air pollution Archives

SEI’s Philip Osano to young people: translate conference appearances into practice

Media coverage / Speaking to NTV, SEI Africa director Philip Osano tells young people to translate conference appearances into tangible activities.

6 March 2023 / About Geopolitics and Public policy

Black septic tank that is partially buried in the ground. The tank is leaking dirty polluted water into the ground next to it. Green algae is growing in the water.

Measuring greenhouse gas emissions from on-site sanitation systems

Project / This project is reviewing methods for measuring, monitoring and verification of greenhouse gas emissions for use on onsite sanitation systems in Global South.

2023 - 2024 / About Adaptation, Cities, Climate policy, Climate services, Pollution, Public policy, Sanitation, Short lived climate pollutants and Sustainable Development Goals

Partnership forum for integrated action on air pollution and climate change in Africa

Past event / Forum will create awareness, partnerships and develop a road map for implementing the 37 measures across transport, residential, energy, agriculture and waste

16 February 2023 / About Household energy, Pollution, Short lived climate pollutants and Sustainable Development Goals

Side view of man sitting next to wood-burning stove in hut

Scaling up gas and electric cooking in low- and middle-income countries: climate threat or mitigation strategy with co-benefits?

Journal article / A novel analysis shows the global climate and health benefits of switching biomass cookstoves in low- and middle-income countries to electricity and LPG.

14 February 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Energy access, Food and agriculture, Fossil fuels, Household energy, Land use, Mitigation, Pollution, Public policy, Short lived climate pollutants, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable lifestyles and Wellbeing

Guide developed by researchers at Stockholm Environment Institute plays key role in IKEA’s sustainability and climate report, adding air pollution for the first time

Press release / A sustainability and climate report by global retailer IKEA used a landmark guide which was developed by researchers from the Stockholm Environment Institute.

15 February 2023 / About Business, Climate policy, Pollution and Transport

A tea kettle rests upon a stone bordering a wood-fired pit.

Novel research shows health, climate benefits of increasing access to electricity and gas for cooking in low- and middle-income countries

Press release / Expanding the use of LPG and/or grid electricity to replace biomass-fueled cooking in low- and middle-income countries benefits human health and climate.

15 February 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Energy access, Food and agriculture, Fossil fuels, Household energy, Land use, Mitigation, Pollution, Public policy, Short lived climate pollutants, Sustainable Development Goals and Wellbeing

Due to climate change, emergency flood defenses are put in place to protect homes.

Researchers seek views of how extreme weather affects older people

Press release / SEI's Gary Haq said they have experienced storms, flooding, heatwaves and drought in the UK and asks for input from citizens.

13 February 2023 / About Climate policy, Disaster risk, Pollution, Public policy and Wellbeing

New research on the benefits of cleaner cooking: Q&A with Rob Bailis

Feature / SEI's Rob Bailis led research for a journal article featuring the first known analysis of the health and climate consequences of large-scale fuel transitions.

7 February 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Energy access, Fossil fuels, Household energy, Land use, Mitigation, Pollution, Public policy, Short lived climate pollutants, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable lifestyles and Wellbeing

A convoy (or platoon) of white freight trucks on a highway

How sustainable is the transformation in road freight?

SEI brief / Technology and climate mitigation are driving a transformation in road freight. The brief sets out the benefits and challenges for sustainability in the sector.

30 January 2023 / About Climate policy, Mitigation and Transport