policy engagement Archives

Aerial view of wind turbines casting shadows on a patchwork of different-colored agricultural fields in light green, dark green, rust, gray and charcoal.

How every country can optimize its energy transition: SEI’s Jason Veysey in Climate Home News

Media coverage / SEI's Jason Veysey co-authors an op-ed on how countries can go beyond national plans and platforms to achieve truly resilient decarbonized energy systems.

19 August 2026 / About Climate policy, Fossil fuels, Mitigation and Planning and modelling

What Science Day 2026 revealed about the next chapter of science policy

Feature / Science Day 2026 explored how stronger institutions, trust and science-policy partnerships can turn evidence into action for 2030 and beyond.

12 August 2026 / About Sustainable Development Goals

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Mekong Forum 2026

Past event / Join SEI experts at Mekong Forum 2026, featuring the technical sessions, exhibition, and innovation pitches.

22 July 2026 / About Water resources and Water-energy-food nexus

This image was captured with a drone in a place called Straumbu, Norway.

Summer 2026 WEAP training

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

01 July 2026 / About Climate policy, Planning and modelling, Public policy, Sanitation and Water resources

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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.

29 June 2026 / About Participation and Water resources

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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.

25 June 2026 / About Climate policy, Finance and Participation

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.

16 June 2026 / About Climate policy, Mitigation and Planning and modelling

Under a blue sky with clouds, a dozen electricity towers stand above a facility with low buildings and cement aprons, surrounded by green trees.

Electricity transmission in Colombia: 2025 overview

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

4 June 2026 / About Energy access, Planning and modelling and Renewables

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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.

3 June 2026 / About Finance