SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:06:55 +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 KISR launches inaugural Kuwait Energy Outlook report https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/kisr-launches-inaugural-kuwait-energy-outlook-report/ The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) aims to transform Kuwait’s oil-dependent economy by shifting to sustainable energy sources. KISR uses the tool LEAP, developed by SEI US, as a foundation for examining Kuwait’s energy efficiency and renewable energy policies. The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) aims to transform Kuwait’s oil-dependent economy by shifting to sustainable energy sources. KISR uses the tool LEAP, developed by SEI US, as a foundation for examining Kuwait’s energy efficiency and renewable energy policies.

]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:33:58 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/kisr-launches-inaugural-kuwait-energy-outlook-report/ Press Palm oil – can we enjoy it responsibly? https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/palm-oil-can-we-enjoy-it-responsibly/ Many organizations advocate for a total ban on palm oil use and import referring to the human rights abuses and environmental destruction. SEI’s Ekaterina Bessonova and Dr. Rocio A. Diaz-Chavez explain why a boycott is not a solution and why pursuing sustainable palm oil production could be a more productive way forward. Many organizations advocate for a total ban on palm oil use and import referring to the human rights abuses and environmental destruction.

SEI’s Ekaterina Bessonova and Dr. Rocio A. Diaz-Chavez explain why a boycott is not a solution and why pursuing sustainable palm oil production could be a more productive way forward.

]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2019 17:18:38 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/palm-oil-can-we-enjoy-it-responsibly/ Press Asking the right questions in adaptation research and practice: Seeing beyond climate impacts in rural Nepal https://www.sei.org/publications/asking-the-right-questions-in-adaptation-research-and-practice-seeing-beyond-climate-impacts-in-rural-nepal/ This paper considers a re-framing of adaptation research towards the dynamics of household reproduction and changing rural political economies in order to reveal more about the challenges rural populations face. This paper considers a re-framing of adaptation research towards the dynamics of household reproduction and changing rural political economies in order to reveal more about the challenges rural populations face.

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:01:53 +0000 Jon Ensor https://www.sei.org/publications/asking-the-right-questions-in-adaptation-research-and-practice-seeing-beyond-climate-impacts-in-rural-nepal/ Publication The realism of the Green New Deal https://www.sei.org/perspectives/the-realism-of-the-green-new-deal/ Amid the debate, one thing is clear: the proposal is grounded in a realistic assessment of the societal mobilization required to meet the climate challenge. Amid the debate, one thing is clear: the proposal is grounded in a realistic assessment of the societal mobilization required to meet the climate challenge.

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:00:41 +0000 Eric Kemp-Benedict https://www.sei.org/perspectives/the-realism-of-the-green-new-deal/ Perspective Fruit and vegetables important for mental well-being https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/fruit-and-vegetables-important-for-mental-well-being/ A new study led by the University of York found that changes in fruit and vegetable consumption are correlated with changes in mental wellbeing. Jon Ensor, Senior Research Fellow at SEI York and co-investigator at the IKnowFood project, comments on the wider benefits of the initiative. A new study led by the University of York found that changes in fruit and vegetable consumption are correlated with changes in mental wellbeing.

Jon Ensor, Senior Research Fellow at SEI York and co-investigator at the IKnowFood project, comments on the wider benefits of the initiative.

]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:03:23 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/fruit-and-vegetables-important-for-mental-well-being/ Press Principles for aligning U.S. fossil fuel extraction with climate limits https://www.sei.org/publications/principles-for-aligning-fossil-fuel-extraction-with-climate-limits/ This working paper outlines three principles that can inform debate on an equitable phase-out of U.S. fossil fuel extraction. This working paper outlines three principles that can inform debate on an equitable phase-out of U.S. fossil fuel extraction.

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:15:57 +0000 Jessica Koski; Sivan Kartha; Peter Erickson https://www.sei.org/publications/principles-for-aligning-fossil-fuel-extraction-with-climate-limits/ Publication Arctic wetlands: time bomb or saving grace? https://www.sei.org/publications/arctic-wetlands-time-bomb-or-saving-grace/ Wetlands have often been thought of as wastelands – a widespread misunderstanding that has led to wetlands often being drained, landfilled, even paved over, depriving both people and nature of wetlands’ many critically important ecosystems functions and benefits. This new project aims to strengthen engagement around the roles and functions of Arctic wetlands as a resource to support sustainable development and resilience in the Arctic. Wetlands have often been thought of as wastelands – a widespread misunderstanding that has led to wetlands often being drained, landfilled, even paved over, depriving both people and nature of wetlands’ many critically important ecosystems functions and benefits. This new project aims to strengthen engagement around the roles and functions of Arctic wetlands as a resource to support sustainable development and resilience in the Arctic.

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:07:06 +0000 Marcus Carson; Biljana Macura https://www.sei.org/publications/arctic-wetlands-time-bomb-or-saving-grace/ Publication Report details how policy-makers can phase out U.S. fossil fuels https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/how-policy-makers-can-phase-out-fossil-fuels/ As Congress focuses anew on climate change, SEI researchers outline three principles to inform the pace and structure of a rapid phase-out of U.S. fossil fuel production. As Congress focuses anew on climate change, SEI researchers outline three principles to inform the pace and structure of a rapid phase-out of U.S. fossil fuel production.

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:22:29 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/how-policy-makers-can-phase-out-fossil-fuels/ Press SDG Knowledge Weekly: policy coherence in the EU and beyond https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sdg-knowledge-weekly-policy-coherence-in-the-eu-and-beyond/ The European Commission have proposed an operational method to help identify trade-offs and co-benefits across the sustainable development goals (SDG). SEI demonstrates how holistic implementation is possible and provides opportunities for policy coherence. The European Commission have proposed an operational method to help identify trade-offs and co-benefits across the sustainable development goals (SDG). SEI demonstrates how holistic implementation is possible and provides opportunities for policy coherence.

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 10:00:54 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sdg-knowledge-weekly-policy-coherence-in-the-eu-and-beyond/ Press How a water model can reveal inequalities – and inform better policy https://www.sei.org/features/how-a-water-model-can-reveal-inequalities-and-inform-better-policy/ In a small Bolivian community, SEI researchers teamed up with local partners to build a water model that considers social and cultural factors. The result was a new approach that uncovers vulnerable groups. In a small Bolivian community, SEI researchers teamed up with local partners to build a water model that considers social and cultural factors. The result was a new approach that uncovers vulnerable groups.

]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:00:17 +0000 Laura Forni https://www.sei.org/features/how-a-water-model-can-reveal-inequalities-and-inform-better-policy/ Feature Vanligt att företagen saknar mål och risk https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/vanligt-att-foretagen-saknar-mal-och-risk/ Enligt The Alliance for Corporate Transparency, ett treårigt forskningsprojekt inriktat på hållbarhetsredovisningen bland EU:s 100 största företag, saknar dom flesta företagen konkreta mål, risker och resultat i deras rapporter. Enligt The Alliance for Corporate Transparency, ett treårigt forskningsprojekt inriktat på hållbarhetsredovisningen bland EU:s 100 största företag, saknar dom flesta företagen konkreta mål, risker och resultat i deras rapporter.

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:01:51 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/vanligt-att-foretagen-saknar-mal-och-risk/ Press Cass provides academic support to Alliance for Corporate Transparency report https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/cass-provides-academic-support-to-alliance-for-corporate-transparency-report/ The three year project, The Alliance for Corporate Transparency, gathered civil society organizations and experts to examine non-financial corporate disclosure of the 100 largest companies operating in the European Union. The three year project, The Alliance for Corporate Transparency, gathered civil society organizations and experts to examine non-financial corporate disclosure of the 100 largest companies operating in the European Union.

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:44:38 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/cass-provides-academic-support-to-alliance-for-corporate-transparency-report/ Press Keskkonnamaksud ei täida oma eesmärki https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/keskkonnamaksud-ei-taida-oma-eesmarki/ 14 aasta eest seati Eestis koos ökomaksureformi sätestamisega eesmärgiks pöörata mitu negatiivset keskkonnatrendi positiivseteks, kuid täna saame tõdeda, et muutused maksupoliitikas pole keskkonnamõjusid oluliselt vähendanud, kirjutavad Stockholmi keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna keskuse vanemeksperdid Helen Poltimäe ja Kaja Peterson. 14 aasta eest seati Eestis koos ökomaksureformi sätestamisega eesmärgiks pöörata mitu negatiivset keskkonnatrendi positiivseteks, kuid täna saame tõdeda, et muutused maksupoliitikas pole keskkonnamõjusid oluliselt vähendanud, kirjutavad Stockholmi keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna keskuse vanemeksperdid Helen Poltimäe ja Kaja Peterson.

]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:56:32 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/keskkonnamaksud-ei-taida-oma-eesmarki/ Press A new tool helps stakeholders quickly visualize SDG interactions in Colombia https://www.sei.org/features/visualize-sdg-interactions-colombia/ Does progress on one Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) mean progress on another? Researchers test an interactive version of SEI’s SDG interactions framework. Does progress on one Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) mean progress on another? Researchers test an interactive version of SEI’s SDG interactions framework.

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:14:13 +0000 Emily Yehle; Ivonne Lobos Alva https://www.sei.org/features/visualize-sdg-interactions-colombia/ Feature Look harder if you want to spot camouflaged mammal https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/look-harder-if-you-want-to-spot-camouflaged-mammal/ SEI York’s researcher Rachel Pateman, in partnership with Moors for the Future, conducts a study tracking the population of the mountain hare. SEI York’s researcher Rachel Pateman, in partnership with Moors for the Future, conducts a study tracking the population of the mountain hare.

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:51:14 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/look-harder-if-you-want-to-spot-camouflaged-mammal/ Press What evidence exists relating to effectiveness of ecotechnologies in agriculture for the recovery and reuse of carbon and nutrients in the Baltic and boreo-temperate regions? A systematic map protocol https://www.sei.org/publications/effectiveness-of-ecotechnologies-in-agriculture-reuse-systematic-map-protocol/ The article presents a protocol for a systematic map to examine what evidence exists relating to effectiveness of ecotechnologies (here defined as “human interventions in social-ecological systems in the form of practices and/or biological, physical, and chemical processes designed to minimize harm to the environment and provide services of value to society”) in agriculture for the reuse of carbon and/or nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) in the Baltic Sea region and boreo-temperate systems. The article presents a protocol for a systematic map to examine what evidence exists relating to effectiveness of ecotechnologies (here defined as “human interventions in social-ecological systems in the form of practices and/or biological, physical, and chemical processes designed to minimize harm to the environment and provide services of value to society”) in agriculture for the reuse of carbon and/or nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) in the Baltic Sea region and boreo-temperate systems.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:08:47 +0000 Neal Haddaway; Biljana Macura https://www.sei.org/publications/effectiveness-of-ecotechnologies-in-agriculture-reuse-systematic-map-protocol/ Publication The Swedish Dialogue Forum Series on NDC and SDG alignment https://www.sei.org/publications/the-swedish-dialogue-forum-series-on-ndc-and-sdg-alignment/ Read the final report to the NDC Partnership on the events delivered in Vietnam, Tanzania, Cambodia, Zambia, and Uganda in 2018. Read the final report to the NDC Partnership on the events delivered in Vietnam, Tanzania, Cambodia, Zambia, and Uganda in 2018.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:40:54 +0000 Aaron Maltais https://www.sei.org/publications/the-swedish-dialogue-forum-series-on-ndc-and-sdg-alignment/ Publication SEI ranked second among world’s top environment policy think tanks https://www.sei.org/features/sei-second-in-global-think-tank-index/ SEI has been rated among the world’s most influential environment policy think tanks in the 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index, billed as the “premier database and measure of world think tanks”. Cows and geothermal steam piping, Olkaria, Kenya. Photo: Oliver Johnson / SEI. SEI has been rated among the world’s most influential environment policy think tanks in the 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index, billed as the “premier database and measure of world think tanks”.

Cows and geothermal steam piping, Olkaria, Kenya. Photo: Oliver Johnson / SEI.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:24:29 +0000 Robert Watt https://www.sei.org/features/sei-second-in-global-think-tank-index/ Feature The hidden environmental toll of mining the world’s sand https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/the-hidden-environmental-toll-of-mining-the-worlds-sand/ Sand mining is the world’s largest mining endeavour yet remains the least regulated. A case study on sustainable sediment management in the Mekong river basin from SEI highlights the risks and consequences of unregulated sand mining. Sand mining is the world’s largest mining endeavour yet remains the least regulated. A case study on sustainable sediment management in the Mekong river basin from SEI highlights the risks and consequences of unregulated sand mining.

]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:47:52 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/the-hidden-environmental-toll-of-mining-the-worlds-sand/ Press Making a sustainable community: life in Derwenthorpe, York, 2012–2018 https://www.sei.org/publications/making-a-sustainable-community-life-in-derwenthorpe-york-2012-2018/ This report presents the results of a six-year evaluation of Derwenthorpe, an urban extension of about 500 homes in York, developed by the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) and David Wilson Homes. The research documented the extent to which it met its aims to create a socially and environmentally sustainable community ‘fit for the 21st century’. This report presents the results of a six-year evaluation of Derwenthorpe, an urban extension of about 500 homes in York, developed by the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) and David Wilson Homes. The research documented the extent to which it met its aims to create a socially and environmentally sustainable community ‘fit for the 21st century’.

]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:37:22 +0000 Alison Dyke; Sarah West https://www.sei.org/publications/making-a-sustainable-community-life-in-derwenthorpe-york-2012-2018/ Publication