just transition Archives

“Social acceptance of renewable projects depends on tangible benefits for local communities”: José Vega on Bloomberg

Media coverage / SEI Research Associate José Vega talks to Bloomberg on challenges in wind energy development in La Guajira, Colombia.

9 November 2023 / About Energy access, Public policy and Renewables

The Production Gap Report 2023: Phasing down or phasing up? Top fossil fuel producers plan even more extraction despite climate promises

Other publication / Countries will, in aggregate, produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C.

8 November 2023 / About Business, Climate policy, Finance, Fossil fuels, Geopolitics and Public policy

Aerial view over a turquoise sea where an oil tanker passes beneath a sling bridge.

Why fossil fuel reduction targets should be part of every climate plan, according to SEI’s Ploy Achakulwisut

Media coverage / SEI's Ploy Achakulwisut explains in a Context op-ed why climate plans with no fossil fuel phase-down is "like trying to drive with the rearview mirror missing."

8 November 2023 / About Climate policy, Fossil fuels, Geopolitics, Mitigation and Public policy

A group of hikers with brightly colored backpacks trek along a rocky, moss-covered ridge, overlooking a vast, misty landscape and distant coastline under a grey sky. The scene captures an expansive, serene wilderness with a sense of adventure.

Applying the “Unlocking a Better Future” framework for a just transition in Scotland

Project / This project offers policy recommendations to guide Scotland’s just transition, targeting societal changes for a net-zero, nature-positive future.

2023 - 2024 / About Climate policy, Public policy and Sustainable lifestyles

White wind turbines situated in a green agricultural field beneath a blue sky with white billowy clouds

Webinar: Four new tools to support Integrated Climate and Development Planning

Past event / SEI teams have developed tools that can support long-term integrated climate and development planning using the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP).

24 October 2023 / About Business, Climate policy, Energy access, Food and agriculture, Forests, Household energy, Land use, Mitigation, Planning and modelling, Pollution, Public policy, Renewables and Sustainable Development Goals

Rice terraces and village in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

COP28 is a prime opportunity to enhance global cooperation on adaptation

Perspective / "Countries must tackle climate disasters together," writes SEI's Richard Klein in Climate Home News.

26 October 2023 / About Climate policy, Disaster risk, Food and agriculture and Fossil fuels

Participants at the GA GUMA launch event in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Elevating Ukraine’s sustainability: Launching the Green Agenda project for EU accession

Press release / Today, the "Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine" was launched in Kyiv, paving the way for future EU accession.

23 October 2023 / About Climate policy, Planning and modelling, Public policy and Sustainable lifestyles

SEI supports Moldova’s green transition to climate neutrality

Press release / The project “Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine” was launched in October 2023 to support Moldova’s green transition to climate neutrality.

13 October 2023 / About Climate policy, Planning and modelling, Public policy and Sustainable lifestyles

A just transition in animal agriculture is necessary for more effective and equitable One Health outcomes

Journal article / Experts call for a just transition away from meat production and consumption with a five-step approach for governments to follow.

12 October 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Public policy, Sustainable lifestyles and Wellbeing