sustainable development

Strategic dialogue: Agenda2030 – Connecting dots from source to sea

Past event / This session aims to highlight how source-to-sea management is needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

World Water Week: Highlighting the value of páramo land conservation in vulnerability reduction

Past event / SEI Senior Scientist Laura Forni presents a short lecture on how conserving páramo land in Ecuador preserves water supply for a rapidly urbanizing country.

Agroforestry and youth – possibilities and barriers

Other publication / This policy brief outlines recommendations for policymakers on using agroforestry in an inclusive manner to create new opportunities for youth in food systems.

Investing in agricultural water, sustainably: recent trends in financing institutions

Other publication / A new FAO report co-authored by SEI researchers identifies agricultural water investment trends since 2019 and outlines priorities for future financing.

Design devices for human development: a capabilities approach in Kenya and Uganda

Journal article / The authors present insights from two case studies, where a service design approach was applied to the design of two development interventions.

Aligning climate and sustainable development finance through an SDG lens. The role of development assistance in implementing the Paris Agreement

Journal article / Researchers investigated how climate-related official development assistance before and after the Paris Agreement supports the implementation of SDGs.

Mainstreaming ES in policies for sustainable freshwater development and livelihoods

Past event / This session will discuss the entry points and barriers for mainstreaming science-based valuation of freshwater ecosystem services.

Introducing the WASH Flows analytical tool: Integrating sanitation and watershed management for improved water governance and investments

SEI brief / A new tool developed by SEI's Bolivia WATCH team integrates sanitation and hygiene considerations into watershed planning.

Situating health within the 2030 Agenda — a practical application of the Sustainable Development Goals synergies approach

Journal article / The aim of this paper was to investigate a practical application of the SDG Synergies and the potential benefits of using the approach.