Republic of Korea

Are climate weeks becoming the new engine of climate delivery?

Perspective / Wanaporn Yangyuentham reflects on why "climate weeks" like Yeosu are turning climate pledges into delivery on the ground.

Marine plastic pollution and extended producer responsibility in the G20

SEI report / This scoping review resulted in recommendations for policymakers to advance EPR and other complementary measures to prevent further growth of plastic pollution.

Who bears the hidden costs of disasters? Gendered care work and crisis planning

SEI podcast / This episode explores the overlooked gendered burden of care work during crises and emphasize the pressing need for equitable and inclusive disaster response.

A study on examining flood resilience in Asia and developing assessment indicators of South Korea

Other publication / Developing evaluation indicators to strengthen flood resilience in Korea

Paths to gender equality: the G20’s role in the spotlight

Past event / The event explores the complex challenges entwined with gender equality and its integral role in sustainable development.

A window of opportunity: five ways international financial institutions can support the transition to green steel in emerging and developing economies

Other publication / The 2020s are a crucial window for a transition to green steel and international financial institutions can play an important role in kick-starting it.

The role of international finance institutions in the transition to low-carbon steel production

Other publication / International finance institutions can play an important role in kick-starting the transition to green steel, especially in emerging and developing regions.

Fourth Asia Pacific Clean Air Partnership (APCAP) Joint Forum

Past event / SEI York researchers will participate in the three-day hybrid APCAP Joint Forum on "The Air We Share: Scaling up governance, legislation, and finance action".

Nature-based solutions are no quick fix for making cities more liveable

Perspective / Experiences from Bangkok and Hangzhou show that the needs of local communities need to be put first for nature-based solutions to work.