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No net loss of what, for whom? Stakeholder perspectives on Biodiversity Offsetting in England

Oliver Taherzadeh — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

This working paper presents and analyses the views on current Biodiversity Offsetting practice in England of a range of stakeholders – from academia, local government, civil society and business.

Robust Accounting of International Transfers under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

Michael Lazarus; Lambert Schneider; Derik Broekhoff — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

This discussion paper explores key issues and options to ensure robust accounting of international transfers from market mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Categorization of INDCs in the light of Art. 6 of the Paris Agreement

Lambert Schneider — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

This paper evaluates INDCs submitted by October 2016 under the Paris Agreement, with a focus on features that are critical for robust accounting of international transfers under market mechanisms.

Töötuba “Sooline palgalõhe biomajanduses”

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Stockholmi Keskkonnainstituudi Tallinna Keskus (SEI Tallinn) ja Eesti Naisuurimus- ja teabekeskus ENUT korraldasid 28. oktoobril mõttevahetusele teemal sooline palgalõhe biomajanduses Eestis.

Linking consumption to production: the case of soy

Chris West; Simon Croft; Jonathan Green — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

This section in WWF’s Living Planet Report 2016 illustrates how new tools and methods to link consumption to impacts on specific production landscapes are revolutionizing environmental footprinting, using a case study of Brazilian soy.

SEI at the Marrakech Climate Change Conference

Marion Davis — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 06:55:29 +0000

The meeting comes just days after the Paris Agreement’s entry into force. Twenty SEI staff are participating in more than two dozen events: on climate, energy and sustainable supply chains.

Q&A: Chris West and Simon Croft on contributing to the Living Planet Report 2016

Caspar Trimmer — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:26:54 +0000

SEI’s Chris West and Simon Croft talk about the section they contributed to the new Living Planet Report 2016.

Learning to be a bridge: A ‘clinic’ for climate knowledge brokers

Sukaina Bharwani — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:14:24 +0000

As the field of climate services evolves, it is ever-more important to identify best practices and learn from one another. That’s why the Climate Knowledge Brokers Group is so valuable.

The trade system and climate action: Ways forward under the Paris Agreement

Harro van Asselt — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

This working paper discusses the relationship between the global climate and trade regimes, including key provisions and pending disputes, and examines new issues arising from the Paris Agreement.

Transparency of action and support under the Paris Agreement

Harro van Asselt — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

This paper offers an analysis of some of the major questions raised by the Paris Agreement with regard to transparency, in the form of a commentary on Article 13 as well as other provisions of the Paris Agreement and Decision 1/CP.21 that pertain to the issue.

Campaign takes aim at food waste, for the planet and family budgets

Helen Saarniit — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:38:22 +0000

Tarbi toitu targalt (“consume food wisely”), co-led by SEI Tallinn and the Estonian Food Bank, seeks to raise awareness of the problem while offering tips and solutions to help consumers make smarter choices.

«Зеленый» офис ajalehes Stolitsa

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Using learning to harness social and organizational culture for disaster risk reduction

Maria Osbeck; Frank Thomalla; Michael Boyland; Karina Barquet — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 11:24:28 +0000

This paper, an output of the project EDUCEN: European Disasters in Urban Centres, provides an overview of learning in the context of disaster risk reduction.

How can scientists play a bigger role in shaping the future of cities?

Anna Taylor; Mònica Coll Besa — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:38:44 +0000

Producing actionable information for urban decision-making is crucial in order to take early action for urban resilience, yet policies and practices to reduce the risks of climate change are slow to materialize in many cities, especially in highly vulnerable areas of the world. So, how can scientists bring their knowledge to bear on policy and implementation to shape the development trajectories of cities?

Inclusive local planning is vital for successful climate adaptation in peri-urban areas

Bernadette P. Resurrección; Rajesh Daniel — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:45:54 +0000

A recent study of peri-urban areas and climate risks in Thailand led by SEI’s senior researcher Bernadette Resurrección argues that comprehensive, locally based urban planning is crucial to long-term climate adaptation.

Exploring scientific information for policy making under deep uncertainty

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:10:49 +0000

This paper describes the use of a Decision Space Visualization (DSV) that condenses model results to tackle complex water management challenges, drawing on case studies in Bolivia and California.

Can insurance help Southeast Asia’s farmers cope with climate change?

Gregor Vulturius; Michael Boyland — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:27:58 +0000

The ASEAN countries are looking to scale up and diversify their efforts to build resilience in the agriculture sector, which faces increasingly frequent crop failures.

Does livestock have a role in sustainable food systems?

Ekaterina Bessonova — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:30:54 +0000

In this photo story, SEI-hosted SIANI talks with Delia Grace – a veterinary epidemiologist at ILRI – about the critical issues in livestock production.

EPL: Reidi tee tehakse rekkade rõõmuks ummikute hinnaga

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Bangkok’s character under threat

Rajesh Daniel — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:39:58 +0000

Uncontrolled growth, luxury construction and gentrification are driving out many residents and making life more difficult for all.