SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:05:55 +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 Mapping deforestation: new report reveals sub-regional drivers in the Amazon https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/report-reveals-deforestation-drivers-in-the-amazon/ WWF together with Chalmers University of Technology, Trase and SEI launched a new report during COP16, providing the first detailed analysis of agricultural commodities contributing to deforestation at the subnational level across the Amazon region. Pasture expansion is a major deforestation driver in the east and central Amazon, while crop expansion – including soy in Bolivia and staples like maize, rice, and cassava in other areas – plays a significant role in the western and southern regions. WWF together with Chalmers University of Technology, Trase and SEI launched a new report during COP16, providing the first detailed analysis of agricultural commodities contributing to deforestation at the subnational level across the Amazon region.

Pasture expansion is a major deforestation driver in the east and central Amazon, while crop expansion – including soy in Bolivia and staples like maize, rice, and cassava in other areas – plays a significant role in the western and southern regions.

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:37 +0000 Vivian Ribeiro; Toby Gardner; Rafaela Flach https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/report-reveals-deforestation-drivers-in-the-amazon/ Press Mapeando o desmatamento: novo relatório revela os drivers sub-regionais na Amazônia https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/mapeando-o-desmatamento-novo-relatorio-revela-os-drivers-sub-regionais-na-amazonia/ Durante a COP16, o WWF em colaboração com a Chalmers University of Technology, Trase e o Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) lançaram o relatório “Descobrindo os drivers sub-regionais do desmatamento na Amazônia: uma ferramenta para soluções direcionadas”, fornecendo a primeira análise detalhada de commodities agrícolas que contribuem para o desmatamento em nível subnacional na região amazônica. Durante a COP16, o WWF em colaboração com a Chalmers University of Technology, Trase e o Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) lançaram o relatório “Descobrindo os drivers sub-regionais do desmatamento na Amazônia: uma ferramenta para soluções direcionadas”, fornecendo a primeira análise detalhada de commodities agrícolas que contribuem para o desmatamento em nível subnacional na região amazônica.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:00:47 +0000 Vivian Ribeiro; Toby Gardner; Rafaela Flach https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/mapeando-o-desmatamento-novo-relatorio-revela-os-drivers-sub-regionais-na-amazonia/ Press Making the business case for a bioeconomy in Africa https://www.sei.org/publications/making-business-case-bioeconomy-africa/ SEI Africa Centre Director, Philip Osano, was featured in the 2024 Annual Trends and Outlook Report by the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System. In this edition, he discussed the business case for a bioeconomy in Africa, highlighting key dimensions such as economic stability, biodiversity richness, emerging biotechnology capacity, agricultural potential and progressive bioeconomy policies. SEI Africa Centre Director, Philip Osano, was featured in the 2024 Annual Trends and Outlook Report by the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System. In this edition, he discussed the business case for a bioeconomy in Africa, highlighting key dimensions such as economic stability, biodiversity richness, emerging biotechnology capacity, agricultural potential and progressive bioeconomy policies.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:53:22 +0000 Philip Osano; Julius Ecuru https://www.sei.org/publications/making-business-case-bioeconomy-africa/ Publication A matter of transparency: 2024 insights on the steel industry’s evolving commitments to reach net zero by 2050 https://www.sei.org/publications/a-matter-of-transparency-leadit/ While there has been some progress in the steel industry's commitment to emissions reduction targets, 23 of the top 50 producers still lack concrete intermediate milestones, making it challenging to achieve the goal of net zero by 2050.Twenty companies now target net zero by 2050 or earlier, up from seventeen in 2023. Despite this modest increase in net zero commitments among steel producers, half of the top producers remain without a 2050 target, highlighting the need for continued focus on ... While there has been some progress in the steel industry's commitment to emissions reduction targets, 23 of the top 50 producers still lack concrete intermediate milestones, making it challenging to achieve the goal of net zero by 2050.

Twenty companies now target net zero by 2050 or earlier, up from seventeen in 2023. Despite this modest increase in net zero commitments among steel producers, half of the top producers remain without a 2050 target, highlighting the need for continued focus on aligning the sector with global decarbonization efforts.

Fifteen of the top 50 steel producers, only one more since last year, have defined emission scopes in their net zero targets. The remaining majority still lack clear scope definitions, pointing out the need for greater transparency to ensure accurate tracking and progress toward industry-wide decarbonization.

The launch of the Science Based Target Initiative's (SBTi) steel sector guidance in 2023 makes it easier than ever before for companies to set transparent and ambitious climate goals, with early adopters like SSAB and Thyssenkrupp leading the way. Outside enforcement mechanisms (i.e. governments and financial institutions) will be key for holding companies accountable to their net zero targets.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:59:04 +0000 Eileen Torres-Morales https://www.sei.org/publications/a-matter-of-transparency-leadit/ Publication Fall 2024 WEAP training: register today https://www.sei.org/events/weap-training-fall-2024/ Join SEI experts for the fall 2024 WEAP training, an online three-day interactive course that will teach the basic and intermediate functions of SEI’s flagship water modelling software. Register today for the sessions taking place 17, 23 and 30 October. Space is limited. The first date has been moved from 16 to 17 October. Please note this first date is a Thursday and the remaining two dates are Wednesdays. Join SEI experts for the fall 2024 WEAP training, an online three-day interactive course that will teach the basic and intermediate functions of SEI’s flagship water modelling software. Register today for the sessions taking place 17, 23 and 30 October. Space is limited.

The first date has been moved from 16 to 17 October. Please note this first date is a Thursday and the remaining two dates are Wednesdays.

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:01:04 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/weap-training-fall-2024/ Event Forest IQ receives Global Good Award https://www.sei.org/features/forest-iq-global-good-award/ The innovative data platform Forest IQ has been named “one to watch” by the Global Good Awards 2024. The award is given to businesses, NGOs, charities and social enterprises that are blazing the trail for purpose-driven sustainability and ethical leadership globally. The innovative data platform Forest IQ has been named “one to watch” by the Global Good Awards 2024. The award is given to businesses, NGOs, charities and social enterprises that are blazing the trail for purpose-driven sustainability and ethical leadership globally.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:30:12 +0000 Ylva Rylander; Simon Croft; Katy Golder; Freya Bannochie https://www.sei.org/features/forest-iq-global-good-award/ Feature Less than half of top 50 steel producers have a net zero target https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/less-than-half-of-top-50-steel-producers-have-a-net-zero-target/ Less than half of the world’s top steel producers have targets to reach net zero emissions by midcentury, and even fewer track the full scope of emissions produced by their business, jeopardizing the sector’s ability to meet long-term climate aims, finds a new report from Global Energy Monitor and the Leadership Group for Industry Transition, hosted at the Stockholm Environment Institute. Less than half of the world’s top steel producers have targets to reach net zero emissions by midcentury, and even fewer track the full scope of emissions produced by their business, jeopardizing the sector’s ability to meet long-term climate aims, finds a new report from Global Energy Monitor and the Leadership Group for Industry Transition, hosted at the Stockholm Environment Institute.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:01:00 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/less-than-half-of-top-50-steel-producers-have-a-net-zero-target/ Press Bioeconomy potential in Eastern Africa https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/bioeconomy-potential-in-eastern-africa/ On the margins of the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024, together with East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) through the BioInnovate Africa Programme, SEI launched the State of Bioeconomy in Eastern Africa Report 2024. On the margins of the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024, together with East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) through the BioInnovate Africa Programme, SEI launched the State of Bioeconomy in Eastern Africa Report 2024.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:52:01 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/bioeconomy-potential-in-eastern-africa/ Press Solar and wind power in Mongolia: 2024 policy overview https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-wind-mongolia-2024-policy/ This brief summarizes the 2024 solar and wind power policy landscape in Mongolia, which possesses significant wind and solar energy resources, but requires more development and investment to help the country meet its renewable energy potential. This brief summarizes the 2024 solar and wind power policy landscape in Mongolia, which possesses significant wind and solar energy resources, but requires more development and investment to help the country meet its renewable energy potential.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:37:32 +0000 Baigalmaa Chinbat; Miquel Muñoz Cabré https://www.sei.org/publications/solar-wind-mongolia-2024-policy/ Publication Evento Oficial COP16 – Bioeconomía para la biodiversidad en el trópico: retos en las cadenas de valor https://www.sei.org/events/cop16-bioeconomia-para-la-biodiversidad-en-el-tropico-retos-en-las-cadenas-de-valor/ Colombia es anfitrión de la Conferencia de las Partes número 16 (COP16) del Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica (CBD) para analizar la implementación del Marco Global de Biodiversidad Kunming-Montreal. SEI lidera un evento en la Zona Verde de esta Conferencia, en el que expertos se reúnen para analizar el rol que tiene la biodiversidad para impulsar la bioeconomía en los países del trópico y los retos que enfrentan las cadenas de valor de los productos forestales no maderables (PFNM). Colombia es anfitrión de la Conferencia de las Partes número 16 (COP16) del Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica (CBD) para analizar la implementación del Marco Global de Biodiversidad Kunming-Montreal. SEI lidera un evento en la Zona Verde de esta Conferencia, en el que expertos se reúnen para analizar el rol que tiene la biodiversidad para impulsar la bioeconomía en los países del trópico y los retos que enfrentan las cadenas de valor de los productos forestales no maderables (PFNM).

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 01:51:34 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/cop16-bioeconomia-para-la-biodiversidad-en-el-tropico-retos-en-las-cadenas-de-valor/ Event Bioeconomy for biodiversity: challenges in value chains of non-timber forest products https://www.sei.org/events/cop16-bioeconomy-for-biodiversity-tropics-challenges-value-chains/ Colombia is hosting the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to discuss the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. SEI is hosting an event in the Green Zone of this Conference, where experts are meeting to discuss the role of biodiversity in driving the bioeconomy in tropical countries and the challenges facing non-timber forest products (NTFP) value chains. Colombia is hosting the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to discuss the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

SEI is hosting an event in the Green Zone of this Conference, where experts are meeting to discuss the role of biodiversity in driving the bioeconomy in tropical countries and the challenges facing non-timber forest products (NTFP) value chains.

]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:37:25 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/cop16-bioeconomy-for-biodiversity-tropics-challenges-value-chains/ Event Feeling the momentum for climate action in Southeast Asia and beyond https://www.sei.org/perspectives/climate-action-momentum-southeast-asia/ On 9 October, SEI in cooperation with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, convened a multi-stakeholder roundtable to discuss implementing solutions to strengthen climate resilience in Southeast Asia and tackle the climate crisis. While challenges are numerous, optimism was palpable, says SEI researcher Stefan Böβner. On 9 October, SEI in cooperation with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, convened a multi-stakeholder roundtable to discuss implementing solutions to strengthen climate resilience in Southeast Asia and tackle the climate crisis. While challenges are numerous, optimism was palpable, says SEI researcher Stefan Böβner.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:44:18 +0000 Stefan Bößner https://www.sei.org/perspectives/climate-action-momentum-southeast-asia/ Perspective Ivo Krustok: energeetikaplaan, mis ei näe ette fossiilkütuste kasutamise lõpetamist, ei ole realistlik https://www.sei.org/perspectives/ivo-krustok-energeetikaplaan/ Tuul, päike või põlevkivi? Biogaas või maagaas? Pellet või õli? Millised neist energialiikidest sobivad Eestisse ning kas lühikese suve ja pika talvega saab üldse taastuvenergiale loota, arutles SEI Tallinna kliimasüsteemide ja energiapoliitika üksuse juht Ivo Krustok viimaste aastate uuringute põhjal Roheportaalis. Tuul, päike või põlevkivi? Biogaas või maagaas? Pellet või õli? Millised neist energialiikidest sobivad Eestisse ning kas lühikese suve ja pika talvega saab üldse taastuvenergiale loota, arutles SEI Tallinna kliimasüsteemide ja energiapoliitika üksuse juht Ivo Krustok viimaste aastate uuringute põhjal Roheportaalis.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:22:17 +0000 Ivo Krustok https://www.sei.org/perspectives/ivo-krustok-energeetikaplaan/ Perspective Futuros poderosos https://www.sei.org/publications/futuros-poderosos/ Futuros Poderosos es el primer trabajo colectivo de JustRE, la Alianza del Sur Global para una Transición Justa a Energías Renovables. El libro explora las complejidades de lograr transiciones justas y equitativas a energías renovables, destacando experiencias prometedoras. Futuros Poderosos es el primer trabajo colectivo de JustRE, la Alianza del Sur Global para una Transición Justa a Energías Renovables. El libro explora las complejidades de lograr transiciones justas y equitativas a energías renovables, destacando experiencias prometedoras.

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:34:49 +0000 José Vega Araújo; Mbeo Ogeya https://www.sei.org/publications/futuros-poderosos/ Publication Policy engagement to accelerate adaptation action https://www.sei.org/events/webinar-policy-engagement-to-accelerate-adaptation-action/ This webinar, led by SEI, will bring together international experts to share knowledge and explore strategies for accelerating climate adaptation efforts. It is organized under the auspices of the International Network of Boundary Organizations on Adaptation, of which SEI is a member and serves on the advisory committee. This webinar, led by SEI, will bring together international experts to share knowledge and explore strategies for accelerating climate adaptation efforts. It is organized under the auspices of the International Network of Boundary Organizations on Adaptation, of which SEI is a member and serves on the advisory committee.

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:55:42 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/webinar-policy-engagement-to-accelerate-adaptation-action/ Event Momentum for Target 16: enhancing collective action to reduce the global footprint of consumption equitably https://www.sei.org/events/cbd-cop16-side-event-momentum-for-target-16/ SEI York is co-organizing a COP16 side event in the Blue Zone, addressing critical questions on how to reduce overconsumption in an equitable way. The session will draw on research and practice from SEI and other experts, exploring strategies to achieve the Global Biodiversity Framework’s Target 16, which focuses on the global consumption footprint. SEI York is co-organizing a COP16 side event in the Blue Zone, addressing critical questions on how to reduce overconsumption in an equitable way. The session will draw on research and practice from SEI and other experts, exploring strategies to achieve the Global Biodiversity Framework’s Target 16, which focuses on the global consumption footprint.

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:31:11 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/cbd-cop16-side-event-momentum-for-target-16/ Event Strengthening ecosystem-based adaptation: key insights from SEI Africa’s national policy dialogue https://www.sei.org/features/strengthening-ecosystem-based-adaptation-key-insights-from-sei-africas-national-policy-dialogue/ In an effort to address the pressing climate challenges facing Kenya, SEI Africa hosted a National Policy Dialogue on the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus within the framework of the project “Applying the Water-Energy-Food Nexus to Promote Ecosystem-Based Adaptation in the Ewaso Ng’iro North River Catchment.” The dialogue provided a platform for stakeholders to share insights on integrating the WEF Nexus into sectoral policies and strategic planning. In an effort to address the pressing climate challenges facing Kenya, SEI Africa hosted a National Policy Dialogue on the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus within the framework of the project “Applying the Water-Energy-Food Nexus to Promote Ecosystem-Based Adaptation in the Ewaso Ng’iro North River Catchment.” The dialogue provided a platform for stakeholders to share insights on integrating the WEF Nexus into sectoral policies and strategic planning.

]]> Thu, 08 May 2025 11:20:15 +0000 Charity Waeni Mutisya https://www.sei.org/features/strengthening-ecosystem-based-adaptation-key-insights-from-sei-africas-national-policy-dialogue/ Feature Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024 https://www.sei.org/events/global-bioeconomy-summit-2024/ The theme of GBS2024, “One Planet – Sustainable Bioeconomy Solutions for Global Challenges,” will guide discussions on how the bioeconomy can drive global decarbonization, biodiversity conservation and innovation-led economic growth. The theme of GBS2024, “One Planet – Sustainable Bioeconomy Solutions for Global Challenges,” will guide discussions on how the bioeconomy can drive global decarbonization, biodiversity conservation and innovation-led economic growth.

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:29:46 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/global-bioeconomy-summit-2024/ Event Bringing trade and biodiversity data to support biodiversity and the Global Biodiversity Framework https://www.sei.org/events/cbd-cop16-hub-session-trade-data-biodiversity/ This CBD COP16 Hub Session, hosted by UNCTAD in partnership with SEI and JNCC, will take place in the lead-up to Trade Day. SEI’s Jonathan Green and other experts will discuss the role of trade data and indicators, including tools like SEI’s GEIC indicator, in supporting biodiversity and the Global Biodiversity Framework. This CBD COP16 Hub Session, hosted by UNCTAD in partnership with SEI and JNCC, will take place in the lead-up to Trade Day. SEI’s Jonathan Green and other experts will discuss the role of trade data and indicators, including tools like SEI’s GEIC indicator, in supporting biodiversity and the Global Biodiversity Framework.

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:30:35 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/cbd-cop16-hub-session-trade-data-biodiversity/ Event Assessing consumption-based emissions for the state of Oregon https://www.sei.org/projects/consumption-based-emissions-oregon/ In 2024, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) asked SEI to assess opportunities and policy approaches for reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with consumption in the state of Oregon, US. SEI researchers produced several analyses and discussion papers submitted as a technical report to the Oregon Legislative Assembly in September 2024. These complemented a separate legislative report submitted by DEQ on options for reducing consumption-based emissions. In 2024, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) asked SEI to assess opportunities and policy approaches for reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with consumption in the state of Oregon, US. SEI researchers produced several analyses and discussion papers submitted as a technical report to the Oregon Legislative Assembly in September 2024. These complemented a separate legislative report submitted by DEQ on options for reducing consumption-based emissions.

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:51:17 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/consumption-based-emissions-oregon/ Project