https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:33 +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/perspectives/cop29-closes-with-a-climate-finance-deal-but-at-what-cost/ Did COP29 meet any expectations? What was agreed and what was left unsolved? What is on the table going into COP30 in Brazil? SEI delegates share their key COP29 takeaways and next-stage expectations. Did COP29 meet any expectations? What was agreed and what was left unsolved? What is on the table going into COP30 in Brazil? SEI delegates share their key COP29 takeaways and next-stage expectations.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:35:15 +0000 Katherine Browne; Daniel Duma; Åsa Persson; Nhilce N. Esquivel; Sivan Kartha; Katy Harris; Richard J.T. Klein; Kate Williamson; Derik Broekhoff; Maya Rebermark; Silvija Marcinkevičiūtė https://www.sei.org/perspectives/cop29-closes-with-a-climate-finance-deal-but-at-what-cost/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/perspectives/did-cop29-advance-the-unfccc-global-goal-on-adaptation/ COP29 will leave a very small legacy in the pursuit of an adequate adaptation response, with modest steps like the launch of the Baku Adaptation Road Map overshadowed by a lack of courage, imagination and ambition. COP29 will leave a very small legacy in the pursuit of an adequate adaptation response, with modest steps like the launch of the Baku Adaptation Road Map overshadowed by a lack of courage, imagination and ambition.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:34:57 +0000 Katy Harris; Richard J.T. Klein https://www.sei.org/perspectives/did-cop29-advance-the-unfccc-global-goal-on-adaptation/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/features/birgitta-dahl-initiator-sei-passes-away/ Birgitta Dahl, Sweden’s first Minister for the Environment and Energy, was a key player in the founding of SEI. Birgitta Dahl, Sweden’s first Minister for the Environment and Energy, was a key player in the founding of SEI.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:00:01 +0000 Måns Nilsson; Lennart Båge https://www.sei.org/features/birgitta-dahl-initiator-sei-passes-away/ Feature https://www.sei.org/publications/low-carbon-transition-transport-sector/ Through a mixed-method approach consisting of a literature review and a survey, this study explores modal choices for realizing activities central to quality of life in Sweden, with a particular focus on societal groups at disadvantage in the transport transition. Through a mixed-method approach consisting of a literature review and a survey, this study explores modal choices for realizing activities central to quality of life in Sweden, with a particular focus on societal groups at disadvantage in the transport transition.

]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:30:16 +0000 Claudia Strambo; Maria Xylia; Jindan Gong https://www.sei.org/publications/low-carbon-transition-transport-sector/ Publication https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/air-quality-monitoring-initiative-takes-centre-stage-at-cop29-in-baku-azerbaijan/ SEI Africa’s air quality monitoring partnership with UNEP and Athletics Kenya has helped Athletics Kenya become a key voice in addressing climate change within the global sports community. SEI Africa’s air quality monitoring partnership with UNEP and Athletics Kenya has helped Athletics Kenya become a key voice in addressing climate change within the global sports community.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:15:38 +0000 Pauline Macharia https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/air-quality-monitoring-initiative-takes-centre-stage-at-cop29-in-baku-azerbaijan/ Press https://www.sei.org/publications/miljomassigt-hallbar-livsmedelskonsumtion/ Denna rapport innehåller en sammanfattning av syntesprojektet Mot ett hållbart svenskt livsmedelssystem – en kunskapssyntes om miljöeffekter och policyalternativ. Denna rapport innehåller en sammanfattning av syntesprojektet Mot ett hållbart svenskt livsmedelssystem – en kunskapssyntes om miljöeffekter och policyalternativ.

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:14:50 +0000 Ylva Ran; Biljana Macura https://www.sei.org/publications/miljomassigt-hallbar-livsmedelskonsumtion/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/integrating-sanitation-climate-national-policy/ Sanitation systems are not only vulnerable to climate impacts but also contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Integrating sanitation considerations into national climate policies is not just necessary but urgent. At the same time, sanitation policies in many countries need to be updated to incorporate climate change adaptation and mitigation measures comprehensively, and stakeholders have a prominent role in coordinating this work, even at regional and international scales. Sanitation systems are not only vulnerable to climate impacts but also contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Integrating sanitation considerations into national climate policies is not just necessary but urgent. At the same time, sanitation policies in many countries need to be updated to incorporate climate change adaptation and mitigation measures comprehensively, and stakeholders have a prominent role in coordinating this work, even at regional and international scales.

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:20:02 +0000 Sveva Lazzati; Daniel Ddiba; Biljana Macura; Sanitation and Water for All Secretariat https://www.sei.org/publications/integrating-sanitation-climate-national-policy/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/demonstration-implementation-plans-and-set-up-of-regional-platform/ SEI researchers contributed to an assessment of a Sustainable Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) project. SEI researchers contributed to an assessment of a Sustainable Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) project.

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:35:10 +0000 https://www.sei.org/publications/demonstration-implementation-plans-and-set-up-of-regional-platform/ Publication https://www.sei.org/events/sei-at-cop29/ Welcome to your source for updates on SEI’s participation in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan. Welcome to your source for updates on SEI’s participation in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan.

]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:39:42 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/sei-at-cop29/ Event https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/erasud-calls-for-eu-research-with-low-and-middle-income-countries/ The European Research Alliance for Sustainable Development (ERASuD) today urged European policymakers to prioritize long-term, equitable research partnerships with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to tackle the interconnected global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation and economic inequality. The European Research Alliance for Sustainable Development (ERASuD) today urged European policymakers to prioritize long-term, equitable research partnerships with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to tackle the interconnected global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation and economic inequality.

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:49:23 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/erasud-calls-for-eu-research-with-low-and-middle-income-countries/ Press https://www.sei.org/publications/samhe-recommendations/ Poor air quality in school buildings impacts pupils’ and staff health and attention levels. SAMHE (Schools’ Air quality Monitoring for Health and Education) was funded by UKRI to work with UK schools to provide evidence and improvements in school air quality and link these to health outcomes and educational attainment. This two-page brief brings together SAMHE’s findings and other evidence on air quality in UK schools and makes recommendations for policy and practice. Poor air quality in school buildings impacts pupils’ and staff health and attention levels. SAMHE (Schools’ Air quality Monitoring for Health and Education) was funded by UKRI to work with UK schools to provide evidence and improvements in school air quality and link these to health outcomes and educational attainment. This two-page brief brings together SAMHE’s findings and other evidence on air quality in UK schools and makes recommendations for policy and practice. 

]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:52:15 +0000 Sarah West https://www.sei.org/publications/samhe-recommendations/ Publication https://www.sei.org/events/post-cop16-analysis-from-biodiversity-commitments-to-action/ What were the results of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16)? SEI is co-hosting a webinar on 21 November where leading experts will share their views on what did and did not happen at COP16 and what this means for future biodiversity and climate action. What were the results of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16)? SEI is co-hosting a webinar on 21 November where leading experts will share their views on what did and did not happen at COP16 and what this means for future biodiversity and climate action. 

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:17:04 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/post-cop16-analysis-from-biodiversity-commitments-to-action/ Event https://www.sei.org/features/mistra-geopolitics-director-invited-as-an-expert-to-undp/ Björn-Ola Linnér, Professor at Linköping University and Director of Mistra Geopolitics, has been invited as an expert to the United Nations’ “Human Security Colloquium: New Horizons in the AI Age,” held in New York. Björn-Ola Linnér, Professor at Linköping University and Director of Mistra Geopolitics, has been invited as an expert to the United Nations’ “Human Security Colloquium: New Horizons in the AI Age,” held in New York.

]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:19 +0000 Ylva Rylander; Björn-Ola Linnér https://www.sei.org/features/mistra-geopolitics-director-invited-as-an-expert-to-undp/ Feature https://www.sei.org/events/climate-finance-for-building-community-resilience/ Attend this COP29 session to explore how innovative climate finance models and community-driven strategies can scale locally led action, building resilience and sustainable solutions to address climate risks. Attend this COP29 session to explore how innovative climate finance models and community-driven strategies can scale locally led action, building resilience and sustainable solutions to address climate risks.

]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:49:38 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/climate-finance-for-building-community-resilience/ Event https://www.sei.org/events/nordic-leadership-climate-risks-transboundary-cooperation/ Join SEI at COP29 for an insightful discussion on how Nordic countries are pioneering adaptive strategies and international cooperation to tackle the complex, transboundary impacts of climate change. Join SEI at COP29 for an insightful discussion on how Nordic countries are pioneering adaptive strategies and international cooperation to tackle the complex, transboundary impacts of climate change.

]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:36:06 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/nordic-leadership-climate-risks-transboundary-cooperation/ Event https://www.sei.org/publications/beyond-a-seat-at-the-table-care/ This report situates gendered participation in climate adaptation decision-making within global literature and then contextualizes the issues with secondary data from four countries: Vietnam, Ecuador, Madagascar and India. The study deepens its insights through an in-depth country case study of Viet Nam. This report situates gendered participation in climate adaptation decision-making within global literature and then contextualizes the issues with secondary data from four countries: Vietnam, Ecuador, Madagascar and India. The study deepens its insights through an in-depth country case study of Viet Nam.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:58:27 +0000 Cynthia McDougall https://www.sei.org/publications/beyond-a-seat-at-the-table-care/ Publication https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-wind-mongolia-2024-policy-mongolian/ Энэхүү тоймд 2024 оны 6 дугаар сарын байдлаар Монгол Улс дахь нар, салхины сэргээгдэх эрчим хүчний бодлогын төлөв байдлыг харуулав. Энэхүү тоймд 2024 оны 6 дугаар сарын байдлаар Монгол Улс дахь нар, салхины сэргээгдэх эрчим хүчний бодлогын төлөв байдлыг харуулав.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:48:56 +0000 Baigalmaa Chinbat; Miquel Muñoz Cabré https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-wind-mongolia-2024-policy-mongolian/ Publication https://www.sei.org/perspectives/from-cop16-to-cop30-five-topics-connecting-the-climate-and-biodiversity-agendas/ The Conferences of the Parties (COP) are critical spaces where a sustainable future can be shaped or, if concrete actions are not taken, lead us to a point of no return. The Conferences of the Parties (COP) are critical spaces where a sustainable future can be shaped or, if concrete actions are not taken, lead us to a point of no return.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:35:15 +0000 Natalia Ortiz https://www.sei.org/perspectives/from-cop16-to-cop30-five-topics-connecting-the-climate-and-biodiversity-agendas/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/perspectives/challenges-cost-benefit-climate-change-adaptation/ As climate change intensifies, the need for adaptation strategies has become critical to safeguarding ecosystems, economies and communities. This perspective explores the complexities and challenges of cost-benefit analyses in designing effective climate change adaptation initiatives. As climate change intensifies, the need for adaptation strategies has become critical to safeguarding ecosystems, economies and communities. This perspective explores the complexities and challenges of cost-benefit analyses in designing effective climate change adaptation initiatives.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:58:33 +0000 Bibek Gautam https://www.sei.org/perspectives/challenges-cost-benefit-climate-change-adaptation/ Perspective https://www.sei.org/perspectives/trase-urges-eu-to-reject-last-minute-amendments-to-eudr/ Amendments to the EU deforestation regulations proposed by the EPP group in the European Parliament are not based on evidence and could breach free-trade rules, write Helen Bellfield and Toby Gardner, Trase’s co-directors, in an insight. Amendments to the EU deforestation regulations proposed by the EPP group in the European Parliament are not based on evidence and could breach free-trade rules, write Helen Bellfield and Toby Gardner, Trase’s co-directors, in an insight.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:26:57 +0000 Toby Gardner; Helen Bellfield https://www.sei.org/perspectives/trase-urges-eu-to-reject-last-minute-amendments-to-eudr/ Perspective