SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:48:26 +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 Pathways for policy coherence in implementation of NDC and SDGs in Viet Nam and the role of civil society https://www.sei.org/publications/pathways-for-policy-coherence-ndc-sdg-vn/ This brief highlights links between Vietnam’s first nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement and related action plan, and national plans for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals with insights from the NDC-SDG Connections tool. This brief highlights links between Vietnam’s first nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement and related action plan, and national plans for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals with insights from the NDC-SDG Connections tool.

]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:14:57 +0000 Adis Dzebo https://www.sei.org/publications/pathways-for-policy-coherence-ndc-sdg-vn/ Publication A talk with Michael Chong, from renewable fuel leader Neste, on responsible business and the SDGs https://www.sei.org/features/renewable-fuel-leader-neste-on-responsible-business-and-the-sdgs/ SEI Asia, through the Strategic Collaborative Fund Phase 2, brought together leading Asian companies attending the 2018 Responsible Business Forum held in Singapore for a roundtable discussion on responsible and sustainable practices and the Sustainable Development Goals. Michael Chong, Sustainability Manager in Asia for Neste, the world’s leading provider of sustainable renewable diesel, joined a diverse group of prominent businesses and organizations. They included representatives from Stan... SEI Asia, through the Strategic Collaborative Fund Phase 2, brought together leading Asian companies attending the 2018 Responsible Business Forum held in Singapore for a roundtable discussion on responsible and sustainable practices and the Sustainable Development Goals.  Michael Chong, Sustainability Manager in Asia for Neste, the world’s leading provider of sustainable renewable diesel, joined a diverse group of prominent businesses and organizations. They included representatives from Standard Chartered, Cargill, Golden Agri Resources, Autodesk, Herbalife Nutrition, Halcyon Agri, City Developments Ltd of Singapore, and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. The roundtable produced a frank discussion on the businesses’ current sustainability practices and SEI’s expertise, with possible partnership opportunities to build on these efforts.

Neste focuses on creating sustainable, renewable and circular solutions for transport, businesses and consumers. It is the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel refined from wastes and residues. It offers a fuel called Neste MY Renewable Diesel that is produced from 100% renewable and sustainable raw materials that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%.  Michael was eager to talk about how Neste is transforming its business and contributing to SDG achievement and a sustainable Asia.

]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2018 03:47:04 +0000 Jamie Kemsey https://www.sei.org/features/renewable-fuel-leader-neste-on-responsible-business-and-the-sdgs/ Feature Uus projekt aitab toetada ringhangete korraldamist Eestis https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/uus-projekt-aitab-toetada-ringhangete-korraldamist-eestis/ 20. novembril korraldas Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna Keskus Bliss konverentsikeskuses CircPro projekti avaürituse. Seminaril tutvustati nii ringmajanduse kui ka ringhangete olemust, mille arendamine on Euroopa Liidu toetusel ellu kutsutud projekti CircPro peamine eesmärk. 20. novembril korraldas Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna Keskus Bliss konverentsikeskuses CircPro projekti avaürituse. Seminaril tutvustati nii ringmajanduse kui ka ringhangete olemust, mille arendamine on Euroopa Liidu toetusel ellu kutsutud projekti CircPro peamine eesmärk.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:27:00 +0000 Helen Saarniit https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/uus-projekt-aitab-toetada-ringhangete-korraldamist-eestis/ Press Sustainable Development Forum 2018: Progress of implementation of the SDGs in Estonia https://www.sei.org/events/sustainable-development-forum-2018/ The Forum will concentrate on the recent compendium on SDG indicators and trends published by Statistics Estonia. The Forum will concentrate on the recent compendium on SDG indicators and trends published by Statistics Estonia.

]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:01:43 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/sustainable-development-forum-2018/ Event Säästva arengu foorum 2018 – Üleilmsete säästva arengu eesmärkide rakendamise edenemisest Eestis https://www.sei.org/events/saastva-arengu-foorum-2018-uleilmsete-saastva-arengu-eesmarkide-rakendamise-edenemisest-eestis/ Foorumi fookuses on säästva arengu eesmärkide rakendamise edenemine Eestis uute säästva arengu näitajate ja nende trendide valguses. Samuti toimub Eesti Statistikaameti poolt värskelt välja antud Säästva arengu näitajate kogumiku (2018) esitlus ja arutelu. Foorumi fookuses on säästva arengu eesmärkide rakendamise edenemine Eestis uute säästva arengu näitajate ja nende trendide valguses. Samuti toimub Eesti Statistikaameti poolt värskelt välja antud Säästva arengu näitajate kogumiku (2018) esitlus ja arutelu.

]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:32:04 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/saastva-arengu-foorum-2018-uleilmsete-saastva-arengu-eesmarkide-rakendamise-edenemisest-eestis/ Event Eesti teeb säästva arengu eesmärkide poole pürgimisel edusamme https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/eesti-teeb-saastva-arengu-eesmarkide-poole-purgimisel-edusamme/ 5. detsembril antakse Riigikogus toimuval Säästva Arengu Foorumil ülevaade sellest, kuidas on Eesti edenenud säästva arengu eesmärkide poole pürgimisel. 5. detsembril antakse Riigikogus toimuval Säästva Arengu Foorumil ülevaade sellest, kuidas on Eesti edenenud säästva arengu eesmärkide poole pürgimisel.

]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2018 06:31:56 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/eesti-teeb-saastva-arengu-eesmarkide-poole-purgimisel-edusamme/ Press Making climate action more transparent and ambitious: lessons learned from the NDCs https://www.sei.org/events/cop24-transparent-ambitious-ndcs/ Official side event of COP24 in Katowice, Poland This side event presents strategies for improving countries’ future NDCs based on research from several upcoming academic publications and the NDC-SDG Connections tool. This side event presents strategies for improving countries’ future NDCs based on research from several upcoming academic publications and the NDC-SDG Connections tool.

 

]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:22:29 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/cop24-transparent-ambitious-ndcs/ Event Shocks and stressors: the essential role of water in addressing climate change and disaster risk https://www.sei.org/events/role-of-water-in-climate-change-and-disaster-risk/ Official side event of COP24 in Katowice, Poland This COP24 side event will explore how resilient water resources management can improve climate mitigation and adaptation outcomes. This COP24 side event will explore how resilient water resources management can improve climate mitigation and adaptation outcomes.

]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:21:46 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/role-of-water-in-climate-change-and-disaster-risk/ Event Webinar: Limiting fossil fuel production as the next big step in climate policy https://www.sei.org/events/webinar-limiting-fossil-fuel-production/ Join this timely webinar for a view into what could be the “next big step” in climate policy at this critical juncture in the UN climate negotiations. Photo: Bloomberg Creative Photos / Getty Images. Join this timely webinar for a view into what could be the “next big step” in climate policy at this critical juncture in the UN climate negotiations.

Photo: Bloomberg Creative Photos / Getty Images.

]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:55:14 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/webinar-limiting-fossil-fuel-production/ Event Central Asia: A climate hotspot of increasing strategic importance https://www.sei.org/publications/central-asia-climate-hotspot-r/ This article (in Russian) sets out the causes and consequences of Central Asia’s various sustainability risks. This article (in Russian) sets out the causes and consequences of Central Asia’s various sustainability risks.

]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:15:26 +0000 Henrik Carlsen; Adis Dzebo https://www.sei.org/publications/central-asia-climate-hotspot-r/ Publication Finance for the adaptation of ecosystems to climate change: a review of the Adaptation Fund portfolio https://www.sei.org/publications/is-adaptation-finance-supporting-ecosystems/ Ecosystem outcomes are of limited importance to almost all projects under this major international climate fund. Ecosystem outcomes are of limited importance to almost all projects under this major international climate fund.

]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2018 01:40:45 +0000 Aaron Atteridge; Sandra Tenggren https://www.sei.org/publications/is-adaptation-finance-supporting-ecosystems/ Publication Accounting for the linking of emissions trading systems under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement https://www.sei.org/publications/accounting-for-the-linking-of-emissions-trading-systems/ This discussion paper assesses four possible approaches to account for the linking of ETSs under the Paris Agreement. The findings can inform both the ongoing negotiations on Article 6.2 of the Agreement, as well as the bilateral linking agreements between jurisdictions. The paper was prepared with the International Carbon Action Partnership, Oeko-Institut and Stockholm Environment Institute. It was funded by the Netherlands. This discussion paper assesses four possible approaches to account for the linking of ETSs under the Paris Agreement. The findings can inform both the ongoing negotiations on Article 6.2 of the Agreement, as well as the bilateral linking agreements between jurisdictions.

The paper was prepared with the International Carbon Action Partnership, Oeko-Institut and Stockholm Environment Institute. It was funded by the Netherlands.

]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:04:59 +0000 Lambert Schneider https://www.sei.org/publications/accounting-for-the-linking-of-emissions-trading-systems/ Publication The Talanoa Dialogue: an explainer https://www.sei.org/features/talanoa-dialogue-an-explainer/ The Talanoa Dialogue will culminate at the UN climate negotiations this month. But what does that mean? And how will it help climate goals? This explainer answers these questions and more. The Talanoa Dialogue will culminate at the UN climate negotiations this month. But what does that mean? And how will it help climate goals? This explainer answers these questions and more.

]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2018 01:05:45 +0000 Cleo Verkuijl; Georgia Piggot; Emily Yehle https://www.sei.org/features/talanoa-dialogue-an-explainer/ Feature Thinking outside the tank with Asia’s thought leaders https://www.sei.org/perspectives/thinking-outside-the-tank-with-asias-thought-leaders/ As in many world regions, Asia is not immune to experiencing “a rise in populism, nationalism and protectionism” at a time of “increasing economic inequality, climate change, mass migration and security threats”. What role does a respected environmental think tank such as SEI have in the face of these challenges? SEI Asia Director Niall O’Connor joined the 8th Asia Think Tank Summit in Bali to help answer this question. As in many world regions, Asia is not immune to experiencing “a rise in populism, nationalism and protectionism” at a time of “increasing economic inequality, climate change, mass migration and security threats”.  What role does a respected environmental think tank such as SEI have in the face of these challenges?  SEI Asia Director Niall O’Connor joined the 8th Asia Think Tank Summit in Bali to help answer this question.

]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2018 05:34:58 +0000 Niall O'Connor https://www.sei.org/perspectives/thinking-outside-the-tank-with-asias-thought-leaders/ Perspective Navigating towards a secure and sustainable future https://www.sei.org/events/navigating-towards-a-secure-and-sustainable-future/ Welcome to a seminar including the launch of a new report on scenarios for a secure and sustainable future. Graphic: Hiroshi Watanabe / Getty Images. Welcome to a seminar including the launch of a new report on scenarios for a secure and sustainable future.

Graphic: Hiroshi Watanabe / Getty Images.

]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:58:30 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/navigating-towards-a-secure-and-sustainable-future/ Event Sustainable bio-resource pathways towards a fossil-free world: The European bioeconomy in a global development context https://www.sei.org/publications/euro-bioeconomy-global-development/ This policy paper, prepared for the IEEP Think2030 conference, looks at requirements for implementing the EU’s bioeconomy strategy, particularly given the possible impacts along international supply chains. This policy paper, prepared for the IEEP Think2030 conference, looks at requirements for implementing the EU’s bioeconomy strategy, particularly given the possible impacts along international supply chains.

]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2018 13:49:33 +0000 Holger Hoff; Francis X. Johnson https://www.sei.org/publications/euro-bioeconomy-global-development/ Publication The Paris Agreement rulebook explained https://www.sei.org/features/the-paris-agreement-rulebook-explained/ Countries are congregating in Katowice, Poland, from 2-14 December to agree on the “Paris Agreement Work Programme”, also known as the Paris Agreement rulebook. In this explainer, SEI researcher Cleo Verkuijl deciphers the rulebook, spells out why the stakes for the upcoming meeting are high, and outlines key expectations for the rulebook negotiations. Countries are congregating in Katowice, Poland, from 2-14 December to agree on the “Paris Agreement Work Programme”, also known as the Paris Agreement rulebook. In this explainer, SEI researcher Cleo Verkuijl deciphers the rulebook, spells out why the stakes for the upcoming meeting are high, and outlines key expectations for the rulebook negotiations.

]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2018 18:44:37 +0000 Cleo Verkuijl; Karen Brandon https://www.sei.org/features/the-paris-agreement-rulebook-explained/ Feature It is time to bring the informal actors into climate change adaptation discussions in Asia and the Pacific https://www.sei.org/perspectives/informal-actors-importance-in-climate-change-adaptation-discussions-in-asia-and-the-pacific/ The biennial Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) Forum, held this year in October in the Philippines, is a vital gathering for fostering progress in climate change adaptation in the region. Is it, however, missing a key audience for adaptation progress? SEI Asia Senior Research Fellow Albert Salamanca calls for greater inclusivity, particularly of the local communities and people in the region that are experiencing climate change impacts firsthand. A flood in Indonesia. Local communities t... The biennial Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) Forum, held this year in October in the Philippines, is a vital gathering for fostering progress in climate change adaptation in the region. Is it, however, missing a key audience for adaptation progress? SEI Asia Senior Research Fellow Albert Salamanca calls for greater inclusivity, particularly of the local communities and people in the region that are experiencing climate change impacts firsthand.

A flood in Indonesia. Local communities that experience climate change impacts firsthand need greater representation in Asia Pacific adaptation forums. Photo: SEI.

]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2018 07:30:33 +0000 Albert Salamanca https://www.sei.org/perspectives/informal-actors-importance-in-climate-change-adaptation-discussions-in-asia-and-the-pacific/ Perspective Harri Moora: Mis on raisatud toidu hind? https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/harri-moora-mis-on-raisatud-toidu-hind/ Kodudes raisatakse rohkem toitu kui poodides, kirjutab Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna Keskuse teadur Harri Moora. Kodudes raisatakse rohkem toitu kui poodides, kirjutab Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna Keskuse teadur Harri Moora.

]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:22:56 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/harri-moora-mis-on-raisatud-toidu-hind/ Press Just transitions: what you need to know for COP24 https://www.sei.org/features/just-transitions-at-cop24/ A key focus of this year’s UN climate negotiations is ensuring a “just transition” away from fossil fuels. SEI’s experts explain what that means and how it can be accomplished. A key focus of this year’s UN climate negotiations is ensuring a “just transition” away from fossil fuels. SEI’s experts explain what that means and how it can be accomplished.

]]> Sun, 02 Dec 2018 23:50:56 +0000 Emily Yehle https://www.sei.org/features/just-transitions-at-cop24/ Feature