https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:07:12 +0000 en hourly 1 https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-favicon-20180207-2-150x150.jpg?modtime= https://www.sei.org/ 32 32 https://www.sei.org/publications/how-non-state-actors-can-contribute-to-more-effective-review-processes-under-the-paris-agreement/ This policy brief, based on a journal article and a recent workshop, explores how engaging non-state actors could help support implementation of the Paris Agreement and continue to enhance ambition. This policy brief, based on a journal article and a recent workshop, explores how engaging non-state actors could help support implementation of the Paris Agreement and continue to enhance ambition.

]]> Mon, 16 May 2016 05:49:12 +0000 Harro van Asselt https://www.sei.org/publications/how-non-state-actors-can-contribute-to-more-effective-review-processes-under-the-paris-agreement/ Publication https://www.sei.org/perspectives/climate-goals-sustainable-development/ The Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement (APA), which is meeting for the first time in Bonn next week, should recommend that countries pledge emission reduction targets of each substance separately as part of their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), instead of combining them into a single CO2 equivalent (CO2e) pledge. The Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement (APA), which is meeting for the first time in Bonn next week, should recommend that countries pledge emission reduction targets of each substance separately as part of their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), instead of combining them into a single CO2 equivalent (CO2e) pledge.

]]> Mon, 16 May 2016 06:28:31 +0000 Johan C. I. Kuylenstierna; Kevin Hicks; Marion Davis; Harro van Asselt https://www.sei.org/perspectives/climate-goals-sustainable-development/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/perspectives/arctic-town-faces-monocity-dilemma/ For 60 years, Mirny in the Russian Far East has flourished in an inhospitable Arctic landscape thanks to the diamond industry. But as the diamond reserve dwindles, reliance on newly discovered hydrocarbons to keep the city alive might be misplaced in a post-Paris Agreement world. For 60 years, Mirny in the Russian Far East has flourished in an inhospitable Arctic landscape thanks to the diamond industry. But as the diamond reserve dwindles, reliance on newly discovered hydrocarbons to keep the city alive might be misplaced in a post-Paris Agreement world.

]]> Mon, 16 May 2016 05:49:19 +0000 Claudia Strambo https://www.sei.org/perspectives/arctic-town-faces-monocity-dilemma/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/features/kuidas-planeerida-linna-saastvalt-uleeuroopalised-pohimotted-elusobralike-linnade-loomiseks-428/ Aprillis vastu võetud Bremeni deklaratsioon koondab linnatranspordialased soovitused elusõbralike ja jätkusuutlike linnade arenguks. Aprillis vastu võetud Bremeni deklaratsioon koondab linnatranspordialased soovitused elusõbralike ja jätkusuutlike linnade arenguks.

]]> Sun, 15 May 2016 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/kuidas-planeerida-linna-saastvalt-uleeuroopalised-pohimotted-elusobralike-linnade-loomiseks-428/ Feature https://www.sei.org/publications/the-role-of-non-state-actors-in-reviewing-ambition-implementation-and-compliance-under-the-paris-agreement/ This article argues that non-state actors will play a unique and crucial role in the implementation of the Paris Agreement, and explains how they will do so. This article argues that non-state actors will play a unique and crucial role in the implementation of the Paris Agreement, and explains how they will do so.

]]> Sun, 15 May 2016 19:40:19 +0000 Harro van Asselt https://www.sei.org/publications/the-role-of-non-state-actors-in-reviewing-ambition-implementation-and-compliance-under-the-paris-agreement/ Publication https://www.sei.org/perspectives/sustainable-development/ SEI Executive Director Johan Kuylenstierna and a group of influential thinkers set out steps to a sustainable development transition. SEI Executive Director Johan Kuylenstierna and a group of influential thinkers set out steps to a sustainable development transition.

]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 05:11:31 +0000 Johan L. Kuylenstierna https://www.sei.org/perspectives/sustainable-development/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/publications/environment-and-gut-morphology-influence-microplastic-retention-in-langoustine-nephrops-norvegicus/ This article examines the uptake of microplastic in three langoustine populations around the coast of Scotland, UK and proposes possible reasons for differences between and within them. This article examines the uptake of microplastic in three langoustine populations around the coast of Scotland, UK and proposes possible reasons for differences between and within them.

]]> Thu, 12 May 2016 08:02:30 +0000 Natalie Welden https://www.sei.org/publications/environment-and-gut-morphology-influence-microplastic-retention-in-langoustine-nephrops-norvegicus/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/people-matter-in-animal-disease-surveillance-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-aquaculture-sector/ Drawing on the literature in multiple disciplines, this article highlights the complex interplay of behavioural (economic and social) factors behind farmers’ reporting of disease in aquaculture. Drawing on the literature in multiple disciplines, this article highlights the complex interplay of behavioural (economic and social) factors behind farmers’ reporting of disease in aquaculture.

]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 22:00:00 +0000 Cecile Brugere https://www.sei.org/publications/people-matter-in-animal-disease-surveillance-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-aquaculture-sector/ Publication https://www.sei.org/features/qa-steph-osborne-on-soybean-crops-and-ozone-pollution/ A new study shows soybean plants are becoming more sensitive to ozone pollution, and sensitivity overall is higher in Asia. What’s going on, and what does it mean for food security? A new study shows soybean plants are becoming more sensitive to ozone pollution, and sensitivity overall is higher in Asia. What’s going on, and what does it mean for food security?

]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 23:12:16 +0000 Marion Davis https://www.sei.org/features/qa-steph-osborne-on-soybean-crops-and-ozone-pollution/ Feature https://www.sei.org/publications/livelihood-resilience-in-a-changing-world-6-global-policy-recommendations-for-a-more-sustainable-future/ This policy paper makes a case to international policy makers, national government representatives, UN agencies and other development actors for an integrative approach across three interrelated international processes centred on strengthening the lives and livelihoods of all people across the world. This policy paper makes a case to international policy makers, national government representatives, UN agencies and other development actors for an integrative approach across three interrelated international processes centred on strengthening the lives and livelihoods of all people across the world.

]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 01:43:27 +0000 Frank Thomalla https://www.sei.org/publications/livelihood-resilience-in-a-changing-world-6-global-policy-recommendations-for-a-more-sustainable-future/ Publication https://www.sei.org/features/sei-at-adaptation-futures-2016/ Nearly 1,700 participants from 102 countries are in Rotterdam for the largest adaptation conference ever held: scientists, policy-makers and businesses from around the world. Nearly 1,700 participants from 102 countries are in Rotterdam for the largest adaptation conference ever held: scientists, policy-makers and businesses from around the world.

]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 21:42:29 +0000 Marion Davis https://www.sei.org/features/sei-at-adaptation-futures-2016/ Feature https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/mari-jussi-ohtulehes-autostumise-teelt-on-voimalik-ara-keerata-427/ Mon, 09 May 2016 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/mari-jussi-ohtulehes-autostumise-teelt-on-voimalik-ara-keerata-427/ Press https://www.sei.org/publications/cascading-of-woody-biomass-definitions-policies-and-effects-on-international-trade/ This paper examines the concept of cascade use or “cascading” of woody biomass, which is increasingly discussed as a key principle upon which to base efficient utilization of wood, especially in the European Union (EU). This paper examines the concept of cascade use or “cascading” of woody biomass, which is increasingly discussed as a key principle upon which to base efficient utilization of wood, especially in the European Union (EU).

]]> Sun, 08 May 2016 22:00:00 +0000 Olle Olsson https://www.sei.org/publications/cascading-of-woody-biomass-definitions-policies-and-effects-on-international-trade/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/the-institutional-complex-for-redd-a-benevolent-jigsaw/ This book chapter examines how multiple international legal instruments and transnational governance arrangements both influence, and are affected by, rule development on REDD+ under the UNFCCC, and the extent to which they may conflict or be synergetic. This book chapter examines how multiple international legal instruments and transnational governance arrangements both influence, and are affected by, rule development on REDD+ under the UNFCCC, and the extent to which they may conflict or be synergetic.

]]> Thu, 05 May 2016 22:00:00 +0000 Harro van Asselt https://www.sei.org/publications/the-institutional-complex-for-redd-a-benevolent-jigsaw/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/the-design-and-implementation-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-trading/ This book chapter reviews how emissions trading has evolved as a climate policy instrument, and highlights several key choices to be made by regulators in designing and implementing a trading scheme. This book chapter reviews how emissions trading has evolved as a climate policy instrument, and highlights several key choices to be made by regulators in designing and implementing a trading scheme.

]]> Tue, 03 May 2016 22:00:00 +0000 Harro van Asselt https://www.sei.org/publications/the-design-and-implementation-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-trading/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/targeting-investments-in-small-scale-groundwater-irrigation-using-bayesian-networks-for-a-data-scarce-river-basin-in-sub-saharan-africa/ This paper describes the application of a Bayesian network decision tool in the White Volta Basin, West Africa . This paper describes the application of a Bayesian network decision tool in the White Volta Basin, West Africa .

]]> Tue, 03 May 2016 14:18:48 +0000 Joanne Morris https://www.sei.org/publications/targeting-investments-in-small-scale-groundwater-irrigation-using-bayesian-networks-for-a-data-scarce-river-basin-in-sub-saharan-africa/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/citizen-science-identifies-the-effects-of-nitrogen-dioxide-and-other-environmental-drivers-on-tar-spot-of-sycamore/ This article highlights the use of citizen science as tool for evaluating tree disease. This article highlights the use of citizen science as tool for evaluating tree disease.

]]> Tue, 03 May 2016 14:09:16 +0000 Mike Ashmore https://www.sei.org/publications/citizen-science-identifies-the-effects-of-nitrogen-dioxide-and-other-environmental-drivers-on-tar-spot-of-sycamore/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/how-would-phasing-out-u-s-federal-leases-for-fossil-fuel-extraction-affect-co2-emissions-and-2c-goals/ This paper examines the implications for U.S. fossil fuel production and global CO2 emissions of ceasing to issue new federal leases for fossil fuel extraction and not renewing existing leases for resources that are not yet producing. This paper examines the implications for U.S. fossil fuel production and global CO2 emissions of ceasing to issue new federal leases for fossil fuel extraction and not renewing existing leases for resources that are not yet producing.

]]> Mon, 02 May 2016 22:00:00 +0000 Michael Lazarus; Peter Erickson https://www.sei.org/publications/how-would-phasing-out-u-s-federal-leases-for-fossil-fuel-extraction-affect-co2-emissions-and-2c-goals/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/impact-of-phasing-out-federal-coal-and-oil-leases-on-co2-emissions-and-2c-goals/ This policy brief, based on an SEI Working Paper, examines the implications for U.S. fossil fuel production and global CO2 emissions of ceasing to issue new federal leases for fossil fuel extraction and not renewing certain existing leases. This policy brief, based on an SEI Working Paper, examines the implications for U.S. fossil fuel production and global CO2 emissions of ceasing to issue new federal leases for fossil fuel extraction and not renewing certain existing leases.

]]> Mon, 02 May 2016 22:00:00 +0000 Michael Lazarus; Peter Erickson https://www.sei.org/publications/impact-of-phasing-out-federal-coal-and-oil-leases-on-co2-emissions-and-2c-goals/ Publication https://www.sei.org/features/phasing-out-u-s-federal-fossil-fuel-leases-could-yield-real-climate-benefits/ A new SEI analysis shows fossil fuel consumption equivalent to more than 100 million tonnes CO2 per year could be avoided by 2030 – and more in later years. A new SEI analysis shows fossil fuel consumption equivalent to more than 100 million tonnes CO2 per year could be avoided by 2030 – and more in later years.

]]> Tue, 03 May 2016 02:16:06 +0000 Marion Davis https://www.sei.org/features/phasing-out-u-s-federal-fossil-fuel-leases-could-yield-real-climate-benefits/ Feature