Perspectives

Four ways to communicate better in virtual meetings

Perspective / If the COVID-19 pandemic has underlined anything in the work of researchers, it is that we must learn to communicate even more effectively online.

High hopes: think tank communications in times of Covid-19

Perspective / This perspective highlights five strategic communications components think tanks can deploy during and after the ongoing crisis, drawing on SEI's experience.

Four key issues the EU’s recovery plan needs to address to tackle both the economic and the climate crisis

Perspective / It's not enough to address the COVID-19 economic crisis: the EU recovery plan must also support a just transition to a carbon-neutral Europe.

A just transition to renewables must recognize the rights of Indigenous Peoples

Perspective / It is crucial to include Indigenous Peoples and other marginalized groups to ensure that the shift to renewables benefits all.

Covid-19, Cyclone Amphan and building back better

Perspective / Learning lessons from recent disasters to recover from Cyclone Amphan

Countries need to phase out fossil fuels. Here’s how to do it fairly

Perspective / Staying within climate limits requires restricting fossil fuel extraction as well as demand. But where and how should it be restricted?

Covid-19 recovery: a last chance for climate action?

Perspective / Our response to the Covid-19 pandemic will determine whether we will meet humanity's next major climate change and sustainable development challenges.

Lockdown highlights the value of green space in cities

Perspective / Accessible green space in cities supports good mental and physical health. Natural spaces in cities help mitigate climate change. Planners should take note.

A road map to accelerate information exchange for climate action

Perspective / A report outlines ways to improve information exchange to accelerate climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development agendas.