sustainable development Archives

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Our guide to the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16)

Feature / Jonathan Green explains why the conference is crucial for tackling the global biodiversity crisis and what to expect from this landmark event.

26 September 2024 / About Ecosystems, Participation and Public policy

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Summit of the Future 2024

Past event / SEI joins world leaders at the UN Summit of the Future 2024 to explore solutions for climate action, digital innovation and social equity.

20 September 2024 / About Climate policy, Innovation, Public policy and Sustainable Development Goals

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Systems approaches to long-term decision-making for sustainability

Past event / This side event at Summit of the Future Action Days will explore practical approaches to enhance long-term perspectives in sustainable decision-making.

20 September 2024 / About Geopolitics and Sustainable Development Goals

Aerial view of the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers in Ladakh, India, where vibrant blue and green waters meet against the backdrop of barren, rocky mountains and sandy riverbanks.

G20 policy engagement

Collection / These policy briefs are a contribution to the T20, an "idea bank" designed to inform and inspire policy discussions at G20 Summits.

About Business, Climate policy, Energy access, Public policy and Sustainable Development Goals

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Bioeconomy for climate resilient development

Past event / Join SEI Africa to discuss the bioeconomy’s potential in advancing biodiversity, climate resilience and sustainable development.

03 October 2024 / About Adaptation, Bioeconomy, Climate policy and Ecosystems

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Bringing local voice, equity and equality in managing water storage systems in the Mekong Region

Perspective / Chea Sameang and Ridhi Saluja share perspectives on how water storage mechanisms in the Mekong Region can be more equitable and inclusive.

12 September 2024 / About Disaster risk, Food and agriculture, Participation and Water resources

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Q&A: Mainstreaming a more complex and inclusive gender perspective in the 2030 Agenda

Feature / In this Q&A, SEI experts share insights from the GlobalGoals2024 conference on gender issues in the SDGs, targets and indicators.

5 September 2024 / About Participation and Sustainable Development Goals

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Meet SEI at World Water Week 2024

Past event / Explore the dynamics of water at World Water Week, where experts unite to address water's role in peace and sustainability.

25 August 2024 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk, Planning and modelling, Sanitation and Water resources

Smallholder agriculture and agrarian livelihoods

Other publication / This chapter explores the critical role of smallholder farmers in development, highlighting their unique, vulnerable agrarian livelihoods.

23 August 2024