https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:08:24 +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/group-inequality-and-environmental-sustainability-insights-from-bangladesh-and-kenyan-forest-commons/ This paper contributes to understanding the interactions of environmental and social dimensions of sustainability in situations of acute group inequalities. This paper contributes to understanding the interactions of environmental and social dimensions of sustainability in situations of acute group inequalities.

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:00:00 +0000 Nilufar Matin https://www.sei.org/publications/group-inequality-and-environmental-sustainability-insights-from-bangladesh-and-kenyan-forest-commons/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/strategies-for-development-of-green-energy-systems-in-mongolia/ This study explores green energy systems that could reduce GHG emissions, improve air quality, and bring other socio-economic benefits in Mongolia. This study explores green energy systems that could reduce GHG emissions, improve air quality, and bring other socio-economic benefits in Mongolia.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2014 22:00:00 +0000 Charles Heaps; Michael Lazarus; Peter Erickson; David von Hippel; Kevin Tempest https://www.sei.org/publications/strategies-for-development-of-green-energy-systems-in-mongolia/ Publication https://www.sei.org/tools/targeting-agwater-management-interventions-tagmi/ Targeting AGwater Management Interventions (TAGMI) is a decision support tool that helps target and scale Agricultural Water Management (AWM) technologies in the Limpopo and Volta River Basins. It presents a Bayesian network model that assesses social and biophysical factors influencing AWM success. Developed iteratively with local experts, the model integrates knowledge from technical specialists to agricultural extension agents. Targeting AGwater Management Interventions (TAGMI) is a decision support tool that helps target and scale Agricultural Water Management (AWM) technologies in the Limpopo and Volta River Basins. It presents a Bayesian network model that assesses social and biophysical factors influencing AWM success. Developed iteratively with local experts, the model integrates knowledge from technical specialists to agricultural extension agents.

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2017 20:57:55 +0000 https://www.sei.org/tools/targeting-agwater-management-interventions-tagmi/ Tool https://www.sei.org/perspectives/flood-risk-management-sweden/ Even though catastrophic flood events do not happen in Sweden, not investing in flood preparedness does carry significant socio-economic risks. Even though catastrophic flood events do not happen in Sweden, not investing in flood preparedness does carry significant socio-economic risks.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:57:53 +0000 https://www.sei.org/perspectives/flood-risk-management-sweden/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/publications/new-non-profit-laboratory-supports-sustainable-sanitation/ This fact sheet describes the setting up of a new non-profit water- and nutrient-testing laboratory in Patna, India, to support a set of pilot projects promoting sustainable sanitation solutions in the state of Bihar and provide a valuable and unique service to the public. This fact sheet describes the setting up of a new non-profit water- and nutrient-testing laboratory in Patna, India, to support a set of pilot projects promoting sustainable sanitation solutions in the state of Bihar and provide a valuable and unique service to the public.

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:05:05 +0000 Kim Andersson https://www.sei.org/publications/new-non-profit-laboratory-supports-sustainable-sanitation/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/sei-research-synthesis-climate-finance-and-carbon-markets/ SEI has considerable expertise in climate finance, market mechanisms, and related issues of transparency, accountability, equity and efficiency. SEI has considerable expertise in climate finance, market mechanisms, and related issues of transparency, accountability, equity and efficiency.

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:59:42 +0000 Åsa Persson; Michael Lazarus; Richard J.T. Klein; Marion Davis https://www.sei.org/publications/sei-research-synthesis-climate-finance-and-carbon-markets/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/synthesis-of-the-socio-institutional-context-analysis/ Undertaking adaptation planning for water resources as a bottom-up process requires ways to share and co-generate knowledge between scientists and multiple stakeholders operating across different scales and policy areas. This in turn requires building on a good understanding of the socio-institutional context in which we are working. Undertaking adaptation planning for water resources as a bottom-up process requires ways to share and co-generate knowledge between scientists and multiple stakeholders operating across different scales and policy areas. This in turn requires building on a good understanding of the socio-institutional context in which we are working.

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:46:21 +0000 Tahia Devisscher; Mònica Coll Besa https://www.sei.org/publications/synthesis-of-the-socio-institutional-context-analysis/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/modeling-social-ecological-problems-in-coastal-ecosystems-a-case-study/ This article applies a twofold modelling approach to a complex socio-ecological system in coastal Kenya. This article applies a twofold modelling approach to a complex socio-ecological system in coastal Kenya.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 23:00:00 +0000 John Forrester; Richard Taylor https://www.sei.org/publications/modeling-social-ecological-problems-in-coastal-ecosystems-a-case-study/ Publication https://www.sei.org/features/seis-executive-director-swedens-influential-person-environmental-issues/ Johan Kuylenstierna, the Executive Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute, has been recognised in a ranking of the most influential people on environmental issues in Sweden. The ranking of the 100 most influential people, includes members of the European Parliament, politicians, business leaders and journalists. Scandinavia’s largest environmental newsmagazine, Miljöaktuellt, compiled the ranking together with an external jury and readers of the magazine. Johan Kuylenstierna, the Executive Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute, has been recognised in a ranking of the most influential people on environmental issues in Sweden. The ranking of the 100 most influential people, includes members of the European Parliament, politicians, business leaders and journalists. Scandinavia’s largest environmental newsmagazine, Miljöaktuellt, compiled the ranking together with an external jury and readers of the magazine.

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:48:15 +0000 Robert Watt https://www.sei.org/features/seis-executive-director-swedens-influential-person-environmental-issues/ Feature https://www.sei.org/publications/sei-research-synthesis-climate-change-adaptation-and-vulnerability/ Adaptation to climate change is a major focus of SEI’s work. Our researchers have been leaders in examining the drivers of adaptive capacity and vulnerability, and in developing methods and tools for assessing vulnerability, planning adaptation, and sharing knowledge. Adaptation to climate change is a major focus of SEI’s work. Our researchers have been leaders in examining the drivers of adaptive capacity and vulnerability, and in developing methods and tools for assessing vulnerability, planning adaptation, and sharing knowledge.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 01:57:57 +0000 Åsa Persson; Richard J.T. Klein; Lisa Schipper; Aaron Atteridge; Marion Davis https://www.sei.org/publications/sei-research-synthesis-climate-change-adaptation-and-vulnerability/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/water-resilience-for-human-prosperity/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:28:01 +0000 Jennie Barron; Holger Hoff; Mats Lannerstad https://www.sei.org/publications/water-resilience-for-human-prosperity/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/sei-research-synthesis-sustainable-consumption-production-and-trade/ The world’s consumers and producers are linked by an ever-growing web of supply chains that span the globe. As the world seeks new pathways towards sustainable development, understanding the role of the trade system in creating opportunities, dependencies and hidden risks has never been more important. The world’s consumers and producers are linked by an ever-growing web of supply chains that span the globe. As the world seeks new pathways towards sustainable development, understanding the role of the trade system in creating opportunities, dependencies and hidden risks has never been more important.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:00:43 +0000 Elena Dawkins; Caspar Trimmer https://www.sei.org/publications/sei-research-synthesis-sustainable-consumption-production-and-trade/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/sei-research-synthesis-improving-livelihoods/ This publication is part of a series that synthesizes the key research efforts of SEI in the period 2010–2014. This publication is part of a series that synthesizes the key research efforts of SEI in the period 2010–2014.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:53:10 +0000 Rasmus Kløcker Larsen; Tom Gill https://www.sei.org/publications/sei-research-synthesis-improving-livelihoods/ Publication https://www.sei.org/features/world-water-day-2014/ In 2014, World Water Day is bringing attention to the connections between water and energy. SEI research is exploring these interactions in places as diverse as California and Afghanistan and helping to find solutions. In 2014, World Water Day is bringing attention to the connections between water and energy. SEI research is exploring these interactions in places as diverse as California and Afghanistan and helping to find solutions.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2014 19:37:09 +0000 Robert Watt https://www.sei.org/features/world-water-day-2014/ Feature https://www.sei.org/features/new-book-highlights-sustainable-water-resource-use-key-human-prosperity/ Water resources are the foundation of human prosperity, underpinning food, energy and manufacturing. A new book co-authored by SEI researchers highlights threats to water systems and successful approaches to building resilience. Water resources are the foundation of human prosperity, underpinning food, energy and manufacturing. A new book co-authored by SEI researchers highlights threats to water systems and successful approaches to building resilience.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:44:07 +0000 Robert Watt https://www.sei.org/features/new-book-highlights-sustainable-water-resource-use-key-human-prosperity/ Feature https://www.sei.org/perspectives/nexus-approach-for-better-sdgs/ This blog post, based on an SEI discussion brief, argues that a “nexus” approach to addressing water, energy and food security could be a useful model for developing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This blog post, based on an SEI discussion brief, argues that a “nexus” approach to addressing water, energy and food security could be a useful model for developing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 01:28:05 +0000 https://www.sei.org/perspectives/nexus-approach-for-better-sdgs/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/features/swedens-role-ensuring-food-security/ SEI co-sponsored a high-level science policy seminar on the topic on 19 March in Stockholm. Watch the video and see the presentations online! SEI co-sponsored a high-level science policy seminar on the topic on 19 March in Stockholm. Watch the video and see the presentations online!

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 12:34:55 +0000 Ylva Rylander https://www.sei.org/features/swedens-role-ensuring-food-security/ Feature https://www.sei.org/projects/green-key/ Green Key on turismiettevõttele hea võimalus edukamalt majandada ning näidata oma külalistele, kuidas saavutada kooskõla kvaliteedi, mugavuse ja keskkonnahoidliku tegutsemise vahel. Green Key on turismiettevõttele hea võimalus edukamalt majandada ning näidata oma külalistele, kuidas saavutada kooskõla kvaliteedi, mugavuse ja keskkonnahoidliku tegutsemise vahel.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:11:21 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/green-key/ Project https://www.sei.org/publications/single-year-mitigation-targets-uncharted-territory-for-emissions-trading-and-unit-transfers/ This working paper explores the implications of the “time frame” of countries’ mitigation pledges for the generation and use of tradable emissions units. This working paper explores the implications of the “time frame” of countries’ mitigation pledges for the generation and use of tradable emissions units.

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2014 22:03:43 +0000 Anja Kollmuss; Michael Lazarus; Lambert Schneider https://www.sei.org/publications/single-year-mitigation-targets-uncharted-territory-for-emissions-trading-and-unit-transfers/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/social-justice-and-adaptation-in-the-uk/ This paper contributes to filling gaps in the current adaptation literature by exploring the social nature of vulnerability and the potential for socially just adaptation. This paper contributes to filling gaps in the current adaptation literature by exploring the social nature of vulnerability and the potential for socially just adaptation.

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2014 21:47:33 +0000 Magnus Benzie https://www.sei.org/publications/social-justice-and-adaptation-in-the-uk/ Publication