Africa

Barriers to the institutionalization of industrial energy efficiency in Africa: A case study from Uganda

Journal article / This paper posits that Uganda requires an economic transformation that is led and aided by industrialization to become a middle-income country by 2040.

In-kitchen aerosol exposure in twelve cities across the globe

Journal article / This paper addressed how poor ventilation and polluting cooking fuels in low-income homes cause high exposure, yet relevant global studies remain limited.

Plastic waste management and recycling in Mombasa, Kenya: A scoping study of the value chain and its institutional, policy and regulatory frameworks

SEI report / This report focuses on the framework for establishing effective plastic waste management and recycling practices in Mombasa, Kenya.

Breath of fresh air at Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums

Media coverage / In a period of heightened climate action globally, SEI and Athletics Kenya signed a memorandum of understanding to create awareness on clean air for sports.

Three observations on how to cut fossil fuels and hold the window open for Paris goals

Perspective / The Paris Agreement goals are still within our grasp if policymakers decisively act now, say SEI US Scientists Peter Erickson and Ploy Achakulwisut.

Making scientific research more digestible

Feature / In the first dialogue on development research, Belgian motion designer and illustrator Coralie Legrand highlights how to visually create impact.

Human Rights in the Process of National Adaptation Planning: Insights from a Review of Submitted NAPs

SEI report / This paper shows the context-specific nature of adaptation planning, with each plan describing a country’s unique vulnerabilities, priorities, and capacities.

Methane Matters: How can the Global Methane Pledge drive ambitious methane cuts across agriculture, energy and waste sectors?

Past event / Climate science says cutting methane should be a key strategy in this decade. What should countries do to implement the Global Methane Pledge? Join the webinar.

Accounting for the impacts of Covid-19 on the economy using SEI’s new Epi-Macro Model

Past event / Watch this webinar on SEI's new Epidemic-Macroeconomic Model, a tool to analyse the economic impacts of the pandemic on sustainability planning.