Brazil

Addressing indirect sourcing in zero deforestation commodity supply chains

Journal article / This article examines indirect sourcing in sectors with high rates of commodity-driven deforestation – a major blind spot for sustainable sourcing.

Action on deforestation must address indirect sourcing ‘blindspot’

Feature / Traders, food manufacturers, retailers and governments must take action to reduce deforestation risks associated with indirect sources sources of commodities.

Beyond deforestation: water use in global agricultural commodity supply chains

SEI brief / Deforestation is not the only factor that should be considered in a crop's environmental footprint. Water use is often overlooked in agricultural policy.

The coffee supply chain illustrates transboundary climate risks: Insights on governance pathways

SEI brief / When a crop like coffee links countries together, they also share associated climate risks. This brief details options for managing transboundary climate risks.

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.

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.

The US can provide Europe with LNG while advancing climate goals

Perspective / SEI Senior Scientist Peter Erickson says it's possible for the US to offset European dependence on Russian LNG and advance climate goals.

SEI’s Javier Godar discusses Global Shipping Watch in Safety4Sea

Media coverage / Safety4Sea speaks to SEI Senior Researcher Javier Godar about the new Global Shipping Watch data platform launched by SEI and how it helps consumers understand.

Unique data platform brings transparency to global maritime trade, supports efforts to decarbonize sector

Press release / Global Shipping Watch delivers information on cargo transported by individual vessels, the companies that own the cargo, and greenhouse gas emissions.