SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:27:28 +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 Moldova’s choice for Europe must now be matched by green reforms https://www.sei.org/perspectives/moldova-eu-green-reforms/ The results of Moldova’s recent parliamentary elections have confirmed the country’s clear commitment to the European path. Moldovan citizens have reaffirmed their trust in democracy and their desire for closer ties with the EU. The results of Moldova’s recent parliamentary elections have confirmed the country’s clear commitment to the European path. Moldovan citizens have reaffirmed their trust in democracy and their desire for closer ties with the EU.

]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:12:25 +0000 Lauri Tammiste https://www.sei.org/perspectives/moldova-eu-green-reforms/ Perspective Business models for decentralized water services in urban and peri-urban areas https://www.sei.org/publications/business-models-for-decentralized-water-services/ Identifies business models enabling Decentralized Drinking Water Services in urban and peri-urban areas.Combines a systematic literature review with private-sector interviews.Shows hybrid models bridging formal/informal and centralized/decentralized systems.Highlights policy and regulations as key to scaling decentralized solutions.Finds financial viability and equitable access as central trade-offs for providers. Identifies business models enabling Decentralized Drinking Water Services in urban and peri-urban areas.

Combines a systematic literature review with private-sector interviews.

Shows hybrid models bridging formal/informal and centralized/decentralized systems.

Highlights policy and regulations as key to scaling decentralized solutions.

Finds financial viability and equitable access as central trade-offs for providers.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:28:31 +0000 Daniela Duran; Karina Barquet https://www.sei.org/publications/business-models-for-decentralized-water-services/ Publication Challenges in balancing sustainability, competitiveness and geopolitics in critical mineral supply chains https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainability-geopolitics-critical-mineral-supply-chains/ This article examines the challenges of balancing sustainability, competitiveness, and geopolitics in critical mineral supply chains, and discusses governance approaches to address related trade-offs. This article examines the challenges of balancing sustainability, competitiveness, and geopolitics in critical mineral supply chains, and discusses governance approaches to address related trade-offs.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:23:23 +0000 Aaron Maltais; Nella Canales; Rasmus Kløcker Larsen https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainability-geopolitics-critical-mineral-supply-chains/ Publication Air pollutants emissions methodology for the logistics sector https://www.sei.org/publications/air-pollutants-emissions-methodology-for-the-logistics-sector/ The Air Pollutants Emissions Methodology for the Logistics Sector provides guidance on measuring emissions in transportation logistics. Developed collaboratively by the Smart Freight Centre, SEI at the University of York, and the Clean Air Fund, it has been incorporated into the most recent version (v3.2) of the GLEC Framework. This update enables organizations to more accurately estimate and report emissions across all modes of transport, supporting sustainable logistics practices. The Air Pollutants Emissions Methodology for the Logistics Sector provides guidance on measuring emissions in transportation logistics. Developed collaboratively by the Smart Freight Centre, SEI at the University of York, and the Clean Air Fund, it has been incorporated into the most recent version (v3.2) of the GLEC Framework. This update enables organizations to more accurately estimate and report emissions across all modes of transport, supporting sustainable logistics practices.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:20:38 +0000 Eleni Michalopoulou; Ananya Choudhury https://www.sei.org/publications/air-pollutants-emissions-methodology-for-the-logistics-sector/ Publication Green industrial policy: challenges and opportunities for a globally inclusive and fair energy transition https://www.sei.org/publications/green-industrial-policy-challenges-opportunities-globally-inclusive-fair-energy-transition/ This report provides an overview of green industrial policies countries are adopting globally, outlines the potential benefits and challenges for partner countries affected by these policies, and provides options to simultaneously support assertive green industrial policies while ensuring a globally fair and inclusive energy transition. This report provides an overview of green industrial policies countries are adopting globally, outlines the potential benefits and challenges for partner countries affected by these policies, and provides options to simultaneously support assertive green industrial policies while ensuring a globally fair and inclusive energy transition.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:05:46 +0000 Aaron Maltais; Timothy Suljada https://www.sei.org/publications/green-industrial-policy-challenges-opportunities-globally-inclusive-fair-energy-transition/ Publication Segundo Encuentro de lecciones aprendidas de la gestión ambiental y social de la transición energética justa en La Guajira https://www.sei.org/events/segundo-encuentro-de-lecciones-aprendidas-de-la-gestion-ambiental-y-social-de-la-transicion-energetica-justa-en-la-guajira/ Riohacha fue escenario del Segundo Encuentro de Lecciones Aprendidas en la Gestión Ambiental y Social de la Transición Energética Justa en La Guajira, un espacio concebido para escuchar, dialogar y aprender desde la diversidad de voces que hoy participan en la transformación del sistema energético del país. Riohacha fue escenario del Segundo Encuentro de Lecciones Aprendidas en la Gestión Ambiental y Social de la Transición Energética Justa en La Guajira, un espacio concebido para escuchar, dialogar y aprender desde la diversidad de voces que hoy participan en la transformación del sistema energético del país.

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:02:54 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/segundo-encuentro-de-lecciones-aprendidas-de-la-gestion-ambiental-y-social-de-la-transicion-energetica-justa-en-la-guajira/ Event A bottom-up framework for product development in humanitarian, poor, and emerging markets https://www.sei.org/publications/bottom-up-framework-for-product-development/ This study investigates the factors that influence Product Development Processes (PDPs) and characteristics within them. It offers a framework to analyze and address systemic barriers to innovation by looking at how PDP challenges intersect with market typologies in resource-constrained contexts. This study investigates the factors that influence Product Development Processes (PDPs) and characteristics within them. It offers a framework to analyze and address systemic barriers to innovation by looking at how PDP challenges intersect with market typologies in resource-constrained contexts.

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:18:42 +0000 Karina Barquet; Matilda Gunnarsson; Ebba Engström https://www.sei.org/publications/bottom-up-framework-for-product-development/ Publication Reflecting on a glacier, a football match, old fears and new loss https://www.sei.org/perspectives/reflecting-on-a-glacier-a-football-match-old-fears-and-new-loss/ Otto Simonett, a partner with SEI in the Adaptation at Altitude program, reminisces about the Swiss alpine Glatscher da Lavaz, the glacier of his youth. His reflection is part of an occasional series by the Adaptation at Altitude program to mark the UN’s designation of 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. Otto Simonett, a partner with SEI in the Adaptation at Altitude program, reminisces about the Swiss alpine Glatscher da Lavaz, the glacier of his youth. His reflection is part of an occasional series by the Adaptation at Altitude program to mark the UN’s designation of 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. 

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:10:42 +0000 Otto SImonett https://www.sei.org/perspectives/reflecting-on-a-glacier-a-football-match-old-fears-and-new-loss/ Perspective Press briefing 29 October: SEI experts highlight key topics to watch at climate COP30 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sei-experts-highlight-key-topics-to-watch-at-climate-cop30/ On 29 October, SEI invites journalists to a press briefing where its leading experts will share their perspectives on the major themes shaping the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil (10–21 November). The briefing will highlight SEI research connected to COP30’s convening priorities and the COP Presidency Action Agenda. On 29 October, SEI invites journalists to a press briefing where its leading experts will share their perspectives on the major themes shaping the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil (10–21 November). The briefing will highlight SEI research connected to COP30’s convening priorities and the COP Presidency Action Agenda.

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:26 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sei-experts-highlight-key-topics-to-watch-at-climate-cop30/ Press Energía eólica marina en Galerazamba: desafíos y oportunidades para una transición justa https://www.sei.org/features/energia-eolica-marina-en-galerazamba-desafios-y-oportunidades-para-una-transicion-justa/ En Colombia, la energía eólica marina comienza a perfilarse como una de las grandes apuestas de la transición energética. El país cuenta con un potencial estimado de 50 GW en su costa Caribe, equivalente a 2,5 veces la capacidad eléctrica instalada total. Aunque en 2025 todavía no existen proyectos eólicos marinos en operación, el interés y las expectativas alrededor de esta nueva industria han crecido rápidamente. En Colombia, la energía eólica marina comienza a perfilarse como una de las grandes apuestas de la transición energética. El país cuenta con un potencial estimado de 50 GW en su costa Caribe, equivalente a 2,5 veces la capacidad eléctrica instalada total. Aunque en 2025 todavía no existen proyectos eólicos marinos en operación, el interés y las expectativas alrededor de esta nueva industria han crecido rápidamente.

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:10:07 +0000 José Vega Araújo; Christian Moreno; Melitza Medina https://www.sei.org/features/energia-eolica-marina-en-galerazamba-desafios-y-oportunidades-para-una-transicion-justa/ Feature Offshore wind energy in Galerazamba, Colombia: challenges and opportunities for a just transition https://www.sei.org/features/wind-offshore-energy-galerazamba-challenges-and-opportunities-for-just-transition/ In Colombia, offshore wind energy is emerging as a key driver of the energy transition. Along its Caribbean coast, the country has an estimated potential to generate 50 gigawatts, equivalent to 2.5 times its total installed electrical capacity. Although no offshore wind projects are operational by 2025, interest and expectations surrounding this new industry have grown rapidly. In Colombia, offshore wind energy is emerging as a key driver of the energy transition. Along its Caribbean coast, the country has an estimated potential to generate 50 gigawatts, equivalent to 2.5 times its total installed electrical capacity. Although no offshore wind projects are operational by 2025, interest and expectations surrounding this new industry have grown rapidly.

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:27:39 +0000 José Vega Araújo; Christian Moreno; Melitza Medina https://www.sei.org/features/wind-offshore-energy-galerazamba-challenges-and-opportunities-for-just-transition/ Feature Assessing the conditions for circularity and entrepreneurship for urban sanitation and waste management in Basrah City https://www.sei.org/publications/circularity-entrepreneurship-urban-sanitation-waste-management-basrah/ Basrah City’s sanitation and waste management systems have critical service delivery gaps, with existing infrastructure under strain and minimal resource recovery. Most wastewater is inadequately treated, and over 90% of solid waste is recyclable or compostable, yet nearly all is landfilled, burned or disposed in open dumps.Circular economy interventions remain limited but may be growing: pilot initiatives address wastewater reuse, composting and recycling. Planned infrastructure upgrades, su... Basrah City’s sanitation and waste management systems have critical service delivery gaps, with existing infrastructure under strain and minimal resource recovery. Most wastewater is inadequately treated, and over 90% of solid waste is recyclable or compostable, yet nearly all is landfilled, burned or disposed in open dumps.

Circular economy interventions remain limited but may be growing: pilot initiatives address wastewater reuse, composting and recycling. Planned infrastructure upgrades, such as for the Hamdan Wastewater Treatment Plant and Al-Nakheila waste complex, offer timely opportunities to embed circularity in future systems.

The local private sector has a modest but growing role, with enterprises in composting, wastewater treatment and biogas active elsewhere in Iraq, and informal recyclers operating in Basrah City. Public–private contracts already exist, and clearer procurement pathways could unlock further private sector contributions.

Market demand for resource recovery products is low but not absent, with opportunities in high-income segments, agriculture and landscaping. Realizing this potential requires regulatory incentives, trust-building with end users, and demonstration of safe, cost-effective products.

Building a more enabling entrepreneurial ecosystem via policy and other supports is essential, including improved data systems, targeted business support, and stronger public–private collaboration. Development partners can play a catalytic role through pilot financing, technical assistance, and capacity building to support inclusive, climate-resilient solutions.

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:57:42 +0000 Adriana Soto Trujillo; Daniel Ddiba; Mounes Neama; Nashwan Dhahir https://www.sei.org/publications/circularity-entrepreneurship-urban-sanitation-waste-management-basrah/ Publication Den nya forskningsmiljön KRAFT stärker Sveriges försörjningsberedskap https://www.sei.org/features/kraft-starker-sveriges-forsorjningsberedskap/ Nu startar den nya forskningsmiljön KRAFT som ska öka Sveriges förmåga att hantera olika former av säkerhetshot och klimatrelaterade störningar. Syftet är att stärka försörjningsberedskapen och skydda samhällsviktiga funktioner som tillgången till livsmedel, dricksvatten och energi. SEI leder projektet där även forskare från FOI, KTH och Lunds universitet ingår. Nu startar den nya forskningsmiljön KRAFT som ska öka Sveriges förmåga att hantera olika former av säkerhetshot och klimatrelaterade störningar. Syftet är att stärka försörjningsberedskapen och skydda samhällsviktiga funktioner som tillgången till livsmedel, dricksvatten och energi. SEI leder projektet där även forskare från FOI, KTH och Lunds universitet ingår.

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:22:20 +0000 Karina Barquet; Björn Nykvist; Johanna Hedlund; Henrik Carlsen https://www.sei.org/features/kraft-starker-sveriges-forsorjningsberedskap/ Feature New research environment KRAFT strengthens Sweden’s supply preparedness https://www.sei.org/features/new-research-environment-kraft-strengthens-swedens-supply-preparedness/ KRAFT is launching to enhance Sweden’s capacity to handle security threats and climate-related disruptions. The aim is to strengthen supply preparedness and protect essential functions such as access to food, drinking water and energy. SEI leads the project with researchers from the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI), the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), and Lund University. KRAFT is launching to enhance Sweden’s capacity to handle security threats and climate-related disruptions. The aim is to strengthen supply preparedness and protect essential functions such as access to food, drinking water and energy. SEI leads the project with researchers from the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI), the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), and Lund University.

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:57:43 +0000 Karina Barquet; Björn Nykvist; Johanna Hedlund; Henrik Carlsen https://www.sei.org/features/new-research-environment-kraft-strengthens-swedens-supply-preparedness/ Feature ASEAN Circular Economy Week 2025 https://www.sei.org/events/asean-circular-economy-week-2025/ The ASEAN Circular Economy Week 2025 will bring together governments, businesses, innovators, investors, and civil society to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy in ASEAN. Through high-level forums, partner events, and multi-stakeholder dialogues, the week will highlight green skills, innovative solutions, and investment opportunities that drive inclusive and sustainable growth for the region. The ASEAN Circular Economy Week 2025 will bring together governments, businesses, innovators, investors, and civil society to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy in ASEAN. Through high-level forums, partner events, and multi-stakeholder dialogues, the week will highlight green skills, innovative solutions, and investment opportunities that drive inclusive and sustainable growth for the region.

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:19:19 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/asean-circular-economy-week-2025/ Event SEI at Adaptation Futures 2025 https://www.sei.org/events/sei-at-adaptation-futures-2025/ Adaptation Futures 2025 brought together leading voices from research, policy, civil society and the arts to explore and accelerate action on climate adaptation. SEI research experts contributed to a wide range of sessions, from creative workshops to expert panels and knowledge-sharing dialogues. Adaptation Futures 2025 brought together leading voices from research, policy, civil society and the arts to explore and accelerate action on climate adaptation. SEI research experts contributed to a wide range of sessions, from creative workshops to expert panels and knowledge-sharing dialogues.

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:21:01 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/sei-at-adaptation-futures-2025/ Event Data for “International reliance on Brazil’s water through soy and beef supply chains” https://www.sei.org/publications/data-international-reliance-brazils-water-soy-beef-supply-chains/ The Supplemental Data for the publication entitled "International reliance of Brazil's water through soy and beef supply chains" are available for download. The Supplemental Data for the publication entitled "International reliance of Brazil's water through soy and beef supply chains" are available for download.

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:16:51 +0000 Michael Lathuillière; Rafaela Flach; Vivian Ribeiro https://www.sei.org/publications/data-international-reliance-brazils-water-soy-beef-supply-chains/ Publication Critical intervention points for European adaptation to cascading climate change impacts https://www.sei.org/publications/critical-intervention-points-for-european-adaptation-to-cascading-climate-change-impacts/ This paper integrates stakeholder-informed climate risk pathways and network modelling to identify where adaptation can most effectively reduce systemic risks to the EU. Drawing on the CASCADES project, the analysis highlights key nodes – including water, agriculture, livelihoods, and conflict – where cross-border climate impacts may cascade into EU systems. This paper integrates stakeholder-informed climate risk pathways and network modelling to identify where adaptation can most effectively reduce systemic risks to the EU. Drawing on the CASCADES project, the analysis highlights key nodes – including water, agriculture, livelihoods, and conflict – where cross-border climate impacts may cascade into EU systems.

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:04:52 +0000 Chris West; Emilie Stokeld; Simon Croft; Katy Harris; Richard J.T. Klein; Mikael Allan Mikaelsson; Sara Talebian https://www.sei.org/publications/critical-intervention-points-for-european-adaptation-to-cascading-climate-change-impacts/ Publication World Food Day: Food security and environmental integrity are inseparable goals https://www.sei.org/perspectives/world-food-day-food-security-environmental-integrity/ Today we celebrate World Food Day, which this year also marks the 80th anniversary of UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This 2025 theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” calls for renewed global collaboration among “governments, organizations, sectors and communities” to transform agrifood systems for a food-secure future. Today we celebrate World Food Day, which this year also marks the 80th anniversary of UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This 2025 theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” calls for renewed global collaboration among “governments, organizations, sectors and communities” to transform agrifood systems for a food-secure future.

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:40:07 +0000 Daniela Maestre; Cleo Verkuijl; Rafaela Flach; Ivonne Lobos Alva; Selorm Kugbega; Annette Huber-Lee; Sizwile Khoza https://www.sei.org/perspectives/world-food-day-food-security-environmental-integrity/ Perspective Nature within reach: can pocket parks bridge Bangkok’s green gap? https://www.sei.org/features/nature-within-reach-can-pocket-parks-bridge-bangkoks-green-gap/ Early insights from observations and environmental monitoring in Bangkok’s pocket parks to understand who visits them and when, how park design shapes activity, and what this means for equitable access within 15 minutes. Early insights from observations and environmental monitoring in Bangkok’s pocket parks to understand who visits them and when, how park design shapes activity, and what this means for equitable access within 15 minutes. 

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:21:05 +0000 Raja Asvanon; Steve Cinderby; Chloe Pottinger-Glass; Diane Archer; Jana Busch https://www.sei.org/features/nature-within-reach-can-pocket-parks-bridge-bangkoks-green-gap/ Feature