Australia and Oceania

How does policy coherence shape effectiveness and inequality? Implications for sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda

Journal article / In this review, the authors systematically investigate the relationship between policy coherence, policy effectiveness, and efforts to reduce inequality.

Unlocking the G20’s Green Public Procurement potential

Other publication / Public purchasing choices can drive the market for green products and services. G20 countries can lead the way in decarbonizing emissions-intensive sectors.

Three key findings on girls’ activism and leadership in Asia and the Pacific

SEI brief / This policy brief discusses the ways in which girls and young women advocate for climate justice, barriers to their work, and the shrinking civic space.

SEI Executive Director Måns Nilsson joins UN expert group to strengthen climate and SDG synergies

Feature / SEI’s ED Måns Nilsson has been appointed to the UN DESA and UNFCCC Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergies.

Reducing inequalities while implementing SDGs in Fiji

Feature / Insights from the ClimEQ project's "Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development" workshop for Fiji's tourism and agriculture sectors.

The SEI Urban Toolbox for Liveable Cities: co-designing an accessible urban resource

SEI brief / The Urban Toolbox has been designed to address the challenges urban stakeholders face in accessing user-friendly resources with clear guidance for usage.

SEI’s Henrik Carlsen named as part of a high-level science-based strategic foresight panel

Feature / SEI's Dr. Henrik Carlsen, Senior Research Fellow and Co-Director of Mistra Geopolitics, has been appointed to the UNEP-ISC Foresight Expert Panel.

Turning out the light: criteria for determining the sequencing of countries phasing out oil extraction and the just transition implications

Journal article / With a focus on oil, this paper identifies, and reviews 15 criteria found in the literature for determining the sequencing of phase out of fossil fuel supply.

Three steps to including conflict considerations in the design of climate change adaptation projects

Other publication / This policy brief recommends a three-step approach to facilitating the consideration of conflict risks in the design of climate change adaptation projects.