SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:25:23 +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 Policy engagement and communications – LeadIT https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/policy-engagement-and-communications-leadit/ Are you passionate about climate action and sustainability, and want hands-on experience in international communications? Join the Communications and Impact division at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) as an intern. The division works with researchers and partners across SEI’s seven global centres to turn research into usable knowledge and increase its impact. Are you passionate about climate action and sustainability, and want hands-on experience in international communications? Join the Communications and Impact division at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) as an intern. The division works with researchers and partners across SEI’s seven global centres to turn research into usable knowledge and increase its impact.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:41:57 +0000 https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/policy-engagement-and-communications-leadit/ Opportunity Agreement-making in the Sámi homeland https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/agreement-making-in-the-sami-homeland/ Join SEI HQ’s Rights and Equity team as an intern and support analysis of environmental licences of large industry projects in Sápmi (the Sámi homeland), including wind power and mining. Contribute to impactful research that shapes Swedish governance of land and resources in the north. Join SEI HQ’s Rights and Equity team as an intern and support analysis of environmental licences of large industry projects in Sápmi (the Sámi homeland), including wind power and mining. Contribute to impactful research that shapes Swedish governance of land and resources in the north.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:30:14 +0000 https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/agreement-making-in-the-sami-homeland/ Opportunity Sustainable food systems – SIANI https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/siani-sustainable-food-systems/ Are you passionate about sustainable food systems, agroecology and international development? Do you want hands-on experience working with an international team shaping global conversations on food, climate and sustainability? This is your opportunity to join the Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative (SIANI) and the Agriculture, Land and Bioeconomy (AgLaBe) team at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) for an impact-driven internship. Are you passionate about sustainable food systems, agroecology and international development? Do you want hands-on experience working with an international team shaping global conversations on food, climate and sustainability? This is your opportunity to join the Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative (SIANI) and the Agriculture, Land and Bioeconomy (AgLaBe) team at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) for an impact-driven internship.

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:23:57 +0000 https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/siani-sustainable-food-systems/ Opportunity Finance for sustainable development https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/finance-for-sustainable-dev/ If you are interested in sustainability and the role of investment in enabling sustainable development in lower-income and lower-middle-income countries, this internship offers an opportunity to gain research experience in this field. If you are interested in sustainability and the role of investment in enabling sustainable development in lower-income and lower-middle-income countries, this internship offers an opportunity to gain research experience in this field.

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:53:39 +0000 https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/finance-for-sustainable-dev/ Opportunity SEI shares five recommendations ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference https://www.sei.org/features/sei-biodiversity-cop17-recommendations/ The world is not doing enough to tackle biodiversity loss, according to the first review of progress towards the Global Biodiversity Framework. As a result, people are increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters, food shocks and disease. But it is possible to shift course, and SEI will be at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17) to showcase solutions for more resilient societies. Here are five recommendations for more effective biodiversity action. The world is not doing enough to tackle biodiversity loss, according to the first review of progress towards the Global Biodiversity Framework. As a result, people are increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters, food shocks and disease. But it is possible to shift course, and SEI will be at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17) to showcase solutions for more resilient societies. Here are five recommendations for more effective biodiversity action.

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:11:18 +0000 Maria Sköld https://www.sei.org/features/sei-biodiversity-cop17-recommendations/ Feature An Atmosphere for Learning? (CHILI seminar) https://www.sei.org/events/chili-seminar-atmosphere-for-learning/ How do school environments affect children’s health, wellbeing, and educational outcomes? Watch a recording of the fourth CHILI seminar for two thought-provoking talks. Smriti Safaya presented findings from a scoping review of educational, behavioural, and communication interventions designed to improve indoor air quality in schools. Katie Meadows presented findings from a systematic review of 12 studies examining the effects of school uniform policies. How do school environments affect children’s health, wellbeing, and educational outcomes? Watch a recording of the fourth CHILI seminar for two thought-provoking talks. Smriti Safaya presented findings from a scoping review of educational, behavioural, and communication interventions designed to improve indoor air quality in schools. Katie Meadows presented findings from a systematic review of 12 studies examining the effects of school uniform policies.

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:54:15 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/chili-seminar-atmosphere-for-learning/ Event Young people’s experiences of breathing, air pollution and respiratory health in a large African city https://www.sei.org/publications/young-people-breathing-air-pollution-nairobi/ In this paper, authors discuss the results of a study which explored adolescents’ lived experiences of breathing, lung health and air pollution in Nairobi, Kenya. “Breathing well”, they found, is far more than a question of air quality. In this paper, authors discuss the results of a study which explored adolescents’ lived experiences of breathing, lung health and air pollution in Nairobi, Kenya. “Breathing well”, they found, is far more than a question of air quality.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:23:24 +0000 Sarah West https://www.sei.org/publications/young-people-breathing-air-pollution-nairobi/ Publication An evaluation of a parent-led citizen science project https://www.sei.org/publications/parent-led-citizen-science/ In this paper, the authors evaluate the success of Parenting Science Gang, a parent-led citizen science (CS) project in which participants were supported by researchers to explore questions they had about parenting. The authors use results from pre- and post-surveys to examine the project’s impact on participants’ knowledge, confidence, and science capital. In this paper, the authors evaluate the success of Parenting Science Gang, a parent-led citizen science (CS) project in which participants were supported by researchers to explore questions they had about parenting. The authors use results from pre- and post-surveys to examine the project’s impact on participants’ knowledge, confidence, and science capital.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:08:32 +0000 Sarah West; Rhys Archer https://www.sei.org/publications/parent-led-citizen-science/ Publication Research Associate https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/research-associate-ai-evidence-synthesis/ We are looking for an early-career researcher to apply and develop AI and automation approaches across the evidence synthesis process – from literature searching and eligibility screening to (meta)data extraction. We are looking for an early-career researcher to apply and develop AI and automation approaches across the evidence synthesis process – from literature searching and eligibility screening to (meta)data extraction.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:39:26 +0000 https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/research-associate-ai-evidence-synthesis/ Opportunity Framework for neuro-inclusive digital citizen science: results from the Neuro(Minorities) Science Collaboration https://www.sei.org/publications/neuroinclusive-digital-citizen-science/ Many digital citizen science participants self-identify as neurodivergent, but digital citizen science projects designed with neuro-inclusive accessibility as a priority are rare. In this paper, the authors set out an adaptable framework to create inclusive pathways for more flexible participation in diverse digital citizen science contexts. Many digital citizen science participants self-identify as neurodivergent, but digital citizen science projects designed with neuro-inclusive accessibility as a priority are rare. In this paper, the authors set out an adaptable framework to create inclusive pathways for more flexible participation in diverse digital citizen science contexts.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:11 +0000 Rhys Archer https://www.sei.org/publications/neuroinclusive-digital-citizen-science/ Publication SEI US announces new Informed Resilience Initiative https://www.sei.org/features/sei-us-announces-new-informed-resilience-initiative/ SEI US’s new program uses flagship SEI tools and its deep climate adaptation expertise to boost countries’ climate forecasting capabilities and make informed climate decisions. SEI US’s new program uses flagship SEI tools and its deep climate adaptation expertise to boost countries’ climate forecasting capabilities and make informed climate decisions.

]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:31 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/sei-us-announces-new-informed-resilience-initiative/ Feature Hur kan vi dela data på ett säkert sätt i en orolig värld? https://www.sei.org/features/hur-kan-vi-dela-data-pa-ett-sakert-satt-i-en-orolig-varld/ Hur kan civila och militära aktörer samverka på ett sätt som alla vinner på? Frågan är högaktuell runt Östersjön där utmaningen ofta är hur data kan delas på ett säkert sätt i oroliga tider. SEI-forskare besökte nyligen Karlskrona för att diskutera svårigheterna och hur projekten Mistra Co-Creating Better Blue (C2B2) och SAFEWIN kan bidra med viktiga lösningar. Fokus låg på de förutsättningar som Karlskrona och Region Blekinge erbjuder för samverkan mellan aktörer. Hur kan civila och militära aktörer samverka på ett sätt som alla vinner på? Frågan är högaktuell runt Östersjön där utmaningen ofta är hur data kan delas på ett säkert sätt i oroliga tider. SEI-forskare besökte nyligen Karlskrona för att diskutera svårigheterna och hur projekten Mistra Co-Creating Better Blue (C2B2) och SAFEWIN kan bidra med viktiga lösningar. Fokus låg på de förutsättningar som Karlskrona och Region Blekinge erbjuder för samverkan mellan aktörer.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:59:52 +0000 Frans Sjölander; Oliver Kaspersson; Maria Sköld https://www.sei.org/features/hur-kan-vi-dela-data-pa-ett-sakert-satt-i-en-orolig-varld/ Feature SEI at Bangkok Climate Action Week: bridging science, finance and community for climate resilience https://www.sei.org/features/sei-bkkcaw-bridging-climate-resilience/ SEI Asia is a convener and knowledge partner at BKKCAW 2026, showcasing research and building pathways for climate action through science, dialogue and engagement. SEI Asia is a convener and knowledge partner at BKKCAW 2026, showcasing research and building pathways for climate action through science, dialogue and engagement.

]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:55:44 +0000 Rajesh Daniel https://www.sei.org/features/sei-bkkcaw-bridging-climate-resilience/ Feature Coffee growing: yesterday’s practices for a more sustainable tomorrow https://www.sei.org/features/coffee-growing-more-sustainable/ On a three-hectare farm in Risaralda, coffee grower José María González Salazar is bringing back the shade trees that modernization removed. His story is one of many that SEI researchers heard in Colombia’s Campoalegre River Basin, where tourism, farming and conservation share the same land. On a three-hectare farm in Risaralda, coffee grower José María González Salazar is bringing back the shade trees that modernization removed. His story is one of many that SEI researchers heard in Colombia’s Campoalegre River Basin, where tourism, farming and conservation share the same land.

]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:36:00 +0000 Mónica Trujillo; Camilo Garzón https://www.sei.org/features/coffee-growing-more-sustainable/ Feature What counts: the state of evidence of outcomes of locally led adaptation https://www.sei.org/events/what-counts-state-of-evidence-of-outcomes-of-lla/ Join the launch of a new report on the state of evidence on locally led adaptation and recommendations to bridge key divides. Join the launch of a new report on the state of evidence on locally led adaptation and recommendations to bridge key divides.

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:20:45 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/what-counts-state-of-evidence-of-outcomes-of-lla/ Event Meet Marie Jürisoo, Centre Director https://www.sei.org/people/meet-sei/meet-marie-jurisoo-centre-director/ A year after moving to Bangkok to lead SEI Asia, Marie Jürisoo reflects on the opportunities and challenges in bridging science to local and regional decision-making. We spoke with her about ceremony and directness, what Asia has taught her about partnership and where the centre goes next. A year after moving to Bangkok to lead SEI Asia, Marie Jürisoo reflects on the opportunities and challenges in bridging science to local and regional decision-making. We spoke with her about ceremony and directness, what Asia has taught her about partnership and where the centre goes next.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:31:14 +0000 https://www.sei.org/people/meet-sei/meet-marie-jurisoo-centre-director/ Meet SEI What counts? The state of evidence of outcomes of locally led adaptation https://www.sei.org/publications/what-counts-outcomes-of-locally-led-adaptation/ This SEI report responds directly to a call from financiers for better and more nuanced evidence on the outcomes of locally led adaptation. The report 1) takes stock of the ways in which locally led adaptation initiatives have demonstrated that they can build climate resilience, 2) examines the divides that have have prevented the uptake of evidence by funders, and 3) recommends actions that can boost financial support and continue to build knowledge about what works in locally led adaptation. This SEI report responds directly to a call from financiers for better and more nuanced evidence on the outcomes of locally led adaptation. The report 1) takes stock of the ways in which locally led adaptation initiatives have demonstrated that they can build climate resilience, 2) examines the divides that have have prevented the uptake of evidence by funders, and 3) recommends actions that can boost financial support and continue to build knowledge about what works in locally led adaptation.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:11:14 +0000 Katherine Browne; Janne Parviainen; Ainka Granderson; Ameil Harikishun; Phuu Thit Kyaw; Paul Mitchell; Albert Salamanca; Vivek Venkataramani; Tiffany Chalmers; Sasha Jattansingh; Mizan Khan; David Mfitumukiza; Rose-Ann Smith; Gulru Dodkhudoeva; Praveen Rajadiston https://www.sei.org/publications/what-counts-outcomes-of-locally-led-adaptation/ Publication Adaptation as a catalyst for social change https://www.sei.org/publications/adaptation-as-a-catalyst-for-social-change/ The authors of this journal essay argue that fiscal austerity severely compromises the viability of ongoing efforts to adapt to climate change. They contend that climate change adaptation should be a political force to challenge the logic of economic austerity and drive needed social change. The authors of this journal essay argue that fiscal austerity severely compromises the viability of ongoing efforts to adapt to climate change. They contend that climate change adaptation should be a political force to challenge the logic of economic austerity and drive needed social change. 

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:34:45 +0000 Helen Adams; Giovanna Gini; Richard Dawson; Hayley Fowler; Katie Jenkins; Stephen Jones; Shruthi Krishnamoorthy; Raghav Pant; Shona Paterson; Jaime Toney; Emma Yule; Rosie Witton; Ruth Wolstenholme https://www.sei.org/publications/adaptation-as-a-catalyst-for-social-change/ Publication SEI at Science Summit Nairobi https://www.sei.org/events/sei-at-science-summit-nairobi/ For the first time, the annual Science Summit, taking place alongside the 81st UN General Assembly, will feature a segment in Nairobi, Kenya, extending beyond New York. Hosted at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), SEI’s Science-Policy Dialogue will gather global perspectives to discuss how science contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals and the importance of investing in African-led research. On this page, you will find details about SEI’s delegation and the four high-level sessi... For the first time, the annual Science Summit, taking place alongside the 81st UN General Assembly, will feature a segment in Nairobi, Kenya, extending beyond New York.

Hosted at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), SEI’s Science-Policy Dialogue will gather global perspectives to discuss how science contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals and the importance of investing in African-led research.

On this page, you will find details about SEI’s delegation and the four high-level sessions. Check back regularly to stay informed about our engagements.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:45:16 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/sei-at-science-summit-nairobi/ Event ARA knowledge-to-policy workshop https://www.sei.org/events/ara-knowledge-to-policy-workshop/ This two-day workshop, hosted by Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA), will provide a light, participatory space for reflecting on the Knowledge Catalyst Grant (KCG) experience, reviewing the adaptation research and knowledge landscape, and examining how knowledge is beginning to move—or fails to move—into policy and practice. This two-day workshop, hosted by Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA), will provide a light, participatory space for reflecting on the Knowledge Catalyst Grant (KCG) experience, reviewing the adaptation research and knowledge landscape, and examining how knowledge is beginning to move—or fails to move—into policy and practice.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:48:58 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/ara-knowledge-to-policy-workshop/ Event