SEI https://www.sei.org/ Bridging science and policy since 1989 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:42:26 +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 Drivers and barriers to climate-smart agricultural practices and technologies adoption: insights from stakeholders of five European food supply chains https://www.sei.org/publications/climate-smart-agricultural-practices-and-technologies-adoption/ This paper explores different stakeholders’ perceptions of promising climate-smart agriculture (CSA) initiatives within five selected European production systems as well as their perceptions of barriers and drivers for adoption: wheat production in Lithuania, potato and onion production in the Netherlands, pig production in Denmark, apple production in Spain, and organic dairy production in Germany. This paper explores different stakeholders’ perceptions of promising climate-smart agriculture (CSA) initiatives within five selected European production systems as well as their perceptions of barriers and drivers for adoption: wheat production in Lithuania, potato and onion production in the Netherlands, pig production in Denmark, apple production in Spain, and organic dairy production in Germany.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:18:23 +0000 Arno Rosemarin; Nelson Ekane https://www.sei.org/publications/climate-smart-agricultural-practices-and-technologies-adoption/ Publication Seeking synergy solutions: policies that support both climate and SDG action https://www.sei.org/publications/seeking-synergy-solutions/ This report is written to support government officials at senior level, tasked with identifying, evaluating and implementing climate and sustainable development plans and policies. It emphasizes the importance of a synergistic approach in implementation by showcasing country examples and tools for decision-making and other resources for effective coordination, coherence and integration of climate change and sustainable development into domestic priorities. This report is written to support government officials at senior level, tasked with identifying, evaluating and implementing climate and sustainable development plans and policies. It emphasizes the importance of a synergistic approach in implementation by showcasing country examples and tools for decision-making and other resources for effective coordination, coherence and integration of climate change and sustainable development into domestic priorities.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:20:06 +0000 Måns Nilsson; Adis Dzebo https://www.sei.org/publications/seeking-synergy-solutions/ Publication SEI i Almedalen: Hur skapar vi en rättvis klimatomställning och hur påverkas forskningen av det geopolitiska läget? https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sei-i-almedalen-hur-skapar-vi-en-rattvis-klimatomstallning/ På årets Almedalsvecka sätter SEI vid tre seminarier fokus på flera högaktuella områden – acceptans för en rättvis klimatomställning, hur utvecklingssamarbete och forskning påverkas av dagens nya geopolitiska dynamik samt hur det förändrade säkerhetsläget påverkar infrastruktur till havs. På årets Almedalsvecka sätter SEI vid tre seminarier fokus på flera högaktuella områden – acceptans för en rättvis klimatomställning, hur utvecklingssamarbete och forskning påverkas av dagens nya geopolitiska dynamik samt hur det förändrade säkerhetsläget påverkar infrastruktur till havs.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:00:16 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/sei-i-almedalen-hur-skapar-vi-en-rattvis-klimatomstallning/ Press Kas ja kuidas on võimalik dekarboniseerida Balti riikide ja Soome gaasiturgu? https://www.sei.org/publications/gaasivorgu-dekarboniseerimine-baltimaad-soome/ Maagaasil on praegu energiaportfellis oluline roll, kuid viimaste aastate konfliktid ja kriisid on näidanud, et kliimaneutraalsuse saavutamiseks, energia varustuskindluse tagamiseks ja hindade stabiilsena hoidmiseks tuleb gaasisektoris vähendada fossiilkütuste kasutamist.Neli töös kirjeldatud stsenaariumi näitavad, et Soome, Eesti, Läti ja Leedu (ehk regionaalse gaasituru koordinatsioonigrupi riikide) gaasisektori täielik dekarboniseerimine 2050. aastaks on teostatav.Sotsiaalmajandusliku mõju... Maagaasil on praegu energiaportfellis oluline roll, kuid viimaste aastate konfliktid ja kriisid on näidanud, et kliimaneutraalsuse saavutamiseks, energia varustuskindluse tagamiseks ja hindade stabiilsena hoidmiseks tuleb gaasisektoris vähendada fossiilkütuste kasutamist.

Neli töös kirjeldatud stsenaariumi näitavad, et Soome, Eesti, Läti ja Leedu (ehk regionaalse gaasituru koordinatsioonigrupi riikide) gaasisektori täielik dekarboniseerimine 2050. aastaks on teostatav.

Sotsiaalmajandusliku mõju hindamine näitas, et kulu minimeeriv (CM) stsenaarium vajab uuritud variantide seast kõige väiksemaid kogukulusid ja paistab silma võimalusega kasvuhoonegaaside heidet kiiresti vähendada. Kõigis stsenaariumides aitavad tagada varustuskindlust olemasolevad veeldatud maagaasi (LNG) terminalid, mis kompenseerivad loobumist Vene gaasist.

Suuremad investeeringud dekarboniseerimisse mõjuvad positiivselt keskkonnale, toetavad majanduskasvu, parandavad energia varustuskindlust ja aitavad võtta kiiremini kasutusele tulevikukindlaid energialahendusi.

Dekarboniseerimise õnnestumiseks peavad poliitikakujundajad seadma selged prioriteedid. Meetmete kiire elluviimine on ülioluline selleks, et piirkonna gaasisüsteemi dekarboniseerimisest saadav ühiskondlik netokasu oleks võimalikult suur ja seotud riskid võimalikult hästi juhitavad.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:28:03 +0000 Gowtham Muthukumaran; Javad Keypour https://www.sei.org/publications/gaasivorgu-dekarboniseerimine-baltimaad-soome/ Publication Gas decarbonization pathways for the Baltic states and Finland https://www.sei.org/publications/gas-decarbonization-baltics-finland/ While natural gas currently plays a crucial role in the energy mix, conflicts and crises in recent years have revealed the need for an ambitious decarbonization path for the gas sector to achieve a climate-neutral future, energy security and price stability.Based on modelling of four different scenarios, achieving full decarbonization of the gas sectors in Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (the Regional Gas Market Coordination Group countries) by 2050 is feasible.Socio-economic impact as... While natural gas currently plays a crucial role in the energy mix, conflicts and crises in recent years have revealed the need for an ambitious decarbonization path for the gas sector to achieve a climate-neutral future, energy security and price stability.

Based on modelling of four different scenarios, achieving full decarbonization of the gas sectors in Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (the Regional Gas Market Coordination Group countries) by 2050 is feasible.

Socio-economic impact assessment has shown that the Cost minimal (CM) scenario presents the lowest total costs among the scenarios studied, and stands out for its rapid emission reduction. In all scenarios, existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals will provide security of supply to balance the cut-off Russian gas supply.

Higher investment in decarbonization not only yields positive environmental benefits, but also contributes to economic growth, enhanced energy security and faster progress in transitioning towards sustainable energy solutions.

Policymakers should set clear priorities for a successful decarbonization transition, as rapid implementation of proactive measures is paramount for maximizing the societal net benefits of decarbonizing the region’s gas system and navigating the associated risks.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:24:23 +0000 Gowtham Muthukumaran; Javad Keypour https://www.sei.org/publications/gas-decarbonization-baltics-finland/ Publication We are all connected: what to know about transboundary climate risks https://www.sei.org/perspectives/we-are-all-connected-what-to-know-about-transboundary-climate-risks/ If left unmanaged, transboundary climate risks could impede progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals by increasing food and water insecurity and escalating geopolitical instability. If left unmanaged, transboundary climate risks could impede progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals by increasing food and water insecurity and escalating geopolitical instability.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:09:52 +0000 Katy Harris; Katherine Browne; Maximilian Bruder; Prakash Bista; Rohini Kohli https://www.sei.org/perspectives/we-are-all-connected-what-to-know-about-transboundary-climate-risks/ Perspective Advising the preparation of Tallinn Circular Economy Development Plan 2035 https://www.sei.org/projects/tallinn-circular-economy-2035/ SEI Tallinn advises the Tallinn Strategic Management Office on preparing the Tallinn Circular Economy Development Plan 2035 and on the main proposed activities of the plan’s action programs. SEI Tallinn advises the Tallinn Strategic Management Office on preparing the Tallinn Circular Economy Development Plan 2035 and on the main proposed activities of the plan’s action programs. 

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:31:29 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/tallinn-circular-economy-2035/ Project Tallinna ringmajanduse arengukava 2035 koostamise nõustamine https://www.sei.org/projects/tallinna-ringmajandus-2035/ SEI Tallinn nõustab Tallinna Strateegiakeskust Tallinna ringmajanduse arengukava 2035 koostamise protsessis ning arengukava tegevusprogrammide peamistes kavandatavates tegevustes. SEI Tallinn nõustab Tallinna Strateegiakeskust Tallinna ringmajanduse arengukava 2035 koostamise protsessis ning arengukava tegevusprogrammide peamistes kavandatavates tegevustes.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:48:34 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/tallinna-ringmajandus-2035/ Project Informal institutions and “Imperfect Equity” in internationally financed adaptation in Madagascar and Mauritius https://www.sei.org/publications/internationally-financed-adaptation-madagascar-mauritius/ Drawing on 105 interviews with national level policymakers, civil society representatives, and Adaptation Fund project actors in both countries, the authors examine how patronage in Madagascar and clientelism in Mauritius influenced government decision-making and the distribution of international resources to “particularly vulnerable” communities. Drawing on 105 interviews with national level policymakers, civil society representatives, and Adaptation Fund project actors in both countries, the authors examine how patronage in Madagascar and clientelism in Mauritius influenced government decision-making and the distribution of international resources to “particularly vulnerable” communities.

]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:15:11 +0000 Katherine Browne https://www.sei.org/publications/internationally-financed-adaptation-madagascar-mauritius/ Publication Key outcomes of the UN conference on Small Island Developing States https://www.sei.org/features/outcomes-un-conference-small-island-developing-states/ For the first time in a decade, the world’s small island developing states have met for a UN Conference. The pivotal event, designed to chart the course for the next ten years, addressed the urgent and growing climate risks faced by small and low-lying nations. Karina Barquet, head of SEI’s Water, Coasts and Ocean team, and Maria Sköld, Senior Communications and Engagement Officer, attended the conference and shared their views on what was achieved. For the first time in a decade, the world’s small island developing states have met for a UN Conference. The pivotal event, designed to chart the course for the next ten years, addressed the urgent and growing climate risks faced by small and low-lying nations.

Karina Barquet, head of SEI’s Water, Coasts and Ocean team, and Maria Sköld, Senior Communications and Engagement Officer, attended the conference and shared their views on what was achieved.

]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:17:45 +0000 Karina Barquet; Maria Sköld https://www.sei.org/features/outcomes-un-conference-small-island-developing-states/ Feature Top 10 reasons why the ocean is suddenly a hot topic https://www.sei.org/perspectives/top-10-reasons-why-the-ocean-is-suddenly-a-hot-topic/ Ahead of World Ocean Day, SEI’s Karina Barquet and Maria Sköld look at emerging trends, competing interests and major events that could bring the ocean to the top of the global agenda in the coming year. Ahead of World Ocean Day, SEI’s Karina Barquet and Maria Sköld look at emerging trends, competing interests and major events that could bring the ocean to the top of the global agenda in the coming year.

]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:51:38 +0000 Karina Barquet; Maria Sköld https://www.sei.org/perspectives/top-10-reasons-why-the-ocean-is-suddenly-a-hot-topic/ Perspective Workshop: Assessing water resources management and river basin governance in Kenya https://www.sei.org/events/workshop-assessing-water-resources-management-and-river-basin-governance-in-kenya/ In October 2023, Gatsby Africa embarked on a significant initiative by commissioning a comprehensive study through SEI Africa. This study aims to delve into the intricate realm of Water Resources Management and River Basin Governance in Kenya, focusing on evaluating the existing landscape and identifying areas for improvement. The study seeks to uncover key gaps and challenges that hinder the sustainable management of water resources, in the face of rapid industrial and agricultural expansion. In October 2023, Gatsby Africa embarked on a significant initiative by commissioning a comprehensive study through SEI Africa. This study aims to delve into the intricate realm of Water Resources Management and River Basin Governance in Kenya, focusing on evaluating the existing landscape and identifying areas for improvement.  The study seeks to uncover key gaps and challenges that hinder the sustainable management of water resources, in the face of rapid industrial and agricultural expansion.

]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:59:22 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/workshop-assessing-water-resources-management-and-river-basin-governance-in-kenya/ Event NESS2024 – The 16th Nordic Environmental Social Science Conference https://www.sei.org/events/ness24-conference-sei/ SEI York shared insights on the collaborative teaching of sustainability and policy, using its interdisciplinary module at the University of York as a case study, at the 16th Nordic Environmental Social Science Conference in Finland. SEI York shared insights on the collaborative teaching of sustainability and policy, using its interdisciplinary module at the University of York as a case study, at the 16th Nordic Environmental Social Science Conference in Finland.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:57:27 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/ness24-conference-sei/ Event Developing scenarios for non-CO2 forcers for Latin America and Africa region using LEAP https://www.sei.org/events/foci-brazil-conference-2024/ At the Air Pollution Conference Brazil, Jenniffer Pedraza explained how the FOCI project is developing historical emission estimations and future projections in specific regions and key sectors to understand the influence of current climate change mitigation measures on emitted non-CO₂ forcers. Read more and view Jenniffer’s presentation below. At the Air Pollution Conference Brazil, Jenniffer Pedraza explained how the FOCI project is developing historical emission estimations and future projections in specific regions and key sectors to understand the influence of current climate change mitigation measures on emitted non-CO₂ forcers. Read more and view Jenniffer’s presentation below.

]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 16:34:32 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/foci-brazil-conference-2024/ Event Supporting multi-stakeholder participation processes: a Serious Game application for watershed management in Colombia https://www.sei.org/publications/serious-game-for-participatory-watershed-management-colombia/ SEI researchers and Corpocaldas address the challenges of multi-stakeholder participation in watershed management. This paper explores using a Serious Game (SG) to coproduce a watershed management plan for the Campoalegre River basin in Colombia. The SG enhances collaboration among local actors and decision-makers, leading to a deeper understanding of the basin and more effective stakeholder engagement. SEI researchers and Corpocaldas address the challenges of multi-stakeholder participation in watershed management. This paper explores using a Serious Game (SG) to coproduce a watershed management plan for the Campoalegre River basin in Colombia. The SG enhances collaboration among local actors and decision-makers, leading to a deeper understanding of the basin and more effective stakeholder engagement.

]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:48:19 +0000 Camilo González; Angélica Moncada; Tania Santos; Cláudia Coleoni; Biljana Macura; Wilford Rincón https://www.sei.org/publications/serious-game-for-participatory-watershed-management-colombia/ Publication SEI at the Conference for Advancing the Participatory Sciences: the Mexico WASH citizen science project https://www.sei.org/events/2024-aaps-mexico-wash/ Rachel Pateman presented how we have worked with the community organization El Caracol and unhoused people in Mexico City to co-create a citizen science project to understand their access to WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). Rachel shared our methods and the lessons we learnt at each stage of the project. See her presentation. Rachel Pateman presented how we have worked with the community organization El Caracol and unhoused people in Mexico City to co-create a citizen science project to understand their access to WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). Rachel shared our methods and the lessons we learnt at each stage of the project. See her presentation.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 15:05:36 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/2024-aaps-mexico-wash/ Event Reviving lands for a brighter future in Asia and the Pacific https://www.sei.org/events/world-environment-day-2024-asia-pacific/ The World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June to put a spotlight on environmental challenges of our time. For 2024, the World Environment Day theme “Reviving lands for a brighter future” focuses on land restoration, stopping desertification and building drought resilience. It is hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June to put a spotlight on environmental challenges of our time. For 2024, the World Environment Day theme “Reviving lands for a brighter future” focuses on land restoration, stopping desertification and building drought resilience. It is hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 03:32:23 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/world-environment-day-2024-asia-pacific/ Event A bioeconomy perspective on land restoration offers a triple win for biodiversity, climate and development https://www.sei.org/perspectives/bioeconomy-perspective-land-restoration-triple-win/ This year’s World Environment Day focuses on the critical need for land restoration and the sustainable management of land, soils and biomass. Integrative and regenerative use of land, soils and biomass are pillars of a sustainable bioeconomy, which can deliver more than just healthier lands – it offers a potential “triple win” for climate, biodiversity and sustainable development. This year’s World Environment Day focuses on the critical need for land restoration and the sustainable management of land, soils and biomass. Integrative and regenerative use of land, soils and biomass are pillars of a sustainable bioeconomy, which can deliver more than just healthier lands – it offers a potential “triple win” for climate, biodiversity and sustainable development.

]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:43:15 +0000 Francis X. Johnson https://www.sei.org/perspectives/bioeconomy-perspective-land-restoration-triple-win/ Perspective Webinar – Climate equality: a planet for the 99% https://www.sei.org/events/webinar-climate-equality-planet-for-99/ The richest 1 percent of the world’s population produced as much carbon pollution in 2019 as the 5 billion people making up the poorest two-thirds of humanity. This allows the wealthiest people to burn through the remaining limit of carbon that can be consumed if the planet is to limit warming to 1.5°C this century, leaving little for the development of less-wealthy populations. SEI’s Sivan Kartha joins this 4 June 2024 online panel to discuss the twin challenges of poverty and climate crisis. The richest 1 percent of the world’s population produced as much carbon pollution in 2019 as the 5 billion people making up the poorest two-thirds of humanity.

This allows the wealthiest people to burn through the remaining limit of carbon that can be consumed if the planet is to limit warming to 1.5°C this century, leaving little for the development of less-wealthy populations.

SEI’s Sivan Kartha joins this 4 June 2024 online panel to discuss the twin challenges of poverty and climate crisis.

]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 00:05:09 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/webinar-climate-equality-planet-for-99/ Event Webbinarium om rättvisa och konsumtionsbaserade utsläpp https://www.sei.org/events/webbinarium-om-rattvisa-och-konsumtionsbaserade-utslapp/ Välkommen till lunchwebbinarium om rättvisa och konsumtionsbaserade utsläpp samt hur omställningen till det hållbara samhället påverkar hushållens levnadsvillkor. Hur hänger detta ihop, och vad kan en kommun göra för att påverka? Välkommen till lunchwebbinarium om rättvisa och konsumtionsbaserade utsläpp samt hur omställningen till det hållbara samhället påverkar hushållens levnadsvillkor.

Hur hänger detta ihop, och vad kan en kommun göra för att påverka?

]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 08:46:46 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/webbinarium-om-rattvisa-och-konsumtionsbaserade-utslapp/ Event