United Kingdom Archives

Aerial view of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the Thames.

SEI at London Climate Action Week 2026

Past event / SEI colleagues are taking part in events at LCAW to highlight global leadership in industry and energy transitions, climate resilience finance, and adaptation.

20 June 2026 / About Adaptation, Climate policy and Finance

Shining a 36°C spotlight on UK climate adaptation

Perspective / The heatwave that coincided with London Climate Action Week underscores the UK's urgent need to adapt to limit the threats to schools, the economy and society.

26 June 2026 / About Adaptation and Climate policy

Four adults wearing matching green waterproof coats and protective gloves, with one holding a net, looking into a bucket. They are next to a small stream on the edge of a grassy field with sheep.

Citizen Science UK: a resource hub for researchers and practitioners

Feature / Use the hub to learn more about citizen science, connect with others using and developing methods, and discover resources, training and events.

25 June 2026

Close-up of a miniature metal model of the York Minster and its outbuildings. The metal has been worn smooth through years of touch, and shines in various colours: greens, dark brassy gold, and coppery orange.

SEI at York Festival of Ideas 2026

Past event / SEI York researchers are taking part in four activities during the University of York's annual flagship event series.

31 May 2026 / About Participation and Pollution

The UK faces growing climate threats – where is the response to match?

Perspective / In this perspective for Climate Home News, Kate Williamson and Magnus Benzie outline how the UK can build public support for climate adaptation policy agendas.

26 May 2026 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk, Innovation, Participation and Public policy

Aerial view of timber logging. A large barge is waiting on a blue lake to be loaded with timber logs. A strip of waiting timber is surrounded by lush green forest on both sides.

On UK Overshoot Day analysis reveals overseas environmental burden of UK consumption

Press release / Mapping the footprint of UK supply chains reveals international impacts on water stress, deforestation-related carbon emissions and wildlife extinction risks.

22 May 2026 / About Food and agriculture, Supply chains and Sustainable lifestyles

People sitting and standing round a table engaged in a group activity.

Citizen science: what it is and what it isn’t (CHILI seminar)

Past event / In this third CHILI seminar, Sarah West spoke about citizen science and its growing role in understanding the environments we live in. Watch the recording.

12 May 2026 / About Cities and Pollution

Over-shoulder shot of a man drawing with pencil crayons. He has made a circular image of a yellow path surrounded by brown ground, leading up to green trees.

Concepts and methods for inclusive citizen science

Feature / Watch SEI York researchers introduce different citizen science concepts and methods and explain how we are using them in our projects.

4 May 2026 / About Participation and Wellbeing

Close-up, over-shoulder shot of a Black woman's hands holding richly illustrated playing cards showing

Post-participatory intentions in design for ecological citizenship and collective wellbeing

Journal article / The authors engage with debates on ecological citizenship and design justice by reflecting on the co-creation of a bespoke, future-visioning card deck.

29 April 2026 / About Participation