded Meteorological Ensemble Tool (GMET).

]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2022 01:42:41 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/gridded-meteorological-ensemble-tool-gmet/ Project Survey of local impacts of biofuel crop production and adoption of ethanol stoves in southern Africa https://www.sei.org/publications/local-impacts-biofuel-crop-production-adoption-ethanol-stoves-in-southern-africa/ The two datasets outlined in this paper contain information related to (a) the local impacts of biofuel feedstock production, and (b) the factors that influence the adoption and/or sustained use of ethanol stoves in southern Africa. The two datasets outlined in this paper contain information related to (a) the local impacts of biofuel feedstock production, and (b) the factors that influence the adoption and/or sustained use of ethanol stoves in southern Africa.

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:29:00 +0000 Francis X. Johnson; Caroline Ochieng; Anne Nyambane https://www.sei.org/publications/local-impacts-biofuel-crop-production-adoption-ethanol-stoves-in-southern-africa/ Publication Season’s Greetings https://www.sei.org/features/seasons-greetings/ SEI Tallinn would like to truly thank all its project partners and collaborators towards making the world a better and more sustainable place. Happy holiday season! SEI Tallinn would like to truly thank all its project partners and collaborators towards making the world a better and more sustainable place. Happy holiday season!

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:55:36 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/seasons-greetings/ Feature Kaunist pühadeaega! https://www.sei.org/features/kaunist-puhadeaega/ SEI Tallinn tänab oma projekti- ja koostööpartnereid, et töötame koos parema ja jätkusuutlikuma tuleviku nimel. Soovime kõike head uueks aastaks! SEI Tallinn tänab oma projekti- ja koostööpartnereid, et töötame koos parema ja jätkusuutlikuma tuleviku nimel. Soovime kõike head uueks aastaks!

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:34:56 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/kaunist-puhadeaega/ Feature Particulate matter pollution in an informal settlement in Nairobi: Using citizen science to make the invisible visible https://www.sei.org/publications/understanding-particulate-matter-pollution-in-informal-settlements-using-citizen-science/ This article describes the citizen science approach used to explore personal exposure to air pollution of selected informal settlement dwellers in Nairobi, Kenya. It presents the methods used, with the aim of informing others who wish to conduct similar work in the future, and some results, including policy impact. This article describes the citizen science approach used to explore personal exposure to air pollution of selected informal settlement dwellers in Nairobi, Kenya. It presents the methods used, with the aim of informing others who wish to conduct similar work in the future, and some results, including policy impact.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:37:12 +0000 Sarah West; Cassilde Muhoza; Philip Osano; William Apondo https://www.sei.org/publications/understanding-particulate-matter-pollution-in-informal-settlements-using-citizen-science/ Publication SEI Tallinn is a Green Office https://www.sei.org/features/sei-tallinn-is-a-green-office/ As of this month, SEI Tallinn is the holder of the European Green Office Certificate. As of this month, SEI Tallinn is the holder of the European Green Office Certificate.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:50:39 +0000 Helen Saarniit https://www.sei.org/features/sei-tallinn-is-a-green-office/ Feature ¿Qué pasaría si pudiéramos diseñar el desarrollo sostenible juntos? https://www.sei.org/perspectives/que-pasaria-si-pudieramos-disenar-el-desarrollo-sostenible-juntos/ Alcanzar los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible requiere nuevas soluciones fundamentales. Pero, ¿cómo podemos innovar a escala y adaptarnos a las características únicas de cada comunidad? El diseño del servicio y los enfoques experimentales ofrecen un camino a seguir. Foto: Greiki/Getty Images Alcanzar los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible requiere nuevas soluciones fundamentales. Pero, ¿cómo podemos innovar a escala y adaptarnos a las características únicas de cada comunidad? El diseño del servicio y los enfoques experimentales ofrecen un camino a seguir.

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]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:29:36 +0000 Fiona Lambe https://www.sei.org/perspectives/que-pasaria-si-pudieramos-disenar-el-desarrollo-sostenible-juntos/ Perspective The future direction of design within research https://www.sei.org/events/the-future-direction-of-design-within-research/ How can we make the best use of design capabilities for sustainable development projects? This event provides a unique space with an opportunity for an engaging discussion. How can we make the best use of design capabilities for sustainable development projects? This event provides a unique space with an opportunity for an engaging discussion.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:34:24 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/the-future-direction-of-design-within-research/ Event What if we could design sustainable development together? https://www.sei.org/perspectives/what-if-we-could-design-sustainable-development-together/ Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires novel pivotal solutions. But how can we innovate at scale while tailoring to the unique features of every community? Service design and experimental approaches offer a way forward. Photo: Graiki / Gettyimages. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires novel pivotal solutions. But how can we innovate at scale while tailoring to the unique features of every community? Service design and experimental approaches offer a way forward.

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]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:17:57 +0000 Fiona Lambe https://www.sei.org/perspectives/what-if-we-could-design-sustainable-development-together/ Perspective Calibrating the Compass: How to factor in the context of SDG interactions https://www.sei.org/perspectives/calibrating-the-compass/ A meeting of experts kicked off a crucial process in developing the Agenda 2030 Compass – a strategic decision-support tool based on the Sustainable Development Goals. A meeting of experts kicked off a crucial process in developing the Agenda 2030 Compass – a strategic decision-support tool based on the Sustainable Development Goals.

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:45:02 +0000 Stefan Bößner; Timothy Suljada https://www.sei.org/perspectives/calibrating-the-compass/ Perspective SEI Tallinn on Roheline Kontor https://www.sei.org/features/sei-tallinn-on-roheline-kontor/ SEI Tallinn on sai käesoleval kuul Rohelise Kontori tunnistuse omanikuks. SEI Tallinn on sai käesoleval kuul Rohelise Kontori tunnistuse omanikuks.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:59:27 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/sei-tallinn-on-roheline-kontor/ Feature SEI Oxford Wins Recognition for Internship Programme https://www.sei.org/features/sei-oxford-wins-recognition-for-internship-programme/ The University of Oxford recognizes SEI Oxford with a “Gold Standard” award for the high calibre of its internships. The University of Oxford recognizes SEI Oxford with a “Gold Standard” award for the high calibre of its internships.

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:33:28 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/sei-oxford-wins-recognition-for-internship-programme/ Feature Üleskutse saarte ettevõtetele, kes otsivad praktikante https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/uleskutse-saarte-ettevottetele-kes-otsivad-praktikante/ Rahvusvaheline projekt YENESIS viib kokku saartelt pärit noored ja saartel asuvad keskkonnavaldkondades tegutsevad ettevõtted, eesmärgiga noori roheliste töökohtade juurde suunata ja seekaudu saarte elu edendada. Seetõttu otsitakse saartel asuvaid ettevõtteid, kes oleks huvitatud projektis osalevaid noori enda organisatsiooni praktikale võtma. Rahvusvaheline projekt YENESIS viib kokku saartelt pärit noored ja saartel asuvad keskkonnavaldkondades tegutsevad ettevõtted, eesmärgiga noori roheliste töökohtade juurde suunata ja seekaudu saarte elu edendada. Seetõttu otsitakse saartel asuvaid ettevõtteid, kes oleks huvitatud projektis osalevaid noori enda organisatsiooni praktikale võtma.

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 08:42:16 +0000 Helen Saarniit https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/uleskutse-saarte-ettevottetele-kes-otsivad-praktikante/ Press Aid Atlas: nueva herramienta para visualizar flujos de financiación para el desarrollo https://www.sei.org/publications/aid-atlas-nueva-herramienta-para-visualizar-flujos-de-financiacion-para-el-desarrollo/ Aid Atlas es una plataforma interactiva que ayuda a los actores estatales y no estatales a explorar los flujos de financiación internacional para el desarrollo. Fotot: Getty / Lesikvit Aid Atlas es una plataforma interactiva que ayuda a los actores estatales y no estatales a explorar los flujos de financiación internacional para el desarrollo.

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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:24:13 +0000 Georgia Savvidou; Adis Dzebo; Aaron Atteridge https://www.sei.org/publications/aid-atlas-nueva-herramienta-para-visualizar-flujos-de-financiacion-para-el-desarrollo/ Publication Swedish authority invests a large sum on stoves – expert: ‘Surprised’ https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/swedish-authority-invests-a-large-sum-on-stoves-expert-surprised/ Dagens Nyheter performed an interview with Francis X. Johnson, SEI Senior Research Fellow, as part of the newspaper’s investigation into the Swedish Energy Agency’s CDM program, which are investing around 250 million SEK in more efficient cookstoves in developing countries. Dagens Nyheter performed an interview with Francis X. Johnson, SEI Senior Research Fellow, as part of the newspaper’s investigation into the Swedish Energy Agency’s CDM program, which are investing around 250 million SEK in more efficient cookstoves in developing countries.

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:08:42 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/swedish-authority-invests-a-large-sum-on-stoves-expert-surprised/ Press 3 insights to improve the Mekong State of the Basin Report https://www.sei.org/perspectives/3-insights-to-improve-the-mekong-state-of-the-basin-report/ The recently published report is the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of the environmental condition of the Mekong Basin. But the next iteration needs to serve decision-makers better. Here are three ways it could do so. The recently published report is the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of the environmental condition of the Mekong Basin. But the next iteration needs to serve decision-makers better. Here are three ways it could do so.

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:35:16 +0000 Leonie Pearson; Karthikeyan Matheswaran https://www.sei.org/perspectives/3-insights-to-improve-the-mekong-state-of-the-basin-report/ Perspective Making circular economy happen https://www.sei.org/events/making-circular-economy-happen/ Making Circular Economy Happen will take place during the COP25 live events as part of Nordic Climate Actions Weeks by Nordic Co-operation. The discussion will focus on the impact of the circular economy on the present market economy and the environmental consequences of this, as well as what leadership and policy is needed to take the circular economy forward. The event will form part of the Climate Clever Citizens Challenge Parliamentarians – Nordic Council Day, hosted by Norrsken House. Making Circular Economy Happen will take place during the COP25 live events as part of Nordic Climate Actions Weeks by Nordic Co-operation. The discussion will focus on the impact of the circular economy on the present market economy and the environmental consequences of this, as well as what leadership and policy is needed to take the circular economy forward. The event will form part of the Climate Clever Citizens Challenge Parliamentarians – Nordic Council Day, hosted by Norrsken House.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2019 14:23:13 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/making-circular-economy-happen/ Event Biodiversity’s contributions to sustainable development https://www.sei.org/publications/biodiversity-contributions-sustainable-development/ International concern to develop sustainably challenges us to act upon the inherent links between our economy, society and environment, and is leading to increasing acknowledgement of biodiversity’s importance. This Review discusses the breadth of ways in which biodiversity can support sustainable development. International concern to develop sustainably challenges us to act upon the inherent links between our economy, society and environment, and is leading to increasing acknowledgement of biodiversity’s importance. This Review discusses the breadth of ways in which biodiversity can support sustainable development.

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:51:19 +0000 Måns Nilsson https://www.sei.org/publications/biodiversity-contributions-sustainable-development/ Publication Knowledge management for climate action and development https://www.sei.org/events/knowledge-management-for-climate-action-and-development/ Come join us at COP25 on Wednesday, 11 December, 9:00 – 10:00 at the MDB Pavilion in Hall 8 for an event in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) on Knowledge Management. (Photo: Terry Vlisidis / Unsplash) Come join us at COP25 on Wednesday, 11 December, 9:00 – 10:00 at the MDB Pavilion in Hall 8 for an event in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) on Knowledge Management.

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]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:23:03 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/knowledge-management-for-climate-action-and-development/ Event