SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:51:20 +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 “Living with Floods in a Mobile Southeast Asia”: A book review https://www.sei.org/perspectives/living-with-floods-southeast-asia/ The newly published book, “Living with Floods in a Mobile Southeast Asia: A Political Ecology of Vulnerability, Migration and Environmental Change”, sets out to sensitize national and regional policy-agendas and responses to environmental disaster and climate change-related hazards – flood hazards in particular – to the complexities of human mobility in Southeast Asian contexts. The newly published book, “Living with Floods in a Mobile Southeast Asia: A Political Ecology of Vulnerability, Migration and Environmental Change”, sets out to sensitize national and regional policy-agendas and responses to environmental disaster and climate change-related hazards – flood hazards in particular – to the complexities of human mobility in Southeast Asian contexts.

]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2018 15:18:47 +0000 Andreea Raluca Torre https://www.sei.org/perspectives/living-with-floods-southeast-asia/ Perspective SEI Tallinn tähistas 25. tegevusaastat https://www.sei.org/features/sei-tallinn-tahistas-25-tegevusaastat/ Tähistasime oma sünnipäeva seminariga 9. jaanuaril 2018 seminariga "25 Years of SEI Tallinn - In Service of Sustainable Development" Tähistasime oma sünnipäeva seminariga 9. jaanuaril 2018 seminariga "25 Years of SEI Tallinn - In Service of Sustainable Development"

]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2018 16:52:36 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/sei-tallinn-tahistas-25-tegevusaastat/ Feature SEI selected to host Mellon/ACLS Public Fellow https://www.sei.org/features/sei-selected-host-mellon-acls-public-fellow/ SEI has been selected by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) as a host organization for the Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows Program. SEI has been selected by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) as a host organization for the Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows Program.

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2018 08:52:40 +0000 Emily Yehle https://www.sei.org/features/sei-selected-host-mellon-acls-public-fellow/ Feature UrbanCircle https://www.sei.org/projects/urbancircle/ Focusing on cities, UrbanCircle – urban waste into circular economy benefits – seeks to integrate waste management and resource recovery into a circular economy. The project highlights synergies between different waste and resource flows, focusing on water, waste, food and energy. The project is striving to equip cities with tools to boost their resource efficiency, capitalise on waste and create novel governance structures, based on participatory planning and multi-stakeholder engagement. Focusing on cities, UrbanCircle – urban waste into circular economy benefits – seeks to integrate waste management and resource recovery into a circular economy. The project highlights synergies between different waste and resource flows, focusing on water, waste, food and energy.

The project is striving to equip cities with tools to boost their resource efficiency, capitalise on waste and create novel governance structures, based on participatory planning and multi-stakeholder engagement.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:14:03 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/urbancircle/ Project LEAP https://www.sei.org/tools/leap-low-emissions-analysis-platform/ LEAP, the Low Emissions Analysis Platform, is a powerful and versatile software system for integrated energy, climate change mitigation and air pollution abatement planning. Developed at SEI US, LEAP continues to evolve and improve to meet the needs of its many users. LEAP, the Low Emissions Analysis Platform, is a powerful and versatile software system for integrated energy, climate change mitigation and air pollution abatement planning. Developed at SEI US, LEAP continues to evolve and improve to meet the needs of its many users.

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2017 22:20:12 +0000 https://www.sei.org/tools/leap-low-emissions-analysis-platform/ Tool Communicating for change https://www.sei.org/projects/communicating-change-creating-visual-language-sdgs/ Communicating for change – creating a visual language for how SDGs interact – will develop a visual language that can elegantly and effectively communicate how different SDG targets interact in a specific context. Communicating for change – creating a visual language for how SDGs interact – will develop a visual language that can elegantly and effectively communicate how different SDG targets interact in a specific context.

]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:11:32 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/communicating-change-creating-visual-language-sdgs/ Project Synthesis of multiple knowledge sources on the impacts of mining https://www.sei.org/projects/impacts-of-mining/ As mining in the Arctic increases, there is an urgent need to assess social and environmental impacts as well as mitigate negative impacts. This project will develop a multiple evidence base methodology combining systematic review approaches with mapping of indigenous and local knowledge (ILK), applying this approach in a case study of the impacts of base metal mining. As mining in the Arctic increases, there is an urgent need to assess social and environmental impacts as well as mitigate negative impacts. This project will develop a multiple evidence base methodology combining systematic review approaches with mapping of indigenous and local knowledge (ILK), applying this approach in a case study of the impacts of base metal mining.

]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 06:28:55 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/impacts-of-mining/ Project The mining industry in a sustainable future https://www.sei.org/projects/the-mining-industry-in-a-sustainable-future/ Svemin, together with SEI, initiated a project to analyse the role of the mining and minerals industry in the shift towards a sustainable future. Together with relevant stakeholders we were discussing and drilling into what this transformation meant for the mining and minerals industry and the challenges ahead. Svemin, together with SEI, initiated a project to analyse the role of the mining and minerals industry in the shift towards a sustainable future. Together with relevant stakeholders we were discussing and drilling into what this transformation meant for the mining and minerals industry and the challenges ahead.

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2019 09:43:24 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/the-mining-industry-in-a-sustainable-future/ Project Bolivia WATCH https://www.sei.org/projects/bolivia-watch-es/ Bolivia WATCH trabaja para armar a las instituciones del país con la información y la capacidad para conectar dos esferas de formulación de políticas: saneamiento seguro y gestión de cuencas hidrográficas. Esta conexión puede ayudar a Bolivia a aprovechar oportunidades de inversión en agua, saneamiento e higiene (WASH), así como para maximizar la contribución de esas inversiones, garantizando suficiente abastecimiento y la gestión exitosa de la cuenca. Bolivia WATCH trabaja para armar a las instituciones del país con la información y la capacidad para conectar dos esferas de formulación de políticas: saneamiento seguro y gestión de cuencas hidrográficas.

Esta conexión puede ayudar a Bolivia a aprovechar oportunidades de inversión en agua, saneamiento e higiene (WASH), así como para maximizar la contribución de esas inversiones, garantizando suficiente abastecimiento y la gestión exitosa de la cuenca.

]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2019 18:43:05 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/bolivia-watch-es/ Project SHUI-ChE https://www.sei.org/projects/shui-che/ Enhancing flexibility of power system is critical for higher penetration of renewable energy in power generation, to which hydropower has a key role to play. The Sustainable Hydropower Use and Integration in China and Europe (SHUI-ChE) project aims to understand the full range of implications for sustainable development of hydropower through promoting China-EU cooperation. Enhancing flexibility of power system is critical for higher penetration of renewable energy in power generation, to which hydropower has a key role to play. The Sustainable Hydropower Use and Integration in China and Europe (SHUI-ChE) project aims to understand the full range of implications for sustainable development of hydropower through promoting China-EU cooperation.

]]> Mon, 25 May 2020 12:43:26 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/shui-che/ Project Building resilience through inclusive and climate-adaptive disaster risk reduction in Asia-Pacific https://www.sei.org/projects/resilience-inclusive-climate-adaptive-drr-asia-pacific/ This programme aims to enhance regional cooperation on inclusive risk reduction approaches by building on good practice examples and providing scientific evidence and technical assistance on new and innovative methods, tools and practices to key actors in the region. This programme aims to enhance regional cooperation on inclusive risk reduction approaches by building on good practice examples and providing scientific evidence and technical assistance on new and innovative methods, tools and practices to key actors in the region.

]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:34:50 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/resilience-inclusive-climate-adaptive-drr-asia-pacific/ Project HYBRIT https://www.sei.org/projects/hybrit/ Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology (HYBRIT) is a groundbreaking effort to reduce CO2 emissions and de-carbonise the steel industry. The goal is to have a solution for fossil-free steel by 2035. Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology (HYBRIT) is a groundbreaking effort to reduce CO2 emissions and de-carbonise the steel industry. The goal is to have a solution for fossil-free steel by 2035.

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:51:27 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/hybrit/ Project Groundwater Level Dynamics in Bengaluru City, India https://www.sei.org/publications/groundwater-level-dynamics/ This paper analyzes the behavior of Bengaluru’s groundwater system, using data from 154 locations throughout the city. This paper analyzes the behavior of Bengaluru’s groundwater system, using data from 154 locations throughout the city.

]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2017 21:33:25 +0000 Vishal Mehta https://www.sei.org/publications/groundwater-level-dynamics/ Publication Liikmesriikide kogemus aitab edendada EL keskkonnajuhtimissüsteemi Eestis https://www.sei.org/features/liikmesriikide-kogemus-aitab-edendada-el-keskkonnajuhtimissusteemi-eestis/ Projekt ENHANCE loob avalikule sektorile võimalused saada kogemusi EMAS süsteemi edukamaks rakendamiseks ning ringmajanduse põhimõtete levitamiseks Eestis. Projekt ENHANCE loob avalikule sektorile võimalused saada kogemusi EMAS süsteemi edukamaks rakendamiseks ning ringmajanduse põhimõtete levitamiseks Eestis.

]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2018 16:09:43 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/liikmesriikide-kogemus-aitab-edendada-el-keskkonnajuhtimissusteemi-eestis/ Feature Flood governance: a multiple country comparison of stakeholder perceptions and aspirations https://www.sei.org/publications/flood-governance/ Stakeholders in Australia, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden perceive that current flood governance arrangements fall far short of inclusive ideals. Stakeholders in Australia, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden perceive that current flood governance arrangements fall far short of inclusive ideals.

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2017 14:36:09 +0000 Åsa Gerger Swartling; Åse Johannessen https://www.sei.org/publications/flood-governance/ Publication Mainstreaming climate adaptation: taking stock about “what works” from empirical research worldwide https://www.sei.org/publications/mainstreaming-climate-adaptation/ Adaptation to a changing climate is unavoidable. Mainstreaming climate adaptation objectives into existing policies, as opposed to developing dedicated adaptation policy, is widely advocated for public action. Adaptation to a changing climate is unavoidable. Mainstreaming climate adaptation objectives into existing policies, as opposed to developing dedicated adaptation policy, is widely advocated for public action.

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 14:22:23 +0000 Åsa Persson https://www.sei.org/publications/mainstreaming-climate-adaptation/ Publication SEI recruiting new Executive Director https://www.sei.org/features/sei-recruiting-new-executive-director/ After seven years at SEI Johan L. Kuylenstierna has decided to step down as Executive Director. We are now looking for our next Executive Director, who will continue to develop the Institute and deliver on our mission: to support decision-making and induce change toward sustainable development around the world by providing integrative knowledge that bridges science and policy in the field of environment and development. After seven years at SEI Johan L. Kuylenstierna has decided to step down as Executive Director. We are now looking for our next Executive Director, who will continue to develop the Institute and deliver on our mission: to support decision-making and induce change toward sustainable development around the world by providing integrative knowledge that bridges science and policy in the field of environment and development.

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:39:37 +0000 Robert Watt https://www.sei.org/features/sei-recruiting-new-executive-director/ Feature Moving ahead on gender-responsive planning and implementation of national biodiversity in Southeast Asia and the Pacific https://www.sei.org/perspectives/gender-responsive-planning/ Gender-responsive planning can improve biodiversity outcomes in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, but often only lip service is paid to these issues. The Convention on Biological Diversity, with the support of UN Environment, convened a workshop from 28 to 30 November in Bangkok to share knowledge, promote dialogue, and develop training materials for policy-makers. Representatives from 12 countries across the region, attended, including the Pacific Islands states of Tuvalu and Palau. Andreea R.... Gender-responsive planning can improve biodiversity outcomes in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, but often only lip service is paid to these issues. The Convention on Biological Diversity, with the support of UN Environment, convened a workshop from 28 to 30 November in Bangkok to share knowledge, promote dialogue, and develop training materials for policy-makers. Representatives from 12 countries across the region, attended, including the Pacific Islands states of Tuvalu and Palau. Andreea R. Torre presents talking points from the workshop.

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:55:11 +0000 Andreea Raluca Torre; Bernadette P. Resurrección https://www.sei.org/perspectives/gender-responsive-planning/ Perspective Will social movements focused on fossil fuel supply help solve the climate crisis? https://www.sei.org/perspectives/social-movements-fossil-fuel/ The past decade has seen the rise of the “keep-it-in-the-ground” movement. What influence will it have on climate policy? The past decade has seen the rise of the “keep-it-in-the-ground” movement. What influence will it have on climate policy?

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:08:49 +0000 Georgia Piggot https://www.sei.org/perspectives/social-movements-fossil-fuel/ Perspective Lessons from Latin America on implementing the 2030 Agenda: learning from a regional retreat https://www.sei.org/publications/lessons-latin-america-implementing-2030-agenda/ How has Latin America approached the challenges of the 2030 Agenda? What obstacles have countries encountered, and what solutions have they tried? This policy brief summarizes discussions at an informal retreat for policy-makers in Bogota, Colombia. How has Latin America approached the challenges of the 2030 Agenda? What obstacles have countries encountered, and what solutions have they tried? This policy brief summarizes discussions at an informal retreat for policy-makers in Bogota, Colombia.

 

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:00:33 +0000 Karina Barquet https://www.sei.org/publications/lessons-latin-america-implementing-2030-agenda/ Publication