An Endangered Atelopus seminiferus toad, endemic to Peru, perches on a moss-covered branch. This rare toad, measuring only 5 cm long, displays unique black, yellow, and white patterns on its body and legs, and thrives in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and river habitats.

International Day for Biological Diversity 2024

Collection / Explore how SEI’s innovative research and projects are driving sustainable solutions to preserve our planet’s rich biological diversity.

About Adaptation, Ecosystems, Forests and Public policy

Aerial view of a tropical beach on La Digue Island, Seychelles, showcasing a pristine white sandy shore, lush green foliage, and clear turquoise waters with visible coral formations and large rock formations scattered along the coastline.

Five reasons why Small Island Developing States are bigger than we think

Perspective / Ahead of the fourth International Conference on SIDS, explore how they shape global climate action and biodiversity.

21 May 2024 / About Disaster risk and Finance

Protecting our thriving planet – a “Pint of Science” event

Past event / Smriti Safaya shares the results of York's participation in the 2024 City Nature Challenge during this "Pint of Science" event.

13 May 2024 / About Cities and Ecosystems

Park with green trees among skyscrapers in Bangkok in the evening Represents a green city with a good and refreshing environment in Thailand

What evidence exists regarding the impact of biodiversity on human health and well-being? A systematic map protocol

Journal article / This protocol outlines a systematic approach to explore the link between biodiversity and human health and well-being.

6 May 2024

A fox curled on a mossy roof turns towards the camera. The fox is almost winking.

York City Nature Challenge 2024

Past event / For the first time, York joined this international event encouraging people to record wildlife in their own cities.

26 April 2024 / About Ecosystems

Lush apple tree laden with red fruit in a sunlit field, with a backdrop of dense woodland under a clear blue sky.

Seven reasons to invest in agroforestry for post-war reconstruction and reform efforts in Ukraine

Past event / Discover the potential of agroforestry in Ukraine's post-war recovery with SIANI and experts, including SEI's Matthew Fielding.

25 April 2024 / About Food and agriculture

Woman worker holding local organic apples in wooden box with carbon emission label made from recycled paper

Effects of public policy interventions for environmentally sustainable food consumption: a systematic map of available evidence

Journal article / This paper presents a comprehensive overview of effects of public policy interventions on sustainable food consumption patterns.

23 April 2024 / About Climate policy and Public policy

A group of legal advisors to the Brazilian delegation smiling for a photo at the UN Headquarters, positioned in front of placards with country names, including Brazil and Botswana, during the fifth session of the intergovernmental conference on BBNJ in early 2023.

How Brazil helped to shape a critical new law to protect marine biodiversity

Feature / Luciana Fernandes Coelho reveals Brazil's pivotal role in the BBNJ agreement, a crucial step for protecting marine biodiversity in international waters.

4 April 2024 / About Climate policy, Ecosystems and Geopolitics

Aerial view of Caribbean coastline with mangroves, lagoons and coral reefs

Resilient Coasts – Caribbean Sea

Project / The Resilient Coasts Caribbean Sea project operates "living labs" for coastal ecosystem management using nature-based solutions.

2024 - 2026 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk and Finance