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 Uncertainty, regulation and the pathways to net zero https://www.sei.org/publications/uncertainty-regulation-pathways-to-net-zero/ In Chapter 16 of the Handbook on Electricity Regulation, Daniel Duma and colleagues examine how energy regulation can evolve to address the uncertainties and challenges of the transition to net zero. In Chapter 16 of the Handbook on Electricity Regulation, Daniel Duma and colleagues examine how energy regulation can evolve to address the uncertainties and challenges of the transition to net zero.

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:40:47 +0000 Daniel Duma https://www.sei.org/publications/uncertainty-regulation-pathways-to-net-zero/ Publication Essential concepts for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals: an A-Z guide https://www.sei.org/publications/essential-concepts-for-implementing-sdgs/ This book provides an overview of the essential concepts and terms related to the current global endeavour to implement the Sustainable Development Goals. SEI researchers contributed chapters on interaction and interlinkages, Stockholm+50, and sustainable finance. This book provides an overview of the essential concepts and terms related to the current global endeavour to implement the Sustainable Development Goals. SEI researchers contributed chapters on interaction and interlinkages, Stockholm+50, and sustainable finance.

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:30:05 +0000 Ivonne Lobos Alva; Nina Weitz; Maximilian Bruder; Daniel Duma https://www.sei.org/publications/essential-concepts-for-implementing-sdgs/ Publication 9th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation (APAN) Forum https://www.sei.org/events/9th-asia-pacific-climate-change-adaptation-apan/ The 9th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum will take place from Monday, 29 September, to Friday, 3 October 2025, at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. The Forum will build on the key messages and recommendations made during 8th APAN Adaptation Forum and advance discussions on transformational adaptation. The 9th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum will take place from Monday, 29 September, to Friday, 3 October 2025, at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. The Forum will build on the key messages and recommendations made during 8th APAN Adaptation Forum and advance discussions on transformational adaptation.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:21:53 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/9th-asia-pacific-climate-change-adaptation-apan/ Event No time to waste: a synthesis of evidence on time reallocation following water, sanitation and hygiene interventions https://www.sei.org/publications/no-time-to-waste/ This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates time use and time-savings related to WASH interventions in low- and middle-income countries. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates time use and time-savings related to WASH interventions in low- and middle-income countries.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:35:29 +0000 Hugh Sharma Waddington; Sarah Dickin; Kishore Basak; Saranya Mohandas; Biljana Macura https://www.sei.org/publications/no-time-to-waste/ Publication Aligning digital futures with ecological citizenship for sustainability https://www.sei.org/publications/digital-ecological-citizenship-sustainability/ Ecological citizenship (EC) combines a sense of ecological accountability with civic responsibility. In this paper, the authors argue that a sense of EC can support – and should be central to – the growth of a sustainable digital society. The concepts of EC offer ways to address the environmental consequences of digitization and ensure that digital innovation benefits society and the planet. Ecological citizenship (EC) combines a sense of ecological accountability with civic responsibility. In this paper, the authors argue that a sense of EC can support – and should be central to – the growth of a sustainable digital society. The concepts of EC offer ways to address the environmental consequences of digitization and ensure that digital innovation benefits society and the planet.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:29:40 +0000 Luke Gooding https://www.sei.org/publications/digital-ecological-citizenship-sustainability/ Publication Solar, wind power and energy communities in Colombia: 2025 policy overview https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-wind-power-energy-communities-colombia-2025-policy/ In Colombia, installed solar and wind capacity represented around 9% of the total electricity matrix in 2024, a significant increase from the 1.5% recorded in 2022. This growth corresponds to the expansion of installed solar capacity.Over the next five years, there could be a sharp increase in solar and wind capacity. Between 2023 and 2033, 13.5 GW of solar projects and 2.8 GW of wind projects have been approved by the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME).The National Development Plan 2022–... In Colombia, installed solar and wind capacity represented around 9% of the total electricity matrix in 2024, a significant increase from the 1.5% recorded in 2022. This growth corresponds to the expansion of installed solar capacity.

Over the next five years, there could be a sharp increase in solar and wind capacity. Between 2023 and 2033, 13.5 GW of solar projects and 2.8 GW of wind projects have been approved by the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME).

The National Development Plan 2022–2026 promotes the concept of energy communities as a key pillar for energy democratization, aiming to establish 20 000 by 2026.

Investment in renewable energy in Colombia fell by nearly 70% between 2022 and 2023 due to changes in tax incentives, high capital costs, and pressure to reduce electricity prices, among other factors. Achieving the goals of the National Energy Plan (PEN) 2022–2052 for solar and wind capacity requires unlocking up to USD 92.4 billion.

The expansion of wind and solar projects in Colombia faces justice and equity challenges which require concrete strategies to ensure meaningful participation and tangible benefits for local communities. The Just Energy Transition Roadmap outlines strategies to address these challenges.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:23:30 +0000 José Vega Araújo; Miquel Muñoz Cabré; María Paula Gil Barrera https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-wind-power-energy-communities-colombia-2025-policy/ Publication International SDG-model applied to Sweden by Mistra Geopolitics https://www.sei.org/features/sdg-model-applied-to-sweden-by-mistra-geopolitics/ Mistra Geopolitics has co-funded the adaptation of the iSD-model – used by 40 countries worldwide – for Sweden. The purpose is to support Swedish decision-makers to identify investments and policy actions that address geopolitical risks and advance sustainability aims, including the SDGs. Mistra Geopolitics has co-funded the adaptation of the iSD-model – used by 40 countries worldwide – for Sweden. The purpose is to support Swedish decision-makers to identify investments and policy actions that address geopolitical risks and advance sustainability aims, including the SDGs.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:00:36 +0000 Therese Bennich; Ylva Rylander https://www.sei.org/features/sdg-model-applied-to-sweden-by-mistra-geopolitics/ Feature Farmer field schools: cultivating collaborative innovation for synergies in water, energy and food security in Uganda https://www.sei.org/publications/farmer-field-schools-water-energy-food-security-uganda/ In the specific context of Uganda, this report highlights the key benefits of farmer field schools and provides recommendations for policymakers to support and scale up initiatives at the district level. A district-level focus is valuable because it aligns with existing governance structures and facilitates integration into broader development plans, which can accelerate sustainable development in Uganda. In the specific context of Uganda, this report highlights the key benefits of farmer field schools and provides recommendations for policymakers to support and scale up initiatives at the district level. A district-level focus is valuable because it aligns with existing governance structures and facilitates integration into broader development plans, which can accelerate sustainable development in Uganda.

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:12:22 +0000 Silvia Ulloa; Annette Huber-Lee https://www.sei.org/publications/farmer-field-schools-water-energy-food-security-uganda/ Publication Organizational results, learning and impact https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/organizational-results-learning-impact/ Join SEI HQ’s Communications, Learning and Impact Division as an intern and contribute SEI’s strategic journey on results, learning and impact. You will support SEI’s global work in knowledge management, impact thinking, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational learning. Join SEI HQ’s Communications, Learning and Impact Division as an intern and contribute SEI’s strategic journey on results, learning and impact. You will support SEI’s global work in knowledge management, impact thinking, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational learning.

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:17:35 +0000 https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/organizational-results-learning-impact/ Opportunity KRAFT – Klimatanpassad resiliens och försörjningsberedskap i Sverige https://www.sei.org/projects/kraft-klimatanpassad-resiliens-och-forsorjningsberedskap-i-sverige/ KRAFT är en forskningsmiljö för att stärka Sveriges försörjningsberedskap och förmåga att möta klimatrelaterade störningar. Fokus ligger på att förstå och hantera kaskadeffekter mellan centrala försörjningssystem som livsmedel, dricksvatten och energi. KRAFT är en forskningsmiljö för att stärka Sveriges försörjningsberedskap och förmåga att möta klimatrelaterade störningar. Fokus ligger på att förstå och hantera kaskadeffekter mellan centrala försörjningssystem som livsmedel, dricksvatten och energi.

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:43:22 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/kraft-klimatanpassad-resiliens-och-forsorjningsberedskap-i-sverige/ Project Visual storytelling to rethink spatial justice through equity on the move https://www.sei.org/projects/visual-storytelling-on-spatial-justice/ Using a visual storytelling approach, this project documents everyday mobility practices and infrastructure use in Tallinn and Bangkok, revealing local issues and showcasing good practices in planning and design. Using a visual storytelling approach, this project documents everyday mobility practices and infrastructure use in Tallinn and Bangkok, revealing local issues and showcasing good practices in planning and design.

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:35:49 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/visual-storytelling-on-spatial-justice/ Project Liikumine pildis: ruumiline õiglus ja võrdsus linnaruumis https://www.sei.org/projects/liikumine-pildis/ Projekt kaardistab fotode abil igapäevaseid liikumispraktikaid Tallinnas ja Bangkokis, ilmestades nende linnade väljakutseid ning häid näiteid taristu planeerimisel ja disainimisel. Projekt kaardistab fotode abil igapäevaseid liikumispraktikaid Tallinnas ja Bangkokis, ilmestades nende linnade väljakutseid ning häid näiteid taristu planeerimisel ja disainimisel.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:31:31 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/liikumine-pildis/ Project Electrification potential analysis for Baltics – past and future developments https://www.sei.org/projects/electrification-potential-baltics/ In spring 2026, the European Commission set a target of doubling the share of electricity in Europe’s final energy consumption by 2040, raising it from the current 23% to 46%. This study analysed the electrification potential for the three Baltic countries: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The analyses shows that the Baltic states have the potential to keep pace with the EU target, but at present the countries are still far from reaching it. In spring 2026, the European Commission set a target of doubling the share of electricity in Europe’s final energy consumption by 2040, raising it from the current 23% to 46%.

This study analysed the electrification potential for the three Baltic countries: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The analyses shows that the Baltic states have the potential to keep pace with the EU target, but at present the countries are still far from reaching it.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:10:14 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/electrification-potential-baltics/ Project Balti riikide elektrifitseerimise potentsiaali analüüs https://www.sei.org/projects/balti-riikide-elektrifitseerimise-potentsiaal/ Euroopa Komisjon seadis 2026. aasta kevadel eesmärgi kahekordistada elektri osakaal Euroopa lõpptarbimises 2040. aastaks ehk tõsta see praeguselt 23%-lt 46%-le. Selle projekti eesmärk oli analüüsida elektrifitseerimise potentsiaali kolmes Balti riigis: Eestis, Lätis ja Leedus. Analüüs näitab, et Balti riikidel on potentsiaal Euroopa Liidu eesmärgiga sammu pidada, kuid hetkel ollakse sihist veel kaugel. Euroopa Komisjon seadis 2026. aasta kevadel eesmärgi kahekordistada elektri osakaal Euroopa lõpptarbimises 2040. aastaks ehk tõsta see praeguselt 23%-lt 46%-le. 

Selle projekti eesmärk oli analüüsida elektrifitseerimise potentsiaali kolmes Balti riigis: Eestis, Lätis ja Leedus. Analüüs näitab, et Balti riikidel on potentsiaal Euroopa Liidu eesmärgiga sammu pidada, kuid hetkel ollakse sihist veel kaugel. 

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:24:20 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/balti-riikide-elektrifitseerimise-potentsiaal/ Project Prescribed heather burning on peatlands: a review of ten key claims made about heather management impacts and implications for future UK policy https://www.sei.org/publications/heather-burning-evidence-uk-policy/ The authors present a critical examination of 10 common claims made about the effects of controlled burning and rewetting of heather on UK peatlands. Their findings indicate that the majority of these claims are not based on robust data and often rely on ill-defined terminology. Decision-makers must re-examine the strengths and limitations of the evidence base and avoid generalizations about burning and rewetting to ensure they select the most effective land management strategies. The authors present a critical examination of 10 common claims made about the effects of controlled burning and rewetting of heather on UK peatlands. Their findings indicate that the majority of these claims are not based on robust data and often rely on ill-defined terminology. Decision-makers must re-examine the strengths and limitations of the evidence base and avoid generalizations about burning and rewetting to ensure they select the most effective land management strategies. 

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:03:34 +0000 Andreas Heinemeyer; Bing Liu; Tom Holmes; Anthony Jones https://www.sei.org/publications/heather-burning-evidence-uk-policy/ Publication Modeling of carbon sequestration with land use and land cover change in forest dominant hill district of Manipur Northeast India using InVEST https://www.sei.org/publications/modeling-carbon-sequestration-manipur-india-invest/ This study aims to enhance the understanding of the relationship between LULC changes and carbon storage in Northeast India, serving as a vital reference for policymakers in designing strategies that prioritize ecosystem carbon storage. This study aims to enhance the understanding of the relationship between LULC changes and carbon storage in Northeast India, serving as a vital reference for policymakers in designing strategies that prioritize ecosystem carbon storage.

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:31:46 +0000 Satish Prasad https://www.sei.org/publications/modeling-carbon-sequestration-manipur-india-invest/ Publication Growing differently: where degrowth and agroecology converge https://www.sei.org/perspectives/growing-differently-where-degrowth-and-agroecology-converge/ Our food systems are among the largest contributors to climate change and biodiversity loss – yet billions go hungry, while others face diet-related disease. Both degrowth and agroecology challenge us to confront this paradox: can we fundamentally change the way we grow, share and eat food to sustain both people and the ecosystems we depend on? Our food systems are among the largest contributors to climate change and biodiversity loss – yet billions go hungry, while others face diet-related disease. Both degrowth and agroecology challenge us to confront this paradox: can we fundamentally change the way we grow, share and eat food to sustain both people and the ecosystems we depend on?

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:43:06 +0000 Aziliz Le Rouzo; Kushal Poudel https://www.sei.org/perspectives/growing-differently-where-degrowth-and-agroecology-converge/ Perspective SEI at Climate Week NYC 2025 https://www.sei.org/events/sei-climate-week-nyc2025/ Climate Week NYC takes place from September 21–28. It aims to address the biggest global challenges, helping shape decision-making in business and government. Climate Week NYC takes place from September 21–28. It aims to address the biggest global challenges, helping shape decision-making in business and government.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:06:50 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/sei-climate-week-nyc2025/ Event Advances in complex climate change risk assessment for adaptation https://www.sei.org/publications/complex-climate-change-risk-assessment/ This article explores advances in complex climate change risk assessment, management and adaptation implementation. It focuses on methodologies such as pathways planning, systemic modeling and participatory processes, and identifies key enablers to govern for more equitable and resilient outcomes. This article explores advances in complex climate change risk assessment, management and adaptation implementation. It focuses on methodologies such as pathways planning, systemic modeling and participatory processes, and identifies key enablers to govern for more equitable and resilient outcomes.

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:30:40 +0000 Nicholas P. Simpson; Edward Sparkes; Marleen de Ruiter; Robert Šakić Trogrlić; Marlon Vieira Passos; Julius Schlumberger; Judy Lawrence; Reinhard Mechler; Stefan Hochrainer-Stigler https://www.sei.org/publications/complex-climate-change-risk-assessment/ Publication Estimation of cascading hydroclimatic hazard impacts on supply systems and associated economic shocks https://www.sei.org/publications/cascading-hydroclimatic-hazard-impacts/ This article examines cascading impacts and damages on supply systems and the overall economy in Sweden caused by hydroclimatic hazards, particularly floods, droughts and heatwaves, driven by changes in the climate, landscape and society. This article examines cascading impacts and damages on supply systems and the overall economy in Sweden caused by hydroclimatic hazards, particularly floods, droughts and heatwaves, driven by changes in the climate, landscape and society.

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:01:58 +0000 Marlon Vieira Passos; Jung-Ching Kan; Georgia Destouni; Karina Barquet; Luigia Brandimarte; Zahra Kalantari https://www.sei.org/publications/cascading-hydroclimatic-hazard-impacts/ Publication