policy engagement

The “win-win” climate strategy: how tackling short-lived climate pollutants protects human and planetary health

Feature / A FOCI webinar showcased how tackling SLCPs like methane and black carbon can rapidly improve air quality and curb global warming.

Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) 2025 Science – Policy Dialogue

Past event / SEI and UNEP will co-host a science-policy dialogue side event at the Second Africa Climate Summit 2025 in Addis Ababa.

Enhancing private sector capacity for climate and clean air action in Nigeria

Project / The project boosts public–private collaboration to deliver inclusive climate and clean air transport initiatives in Nigeria.

Can AI produce reliable and consistent data analysis?

SEI brief / A pilot study explores the promise and limitations of AI tools to deliver accurate, consistent policy analysis at scale, through the SEI AI Reader.

The Welfare Footprint Framework can help balance animal welfare with other food system priorities

Journal article / This journal article applies the Welfare Footprint Framework to chicken farming, showing the investment and benefits of raising slower-growing chicken breeds.

Supporting researchers’ engagement in international science-policy bodies

Journal article / This Nature Sustainability article details the barriers scientists face contributing to global environmental assessments and proposed solutions.

Reviewing Estonia’s county-level planning practices through municipalities’ implementation experiences

Project / SEI Tallinn supports Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communiactions in reviewing county-level planing practices.

Unpacking what the ICJ’s advisory opinion means for climate and environmental action

Perspective / Four SEI researchers reflect on the recent ICJ ruling, which states that countries are obligated under international law to protect the environment.

What the One Big Beautiful Bill reveals about the fragility of American governance

Perspective / SEI Scientist Sara K. Phillips discusses the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and the legislation's implications on the lawmaking process and US democracy.