SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:54:36 +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 Risks and uncertainties around low-carbon energy pathways https://www.sei.org/publications/risks-uncertainties-low-carbon-energy-pathways/ In this open access book chapter, the authors explore the development of Kenya’s geothermal and charcoal sectors in relation to current discourse around Kenya’s low-carbon transition pathway. In this open access book chapter, the authors explore the development of Kenya’s geothermal and charcoal sectors in relation to current discourse around Kenya’s low-carbon transition pathway.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:58:08 +0000 Oliver Johnson; Hannah Wanjiru; Mbeo Ogeya; Francis X. Johnson https://www.sei.org/publications/risks-uncertainties-low-carbon-energy-pathways/ Publication What’s health got to do with it? Influencing cookstove uptake in Cambodia through behaviour change communication https://www.sei.org/publications/cookstove-uptake-cambodia-behaviour-change-communication/ This paper presents findings from action research in Cambodia that investigates how social innovation around positive and negative health messaging influences demand for clean biomass cookstoves. This paper presents findings from action research in Cambodia that investigates how social innovation around positive and negative health messaging influences demand for clean biomass cookstoves.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:58:54 +0000 Fiona Lambe; Oliver Johnson; Caroline Ochieng https://www.sei.org/publications/cookstove-uptake-cambodia-behaviour-change-communication/ Publication Africa Climate Week: taking action on air pollution and climate change https://www.sei.org/events/africa-climate-week-air-pollution-and-climate-change/ Air pollution and climate change are closely linked. Designing policies with these connections in mind provides an opportunity to reap multiple-benefits, for the climate, for health and for development. This round table will present the scope and activities of the Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change in Africa. Air pollution and climate change are closely linked. Designing policies with these connections in mind provides an opportunity to reap multiple-benefits, for the climate, for health and for development. This round table will present the scope and activities of the Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change in Africa.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:46:14 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/africa-climate-week-air-pollution-and-climate-change/ Event Global Environment Outlook 6 https://www.sei.org/publications/global-environmental-outlook-6/ UN Environment’s Sixth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6) report builds on the findings of previous GEO reports, including its six regional assessments from 2016, and outlines the current state of the environment, illustrates possible future environmental trends and analyses the effectiveness of policies. UN Environment’s Sixth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6) report builds on the findings of previous GEO reports, including its six regional assessments from 2016, and outlines the current state of the environment, illustrates possible future environmental trends and analyses the effectiveness of policies.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:35:53 +0000 Catherine McMullen https://www.sei.org/publications/global-environmental-outlook-6/ Publication Tapping into potential: energy transitions in Africa https://www.sei.org/features/energy-transitions-in-africa/ Africa could reach nearly a quarter of its energy needs from clean renewable energy by 2030. At the the Africa Climate Week in Accra, Ghana, discussions will revolve around realising this potential. Oliver Johnson, Head of the Climate, Energy and Society Unit at SEI Headquarters in Stockholm, shares his insights on this question. Steam rises from the Olkaria geothermal power plant in Kenya. Photo: SEI / Oliver Johnson. Africa could reach nearly a quarter of its energy needs from clean renewable energy by 2030. At the the Africa Climate Week in Accra, Ghana, discussions will revolve around realising this potential. Oliver Johnson, Head of the Climate, Energy and Society Unit at SEI Headquarters in Stockholm, shares his insights on this question.

Steam rises from the Olkaria geothermal power plant in Kenya. Photo: SEI / Oliver Johnson.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2019 08:05:34 +0000 Andrea Lindblom https://www.sei.org/features/energy-transitions-in-africa/ Feature Fabege och SEI i ny satsning för FN:s globala mål https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/fabege-och-sei-i-ny-satsning/ Nu går startskottet som ska inspirera och utmana fastighetsbranschen till en hållbar samhällsomställning. Stockholm Environment Institute och stadsutvecklaren Fabege startar nu ett spännande samarbete för att bidra till att skapa en hållbar och samhällsnyttig, stads- och regionutveckling i Stockholm till år 2050, i linje med FN:s globala mål under Agenda 2030. Nu går startskottet som ska inspirera och utmana fastighetsbranschen till en hållbar samhällsomställning. Stockholm Environment Institute och stadsutvecklaren Fabege startar nu ett spännande samarbete för att bidra till att skapa en hållbar och samhällsnyttig, stads- och regionutveckling i Stockholm till år 2050, i linje med FN:s globala mål under Agenda 2030.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:00:30 +0000 Ylva Rylander https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/fabege-och-sei-i-ny-satsning/ Press Fabege and SEI launch a new initiative for achieving the Global Goals https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/fabege-and-sei-launch-initiative-for-the-global-goals/ A new initiative aims to inspire and challenge the real estate industry to pursue a sustainable shift in society. Stockholm Environment Institute is starting an exciting collaboration with the urban developer Fabege to help create sustainable and socially beneficial urban and regional development in Stockholm by the year 2050, guided by the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda. A new initiative aims to inspire and challenge the real estate industry to pursue a sustainable shift in society. Stockholm Environment Institute is starting an exciting collaboration with the urban developer Fabege to help create sustainable and socially beneficial urban and regional development in Stockholm by the year 2050, guided by the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:00:04 +0000 Ylva Rylander; Caspar Trimmer https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/fabege-and-sei-launch-initiative-for-the-global-goals/ Press Is the environment an important election issue? https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/is-the-environment-an-important-election-issue/ With Thailand’s national elections set to take place on 24th March, are environmental issues a big priority for the candidates? With Thailand’s national elections set to take place on 24th March, are environmental issues a big priority for the candidates?

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:14:52 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/is-the-environment-an-important-election-issue/ Press Latin America experts identify three priorities for supporting SDG progress in the region https://www.sei.org/perspectives/latin-america-three-priorities-for-supporting-sdg-progress/ Special attention should be paid to integrated policy making and budgeting, securing the natural resource base, and building strong and inclusive democracies. This article is by SEI Research Fellow Ivonne Lobos Alva and Henri Rueff at the University of Bern’s Centre for Development and Environment (CDE). It originally appeared on the SDG Knowledge Hub. Special attention should be paid to integrated policy making and budgeting, securing the natural resource base, and building strong and inclusive democracies.

This article is by SEI Research Fellow Ivonne Lobos Alva and Henri Rueff at the University of Bern’s Centre for Development and Environment (CDE). It originally appeared on the SDG Knowledge Hub.

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2019 20:10:53 +0000 Ivonne Lobos Alva; Henri Rueff https://www.sei.org/perspectives/latin-america-three-priorities-for-supporting-sdg-progress/ Perspective Using music as a force for change https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/using-music-as-a-force-for-change/ The AIR Network, led by SEI York, has used creative methods for communication and engagement in informal settlements in Nairobi. Hood2Hood artists in Mukuru, Nairobi. Photo credit: AIR Network The AIR Network, led by SEI York, has used creative methods for communication and engagement in informal settlements in Nairobi.

Hood2Hood artists in Mukuru, Nairobi. Photo credit: AIR Network

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:35:25 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/using-music-as-a-force-for-change/ Press Women are left out of crucial decisions about water https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/women-are-left-out-of-crucial-decisions-about-water/ Increasing water coverage often involves investing in infrastructure. However, according to Sarah Dickin, Research Fellow at SEI Headquarters, social factors are equally important for ensuring access to water, especially for women. Increasing water coverage often involves investing in infrastructure. However, according to Sarah Dickin, Research Fellow at SEI Headquarters, social factors are equally important for ensuring access to water, especially for women.

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:37:11 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/women-are-left-out-of-crucial-decisions-about-water/ Press Expertos de América Latina identifican tres prioridades para apoyar el progreso de los ODS en la región https://www.sei.org/perspectives/expertos-de-america-latina-identifican-tres-prioridades-para-apoyar-el-progreso-de-los-ods-en-la-region/ Se debe prestar especial atención a la formulación integrada de políticas y presupuestos, asegurar la base de recursos naturales y construir democracias fuertes e inclusivas. Este artículo fue escrito por la investigadora de SEI Ivonne Lobos Alva y Henri Rueff del Centro de Desarrollo y Medio Ambiente (CDE) de la Universidad de Berna. Originalmente apareció en el SDG Knowledge Hub. Se debe prestar especial atención a la formulación integrada de políticas y presupuestos, asegurar la base de recursos naturales y construir democracias fuertes e inclusivas.

Este artículo fue escrito por la investigadora de SEI Ivonne Lobos Alva y Henri Rueff del Centro de Desarrollo y Medio Ambiente (CDE) de la Universidad de Berna. Originalmente apareció en el SDG Knowledge Hub.]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:16:41 +0000 Ivonne Lobos Alva; Henri Rueff https://www.sei.org/perspectives/expertos-de-america-latina-identifican-tres-prioridades-para-apoyar-el-progreso-de-los-ods-en-la-region/ Perspective Narratives of low-carbon transitions: understanding risks and uncertainties https://www.sei.org/publications/narratives-of-low-carbon-transitions/ This book provides an interdisciplinary, conceptual framework to assess risks and uncertainties associated with various strategies and policies to acheive a low-carbon future. Researchers apply this framework to 11 country cases from around the world to illustrate alternative transition pathways in various contexts. The case studies illustrate the complex challenges to and potential negative consequences of such pathways. This book provides an interdisciplinary, conceptual framework to assess risks and uncertainties associated with various strategies and policies to acheive a low-carbon future. Researchers apply this framework to 11 country cases from around the world to illustrate alternative transition pathways in various contexts. The case studies illustrate the complex challenges to and potential negative consequences of such pathways.

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2019 17:25:56 +0000 Tahia Devisscher; Francis X. Johnson; Oliver Johnson; Mbeo Ogeya; Takeshi Takama; Richard Taylor; Hannah Wanjiru https://www.sei.org/publications/narratives-of-low-carbon-transitions/ Publication Meet Rasmus Kløcker Larsen, Research Fellow https://www.sei.org/people/meet-sei/rasmus-klocker-larsen/ Meet Rasmus, a researcher at SEI in Sweden who works with natural resource governance. Formerly a lecturer in environmental communication, Rasmus now facilitates dialogues to address land use conflicts. Here he shares how research can create new spaces to tackle controversial issues, and highlights how marginalized voices must be heard to catalyse real change. Meet Rasmus, a researcher at SEI in Sweden who works with natural resource governance. Formerly a lecturer in environmental communication, Rasmus now facilitates dialogues to address land use conflicts. Here he shares how research can create new spaces to tackle controversial issues, and highlights how marginalized voices must be heard to catalyse real change.

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2019 09:46:10 +0000 https://www.sei.org/people/meet-sei/rasmus-klocker-larsen/ Meet SEI Managing water for the future: Can web-based river basin assessments show the way forward? https://www.sei.org/perspectives/managing-water-for-the-future-can-web-based-river-basin-assessments/ An innovative web-based platform combines hydrological modelling and stakeholder input to create a part tool, part game to improve management of river basins in Southeast Asia: Supporting Water Resources Management (SWARM). An innovative web-based platform combines hydrological modelling and stakeholder input to create a part tool, part game to improve management of river basins in Southeast Asia: Supporting Water Resources Management (SWARM).

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2019 09:48:39 +0000 Karthikeyan Matheswaran; Manish Shrestha; Orn-uma Polpanich; Thanapon Piman https://www.sei.org/perspectives/managing-water-for-the-future-can-web-based-river-basin-assessments/ Perspective Transboundary climate risk: we’re all in this together https://www.sei.org/features/transboundary-climate-risk-were-all-in-this-together/ Installing democratic values in Germany after World War II, providing a venue for post-Cold War discussions, and the transition to black majority rule in South Africa – Wilton Park, now an executive agency of the British Foreign Office, has a tradition of enabling pivotal discussions in politics. Now they are hosting a three-day workshop on transboundary climate risk. There are no boundaries when looking at Earth from above. Photo: NASA / Reid Wiseman, Photo: NASA / Reid Wiseman. Installing democratic values in Germany after World War II, providing a venue for post-Cold War discussions, and the transition to black majority rule in South Africa – Wilton Park, now an executive agency of the British Foreign Office, has a tradition of enabling pivotal discussions in politics. Now they are hosting a three-day workshop on transboundary climate risk. 

There are no boundaries when looking at Earth from above. Photo: NASA / Reid Wiseman, Photo: NASA / Reid Wiseman.

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:32:25 +0000 Andrea Lindblom https://www.sei.org/features/transboundary-climate-risk-were-all-in-this-together/ Feature Water, energy experts converge on Accra, to explore sustainability, renewal options https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/water-energy-experts-converge-on-accra-to-explore-sustainability-renewal-options/ A workshop co-hosted by Stockholm Environment Institute and the West African Science Services Centre on Climate Adaptation and Land Use (WASCAL) trained water and energy management experts from across Ghana on how to improve power supply and better adopt renewable energy in the face of projected climate changes. A workshop co-hosted by Stockholm Environment Institute and the West African Science Services Centre on Climate Adaptation and Land Use (WASCAL) trained water and energy management experts from across Ghana on how to improve power supply and better adopt renewable energy in the face of projected climate changes.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:06:49 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/water-energy-experts-converge-on-accra-to-explore-sustainability-renewal-options/ Press IUCN launches toolkit to boost gender integration in coastal resource management https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/iucn-launches-toolkit-to-boost-gender-integration-in-coastal-resource-management/ The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in collaboration with its environmental protection partners has launched a Gender Analysis Toolkit (GAT) to improve gender integration and mainstreaming in coastal resource management programmes in South and Southeast Asia. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in collaboration with its environmental protection partners has launched a Gender Analysis Toolkit (GAT) to improve gender integration and mainstreaming in coastal resource management programmes in South and Southeast Asia.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:15:10 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/iucn-launches-toolkit-to-boost-gender-integration-in-coastal-resource-management/ Press Capital stranding cascades: The impact of decarbonisation on productive asset utilisation https://www.sei.org/publications/capital-stranding-cascades/ This article develops a novel methodological framework to investigate the exposure of economic systems to the risk of physical capital stranding. This article develops a novel methodological framework to investigate the exposure of economic systems to the risk of physical capital stranding.

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:49:23 +0000 Elena Dawkins; Eric Kemp-Benedict https://www.sei.org/publications/capital-stranding-cascades/ Publication Environmental governance in an increasingly complex world: reflections on transdisciplinary collaborations for knowledge coproduction and learning https://www.sei.org/publications/environmental-governance-in-an-increasingly-complex-world/ The authors of this editorial argue that participatory and collaborative processes deserve to play a central role in the environmental governance discourse. The authors introduce a special issue of the journal, Environmental Policy and Governance, focusing on collaboration and shared learning between practitioners and academics. The authors of this editorial argue that participatory and collaborative processes deserve to play a central role in the environmental governance discourse. The authors introduce a special issue of the journal, Environmental Policy and Governance, focusing on collaboration and shared learning between practitioners and academics.

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:20:49 +0000 Åsa Gerger Swartling https://www.sei.org/publications/environmental-governance-in-an-increasingly-complex-world/ Publication