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 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/24437/ El Instituto del Ambiente de Estocolmo (SEI por sus siglas en inglés) abre sus puertas en América Latina. La noticia de RCN Radio. El Instituto del Ambiente de Estocolmo (SEI por sus siglas en inglés) abre sus puertas en América Latina. La noticia de RCN Radio.

]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:57:12 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/24437/ Press Software support for environmental evidence synthesis https://www.sei.org/publications/software-for-evidence-synthesis/ This article presents some new software developments that can facilitate evidence-based environmental management. This article presents some new software developments that can facilitate evidence-based environmental management.

]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:08:47 +0000 Neal Haddaway https://www.sei.org/publications/software-for-evidence-synthesis/ Publication The impacts of environmental and climate change are never gender-neutral https://www.sei.org/publications/routledge-handbook-of-gender-and-environment-review/ A farmer harvesting rice in Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam. Photo: Trangiap / Getty Images.

A farmer harvesting rice in Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam. Photo: Trangiap / Getty Images.

]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 07:20:18 +0000 Andreea Raluca Torre https://www.sei.org/publications/routledge-handbook-of-gender-and-environment-review/ Publication Getting off the fast track: the benefits of downshifting https://www.sei.org/perspectives/getting-off-the-fast-track/ Downshifting our lives – and working less – could benefit the environment without harming the economy. Downshifting our lives – and working less – could benefit the environment without harming the economy.

]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 22:34:26 +0000 Eric Kemp-Benedict https://www.sei.org/perspectives/getting-off-the-fast-track/ Perspective Land degradation worsening climate change and undermining well-being of billions https://www.sei.org/features/ipbes-land-degradation/ A new assessment sets out the best-available evidence for policymakers to make better-informed decisions to combat land degradation, drawing on more than 3,000 scientific, government, indigenous and local knowledge sources. A new assessment sets out the best-available evidence for policymakers to make better-informed decisions to combat land degradation, drawing on more than 3,000 scientific, government, indigenous and local knowledge sources.

]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:45:03 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/ipbes-land-degradation/ Feature What have we learned applying the SDG interactions framework? https://www.sei.org/perspectives/learned-applying-sdg-interactions-framework/ In a blog post from November 2017, SEI presented a framework for assessing interactions between the Sustainable Development Goals to help countries design more coherent policies to achieve them. Since then, SEI and UNDP have started to test the framework in Sri Lanka and Mongolia. What have we learned so far? This was originally posted on 22 March by UNDP Asia and the Pacific and was written by Annie Sturesson, SEI and Scott Standley, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub. In a blog post from November 2017, SEI presented a framework for assessing interactions between the Sustainable Development Goals to help countries design more coherent policies to achieve them. Since then, SEI and UNDP have started to test the framework in Sri Lanka and Mongolia. What have we learned so far?

This was originally posted on 22 March by UNDP Asia and the Pacific and was written by Annie Sturesson, SEI and Scott Standley, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub.

]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:19:24 +0000 Annie Sturesson; Scott Standley https://www.sei.org/perspectives/learned-applying-sdg-interactions-framework/ Perspective Two questions for transformational change at the Green Climate Fund https://www.sei.org/perspectives/two-key-questions-transformational-change/ Successful climate adaptation is likely to require both renewed interest in traditional development activities as well as transformative changes that fundamentally improve the resilience of our societies. These issues were in focus at the Green Climate Fund Technical Expert Workshop on Climate Adaptation Finance on 5 and 6 March in Songdo, South Korea. SEI’s Kevin M. Adams offers insights into the outcomes. Successful climate adaptation is likely to require both renewed interest in traditional development activities as well as transformative changes that fundamentally improve the resilience of our societies. These issues were in focus at the Green Climate Fund Technical Expert Workshop on Climate Adaptation Finance on 5 and 6 March in Songdo, South Korea. SEI’s Kevin M. Adams offers insights into the outcomes.

]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2018 12:25:38 +0000 Kevin M. Adams https://www.sei.org/perspectives/two-key-questions-transformational-change/ Perspective Instituto ambiental de Suecia escogió a Bogotá como su primera sede en Latinoamérica https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/instituto-ambiental-de-suecia-escogio-a-bogota-como-su-primera-sede-en-latinoamerica/ El Instituto del Ambiente de Estocolmo (SEI) escogió a Bogotá como su primera sede en Latinoamérica para realizar diferentes investigaciones sobre la gestión de los recursos hídricos y la implementación de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) planteados por la Organización de Naciones Unidas (ONU). El Instituto del Ambiente de Estocolmo (SEI) escogió a Bogotá como su primera sede en Latinoamérica para realizar diferentes investigaciones sobre la gestión de los recursos hídricos y la implementación de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) planteados por la Organización de Naciones Unidas (ONU).

]]> Mon, 27 May 2019 16:41:55 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/instituto-ambiental-de-suecia-escogio-a-bogota-como-su-primera-sede-en-latinoamerica/ Press Knowledge brokers for a changing climate https://www.sei.org/features/knowledge-brokers-changing-climate/ In this interview, four SEI researchers discuss the state of climate change-related “knowledge brokering”, the philosophy that underpins SEI’s signature climate change adptation platform and network, weADAPT. weADAPT uses the term to mean targeting, curating, and packaging relevant climate information so that decision-makers can understand and apply the information in crafting policy. In this interview, four SEI researchers discuss the state of climate change-related “knowledge brokering”, the philosophy that underpins SEI’s signature climate change adptation platform and network, weADAPT.

weADAPT uses the term to mean targeting, curating, and packaging relevant climate information so that decision-makers can understand and apply the information in crafting policy.

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:20:12 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/knowledge-brokers-changing-climate/ Feature Equidad y Manejo de Agua en Cuencas Colombianas https://www.sei.org/events/equidad-y-manejo-de-agua-en-cuencas-colombianas/ Mesa de Trabajo Fecha: Marzo 21, 2018 Lugar: Oficina de SEI en Bogotá (Calle 71, Carrera 11) En esta mesa de trabajo se presentarán los resultados del análisis realizado en las cuencas Alto Chicamocha y Campoaelgre en Colombia en el cual se buscó estudiar componentes de manejo de agua y su conexión con condiciones de equidad. Este estudio fue motivado por actividades realizadas por las entidades locales para estudios sobre el recurso hídrico y evaluaciones regionales del agua. Basado en estos... Fecha: Marzo 21, 2018
Lugar: Oficina de SEI en Bogotá (Calle 71, Carrera 11)

En esta mesa de trabajo se presentarán los resultados del análisis realizado en las cuencas Alto Chicamocha y Campoaelgre en Colombia en el cual se buscó estudiar componentes de manejo de agua y su conexión con condiciones de equidad. Este estudio fue motivado por actividades realizadas por las entidades locales para estudios sobre el recurso hídrico y evaluaciones regionales del agua. Basado en estos estudios, fue posible obtener con apoyo de fondos de SIDA con el objeto de analizar condiciones de equidad y pobreza en cuencas colombianas buscando promover la sostenibilidad del proceso de paz en Colombia.

]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:40:16 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/equidad-y-manejo-de-agua-en-cuencas-colombianas/ Event Reducing chemical risks in low-income countries: strategies for improved coverage of basic chemicals-management legislation https://www.sei.org/publications/chemical-risks-low-income-countries-strategies-chemicals-management-legislation/ This brief examines how far countries have come in implementing the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in national legislation, and explores policy options to increase implementation. This brief examines how far countries have come in implementing the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in national legislation, and explores policy options to increase implementation.

]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2018 07:02:20 +0000 Linn Persson https://www.sei.org/publications/chemical-risks-low-income-countries-strategies-chemicals-management-legislation/ Publication Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam discusses environmental challenges and solutions during Vietnam Water Week https://www.sei.org/features/environmental-challenges-solutions-vietnam-water-week/ As Vietnam maintains its rapid development, the challenges for harmonising it with a healthy environment multiply. SEI had the opportunity to speak with Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Pereric Högberg, during Vietnam Water Week 2018 on his extensive travels in the country and what he sees as keys to a sustainable future where both people and environment thrive. Ambassador Högberg with students from Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment University. Photo: Jamie Kemsey / SEI. As Vietnam maintains its rapid development, the challenges for harmonising it with a healthy environment multiply. SEI had the opportunity to speak with Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Pereric Högberg, during Vietnam Water Week 2018 on his extensive travels in the country and what he sees as keys to a sustainable future where both people and environment thrive.

Ambassador Högberg with students from Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment University. Photo: Jamie Kemsey / SEI.

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:13:35 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/environmental-challenges-solutions-vietnam-water-week/ Feature Latin America advancing in its sustainability goals – launch of SEI Latin America https://www.sei.org/events/launch-sei-latin-america/ SEI will be opening its new center in Latin America in Bogotá, Colombia. The decision to open a new office was prompted by a request from the SEI Board of Directors to consider the possibility of formalizing our presence in this dynamic region of the world. The challenges facing this region in terms of sustainable development are real, but the solutions emerging in response are exciting. SEI has already been engaged in the region for a long period of time, developing very rewarding and produc... SEI will be opening its new center in Latin America in Bogotá, Colombia. The decision to open a new office was prompted by a request from the SEI Board of Directors to consider the possibility of formalizing our presence in this dynamic region of the world. The challenges facing this region in terms of sustainable development are real, but the solutions emerging in response are exciting. SEI has already been engaged in the region for a long period of time, developing very rewarding and productive partnerships with universities, governments and NGOs in Latin America.

Time: 20th March, 2018, 4-8pm
Venue: Residence of the Swedish Ambassador in Colombia, Carrera 4, #72-55, Bogotá, Colombia
Registration: By invitation

]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:11:58 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/launch-sei-latin-america/ Event América Latina avanza en sus objectivos de sostenibilidad – lanzamiento de SEI Latinoamérica https://www.sei.org/events/america-latina-avanza-en-sus-objectivos-de-sostenibilidad-lanzamiento-de-sei-latinoamerica/ SEI tendrá una presencia permanente en Latinoamérica, con sede en Bogotá, Colombia. La decisión de abrir una nueva oficina surgió cuando el Consejo de Administración de SEI pidió que estudiáramos la formalización de nuestra presencia en esta región tan dinámica. Los desafíos que enfrenta América Latina en términos de desarrollo sostenible son reales, pero las soluciones que surgen en respuesta son bien emocionantes. Estamos muy contentos que el evento de lanzamiento de SEI se va a celebrar en... SEI tendrá una presencia permanente en Latinoamérica, con sede en Bogotá, Colombia. La decisión de abrir una nueva oficina surgió cuando el Consejo de Administración de SEI pidió que estudiáramos la formalización de nuestra presencia en esta región tan dinámica. Los desafíos que enfrenta América Latina en términos de desarrollo sostenible son reales, pero las soluciones que surgen en respuesta son bien emocionantes.

Estamos muy contentos que el evento de lanzamiento de SEI se va a celebrar en la residencia del embajador de Suecia en Colombia, S.E. Tommy Stömberg.

Fecha: 20 de marzo de 2018, 4:00 a 8:00 p.m.
Lugar: Residencia del Embajador de Suecia en Colombia, Carrera 4, #72-55, Bogotá, Colombia
Registración: Por invitación

]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:21:15 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/america-latina-avanza-en-sus-objectivos-de-sostenibilidad-lanzamiento-de-sei-latinoamerica/ Event Building thriving, low-carbon cities: an overview of policy options for national governments https://www.sei.org/publications/building-thriving-low-carbon-cities-overview-policy-options-national-governments/ This report from the Coalition for Urban Transitions provides a first-ever assessment of how opportunities for low-carbon development are distributed across the world’s urban areas. This report from the Coalition for Urban Transitions provides a first-ever assessment of how opportunities for low-carbon development are distributed across the world’s urban areas.

]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2018 23:21:36 +0000 Derik Broekhoff; Georgia Piggot; Peter Erickson https://www.sei.org/publications/building-thriving-low-carbon-cities-overview-policy-options-national-governments/ Publication How a Source to Sea programme could benefit Vietnam https://www.sei.org/perspectives/how-source-to-sea-could-benefit-vietnam/ As Vietnam’s growth accelerates, SEI Asia Centre Director Niall O’Connor visited one coastal community where “Source to Sea” planning will increasingly become compatible with its future development. Infrastructure development along the Nha Trang, Vietnam coastline. Photo: Niall O’Connor As Vietnam’s growth accelerates, SEI Asia Centre Director Niall O’Connor visited one coastal community where “Source to Sea” planning will increasingly become compatible with its future development.

Infrastructure development along the Nha Trang, Vietnam coastline. Photo: Niall O’Connor

]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2018 09:01:50 +0000 Niall O'Connor https://www.sei.org/perspectives/how-source-to-sea-could-benefit-vietnam/ Perspective Q&A with David Purkey on the launch of SEI Latin America https://www.sei.org/features/latin-america-launch/ Starting on 20 March 2018, SEI will have a permanent presence in Latin America based in Bogotá, Colombia. Here, Helen Saarniit chats with SEI Latin America’s newly appointed director, David Purkey, about the aspirations of the centre and highlights of the upcoming launch event. Starting on 20 March 2018, SEI will have a permanent presence in Latin America based in Bogotá, Colombia. Here, Helen Saarniit chats with SEI Latin America’s newly appointed director, David Purkey, about the aspirations of the centre and highlights of the upcoming launch event.

]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2018 14:13:25 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/latin-america-launch/ Feature Preguntas y respuestas con David Purkey: el lanzamiento del nuevo centro de SEI Latinoamérica https://www.sei.org/features/preguntas-y-respuestas-con-david-purkey-el-lanzamiento-del-nuevo-centro-de-sei-latinoamerica/ A partir del 20 de marzo de 2018, SEI tendrá una presencia permanente en Latinoamérica, con sede en Bogotá, Colombia. Helen Saarniit conversa con el nuevo director de SEI Latinoamérica, David Purkey, sobre las aspiraciones del centro y los aspectos más destacados del evento de lanzamiento. A partir del 20 de marzo de 2018, SEI tendrá una presencia permanente en Latinoamérica, con sede en Bogotá, Colombia. Helen Saarniit conversa con el nuevo director de SEI Latinoamérica, David Purkey, sobre las aspiraciones del centro y los aspectos más destacados del evento de lanzamiento.

]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2018 14:29:27 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/preguntas-y-respuestas-con-david-purkey-el-lanzamiento-del-nuevo-centro-de-sei-latinoamerica/ Feature Welcome to SEI’s new website https://www.sei.org/perspectives/sei-new-website/ It’s an exciting time here at SEI. Not only have we just launched the new version of our website, but we’re also sharing our new visual identity with you. This is more than a change of our logo – it affects the look, feel and imagery of all our communications. It’s an exciting time here at SEI. Not only have we just launched the new version of our website, but we’re also sharing our new visual identity with you. This is more than a change of our logo – it affects the look, feel and imagery of all our communications.

]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2018 23:01:30 +0000 Moa Engström https://www.sei.org/perspectives/sei-new-website/ Perspective Contribución de SEI en la gestión sostenible del agua en Colombia – un largo camino por delante https://www.sei.org/perspectives/contribucion-de-sei-en-la-gestion-sostenible-del-agua-en-colombia-un-largo-camino-por-delante/ Marisa Escobar es una investigadora senior en SEI con amplia experiencia en proyectos relacionados a la gestión del agua, sobre todo en América del Norte y Latinoamérica. Días antes del lanzamiento del nuevo centro de SEI, el Instituto del Medioambiente de Estocolmo, Marisa describe la importancia del tema del agua y muestra como SEI puede contribuir al largo camino que Colombia tiene por delante hacia una gestión sostenible del agua y medio ambiente. Marisa Escobar es una investigadora senior en SEI con amplia experiencia en proyectos relacionados a la gestión del agua, sobre todo en América del Norte y Latinoamérica. Días antes del lanzamiento del nuevo centro de SEI, el Instituto del Medioambiente de Estocolmo, Marisa describe la importancia del tema del agua y muestra como SEI puede contribuir al largo camino que Colombia tiene por delante hacia una gestión sostenible del agua y medio ambiente.

]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:58:21 +0000 Marisa Escobar https://www.sei.org/perspectives/contribucion-de-sei-en-la-gestion-sostenible-del-agua-en-colombia-un-largo-camino-por-delante/ Perspective