https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:53:50 +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/projects/aqua/ AQuA aims to create an inclusive and diverse community of practice to monitor water quality in Yorkshire’s rivers and lakes. The project is co-led by local communities and scientists and over 1,700 members of the public will be invited to take part. AQuA will develop novel techniques for water quality monitoring by citizen scientists and explore how we can create greater trust in, and use of, aquatic citizen science data. AQuA aims to create an inclusive and diverse community of practice to monitor water quality in Yorkshire’s rivers and lakes. The project is co-led by local communities and scientists and over 1,700 members of the public will be invited to take part. AQuA will develop novel techniques for water quality monitoring by citizen scientists and explore how we can create greater trust in, and use of, aquatic citizen science data.

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:20:36 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/aqua/ Project https://www.sei.org/features/moldova-treated-wastewater-reuse/ The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine project, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), in collaboration with the Moldova Ministry of Environment, gathered over 30 researchers and government representatives from sectors including environment, agriculture, infrastructure, health and food safety in a workshop on treated wastewater reclamation. The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine project, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), in collaboration with the Moldova Ministry of Environment, gathered over 30 researchers and government representatives from sectors including environment, agriculture, infrastructure, health and food safety in a workshop on treated wastewater reclamation.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:07:28 +0000 Ilona Kazaryan https://www.sei.org/features/moldova-treated-wastewater-reuse/ Feature https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sai-kok-rivers-transborder-news/ เมื่อวันที่ 22 มีนาคม 2568 ดร.ธนพล พิมาน หัวหน้าฝ่ายบริหารจัดการน้ำจากสถาบันสิ่งแวดล้อมสตอกโฮล์ม (SEI Asia) ให้สัมภาษณ์ถึงกรณีปัญหาแม่น้ำสายและแม่น้ำกกที่พบว่ามีการทำเหมืองที่ต้นน้ำในรัฐฉานฝั่งประเทศพม่าส่งผลกระทบต่อประชาชนท้ายน้ำ เมื่อวันที่ 22 มีนาคม 2568 ดร.ธนพล พิมาน หัวหน้าฝ่ายบริหารจัดการน้ำจากสถาบันสิ่งแวดล้อมสตอกโฮล์ม (SEI Asia) ให้สัมภาษณ์ถึงกรณีปัญหาแม่น้ำสายและแม่น้ำกกที่พบว่ามีการทำเหมืองที่ต้นน้ำในรัฐฉานฝั่งประเทศพม่าส่งผลกระทบต่อประชาชนท้ายน้ำ 

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:50:29 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sai-kok-rivers-transborder-news/ Press https://www.sei.org/publications/early-detection-ash-tree-borer-targeted-stakeholder-perspectives/ The emerald ash borer beetle has caused the deaths of millions of ash trees around the world. In this paper, the authors provide the first surveillance map for the presence of the beetles in Great Britain. The system shows strong potential for deployment by government agencies and interested stakeholders. The mapping techniques could also be applied to other invasive species. The emerald ash borer beetle has caused the deaths of millions of ash trees around the world. In this paper, the authors provide the first surveillance map for the presence of the beetles in Great Britain. The system shows strong potential for deployment by government agencies and interested stakeholders. The mapping techniques could also be applied to other invasive species.

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:35:41 +0000 Alison Dyke; Joanne Morris https://www.sei.org/publications/early-detection-ash-tree-borer-targeted-stakeholder-perspectives/ Publication https://www.sei.org/features/sweden-cameroon-deforestation-free-supply-chains/ Representatives from SEI, SAILD and Chalmers University of Technology signed a collaboration agreement for sustainable development in Cameroon. The aim of this new collaboration is to advance sustainability concerns for deforestation-free landscapes and to ensure fairness and transparency in the countries supply chains. Representatives from SEI, SAILD and Chalmers University of Technology signed a collaboration agreement for sustainable development in Cameroon. The aim of this new collaboration is to advance sustainability concerns for deforestation-free landscapes and to ensure fairness and transparency in the countries supply chains.

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:11:55 +0000 Ylva Rylander; Mairon G. Bastos Lima; Sharon Maché https://www.sei.org/features/sweden-cameroon-deforestation-free-supply-chains/ Feature https://www.sei.org/perspectives/how-fossil-fuel-producers-justify-further-extraction-colombia-nigeria/ Claudia Strambo and Elisa Arond of SEI, alongside Daria Ivleva of adelphi, explore how the Colombian and Nigerian governments justify extraction of oil and gas for the SUS-POL Research Programme. Claudia Strambo and Elisa Arond of SEI, alongside Daria Ivleva of adelphi, explore how the Colombian and Nigerian governments justify extraction of oil and gas for the SUS-POL Research Programme.

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:18:26 +0000 Claudia Strambo; Elisa Arond; Daria Ivleva https://www.sei.org/perspectives/how-fossil-fuel-producers-justify-further-extraction-colombia-nigeria/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/publications/state-climate-report-kenya-2024/ SEI’s researchers contributed to the State of the Climate Kenya 2024. Like its predecessors, this report provides a snapshot of the state of the climate in Kenya during the year 2024. It examines key weather events during the year, puts them in the context of 1991–2020 climatology and highlights the impacts of the same on key socioeconomic sectors in Kenya. SEI’s researchers contributed to the State of the Climate Kenya 2024. Like its predecessors, this report provides a snapshot of the state of the climate in Kenya during the year 2024. It examines key weather events during the year, puts them in the context of 1991–2020 climatology and highlights the impacts of the same on key socioeconomic sectors in Kenya.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:03:32 +0000 Philip Osano; Anderson Kehbila; Ngongang Wandji Danube https://www.sei.org/publications/state-climate-report-kenya-2024/ Publication https://www.sei.org/features/why-protecting-forests-is-essential-for-food-climate-and-wellbeing/ International Day of Forests 2025 highlights the deep connections between healthy forests, reliable food systems and urban resilience. At SEI York, our researchers drive policy change and promote sustainable practices to protect these critical ecosystems in the UK and beyond. Explore our insights into four key forest challenges and why protecting forests is essential for a sustainable future. International Day of Forests 2025 highlights the deep connections between healthy forests, reliable food systems and urban resilience. At SEI York, our researchers drive policy change and promote sustainable practices to protect these critical ecosystems in the UK and beyond. Explore our insights into four key forest challenges and why protecting forests is essential for a sustainable future.

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:51:42 +0000 Jennifer Aghaji; Jana Busch https://www.sei.org/features/why-protecting-forests-is-essential-for-food-climate-and-wellbeing/ Feature https://www.sei.org/perspectives/bidding-farewell-to-venezuelas-last-glaciers/ On the World Day for Glaciers, Aljandra Melfo offers her reflections on her experiences of witnessing the loss of glaciers and “the life inside the ice” in Venezuela. On the World Day for Glaciers, Aljandra Melfo offers her reflections on her experiences of witnessing the loss of glaciers and “the life inside the ice” in Venezuela.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:55:17 +0000 Alejandra Melfo https://www.sei.org/perspectives/bidding-farewell-to-venezuelas-last-glaciers/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/events/first-unccrd-delta-summit-2025/ The First UNCCRD Delta Summit 2025, themed “DeltasUNite to save our deltas” is aimed at delivering a White Paper to the United Nations to make operational the UN Convention for Conserving River Deltas (UNCCRD), unveiled and approved at COP28. The First UNCCRD Delta Summit 2025, themed “DeltasUNite to save our deltas” is aimed at delivering a White Paper to the United Nations to make operational the UN Convention for Conserving River Deltas (UNCCRD), unveiled and approved at COP28.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:52:21 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/first-unccrd-delta-summit-2025/ Event https://www.sei.org/publications/clean-air-climate-solutions-asean/ The report outlines 15 key measures to provide clean air for over 250 million ASEAN residents by 2030, reducing PM2.5 by 50–70%. The assessment recommends strengthening existing policies for 40% of the needed reduction. Its goal is a healthier future, urging action to implement science-based solutions. The report outlines 15 key measures to provide clean air for over 250 million ASEAN residents by 2030, reducing PM2.5 by 50–70%. The assessment recommends strengthening existing policies for 40% of the needed reduction. Its goal is a healthier future, urging action to implement science-based solutions.

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:20:59 +0000 Johan C. I. Kuylenstierna; Chris Malley; Kevin Hicks; Diane Archer; Jaee Nikam https://www.sei.org/publications/clean-air-climate-solutions-asean/ Publication https://www.sei.org/perspectives/why-the-relationship-between-clinicians-and-patients-should-matter-to-engineers/ In this op-ed published by Ingenia, SEI researchers Robert Farnan and Jonathan Ensor, and Steven Johnson of the University of York explain why the relationship between clinicians and patients should play a crucial role in developing healthcare technology. In this op-ed published by Ingenia, SEI researchers Robert Farnan and Jonathan Ensor, and Steven Johnson of the University of York explain why the relationship between clinicians and patients should play a crucial role in developing healthcare technology.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:23:51 +0000 Bobby Farnan; Jon Ensor https://www.sei.org/perspectives/why-the-relationship-between-clinicians-and-patients-should-matter-to-engineers/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/publications/the-state-of-the-european-steel-transition/ The report highlights that while Europe leads in near-zero emission steel innovation, urgent policy action is needed in 2024 to maintain its competitive edge, secure jobs, and ensure the EU steel industry’s transition, with key recommendations to phase out coal-fired blast furnaces and advance hydrogen-based green steel. The report highlights that while Europe leads in near-zero emission steel innovation, urgent policy action is needed in 2024 to maintain its competitive edge, secure jobs, and ensure the EU steel industry’s transition, with key recommendations to phase out coal-fired blast furnaces and advance hydrogen-based green steel.

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:11:19 +0000 Eileen Torres-Morales https://www.sei.org/publications/the-state-of-the-european-steel-transition/ Publication https://www.sei.org/events/integrating-air-quality-into-transition-plans/ Join SEI and international experts at this in-person session during Smart Freight Week 2025 in the Netherlands. Explore integrating air quality into transition plans, learn about the latest tools and methodologies, and hear from leading businesses about their experiences aligning climate and clean air objectives. Organized with Smart Freight Centre and Clean Air Fund. Join SEI and international experts at this in-person session during Smart Freight Week 2025 in the Netherlands. Explore integrating air quality into transition plans, learn about the latest tools and methodologies, and hear from leading businesses about their experiences aligning climate and clean air objectives. Organized with Smart Freight Centre and Clean Air Fund.

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:09:12 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/integrating-air-quality-into-transition-plans/ Event https://www.sei.org/publications/roadmap-for-ai-policy-research/ As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes our world, the need for rigorous, evidence-based research to inform ethical and forward-thinking policy has never been greater. This Roadmap for AI Policy Research, a collaborative effort by participants of the AI Policy Summit, outlines key priorities for advancing research that strengthens AI governance and human-centred AI. As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes our world, the need for rigorous, evidence-based research to inform ethical and forward-thinking policy has never been greater. This Roadmap for AI Policy Research, a collaborative effort by participants of the AI Policy Summit, outlines key priorities for advancing research that strengthens AI governance and human-centred AI.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:25:49 +0000 Somya Joshi https://www.sei.org/publications/roadmap-for-ai-policy-research/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/the-ai-governance-we-want/ The report summarizes the 2024 work of the Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI), covering key findings and policy recommendations on liability, environmental sustainability, interoperability, and labour in artificial intelligence (AI) governance. The report summarizes the 2024 work of the Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI), covering key findings and policy recommendations on liability, environmental sustainability, interoperability, and labour in artificial intelligence (AI) governance.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:57:54 +0000 Somya Joshi https://www.sei.org/publications/the-ai-governance-we-want/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/the-responsibility-of-corporate-sustainability/ This study explores the use of digital tools to support the sharing of sustainability information in the transition towards sustainable supply chain management in food supply chains. This study explores the use of digital tools to support the sharing of sustainability information in the transition towards sustainable supply chain management in food supply chains.

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:41:22 +0000 Tina Sendlhofer; Fedra Vanhuyse; Ebba Engström https://www.sei.org/publications/the-responsibility-of-corporate-sustainability/ Publication https://www.sei.org/features/managing-swedens-growing-climate-risks-droughts-floods-and-heatwaves/ Swedish municipalities are facing unprecedented challenges as climate change intensifies. The cascading impacts of droughts, floods and heatwaves threaten multiple societal functions at once – yet local authorities remain unprepared to manage these interconnected risks. Two SEI projects – CrisAct and HydroHazards – offer valuable lessons on how Sweden can rethink its approach to climate resilience. Swedish municipalities are facing unprecedented challenges as climate change intensifies. The cascading impacts of droughts, floods and heatwaves threaten multiple societal functions at once – yet local authorities remain unprepared to manage these interconnected risks. Two SEI projects – CrisAct and HydroHazards – offer valuable lessons on how Sweden can rethink its approach to climate resilience.

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:46:21 +0000 Karina Barquet; Matilda Gunnarsson; Jung-Ching Kan; Marlon Vieira Passos https://www.sei.org/features/managing-swedens-growing-climate-risks-droughts-floods-and-heatwaves/ Feature https://www.sei.org/publications/on-par-with-lithium-ion/ In a News and Views piece in Nature Energy, Björn Nykvist discussed the growing competitiveness of sodium-ion batteries as a sustainable alternative. In a News and Views piece in Nature Energy, Björn Nykvist discussed the growing competitiveness of sodium-ion batteries as a sustainable alternative.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:48:56 +0000 Björn Nykvist https://www.sei.org/publications/on-par-with-lithium-ion/ Publication https://www.sei.org/features/in-memoriam-taylor-binnington/ SEI honors the memory of our beloved colleague, SEI US Senior Scientist Taylor Binnington. SEI honors the memory of our beloved colleague, SEI US Senior Scientist Taylor Binnington.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:10 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/in-memoriam-taylor-binnington/ Feature