Aerial view of the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers in Ladakh, India, where vibrant blue and green waters meet against the backdrop of barren, rocky mountains and sandy riverbanks.

Collection / These policy briefs are a contribution to the T20, an "idea bank" designed to inform and inspire policy discussions at G20 Summits.

About Business, Climate policy, Energy access, Public policy and Sustainable Development Goals

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

Powerful futures

Other publication / This book explores the complexities of making renewable energy transitions just and draws on real-world experiences from regions engaged in these efforts.

2 September 2024 / About Energy access and Renewables

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

A blue electric bus at a bus stop named Marklandsgatan in Sweden. Passengers, some wearing face masks, wait and board the bus. The bus display shows “Departs in 50 seconds.” The scene reflects a cold day, with people dressed warmly.

ResPT: Investigating Swedish public transport resilience from an engineering and socio-ecological perspective

Project / This project examines strategies to enhance the resilience of public transport amid the shift to new technologies and evolving user behaviours.

2024 - 2027 / About Public policy and Transport

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

Megatrends and foresight – key for planning for sustainable transitions

Feature / Understanding global megatrends and utilizing foresight methods are crucial for planning sustainable transitions.

18 July 2024 / About Adaptation, Mitigation and Public policy

African older woman sitting on the floor and eating her lunch in front of a village house.

Webinar: global ageing and climate change – regional dialogue Africa

Past event / SEI and HelpAge International hosted an online dialogue to explore challenges around ageing in a changing climate in Africa.

17 July 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy and Wellbeing