policy engagement

Summer 2026 WEAP training

Event on 01 July – 15 July / SEI scientists will host a four-day training on WEAP, SEI's flagship water modelling software, in July. Register today.

Granting legal rights to rivers fails to halt pollution, SEI report warns

Press release / SEI researchers publish analysis on whether “rights of rivers” initiatives have led to environmental protections.

Are climate weeks becoming the new engine of climate delivery?

Perspective / Wanaporn Yangyuentham reflects on why "climate weeks" like Yeosu are turning climate pledges into delivery on the ground.

Ukraine can reach climate neutrality by 2050, new modelling tool shows

Press release / New SEI modelling shows Ukraine can reach climate neutrality by 2050, but needs to invest roughly EUR 550 billion more in decarbonization.

Electricity transmission in Colombia: 2025 overview

SEI report / This document offers a snapshot of the electric transmission sector in Colombia as of 2025.

Edward R. Carr appointed interim Chair of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel to the Global Environment Facility

Press release / SEI US Centre Director Ed Carr was appointed to head a global panel advising on environmental financing and investments.

Lessons from Santa Marta: process, power and pathways beyond fossil fuels

Perspective / SEI fossil fuel experts weigh in on the successes and challenges of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia.

Designing roadmaps to reduce consumption-based emissions

SEI report / This report provides guidance for Malmö to leverage sufficiency-oriented approaches to reduce consumption-based emissions and engage citizens in climate action.

Devising strategies to reduce consumption-based emissions

SEI report / This report explores the value of - and offers guidance for - engaging citizens in governance to build climate-neutral, sustainable and resilient cities.