consumption

Local water goes global: exploring water narratives beyond boundaries

Perspective / A single water narrative may lead to misinterpreting specific local challenges. Explore how SEI's Water Beyond Boundaries initiative aims to transform this.

How food production emissions are harming health

Media coverage / SEI's Chris Malley was interviewed by SciDev.Net about a new study linking agriculture production, unhealthy diets and rising greenhouse gas emissions

The global impact of food production and consumption on climate, air pollution, malnutrition and obesity

Journal article / This work presents a model that integrates the assessment of food consumption-related health risks, with the quantification of greenhouse gas emissions.

The politics of biofuels and bioeconomy: who wins and who loses?

Past event / Join a discussion about the governance and politics of biofuels and the bioeconomy in the Global South.

Webinar: COP26 – recognizing the role of trade and the private sector in adaptation

Past event / The webinar will discuss the role of trade and the private sector in achieving a just transition to a climate-resilient future.

Addressing the biodiversity losses embedded in global commodity trade

Perspective / New and existing research should be translated into actionable material to address biodiversity losses.

20 companies responsible for most single-use plastic waste

Feature / Analysis shows that a small handful of companies and banks are behind the production of most single-use plastics. SEI's Toby Gardner contributed to the report.

Waves of Change: Plastic waste management and recycling

Project / This project will work on contributing to a reduction in plastic leakage to oceans and a more sustainable environment in India, Kenya and Sweden.

Climate change: UK’s carbon footprint down by 17% as pandemic helps move to eco-friendly lifestyles

Media coverage / SEI York's Chris West is quoted in this Sky News article about the UK's carbon footprint reduction.