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15-minute Cities as Social-Ecological Transformation

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:45:50 +0000

15-minute cities have gained significant traction, particularly spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic. They are seen as a model of urban spatial organization that can effectively address intersecting social and ecological challenges. In a 15-minute city, all essential services should be accessible within a short 15-minute walk, bicycle ride, or public transport trip from one’s home.

Listening to the perspectives and priorities of Indigenous Peoples on the ASEAN Declaration on Environmental Rights

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:17:49 +0000

SEI Asia is contributing to a regional consultation on the ASEAN Declaration on Environmental Rights to improve the current draft and strengthen Indigenous Peoples’ contribution to regional governance on environmental rights.

Mistra Mineral Governance

Tue, 07 May 2024 08:53:19 +0000

Ensuring sufficient access to critical minerals crucial to the low-carbon energy transition in a fair and sustainable way can become a complex balancing act.

Climate justice in an ageing world

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:51:32 +0000

Climate change has a profound impact on the health, wellbeing, and livelihoods of older people globally. Despite its growing significance as the world’s population ages, this issue frequently remains overlooked in climate change discussions. To address this gap, SEI launched the Global Ageing and Climate Change Regional Dialogues webinar series to explore regional policies, practices, and challenges at the intersection of global ageing and climate change.

Land use conflicts on Sámi lands

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:44:34 +0000

Green transition has become a catch-all solution, but it's not without its trade-offs and conflicts. We seek to highlight them to ensure a just transition.

15 minuti linnad kui sotsiaalne ja ökoloogiline pööre

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:20:41 +0000

15 minuti linnad on alates Covid-19 pandeemia algusest leidnud üha enam kõneainet. Seda linnalise ruumikorralduse mudelit nähakse võimaliku lahendusena omavahel ristuvatele sotsiaalsetele ja ökoloogilistele väljakutsetele. 15 minuti linnas peaksid olema kõik esmavajalikud teenused kättesaadavad lühikese jalutuskäigu, ratta- või ühistranspordisõiduga, nii et kodust sihtkohani jõudmiseks ei kulu enam kui 15 minutit.

The Global South Alliance for a Just Transition to Renewable Energy (JustRE)

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:48:53 +0000

SEI is one of the core members of JustRE, an Alliance championing socially responsible renewable energy implementation with meaningful participation and benefits for communities across the globe.

Extreme weather and food security: effects, measures and solutions

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:43:50 +0000

The Formas supported Extreme weather project aims to build resilience in the global food system by exploring trade and environmental connections between distant global geographies. Researchers will investigate effects, measures and solutions for long-term sustainable and resilient societies in Sweden and abroad.

Green vs Green

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:09:12 +0000

Exploring two sides of the green economy: small hydropower development in the EU and its close neighbourhood

Õiglase ülemineku ja rohelise majanduse teemalised rohereformi indikaatorid Eestile

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:31:26 +0000

Projekti eesmärk on pakkuda välja Eesti kontekstis olulised indikaatorid, mis võimaldaksid hinnata, kas roheline üleminek toimub õiges suunas, piisava kiirusega ning kas riigi ja teiste osapoolte kasutatavad meetmed on piisavad ja mõistlikud, et minna üle rohemajandusele.

Green reform indicators for Estonia on the topics of just transition and green economy

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:31:39 +0000

The project proposes relevant indicators for Estonia to assess whether the green transition is proceeding in the right direction, at a sufficient pace, and whether the measures undertaken by the state and other stakeholders are adequate and reasonable to ensure a just transition to a green economy.

Üleriigiline planeering 2050

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:15:54 +0000

SEI Tallinn osaleb üleriigilises planeeringus 2050, kus määratakse riigi tasandil ruumilise arengu põhimõtted ja antakse suuniseid täpsematele planeerimisdokumentidele. Planeeringulahendus tugineb erinevatele uuringutele ja analüüsidele, sealhulgas andmepõhise seire ja hindamisraamistiku uuringule.

YPIP: Yorkshire policy innovation partnership

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:26:37 +0000

The Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership (YPIP) project aims to connect academics and policymakers to create evidence-based policies. Focusing on inclusive growth and sustainable living, it empowers marginalized communities by developing place-based initiatives and using data to address inequalities and promote climate action.

Amplifying Stories of Agroecology Practices and Principles (ASAPP)

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:41:14 +0000

This initiative investigates how agroecological principles take shape on the ground, amplifying farmer voices while producing knowledge that informs more resilient and sustainable food systems.

SEI Africa sets up air quality monitoring sensors at Raila Odinga Stadium

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:48:21 +0000

With the CECAFA and AFCON games expected to be hosted in 2027 in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, SEI-Africa is working closely with the Kenya government, UNEP and Athletics Kenya, to improve the state of stadiums in Africa through the installation of air quality sensors. SEI-Africa has already fixed an air quality monitoring sensor to enhance sporting activities at Raila Amolo Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County, Kenya.

Reducing food waste in the public sector

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:56:17 +0000

Public meals play a crucial role in the Swedish welfare system, promoting equal opportunities for good health for all. However, an estimated 20% of meals served in the public catering sector – such as in schools and hospitals – goes to waste. This not only poses severe sustainability problems, increases costs, but also compromises the purpose of public meals to provide nutritious foods.

SEI Africa spearheads air quality initiative: sensors installed at Raila Odinga Stadium

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:13:52 +0000

SEI-Africa installed air quality monitoring sensors at Raila Amolo Odinga stadium, an initiative that is aimed at monitoring the air quality when athletes use the facilities during training and competitions. The facility is among 12 others in Africa with the equipment, with similar equipment already installed at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nyayo National Stadium, Kipchoge Keino Stadium and Nakuru Athletics Club in Kenya.

Saving sports from climate change through air quality monitoring

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:51:48 +0000

The high-altitude areas of Kenya are prime training grounds for athletes in the country. However, human activities have resulted in deforestation in these areas. This has left the regions susceptible to environmental degradation and air pollution impacting the performance of athletes.

Navigating a just energy transition from coal in the Colombian Caribbean

José Vega Araújo; Elisa Arond — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:08:03 +0000

The findings reported in this paper provide insights into the power dynamics and distributional politics that shape resistance to phasing out coal and to opportunities for change, as part of a broader project comparing these lessons and experiences in Colombia, South Africa and Indonesia, aiming to understand challenges to a just energy transition in coal-producing countries in the Global South.

Knowledge infrastructures, conflictual coproduction, and the politics of planning: a post-foundational approach to political capability in Nepal and Thailand

Bobby Farnan; Jon Ensor — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:07:45 +0000

The impact of urban planning on marginalised groups must be better understood. To address this knowledge gap, the authors focused on participatory planning and its political impact on marginalised groups in Nepal and Thailand.