equity Archives

An aerial view of the construction of a coastal road being built next to a a row of high rise buildings in Mumbai, India

India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) – road to Belém

Past event / This COP29 side event will provide an opportunity discuss progress made under the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership.

16 November 2024 / About Finance, Fossil fuels and Innovation

An Indigenous health worker wearing traditional headdress and a face mask assists an elderly woman, who is also wearing a mask. A nurse in a white coat stands on the other side, helping to support the woman.

In crises, who cares?

Perspective / Climate crises disproportionately burden caregivers, yet G20 policies overlook their needs, risking greater harm without inclusive, care-sensitive planning.

13 November 2024 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk, Participation, Public policy and Wellbeing

People walking under a large red umbrella during a rain shower on a city street, with colourful, weathered buildings in the background and onlookers standing in doorways.

Just resilience: just transitions towards a more equal and climate resilient society 

Past event / This official side event at COP29 will explore the connection between just transitions and adaptation through the emerging concept of “just resilience.”

11 November 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Disaster risk, Finance and Participation

Aerial view of coal mine in South Africa

Implementing just transitions: takeaways from South Africa

SEI brief / This brief summarizes the dynamics and challenges of the just transition from coal in South Africa.

11 November 2024 / About Business, Climate policy, Fossil fuels, Participation and Public policy

A winding stone pathway leading to a small white chapel on top of a rugged, rocky peninsula jutting into the blue ocean, surrounded by steep cliffs and crashing waves.

SEI voices: how updated NDCs can accelerate climate action

Perspective / From sanitation to food systems, improved Nationally Determined Contributions can unlock untapped climate action, say SEI experts.

6 November 2024 / About Climate policy, Mitigation, Public policy, Sanitation and Sustainable Development Goals

Fuelling injustice? Safeguarding equity in anti-fossil fuel norms

Journal article / This article from the journal Global Policy details how to incorporate the needs of marginalized communities in the global transition away from fossil fuels.

9 October 2024 / About Climate policy, Fossil fuels and Public policy

A woman in an orange sari carries a child on her left hip through flood waters, Kosi River flood of Bihar, 2008, India.

Pathways to integrate gendered care work into climate crisis preparedness and response

Other publication / Six evidence-based, actionable recommendation pathways for emergency preparedness, response and crisis governance for gendered caregiving for climate solutions.

25 September 2024 / About Climate policy and Disaster risk

Aerial view of a wooden boardwalk winding through a lush green landscape with cascading waterfalls flowing into a clear blue river. Two people are walking along the boardwalk, surrounded by vibrant greenery.

Summit of the Future 2024

Past event / SEI joins world leaders at the UN Summit of the Future 2024 to explore solutions for climate action, digital innovation and social equity.

20 September 2024 / About Climate policy, Innovation, Public policy and Sustainable Development Goals

A participant stands and shares her thoughts with a group during a discussion session. Several people sit around a table covered with papers, maps, and sticky notes, listening attentively.

Bringing local voice, equity and equality in managing water storage systems in the Mekong Region

Perspective / Chea Sameang and Ridhi Saluja share perspectives on how water storage mechanisms in the Mekong Region can be more equitable and inclusive.

12 September 2024 / About Disaster risk, Food and agriculture, Participation and Water resources