consumption

Unravelling the drivers of European urban and rural carbon footprints over time

Journal article / This article maps consumer carbon footprints by urban density in Europe, revealing what drives the changes.

Modelling degrowth policies with system dynamics: towards policy coherence

Journal article / The authors use the iSDG-Sweden system dynamics model to study the impacts and dynamics of combined degrowth policies in a high-income country.

Designing roadmaps to reduce consumption-based emissions

SEI report / This report provides guidance for Malmö to leverage sufficiency-oriented approaches to reduce consumption-based emissions and engage citizens in climate action.

Devising strategies to reduce consumption-based emissions

SEI report / This report explores the value of - and offers guidance for - engaging citizens in governance to build climate-neutral, sustainable and resilient cities.

Trase: Forest-friendly sourcing from just seven companies could cut emissions equivalent to the Netherlands’

Press release / By implementing zero-deforestation & peat-free sourcing, seven agricultural trading giants could make a major contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Q&A: How income inequality translates to emissions inequality

Feature / SEI researcher Emily Ghosh explains how SEI experts calculated the "emissions inequality" that informs a new Oxfam report.

Climate plunder: How a powerful few are locking the world into disaster

Other publication / A new Oxfam report draws on SEI research highlighting the disproportionate greenhouse gas emissions generated by upper-income populations.

Critical intervention points for European adaptation to cascading climate change impacts

Journal article / Identifying where EU adaptation can reduce systemic climate risks using stakeholder-informed network analysis from the CASCADES project.

“Sustainability comes first”: an institutional entrepreneur enacting its principles to challenge a dominant norm

Journal article / Through an example of an outdoor apparel retailer, it is shown how an organization can shift its focus to prioritize social and environmental sustainability.