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 Transnational innovation systems for bioeconomy: insights from cassava value chains in East Africa https://www.sei.org/publications/transnational-innovation-systems-for-bioeconomy-insights-from-cassava-value-chains-in-east-africa/ Cassava is a crucial food security crop and a potential bioeconomy driver in East Africa. SEI researchers analyse the challenges and opportunities of transnational innovation systems using cassava in East Africa as a case study. Findings highlight that while transnational collaborations can boost cassava value chains and bioeconomy, policy, organizational, and cultural barriers must be addressed to enhance sustainability and innovation in this sector. Cassava is a crucial food security crop and a potential bioeconomy driver in East Africa. SEI researchers analyse the challenges and opportunities of transnational innovation systems using cassava in East Africa as a case study. Findings highlight that while transnational collaborations can boost cassava value chains and bioeconomy, policy, organizational, and cultural barriers must be addressed to enhance sustainability and innovation in this sector.

]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 21:07:36 +0000 Alphayo Lutta; Stefan Bößner; Francis X. Johnson; Ivar Virgin; Mónica Trujillo; Philip Osano https://www.sei.org/publications/transnational-innovation-systems-for-bioeconomy-insights-from-cassava-value-chains-in-east-africa/ Publication Transforming financial institutions for a just energy transition in the Asia-Pacific: four takeaways from a regional workshop https://www.sei.org/perspectives/transforming-financial-institutions-for-a-just-energy-transition-in-the-asia-pacific/ In the Asia-Pacific, a just transition towards a low-carbon economy would require reconfiguring energy policies, shifting investment frameworks and financial systems from prioritizing financial returns to respecting social and environmental sustainability, and forming inclusive partnerships with local communities. In the Asia-Pacific, a just transition towards a low-carbon economy would require reconfiguring energy policies, shifting investment frameworks and financial systems from prioritizing financial returns to respecting social and environmental sustainability, and forming inclusive partnerships with local communities.

]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 07:42:43 +0000 Nella Canales; Wilatluk Sinswat; Laura Del Duca; Clare Steiner https://www.sei.org/perspectives/transforming-financial-institutions-for-a-just-energy-transition-in-the-asia-pacific/ Perspective Household carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations in a large African city: an unquantified public health burden? https://www.sei.org/publications/carbon-monoxide-african-public-health/ Researchers investigated indoor carbon monoxide (CO) exposure in two neighbourhoods in Nairobi: an informal settlement and a more affluent residential area. To do this, they worked with local participants to gather data on household characteristics and used air quality monitors to assess exposure levels in a 24-hour period. Researchers investigated indoor carbon monoxide (CO) exposure in two neighbourhoods in Nairobi: an informal settlement and a more affluent residential area. To do this, they worked with local participants to gather data on household characteristics and used air quality monitors to assess exposure levels in a 24-hour period.

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 07:41:27 +0000 Sarah West https://www.sei.org/publications/carbon-monoxide-african-public-health/ Publication Forum: urban forests for all https://www.sei.org/events/forum-urban-forests-for-all/ The 2024 European Forum on Urban Forestry takes place in Croatia under the theme ‘urban forests for all’. Dr Alison Dyke will speak about the Branching Out project, emphasizing the importance of collaborating with citizens and decision-makers to narrate the future of tree landscapes in urban areas, and how these dialogues impacts future plans and implementation for urban treescapes. The 2024 European Forum on Urban Forestry takes place in Croatia under the theme ‘urban forests for all’. Dr Alison Dyke will speak about the Branching Out project, emphasizing the importance of collaborating with citizens and decision-makers to narrate the future of tree landscapes in urban areas, and how these dialogues impacts future plans and implementation for urban treescapes.

]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 11:15:10 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/forum-urban-forests-for-all/ Event Thanapon Piman speaks to Vientiane Times: data sharing vital for sustainable Mekong development https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/tp-vientiane-times-data-sharing-mekong/ Mekong countries must improve data sharing policies and mechanisms, as they are crucial for transboundary water management and sustainable development in the region, according to a senior Mekong researcher, SEI’s Thanapon Piman. Mekong countries must improve data sharing policies and mechanisms, as they are crucial for transboundary water management and sustainable development in the region, according to a senior Mekong researcher, SEI’s Thanapon Piman.

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 04:49:03 +0000 https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/tp-vientiane-times-data-sharing-mekong/ Press SAMHE workshop at PECT Eco Awards 2024 https://www.sei.org/events/samhe-pect-ecoawards-2024/ Sam Bland introduced primary and secondary schools students to the SAMHE (Schools’ Air quality Monitoring for Health and Education) project through an interactive workshop at this annual event for schools in Peterborough. Sam Bland introduced primary and secondary schools students to the SAMHE (Schools’ Air quality Monitoring for Health and Education) project through an interactive workshop at this annual event for schools in Peterborough.

]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 11:15:31 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/samhe-pect-ecoawards-2024/ Event Webinar: global ageing and climate change – regional dialogue Asia and the Pacific https://www.sei.org/events/webinar-global-ageing-climate-change-asia-pacific/ The challenges of climate change are profound, especially for older persons in Asia and the Pacific region, who face unique vulnerabilities. SEI and HelpAge International hosted a webinar on 23 May 2024 to explore these challenges head-on. The challenges of climate change are profound, especially for older persons in Asia and the Pacific region, who face unique vulnerabilities. SEI and HelpAge International hosted a webinar on 23 May 2024 to explore these challenges head-on.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:30:06 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/webinar-global-ageing-climate-change-asia-pacific/ Event weADAPT hosts an online “open house” https://www.sei.org/events/weadapt-open-house/ Come to one of our two online, “open house” sessions! We will give you a guided, one-hour tour through the remodeled and updated weADAPT! There are two different time slots intended to suit your schedule, no matter where you are. Come to one of our two online, “open house” sessions! We will give you a guided, one-hour tour through the remodeled and updated weADAPT! There are two different time slots intended to suit your schedule, no matter where you are.

]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 14:35:15 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/weadapt-open-house/ Event Tracking soy to halt deforestation https://www.sei.org/features/tracking-soy-to-halt-deforestation/ Consumer groups and campaigners take up insights from the Trase initiative to spur businesses to ensure their supply chains are deforestation free. Consumer groups and campaigners take up insights from the Trase initiative to spur businesses to ensure their supply chains are deforestation free.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 19:25:40 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/tracking-soy-to-halt-deforestation/ Feature Tallinna ja Viimsi koolid korraldavad koolitoidufestivale https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/tallinna-ja-viimsi-koolitoidufestivalid/ Sel aastal toimuvad mitmes Tallinna ja Viimsi koolis koolitoidufestivalid, mis toovad kokku koolikogukonnad, et katsetada põnevaid koolitoidu lahendusi ning õppida tervisliku ja jätkusuutliku toitumise kohta. Sel aastal toimuvad mitmes Tallinna ja Viimsi koolis koolitoidufestivalid, mis toovad kokku koolikogukonnad, et katsetada põnevaid koolitoidu lahendusi ning õppida tervisliku ja jätkusuutliku toitumise kohta. 

]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 09:23:24 +0000 Anette Parksepp https://www.sei.org/about-sei/press-room/tallinna-ja-viimsi-koolitoidufestivalid/ Press Three top priorities for biodiversity ahead of COP16 https://www.sei.org/features/three-top-priorities-for-biodiversity-ahead-of-cop16/ In October, international leaders will convene for the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, COP16, in Colombia. Countries must now deliver on the ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework, to which they agreed a year and a half ago in Montreal. Here are three critical factors for success. In October, international leaders will convene for the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, COP16, in Colombia. Countries must now deliver on the ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework, to which they agreed a year and a half ago in Montreal. Here are three critical factors for success.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 14:10:30 +0000 Maria Sköld; Mónica Trujillo; Jonathan Green; Robert Watt; Karina Barquet https://www.sei.org/features/three-top-priorities-for-biodiversity-ahead-of-cop16/ Feature SIDS can pioneer the next generation of climate adaptation solutions https://www.sei.org/perspectives/sids-can-pioneer-the-next-generation-of-climate-adaptation-solutions/ Small Island Developing States have a crucial role to play in climate action and biodiversity protection. Karina Barquet examines their evolving challenges and innovative climate adaptation responses ahead of the upcoming Fourth International Conference on SIDS conference. Small Island Developing States have a crucial role to play in climate action and biodiversity protection. Karina Barquet examines their evolving challenges and innovative climate adaptation responses ahead of the upcoming Fourth International Conference on SIDS conference.

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 11:10:30 +0000 Karina Barquet https://www.sei.org/perspectives/sids-can-pioneer-the-next-generation-of-climate-adaptation-solutions/ Perspective Tallinna vanalinna liikuvusuuring https://www.sei.org/projects/vanalinna-liikuvusuuring/ Vanalinna liikuvusuuringu eesmärk on parandada Tallinna vanalinna liikumiskeskkonda, arvestades piirkonna kultuurilist ja ajaloolist olulisust. SEI Tallinn analüüsib erinevate vanalinnas liikujate ootusi ja vajadusi ning annab analüüsi põhjal soovitusi, kuidas muuta linnasüda veelgi elamisväärsemaks ja lihtsamini liigeldavaks. Vanalinna liikuvusuuringu eesmärk on parandada Tallinna vanalinna liikumiskeskkonda, arvestades piirkonna kultuurilist ja ajaloolist olulisust. SEI Tallinn analüüsib erinevate vanalinnas liikujate ootusi ja vajadusi ning annab analüüsi põhjal soovitusi, kuidas muuta linnasüda veelgi elamisväärsemaks ja lihtsamini liigeldavaks.

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:19:28 +0000 https://www.sei.org/projects/vanalinna-liikuvusuuring/ Project Carbón y transiciones justas en el Caribe colombiano https://www.sei.org/publications/carbon-transiciones-justas-caribe-colombiano/ Este reporte aborda las dinámicas de poder y las políticas de distribución que determinan la resistencia a la eliminación progresiva del carbón y a las oportunidades de cambio, como parte de un proyecto que compara estas lecciones y experiencias en Colombia con Sudáfrica e Indonesia, para comprender los retos para una transición energética justa en los países productores de carbón del Sur Global. Este reporte aborda las dinámicas de poder y las políticas de distribución que determinan la resistencia a la eliminación progresiva del carbón y a las oportunidades de cambio, como parte de un proyecto que compara estas lecciones y experiencias en Colombia con Sudáfrica e Indonesia, para comprender los retos para una transición energética justa en los países productores de carbón del Sur Global.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 20:19:19 +0000 José Vega Araújo; Elisa Arond https://www.sei.org/publications/carbon-transiciones-justas-caribe-colombiano/ Publication Urban transformation to carbon-free with lush greenery and colored solar energy and storage technologies at the diverse climatic conditions of Europe https://www.sei.org/publications/urban-transformation-to-carbon-free/ This book chapter proposes a framework for transforming European cities into carbon-free urban areas, utilizing natural solutions like greenery and innovative solar technologies, tailored to diverse climatic conditions, to achieve net-zero electricity generation and mitigate urban air pollution and climate change impacts. This book chapter proposes a framework for transforming European cities into carbon-free urban areas, utilizing natural solutions like greenery and innovative solar technologies, tailored to diverse climatic conditions, to achieve net-zero electricity generation and mitigate urban air pollution and climate change impacts.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 13:50:34 +0000 Fedra Vanhuyse https://www.sei.org/publications/urban-transformation-to-carbon-free/ Publication SEI at the World Water Forum in Bali: Enhancing transboundary water management and SDGs https://www.sei.org/events/transboundary-water-management-sdgs/ This side event at the 10th World Water Forum 2024 in Bali, Indonesia aims to bridge two critical aspects of global water challenges: transboundary water management and the United Nations SDGs, particularly SDG 6. Join SEI Asia’s Dr. Thanapon Piman to hear about cutting-edge research, successful case studies, and collaborative strategies to advance SDG 6 targets and foster sustainable water management practices. This side event at the 10th World Water Forum 2024 in Bali, Indonesia aims to bridge two critical aspects of global water challenges: transboundary water management and the United Nations SDGs, particularly SDG 6. Join SEI Asia’s Dr. Thanapon Piman to hear about cutting-edge research, successful case studies, and collaborative strategies to advance SDG 6 targets and foster sustainable water management practices. 

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 04:13:31 +0000 https://www.sei.org/events/transboundary-water-management-sdgs/ Event SEI partners with Ecuadorian university on flood mitigation, watershed protection https://www.sei.org/features/sei-ecuadorian-university-watershed/ An agreement between SEI US and Ecuador’s Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo kicks off work between the two organizations that will include studying local watersheds to mitigate flooding and preserve ecologically protected waterways. An agreement between SEI US and Ecuador’s Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo kicks off work between the two organizations that will include studying local watersheds to mitigate flooding and preserve ecologically protected waterways.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 22:13:52 +0000 https://www.sei.org/features/sei-ecuadorian-university-watershed/ Feature P&R – COP16: Colombia como Epicentro de la Paz con la Naturaleza https://www.sei.org/features/cop16-colombia-epicentro-paz-naturaleza/ América Latina lidera este año la discusión global sobre la conservación de la biodiversidad. Con Colombia como anfitrión de la COP16, la región tiene la oportunidad de mostrar al mundo su riqueza natural y sus desafíos. Mónica Trujillo, Ivonne Lobos y Tania Santos, Investigadoras expertas de SEI Latinoamérica, ofrecen una visión clara sobre la relevancia de este evento, las oportunidades para la cooperación regional y la gestión de conflictos socioambientales, así como los desafíos y oportun... América Latina lidera este año la discusión global sobre la conservación de la biodiversidad. Con Colombia como anfitrión de la COP16, la región tiene la oportunidad de mostrar al mundo su riqueza natural y sus desafíos. Mónica Trujillo, Ivonne Lobos y Tania Santos, Investigadoras expertas de SEI Latinoamérica, ofrecen una visión clara sobre la relevancia de este evento, las oportunidades para la cooperación regional y la gestión de conflictos socioambientales, así como los desafíos y oportunidades en la implementación de políticas de reconciliación y restauración ambiental.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 19:54:04 +0000 Natalia Ortiz; Ivonne Lobos Alva; Mónica Trujillo; Tania Santos https://www.sei.org/features/cop16-colombia-epicentro-paz-naturaleza/ Feature Five reasons why Small Island Developing States are bigger than we think https://www.sei.org/perspectives/five-reasons-why-small-island-developing-states-are-bigger-than-we-think/ The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States is not only a pivotal event for those nations, but also for the global community. Ahead of attending, Karina Barquet reveals five compelling reasons why these states, despite their size, are crucial to worldwide climate resilience and biodiversity strategies. The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States is not only a pivotal event for those nations, but also for the global community.

Ahead of attending, Karina Barquet reveals five compelling reasons why these states, despite their size, are crucial to worldwide climate resilience and biodiversity strategies.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 20:11:24 +0000 Karina Barquet; Maria Sköld https://www.sei.org/perspectives/five-reasons-why-small-island-developing-states-are-bigger-than-we-think/ Perspective (Un)certainty for sale? A historic exposé on Sida’s use of external experts 1960s–2020s https://www.sei.org/publications/uncertainty-for-sale/ The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the understanding of the role and influence of externally sourced experts, with a particular focus on the shifting views on and use of relations to external experts from the 1960s until present times. The authors offer an empirically rich, longitudinal account on the shifting views on the relations within the field of public development aid in Sweden, where they focus on the Swedish development aid agency Sida’s use of external experts. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the understanding of the role and influence of externally sourced experts, with a particular focus on the shifting views on and use of relations to external experts from the 1960s until present times. The authors offer an empirically rich, longitudinal account on the shifting views on the relations within the field of public development aid in Sweden, where they focus on the Swedish development aid agency Sida’s use of external experts.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 14:44:54 +0000 Janet Vähämäki; Susanna Alexius https://www.sei.org/publications/uncertainty-for-sale/ Publication