Leafy greens, squashes, root vegetables, tomatoes and flowers, Leichlingen, Rheinland, Germany, 2019

COP26’s “plant-forward” menu should be the starting shot for a protein transformation

Perspective / Policies can support a shift towards more plant-based food in high-consuming countries, with benefits for climate, public health and biodiversity.

12 November 2021 / About Climate policy, Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Forests, Land use, Mitigation, Public policy and Wellbeing

Smoke billow from smokestack at factory in background on cloudy day with birds flying in front above green grass, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Linking air quality management to climate change mitigation

Past event / This event puts out a call for catalyzing clean air efforts around the world to simultaneously achieve climate, health and sustainable development goals.

11 November 2021 / About Pollution and Short lived climate pollutants

Aerial view of smog pollution in Mexico City, Mexico

Monitoring air pollution and health benefits within climate change MRV systems

Past event / This event will outline a guide to monitoring air pollution and health benefits within climate change measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) systems.

10 November 2021 / About Mitigation, Pollution and Short lived climate pollutants

Ship with black and red mast next to factory with billowing smoke

At COP26, it’s time for corporate climate action to move beyond offsets

Perspective / Are corporate carbon offsets viable to reach net-zero emissions? SEI Senior Scientist Derik Broekhoff argues that we should change the narrative. Here is why.

10 November 2021 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Finance, Fossil fuels, Mitigation, Supply Chains and Sustainable lifestyles

Assessing inequalities in wellbeing at a neighbourhood scale in low-middle-income-country secondary cities and their implications for long-term livability

Journal article / To ensure future sustainability, cities need to consider concepts of livability and resident wellbeing alongside environmental and economic development equity.

8 November 2021 / About Cities, Participation, Pollution, Public policy and Wellbeing

Wind generators sit atop hill under a starry sky north of Arctic Circle, Lapland Hotel Olos, Muonio, Finland

Seasonal hydrogen storage for sustainable renewable energy integration in the electricity sector: A case study of Finland

Journal article / This study assesses the utility of geological hydrogen storage in enhancing Finland's renewable energy grid.

3 November 2021 / About Energy access, Fossil fuels, Planning and modelling, Pollution and Renewables

Close-up of woman's hand plugging in charger to electric car, Stockholm, Sweden

Putting people at the centre of climate action

Perspective / Taking social considerations into account is essential for ensuring that climate action in Bosnia and Herzegovina is economically and socially fair.

3 November 2021 / About Adaptation, Mitigation and Renewables

Smokestacks from factory in distance under cloudy skies at dusk, Iquitos, Peru

COP26: Pre-launch of new guide to unlock business action on air pollution

Press release / SEI, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition and IKEA are partnering to develop a practical guide for businesses on how to measure and reduce their air pollution.

3 November 2021 / About Business, Cities, Food and agriculture, Pollution, Short lived climate pollutants and Transport

“The Global Methane Pledge is a good start”

Media advisory / SEI's Johan Kuylenstierna comments on the Global Methane Pledge in which world leaders have signed up to cutting global methane emissions by 30% by 2030.

2 November 2021 / About Climate policy, Climate services, Pollution and Short lived climate pollutants