equity Archives

a group of windmills on a cloudy day. In the heart of Eemshaven's industrial harbor, a field of wind turbine stand tall, asserting its presence beneath the stormy skies of the Netherlands. As the sun dips below the horizon, casting an orange glow, a coal-burning power station looms in the background, with thick smoke billowing into the air.

How the EU can lead a fair and competitive transition to climate neutrality

Perspective / The new European Commission must set a bold EU emissions reduction target for 2040 to ensure climate neutrality by 2050.

6 September 2024 / About Climate policy and Fossil fuels

A vibrant explosion of multicolored confetti against a clear blue sky, creating a festive and celebratory atmosphere.

Q&A: Mainstreaming a more complex and inclusive gender perspective in the 2030 Agenda

Feature / In this Q&A, SEI experts share insights from the GlobalGoals2024 conference on gender issues in the SDGs, targets and indicators.

5 September 2024 / About Participation and Sustainable Development Goals

Aerial view of coal mine in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Taking stock of the just transition from coal in South Africa

SEI working paper / This working paper highlights the history of just transition discourse in South Africa's coal sector, with reflections on parties' conflicting viewpoints.

2 September 2024 / About Business, Climate policy, Fossil fuels and Supply chains

Dead Vlei sand dunes, Sossusvlei, Namibia

Combating air pollution to control desertification and improve food security in Africa

Other publication / The Africa Clean Air Program brief gives recommendations on how reducing air pollution can benefit human health, climate and crop production.

29 August 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Pollution and Wellbeing

Five hands from diverse people, each holding a leaf that differs from the others in terms of shape or colour.

Fostering diversity and inclusivity in citizen science: a collective exploration

Past event / SEI York's Citizen Science Group ran a panel session exploring four related narratives at the Science in Public 2024 conference in Birmingham, UK.

08 July 2024 / About Participation, Pollution, Renewables and Wellbeing

Investing in women for climate resilience

Perspective / Women must be integrated into the global climate finance architecture to help foster sustainable livelihoods and build climate resilience for all.

4 July 2024 / About Finance, Participation, Renewables and Sustainable lifestyles

How to advance peace and security through a climate and gender lens? Reflections from youth at the UN Women’s GEN-Forum 2024

Perspective / This blog offers three practical recommendations drawing on insights from youth at the 2024 UN Women Gen-Forum.

25 June 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy and Participation

A big white commuter bus driving on a countryside road in the middle of greenery.

Mapping the Social Climate Fund target groups and measures in Estonia

Project / SEI Tallinn analyses the necessary measures in Estonia to reduce the vulnerability of people and businesses in transitioning to a climate-neutral economy.

2024 / About Climate policy, Energy access and Finance

Aerial view of a large solar farm surrounded by lush green forests and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Transforming financial institutions for a just energy transition in the Asia-Pacific: four takeaways from a regional workshop

Perspective / A just transition requires respecting social and environmental sustainability and forming inclusive partnerships with local communities.

27 May 2024 / About Finance, Participation, Renewables and Sustainable lifestyles