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Trase urges EU to reject last minute amendments to deforestation regulations

Perspective / Trase’s co-directors write that proposed amendments to the EU deforestation regulations are not based on evidence and could breach free-trade rules.

Demands for renewable hydrogen and electricity to drive the EU’s green iron and steel transition

Other publication / Read a scenario analysis of potential demand for renewable electricity and renewable hydrogen in the EU's green iron and steel transition.

A question of demand – hydrogen and renewable electricity for the EU steel and iron transition

Press release / Green steel projects could need 19% of the EU’s renewable hydrogen target, as the sector aims to cut carbon emissions by 55% by 2030, per a new report.

What do the EU’s new rules on corporate due diligence mean for Sámi rights and mining in Sweden?

SEI working paper / Learn how the new EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive could affect mining projects and Sámi rights in northern Sweden.

Study on reusing wastewater in agriculture launched by SEI and the Ministry of Environment of Moldova

Press release / SEI partners with the Government of the Republic of Moldova for a study on the potential of using wastewater in agricultural irrigation.

Climate-smart coffee production in the East African Community and export opportunities to the EU

SEI report / Climate-smart agriculture in the East African Community can increase yields and export opportunities to markets like the EU while responding to climate risks.

Governing critical raw materials and the energy transition

Past event / The race for critical raw materials for clean energy challenges environmental and human rights protections, requiring balanced governance for sustainability.

Moldova and the European Green Deal: overcoming challenges, seizing opportunities and empowering local actors

Feature / Justina Grigaraviciene discusses the challenges and opportunities in aligning Moldova with the European Green Deal, noting the need to empower local actors.

Dikes won’t do: why Europe is failing to reduce flood risks

Perspective / In this perspective, SEI's Janne Parviainen argues that the impacts of Storm Boris show why Europe must rethink its approach to addressing rising flood risks.