circular economy

New report: Stockholm+50: Unlocking a better future

Press release / Ahead of the UN international meeting Stockholm+50, SEI and CEEW jointly launch an independent scientific report to serve as a basis for the talks.

Circular Economy for Sustainable Development: The Role of Land, Fuels, and Manufacturing

Past event / Join this conversation about governing land, materials, pollution, and biomass use for a climate-compatible bioeconomy and sustainable development.

Charting a Youth Vision for a Just and Sustainable Future

Past event / In the run-up to Stockholm+50, this lively debate will highlight key demands and principles that underpin the vision of youth for a healthy planet.

Plastic waste management and recycling in Mombasa, Kenya: A scoping study of the value chain and its institutional, policy and regulatory frameworks

SEI report / This report focuses on the framework for establishing effective plastic waste management and recycling practices in Mombasa, Kenya.

Accelerating the transition to a circular economy through impactful and actionable research

SEI report / This report provides a coherent picture of SEI-wide engagement on the circular economy and offers future directions for the research agenda.

Culture must not be left behind in the green transition

Feature / Governments need to allocate funds for culture in a way that helps the sector become more sustainable.

The pivotal role of cities in the sustainability transition

Feature / The Viable Cities' Finance project talked to four experts about the challenges and opportunities of sustainable cities at the Smart City Expo World Congress.

How can governments transform scientific knowledge and research into actionable business opportunities?

Media coverage / A collaborative initiative between Kenya and SEI has resulted in the Science and Research Symposium Book of Abstracts launched as part of UNEP@50 celebrations.

Effectiveness of conditional cash transfers (Afya credits incentive) to retain women in the continuum of care during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period in Kenya: a cluster-randomised trial

Journal article / This article assesses the impact of a project in Kenya that made cash transfers to retain women in antenatal care, delivery at facility and postnatal care.