Health and wellbeing Archives

An overhead view of lithium ponds, light blue and green in sharp arcs, on a tan desert surface.

Human rights and environmental due diligence in the green transition: toward greater accountability amid geopolitical and sustainability challenges

Other publication / Mistra Geopolitics research shows if the EU proposal on due diligence were to be adopted, it would weaken recent human rights and environmental regulation.

10 March 2025 / About Geopolitics, Public policy and Supply chains

E-waste and the Just Transition: Workers’ Health and Wellbeing in Eastern Africa’s Circular Economy

Project / The project’s activities will identify recommended changes to promote safer, more inclusive working conditions in the e-waste value chain.

2025 / About Pollution and Sustainable lifestyles

Rights of rivers in practice

Project / Does granting rivers legal rights help people and nature? This study analyzes the Atrato, Whanganui, and Turag rivers to find fair, effective governance.

2025 - 2026 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Participation and Water resources

An aerial view shows the flooded area caused by heavy rains across Italy's northern Emilia Romagna region, a private house is fully surrounded by water.

ClimaResponse – Responsive Local Action for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction

Project / ClimaResponse aims to enhance the capacities of regional and local public authorities to efficiently plan and implement climate resilience strategies.

2025 - 2028 / About Adaptation and Disaster risk

An open canal with water runs between a sidewalk lined with colorful storefronts and the street, with motorbikes parked nearby.

Exploring the potential of urban nature-based solutions to address infectious disease: a case study in Bharatpur, Nepal

SEI report / A research project investigated drivers of infectious disease in a developing city context, with a survey, workshops and stakeholder engagement for solutions.

25 February 2025 / About Cities

Cross section of participants at the Branching Out Panel of Panels

Green cities: uniting communities and decision-makers for the future of UK treescapes

Feature / The Branching Out project connected researchers, policymakers and communities to integrate the social and cultural value of UK city treescapes into planning.

25 February 2025 / About Cities and Wellbeing

A view of the Colombo Lotus Tower in air pollution smog sky

Exploring conditions for designing citizen observatories in Sri Lanka: the case of air quality in rural areas

Journal article / This study explores designing citizen observatories in rural Sri Lanka, focusing on collective practices to align with local environmental priorities.

18 February 2025 / About Cities and Pollution

Global Leadership Training Programme for Sustainable Development in Africa

Project / For postgraduate students in international development & sustainability to deepen their understanding of the challenges & opportunities of development in Africa

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