Perspectives
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Agricultural and mining commodities prices are at the forefront of economic trends that shape the global economy and affect the ability to reach climate goals.
In Latin American countries and other regions reliant on fossil fuels, now is the time to turn a new page. Success depends on making a just transition, but how?
The calls of recent years for climate action and climate ambition are poised to evolve and grow into demands for climate accountability.
SEI Currents 2022 taps the institute’s expertise and insights from eight offices on four continents to examine trends emerging in 2022 and beyond.
In this Q&A, SEI researchers Somya Joshi an Felipe Sanchez explain how the Roadmap Planner can support decision-makers in creating industry transition roadmaps.
The concept of loss and damage is gaining traction in discussions. This shift marks a turning point for how to think about climate finance and climate justice.
Technology is a necessary lever to achieve net-zero goals by mid-century, but is not sufficient on its own. Policymakers must pick up the pace on innovation.
Throughout the Global South, environmental activists face a growing threat of violence: an alarming trend that suggests that their efforts are too important.
Thailand's civil society played an important role in assisting migrant workers during the pandemic. This should be replicated by the government in the future.
Read key insights on how innovating in Islands offers an opportunity to think beyond the established ways of organizing society and building cities.
Research by Trase assists LCA practitioners by providing more regionally relevant data on the environmental impacts of agricultural commodities.
Water-related conservation efforts, such as the Water Producer Programme, align ecosystem services with sustainable agriculture in the Cerrado.
This World Toilet Day, we look at the impact of lack of access to toilets for people experiencing homelessness, especially in times of crises such as Covid-19.
Since 2018, seven countries in Eastern Africa have worked on developing a regional bioeconomy strategy, culminating in the presentation of a draft summary.
Policies can support a shift towards more plant-based food in high-consuming countries, with benefits for climate, public health and biodiversity.