biodiversity Archives

Aerial view of the seashore and discharges of dirty industrial water. Water pollution

Driving resilience: mobilizing finance for climate and biodiversity amid geopolitical tensions

Past event / This webinar explores how to mobilize finance uphold ambitious climate and biodiversity initiatives amidst geopolitical challenges.

16 October 2024 / About Climate policy, Ecosystems, Finance and Geopolitics

Time for implementation at biodiversity COP16 in Colombia

Media advisory / Biodiversity COP16 presents a pivotal opportunity to turn the ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework into action. SEI researchers will offer expert commentary.

16 October 2024 / About Climate policy and Sustainable Development Goals

A vibrant coral reef under clear, turquoise water with a lush, green hilly coastline in the background, partially covered by clouds under a blue sky.

From words to action: implementing biodiversity and climate strategies for resilient societies

Past event / Join SEI’s global event series uniting science and action for integrated biodiversity and climate solutions across four continents.

17 September 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Finance and Innovation

A modern building facade in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, covered in lush green plants, showcasing an integration of nature with urban architecture.

Five reasons why biodiversity is rising on the business agenda

Feature / A record number of businesses will engage with biodiversity at COP16, driven by trends highlighting nature’s crucial role in the economy and sustainability.

10 October 2024 / About Bioeconomy, Business, Supply chains and Sustainable Development Goals

A white egret wading in a shallow stream with its head lowered toward the water, appearing to search for food. The water reflects the bird’s image and the surrounding greenery.

The role of nature-based solutions in Southeast and South Asia to address the poly-crisis of biodiversity, climate and land degradation

Past event / SEI Asia's event will delve into challenges and opportunities on nature-based solutions (NBS) and ecosystem services in wetlands in Asia.

03 October 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Finance and Innovation

Biodiversity in coral reef is important for livelihoods globally.

SEI experts highlight the key topics to watch at biodiversity COP16 and climate COP29

Media advisory / SEI will hold a press briefing 10 October where leading experts will present key issues set to dominate the upcoming COP16 in Colombia & COP29 in Azerbaijan.

3 October 2024 / About Climate policy and Sustainable Development Goals

Bioeconomy and local value-chain development as a hedge against deforestation in Brazil’s Cerrado

Journal article / This book chapter explores how the rich biodiversity of the world's most diverse savanna can play a crucial role in fostering a sustainable bioeconomy.

30 September 2024 / About Bioeconomy

Frailejones shrubs dot the foreground in a muted green grassland, while a large body of water spreads at the feet of some mountains in the background at El Angel Ecological Reserve in northern Ecuador

From gray to green: finding common cause for people and planet

Past event / This virtual New York Climate Week event explores on-the-ground trade-offs and solutions with SEI experts that benefit climate and biodiversity alike.

27 September 2024 / About Adaptation, Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Household energy, Public policy and Water resources

A scenic view of a sunny plaza in Cali, Colombia, with lush green trees, colourful flowers, and the towering Farallones de Cali mountains in the background. The plaza is framed by a tall modern building, and a few pedestrians are strolling.

Our guide to the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16)

Feature / Jonathan Green explains why the conference is crucial for tackling the global biodiversity crisis and what to expect from this landmark event.

26 September 2024 / About Ecosystems, Participation and Public policy