SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:36:16 +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 The visible and invisible drivers of biocultural loss in the Amazon https://www.sei.org/publications/drivers-biocultural-loss-amazon/ In order to address the accelerating biocultural loss in the Amazon region, science and policy must move away from reductionist, quantifiable carbon and biodiversity-centred frameworks, to instead recognize and engage with the plurality of Indigenous and local knowledge systems that generate locally relevant and just solutions that safeguard the Amazon’s ecological integrity and the well-being of people living in the region. In order to address the accelerating biocultural loss in the Amazon region, science and policy must move away from reductionist, quantifiable carbon and biodiversity-centred frameworks, to instead recognize and engage with the plurality of Indigenous and local knowledge systems that generate locally relevant and just solutions that safeguard the Amazon’s ecological integrity and the well-being of people living in the region.

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:28:25 +0000 Mairon G. Bastos Lima https://www.sei.org/publications/drivers-biocultural-loss-amazon/ Publication What Science Day 2026 revealed about the next chapter of science policy https://www.sei.org/features/what-science-day-2026-revealed-about-the-next-chapter-of-science-policy/ Now in its fourth edition, Science Day at the High-level Political Forum has become a key platform for dialogue between scientists, policy-makers, UN leaders and practitioners on the role of science in advancing sustainable development. Now in its fourth edition, Science Day at the High-level Political Forum has become a key platform for dialogue between scientists, policy-makers, UN leaders and practitioners on the role of science in advancing sustainable development.

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:39:45 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/what-science-day-2026-revealed-about-the-next-chapter-of-science-policy/ Feature Top 20 research priorities on methods of co-production in evidence synthesis https://www.sei.org/publications/top-20-research-priorities-on-methods-of-co-production-in-evidence-synthesis/ Global effort gathered ideas for methods of co-production in evidence synthesis.A total of 242 research ideas were identified, analyzed, and grouped into 31 topics.In total, 58 people from 21 countries voted on these topics in a structured process.Top 20 research priorities were confirmed with 98% agreement in final voting round. Global effort gathered ideas for methods of co-production in evidence synthesis.

A total of 242 research ideas were identified, analyzed, and grouped into 31 topics.

In total, 58 people from 21 countries voted on these topics in a structured process.

Top 20 research priorities were confirmed with 98% agreement in final voting round.

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:38:58 +0000 Biljana Macura https://www.sei.org/publications/top-20-research-priorities-on-methods-of-co-production-in-evidence-synthesis/ Publication From policy to practice: lessons on making circular economy work in tourism from Indonesia’s Labuan Bajo https://www.sei.org/perspectives/policy-practice-circular-economy-labuan-bajo/ This article offers lessons from Labuan Bajo, one of Indonesia’s leading tourism destinations, for turning circular economy policy into local action. This article offers lessons from Labuan Bajo, one of Indonesia’s leading tourism destinations, for turning circular economy policy into local action.

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:01:07 +0000 Aurelia Aranti Vinton https://www.sei.org/perspectives/policy-practice-circular-economy-labuan-bajo/ Perspective Making space for diverse knowledge systems in climate adaptation https://www.sei.org/perspectives/making-space-for-diverse-knowledge-systems-in-climate-adaptation/ In observance of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9 August, Alice Chartard reflects about the growing role of – and growing interest in – Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge to strengthen climate change adaptation. In observance of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9 August, Alice Chartard reflects about the growing role of – and growing interest in – Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge to strengthen climate change adaptation. 

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:39:36 +0000 Alice Chautard https://www.sei.org/perspectives/making-space-for-diverse-knowledge-systems-in-climate-adaptation/ Perspective Rooted in practice: 17 success stories of science making a difference (2018–2024) https://www.sei.org/publications/rooted-practice-17-success-stories-science-making-difference-2018-2024/ This report highlights impacts in each of the four “challenge areas” of the AgriFoSe2030 program, in the 17 change projects in this time period. This report highlights impacts in each of the four “challenge areas” of the AgriFoSe2030 program, in the 17 change projects in this time period.

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:17:19 +0000 Brenda Ochola; Selorm Kugbega; Ivar Virgin; Silvija Marcinkevičiūtė https://www.sei.org/publications/rooted-practice-17-success-stories-science-making-difference-2018-2024/ Publication Assessing the impact of wildfires on the Swedish housing market: a case study of the 2014 Västmanland wildfire https://www.sei.org/publications/assessing-impact-wildfires-swedish-housing-market-2014-vastmanland/ The largest wildfire in Sweden’s recent history affected nearby housing prices and time-on-market. The largest wildfire in Sweden’s recent history affected nearby housing prices and time-on-market.

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:41:11 +0000 Tommaso Piseddu https://www.sei.org/publications/assessing-impact-wildfires-swedish-housing-market-2014-vastmanland/ Publication The gender-energy nexus: evidence and gaps in Colombia’s coal transition https://www.sei.org/publications/the-gender-energy-nexus-evidence-and-gaps-in-colombias-coal-transition/ This report examines the gender and intersectional dimensions of coal mining and phase-out in Cesar, Colombia, drawing on a literature review, stakeholder mapping, and interviews with community leaders, NGO members, and government representatives across five municipalities. This report examines the gender and intersectional dimensions of coal mining and phase-out in Cesar, Colombia, drawing on a literature review, stakeholder mapping, and interviews with community leaders, NGO members, and government representatives across five municipalities.

]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:55:42 +0000 Juan Camilo Betancur Jaramillo; Daniela Maestre; Elisa Arond https://www.sei.org/publications/the-gender-energy-nexus-evidence-and-gaps-in-colombias-coal-transition/ Publication SDG Synergies para la transformación de sistemas alimentarios en Malawi https://www.sei.org/features/sdg-synergies-para-la-transformacion-de-sistemas-alimentarios-en-malawi/ Transformar un sistema alimentario requiere coordinar decisiones que abarcan múltiples sectores, instituciones y objetivos de desarrollo. Para apoyar este desafío, el Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) colaboró con Sustainable Food Systems Ireland (SFSI), en el marco del Programa de Apoyo a los Sistemas Agroalimentarios entre Irlanda y Malawi para desarrollar la Herramienta de Transformación de los Sistemas Alimentarios de Malawi utilizando la plataforma SDG Synergies de SEI. Transformar un sistema alimentario requiere coordinar decisiones que abarcan múltiples sectores, instituciones y objetivos de desarrollo. Para apoyar este desafío, el Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) colaboró con Sustainable Food Systems Ireland (SFSI), en el marco del Programa de Apoyo a los Sistemas Agroalimentarios entre Irlanda y Malawi para desarrollar la Herramienta de Transformación de los Sistemas Alimentarios de Malawi utilizando la plataforma SDG Synergies de SEI.

]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:22:20 +0000 Daniela Maestre https://www.sei.org/features/sdg-synergies-para-la-transformacion-de-sistemas-alimentarios-en-malawi/ Feature Análisis de iniciativas de blended finance en Colombia en sectores estratégicos: Energías renovables, agricultura sostenible y bioeconomía https://www.sei.org/publications/analisis-de-iniciativas-de-blended-finance-en-colombia-en-sectores-estrategicos-energias-renovables-agricultura-sostenible-y-bioeconomia/ Colombia enfrenta una brecha de financiamiento estructural para alcanzar los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Se estima que la brecha de financiamiento anual para los países en desarrollo oscila entre USD 2,5 y 4 millones , y Colombia no es la excepción. Colombia enfrenta una brecha de financiamiento estructural para alcanzar los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Se estima que la brecha de financiamiento anual para los países en desarrollo oscila entre USD 2,5 y 4 millones , y Colombia no es la excepción.

]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:04:10 +0000 Silvia Calderón; Camilo Garzón; María Paula Gil Barrera; Carolina Fonseca; Natalie Gómez Arteaga https://www.sei.org/publications/analisis-de-iniciativas-de-blended-finance-en-colombia-en-sectores-estrategicos-energias-renovables-agricultura-sostenible-y-bioeconomia/ Publication Co-creating a water reuse tool in Bolivia https://www.sei.org/features/co-creating-water-reuse-tool-bolivia/ Involving users in building a tool can improve both how well it works and whether people take it up. In May 2026, SEI facilitated a user experience workshop in Bolivia, where participants tested a tool for assessing the potential to reuse treated wastewater in small-scale family farming. Involving users in building a tool can improve both how well it works and whether people take it up. In May 2026, SEI facilitated a user experience workshop in Bolivia, where participants tested a tool for assessing the potential to reuse treated wastewater in small-scale family farming.

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:39 +0000 Daniela Alzate; Nhilce N. Esquivel https://www.sei.org/features/co-creating-water-reuse-tool-bolivia/ Feature Reusar el agua residual tratada en Bolivia: qué aprendimos al socializar una herramienta con sus futuros usuarios https://www.sei.org/features/reusar-el-agua-residual-tratada-en-bolivia/ Involucrar a los usuarios en el proceso de creación de una herramienta puede mejorar tanto su efectividad como su adopción. En mayo de 2026, SEI facilitó un taller de experiencia de usuario en Bolivia, donde los participantes utilizaron por primera vez una herramienta diseñada para evaluar el potencial de reúso de aguas residuales tratadas en la agricultura familiar. Involucrar a los usuarios en el proceso de creación de una herramienta puede mejorar tanto su efectividad como su adopción. En mayo de 2026, SEI facilitó un taller de experiencia de usuario en Bolivia, donde los participantes utilizaron por primera vez una herramienta diseñada para evaluar el potencial de reúso de aguas residuales tratadas en la agricultura familiar.

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:09:46 +0000 Daniela Alzate; Nhilce N. Esquivel https://www.sei.org/features/reusar-el-agua-residual-tratada-en-bolivia/ Feature Mis on kuumasaared ja kuidas leevendada kuumust linnas https://www.sei.org/features/kuumasaared/ Miks on mõni paik linnas suvel palju kuumem kui teine, kuigi need asuvad vaid mõne tänava kaugusel? Vastus peitub selles, kuidas linn on ehitatud – kas meid ümbritseb rohkem asfalti ja betooni või puid ja rohelust. Uuri, kuidas kuumasaared tekivad, millist mõju need erinevatele linnaelanikele avaldavad ning mida saavad teha elanikud, kogukonnad ja linnad, et nende mõju leevendada. Miks on mõni paik linnas suvel palju kuumem kui teine, kuigi need asuvad vaid mõne tänava kaugusel? Vastus peitub selles, kuidas linn on ehitatud – kas meid ümbritseb rohkem asfalti ja betooni või puid ja rohelust. Uuri, kuidas kuumasaared tekivad, millist mõju need erinevatele linnaelanikele avaldavad ning mida saavad teha elanikud, kogukonnad ja linnad, et nende mõju leevendada.

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:48:51 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/kuumasaared/ Feature Tänavaruumi standardi koostamine Eestile https://www.sei.org/projects/tanavaruumi-standard/ Projekti eesmärgiks on töötada välja riiklik tänavaruumi standard, mis seab ühtsed kvaliteedinõuded ja juhised inimsõbraliku, ohutu ja kestliku tänavaruumi loomiseks Eestis. Projekti eesmärgiks on töötada välja riiklik tänavaruumi standard, mis seab ühtsed kvaliteedinõuded ja juhised inimsõbraliku, ohutu ja kestliku tänavaruumi loomiseks Eestis.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:44:59 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/tanavaruumi-standard/ Project Development of the Estonian national street space standard https://www.sei.org/projects/estonian-national-street-space-standard/ The project aims to develop a national street space standard that sets uniform quality requirements and guidelines for creating liveable, safe, accessible and sustainable urban environment in Estonia. The project aims to develop a national street space standard that sets uniform quality requirements and guidelines for creating liveable, safe, accessible and sustainable urban environment in Estonia.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:54:55 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/estonian-national-street-space-standard/ Project Monitoring nature-based solutions is key for compliance, co-creation and practice improvement https://www.sei.org/publications/monitoring-nature-based-solutions-compliance-co-creation-improvement/ The authors of this paper argue that monitoring and evaluation for nature-based solutions (NBS) should be treated as a collective learning process. The authors of this paper argue that monitoring and evaluation for nature-based solutions (NBS) should be treated as a collective learning process.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:05:04 +0000 Chloe Pottinger-Glass https://www.sei.org/publications/monitoring-nature-based-solutions-compliance-co-creation-improvement/ Publication CS Co-labs launch (in-person) https://www.sei.org/events/co-labs-launch/ In Summer 2026 we launched CS Co-labs (Collaborative Citizen Science labs) with an in-person event and two online sessions. Download the launch presentation to find out more about the project and who is delivering it, and to help you decide whether the planned discussion sessions, a ’clinic’ or simply being part of the community could be useful in supporting you in your research. In Summer 2026 we launched CS Co-labs (Collaborative Citizen Science labs) with an in-person event and two online sessions. Download the launch presentation to find out more about the project and who is delivering it, and to help you decide whether the planned discussion sessions, a ’clinic’ or  simply being part of the community could be useful in supporting you in your research. 

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:35:48 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/co-labs-launch/ Event Mekong Forum 2026 https://www.sei.org/events/mekong-forum-2026/ Mekong Forum 2026, organized by Mekong Institute (MI), will be held on July 22–23, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together invited stakeholders and partners to exchange perspectives and explore practical pathways for advancing cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Mekong Forum 2026, organized by Mekong Institute (MI), will be held on July 22–23, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together invited stakeholders and partners to exchange perspectives and explore practical pathways for advancing cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:37:05 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/mekong-forum-2026/ Event Advancing stakeholder engagement in climate adaptation: a systematic review of structural barriers and operational enablers https://www.sei.org/publications/advancing-stakeholder-engagement-climate-adaptation/ Carried out as part of the EU-funded Adaptation AGORA project, this article investigates stakeholder engagement processes currently used in climate adaptation, what barriers and enablers influence implementation, and how practitioners and stakeholders can be better supported to foster and sustain effective engagement practices. Carried out as part of the EU-funded Adaptation AGORA project, this article investigates stakeholder engagement processes currently used in climate adaptation, what barriers and enablers influence implementation, and how practitioners and stakeholders can be better supported to foster and sustain effective engagement practices.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:44:43 +0000 Mathilda Englund; Sukaina Bharwani https://www.sei.org/publications/advancing-stakeholder-engagement-climate-adaptation/ Publication Climate and clean air action framework for transport businesses in Nigeria: strategic briefing https://www.sei.org/events/climate-and-clean-air-action-framework-for-transport/ Join us for the launch of the Climate and Clean Air Action Framework for Transport Businesses in Nigeria, a practical resource helping companies measure emissions, identify cost-effective mitigation opportunities, and access climate finance. Join us for the launch of the Climate and Clean Air Action Framework for Transport Businesses in Nigeria, a practical resource helping companies measure emissions, identify cost-effective mitigation opportunities, and access climate finance.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:01:12 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/climate-and-clean-air-action-framework-for-transport/ Event