nature-based solutions Archives

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Can we make nature-based solutions work for climate, nature and people in the Mekong Region?

Perspective / Ridhi Saluja highlights that nature-based solutions in the Mekong Region need to be inclusive of diverse perspectives.

11 December 2024 / About Climate policy

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Clarmondial and SEI join forces to develop nature framework for the Biosphere Integrity Fund

Press release / Clarmondial and SEI partner to develop a nature framework for the Biosphere Integrity Fund, promoting biodiversity, resilience and livelihoods in agriculture.

9 December 2024 / About Adaptation, Ecosystems, Finance and Food and agriculture

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COP29 unpacked: eight critical topics driving the climate agenda in Baku

Feature / WeADAPT highlights eight key topics set to shape COP29, addressing finance, adaptation and the future of global climate policy.

13 November 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Finance and Geopolitics

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SEI at CBD COP16

Past event / Join SEI at CBD COP16 in Colombia to explore innovative solutions for advancing global biodiversity action and sustainable development.

21 October 2024 / About Adaptation, Bioeconomy, Ecosystems, Participation, Supply chains and Sustainable Development Goals

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From words to action: implementing biodiversity and climate strategies for resilient societies

Past event / Join SEI’s global event series uniting science and action for integrated biodiversity and climate solutions across four continents.

17 September 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Finance and Innovation

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The role of nature-based solutions in Southeast and South Asia to address the poly-crisis of biodiversity, climate and land degradation

Past event / SEI Asia's event will delve into challenges and opportunities on nature-based solutions (NBS) and ecosystem services in wetlands in Asia.

03 October 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Finance and Innovation

Aerial view of a narrow road cutting through a flooded landscape, with a single orange vehicle parked on the road near a large, leafless tree surrounded by water.

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.

23 September 2024 / About Adaptation, Cities and Disaster risk

A flag guard stands at the entrance to the SIDS4 conference at the University of Antigua.

Key outcomes of the UN conference on Small Island Developing States

Feature / SIDS4 highlighted urgent climate action plans and introduced the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda to combat threats to small island nations.

7 June 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Disaster risk, Finance and Water resources

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SIDS can pioneer the next generation of climate adaptation solutions

Perspective / Karina Barquet discusses the innovative strategies of Small Island Developing States in tackling climate change challenges.

22 May 2024 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk and Ecosystems