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SEI at the UN Biodiversity Conference COP17

Event on 19 October – 30 October in Yerevan / Join SEI at CBD COP17 in Armenia where our research will help advance global biodiversity action and sustainable development.

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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