Americas

Global challenges for nitrogen science-policy interactions: towards the International Nitrogen Management System (INMS) and improved coordination between multi-lateral environmental agreements

Other publication / This chapter proposes a coordinated policy approach to maximize the benefits of efficient nitrogen use in agriculture while minimizing environmental threats.

The Bioeconomy–Biodiversity Nexus: Enhancing or Undermining Nature’s Contributions to People?

Journal article / The NCPs framework can help broaden synergies in the bioeconomy–biodiversity nexus, but inclusive governance remains critical.

Citizen science for the food system

Other publication / This book chapter discusses the importance of citizen science in understanding food and food policy.

A framework for analysing cross-border climate change impacts, responses and their propagation

SEI report / A conceptual framework for describing and analyzing cross-border climate change impacts, presented at the EGU General Assembly 2021.

Chiquitania rural water supply: Considering decentralized water infrastructure and land use change in hydrologic analysis

SEI brief / Urban and agricultural growth in Bolivian dry forests are putting pressure on groundwater and surface water supply. SEI research seeks to quantify the problem.

Co-productive agility and four collaborative pathways to sustainability transformations

Journal article / This paper by SEI's Jonathan Green explores how co-production processes can enable sustainability transformations.

Research for city practice

Journal article / This article introduces the first issue of <i>Cities & Health</i> volume 4. It covers topics such as urban density, active travel and climate change adaptation.

IRDR Working Paper Series (Vol. 3): The state of knowledge on disaster risk

SEI report / This paper provides context, baseline information and a 'state of knowledge' on disaster risk science.

Trading deforestation – why the legality of forest-risk commodities is insufficient

Journal article / Consumer countries and blocs are developing laws to tackle deforestation linked to commodity imports but they are insufficient to address this global issue.