local knowledge

Herbal medicine promotion for a restorative bioeconomy in tropical forests: a reality check on the Brazilian Amazon

Journal article / This article examines Brazil's context and policy framework on herbal medicine promotion, using the Amazon as an emblematic case study.

Guest editorial: ecological knowledge co-production and the contested imaginaries of development in Southeast Asia

Journal article / This special section explores knowledge co-production - as a social and technological phenomenon - in the context of ecological governance in Southeast Asia.

Inclusive and Equitable Climate Resilience: Voices from the Mekong Region

Past event / More inclusive and equitable climate adaptation and resilience planning and actions that are grounded on evidence-based knowledge and participatory approaches

When local customs meet the market: an analysis of coffee value chain in Tebat Benawa customary community, Indonesia

Journal article / This study contributes to the limited literature on the contemporary smallholder value chain of non-specialty Robusta coffee.

From bitter orange to sweet harvest: The bioeconomy success of Wang Som Sa village in Thailand

Feature / The efforts of Wang Som Sa village show the successful integration of the three bioeconomy concepts of biotechnology, bioresources, and bioecology.

Towards improved adaptation action in Europe: policy recommendations from the UNCHAIN project

SEI brief / This brief summarizes policy-relevant insights and recommendations for the European Commission and EU member states from the UNCHAIN project.

Connected Conservation: rethinking conservation for a telecoupled world

Journal article / The paper offers a new conservation model and highlights the need to tackle distant wealth-related drivers of biodiversity loss, while empowering local stewards

Emerging green jobs: SEI Tallinn empowers remote Estonian youth with new opportunities

Feature / SEI Tallinn organized a training week for young people, offering guidance on continuing their education and finding employment in the green economy.

Q&A: Bridging gender and just energy transitions

Feature / Gain insight into the gendered impacts of energy transitions and how to address them in this Q&A with SEI Research Associate Laura Del Duca.