climate impacts Archives

A wide-angle shot of a Black mother and daughter walking hand-in-hand away from the camera. The woman is dressed in a colourful top and jeans; the girl in school uniform, carrying a rucksack. On the left of where they are walking is a shallow drainage ditch and green trees.

Inclusive climate resilient transport challenges in Africa

Journal article / Expanding accessible mobility solutions and improving the climate resilience of transport can help address issues of inclusion and equity in African cities.

21 December 2023 / About Adaptation, Cities, Climate policy and Wellbeing

Asian workers sewing clothing in garment factory - stock photo of a long aisle perspective shot with the backs of what looks to be mostly women sitting at sewing machines on long tables on either side with fluorescent lights and bright white ceiling, pillars, and floor.

Consumption-based emissions: a new frontier for EU climate policy

Perspective / In an era where the world is facing increasing climate challenges, addressing the environmental impact of consumption habits among EU citizens is key.

20 December 2023 / About Public policy and Sustainable lifestyles

Silhouette of a Middle Eastern man in traditional clothing observing a wind turbine farm at sunset.

SEI at COP28

Past event / SEI experts seize the opportunity to influence world leaders in a series of events at COP28.

30 November 2023 / About Adaptation, Climate policy and Climate services

High-angle shot of a road network which extends from the foreground all the way to the horizon. Traffic mostly flows towards the camera: cars, motorbikes, trucks. A bustling street dominates the left of the shot.

Integrated assessment of air pollution and climate change for sustainable development in Africa – full report

Other publication / Thirty-seven actions in five key sectors could be the key to tackling climate change and air pollution in Africa simultaneously.

12 December 2023 / About Climate policy, Climate services, Pollution, Short lived climate pollutants and Wellbeing

man’s hands hold plant based non meat burger(cutlet) and white bowl with chickpeas

What’s cooking? An assessment of the potential impacts of selected novel alternatives to conventional animal products

Other publication / This report focuses on the potential environmental, health, social and animal welfare implications of the uptake of novel meat and dairy alternatives.

8 December 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Food and agriculture, Innovation, Sustainable lifestyles and Wellbeing

Q&A: what new UN research says about alternative proteins

Feature / SEI scientists weigh in on the new UNEP report exploring potential effects of some novel alternatives to conventional animal products, which launched at COP28.

8 December 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Innovation, Land use, Mitigation, Sustainable lifestyles and Wellbeing

Taking stock of business efforts to adapt to climate change

Other publication / Read a stocktake of business action on climate change adaptation, produced ahead of COP28 by SEI, World Economic Forum and PwC.

5 December 2023 / About Climate policy, Finance and Supply chains

Residents navigate the damage wrought by Super Typhoon Odette in the Philippines, with trees and power poles toppled over smashed buildings.

Zoha Shawoo in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: 4 ways Loss and Damage can address local needs

Media coverage / COP28 opened with a breakthrough decision on Loss and Damage. SEI's Zoha Shawoo co-authors a piece on how the fund can address local crises.

6 December 2023 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Disaster risk, Finance, Food and agriculture, Geopolitics and Public policy

Tackling climate change can improve public health in Africa – new report highlights how

Perspective / This op-ed offers key insights into a new report featuring contributions from SEI York and SEI Africa, originally published in The Conversation.

5 December 2023 / About Climate policy, Household energy, Pollution and Short lived climate pollutants