conservation Archives

SEI at the UN Biodiversity Conference COP17

Past event / Join SEI at CBD COP17 in Armenia where our research will help advance global biodiversity action and sustainable development.

19 October 2026 / About Adaptation, Bioeconomy, Ecosystems, Participation, Supply chains and Sustainable Development Goals

Balancing blue growth and the ecosystem approach: policy coherence in Sweden’s Marine Spatial Plan for the Baltic Sea

Journal article / The study examines how Sweden’s Baltic Sea marine spatial planning balances environmental protection and economic development across key sectors.

28 October 2026

Ground level view of sunlight coming in through tall trees illuminating foggy mossy rocks on the forest floor

Faith, folklore and forests: why policy needs culture

Perspective / Conservationist policies could be more effective if they respected the spiritual beliefs that already guide forest use, preserve biodiversity and livelihoods.

24 October 2026 / About Ecosystems and Forests

Alpine Capra Ibex Looking Standing On The High Rocks Stone In Dombay Mountains, North Caucasus

SEI shares five recommendations ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference

Feature / Biodiversity action is falling short – SEI shares five recommendations for building more resilient societies ahead of COP17.

6 October 2026 / About Bioeconomy, Disaster risk, Finance and Supply chains

Mountain landscape of Garni River Gorge in Armenia

Media briefing 13 October: SEI experts highlight the key topics to watch at biodiversity COP17

Media advisory / SEI invites journalists to a media briefing where its experts will share their perspectives on key topics ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17).

29 September 2026 / About Adaptation, Bioeconomy, Ecosystems, Supply chains and Sustainable Development Goals

Green sea turtle swimming over a sandy seabed in clear turquoise water.

Five reasons to elevate biodiversity before COP17

Feature / SEI experts set out five reasons to elevate biodiversity on the global agenda ahead of COP17 in Yerevan this October.

22 May 2026 / About Bioeconomy, Ecosystems, Land use, Supply chains and Sustainable lifestyles

Mountain forest landscape with grassy clearing and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Armenia strengthens its biodiversity agenda ahead of COP17: why it matters now

Feature / Armenia’s biodiversity push ahead of COP17 highlights how ecosystems underpin daily life, resilience and sustainable development.

16 April 2026 / About Adaptation, Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Forests and Public policy

Seated audience members smile and react to an unseen speaker in a room

SEI at AGU25 Annual Meeting

Past event / SEI US water researchers will share their latest findings and ongoing projects at the AGU25 Annual meeting 15–19 December in New Orleans, Louisiana.

15 December 2025 / About Adaptation, Food and agriculture, Planning and modelling, Water resources and Water-energy-food nexus

Rows of glass lotion and other dispensers stand on a table with people in the background at a trade conference.

Specialty markets: rethinking value chains in the tropics

Perspective / Commodities are not always the answer. Specialties suit development based on livelihood and biodiversity conservation, as well as more sustainable consumption.

15 December 2025 / About Bioeconomy