resilience Archives

Public toilets on the riverside at Dayak Village

Other publication / This publication provides practical guidance for designing climate-resilient sanitation projects, from proposal development to policy and financing.

11 November 2024 / About Finance and Sanitation

Bright green bird with a red head perched on a branch amidst large, glossy tropical leaves and hanging seed pods, set against a lush natural background.

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

Three youth advocates standing in front of a conference screen displaying “4th ASEAN Environmental Law Conference: Using Law to Protect Environmental Rights in ASEAN.” They are in Bangkok, Thailand, participating in discussions about environmental rights and policies in Southeast Asia.

Speaking truth to power: the journey of youth in bolstering environmental rights in Southeast Asia

Perspective / Youth play a vital role in addressing environmental crises yet they face major barriers in policymaking arenas.

1 November 2024 / About Climate policy, Disaster risk, Participation and Wellbeing

Solar panels with a city skyline in the background at sunset, symbolizing the shift to renewable energy in urban Southeast Asia.

Feeling the momentum for climate action in Southeast Asia and beyond

Perspective / Despite challenges, a recent multi-stakeholder discussion reveals optimism and a call for transformative policies to drive resilience and decarbonization.

29 October 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Disaster risk, Finance and Renewables

A woman rides a bicycle through a flooded street in Hoi An, Vietnam, while several pedestrians walk carefully along the road. The scene shows reflections in the water from a yellow building.

Policy engagement to accelerate adaptation action

Past event / Join international experts for this interactive webinar on accelerating climate change adaptation through effective policy engagement ahead of COP29.

28 October 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Disaster risk and Public policy

Informal stilt housing made of corrugated metal sheets and concrete blocks extends over a murky, greenish water body. Clothes hang from a line in front of the dwellings.

From COP29 to COP30: accelerating adaptation and avoiding further delays

Perspective / Richard J.T. Klein and Adèle Tanguy call for urgent, collective action on climate adaptation, bridging the gap between ambition and implementation by COP30.

17 October 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Disaster risk and Finance

Blue squiggly river on a orange-coloured landscape, a satellite view.

WICER: Water innovation for circularity and enhanced resilience

Project / The WICER project in Iraq tackles water security challenges through innovative water management, circularity promotion, resource recovery and capacity building.

2024 - 2025 / About Cities, Sanitation and Water resources

A large group of people in traditional, colourful clothing participating in an event outdoors. The crowd is gathered in a circle, some holding flags, with trees and tents visible in the background under a hazy sky.

Brackets of power: the fight for environmental justice in Southeast Asia

Perspective / As ASEAN develops its declaration on environmental rights, brackets become a battleground for the future of people and the planet.

30 September 2024 / About Adaptation and Participation

A stylishly dressed older woman laughs, as she sits in a group with other people.

Engaging older people for climate-resilient communities

Feature / Older people are more vulnerable to climate impacts, but they should also be vital, active participants in climate action, reflects Gary Haq.

30 September 2024 / About Adaptation and Climate policy