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SEI at COP31

Event on 09 November – 20 November in Antalya / Explore SEI’s events, experts and engagement at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.

Distant benefits, localized impacts: governing critical mineral supply chains for a just transition

Event on 16 November in Antalya / The event explores how governance of critical mineral systems can reconcile distant benefits and localised impacts to promote a just transition.

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.

Media briefing 2 November: SEI experts highlight key topics to watch at climate COP31

Media advisory / SEI invites journalists to a media briefing where its leading experts will share their perspectives on the major themes shaping COP31.

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).

Five trends from World Water Week 2026

Feature / From AI's water footprint to sanitation in crises: the five trends from World Water Week 2026 that will shape water management.

Are climate weeks becoming the new engine of climate delivery?

Perspective / Wanaporn Yangyuentham reflects on why "climate weeks" like Yeosu are turning climate pledges into delivery on the ground.

SEI and UNEP back researchers in Africa to address climate adaptation gap

Feature / Findings from RAIA-funded projects are expected to support governments in Africa in integrating adaptation measures into their budget processes

Why language matters in climate negotiations: disentangling cross-border impacts and transboundary climate risks

Perspective / Similar-sounding terms in climate talks can mask very different realities, with real consequences for policy coherence and negotiated outcomes.