Boosting the bioeconomy and MSMEs: lessons and recommendations from the global South

Mónica Trujillo; Francis X. Johnson

A wire push shopping cart is in focus in a supermarket aisle with blurry check out visible in the background

Beyond borders: how can the EU become a leader in consumption-based emissions reduction?

Feature / To remain a leader in climate policy, the EU must tackle emissions produced beyond its borders, which result from the EU’s demand for imported goods.

14 February 2024 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Geopolitics and Sustainable lifestyles

Close up shot of a male hand plucking coffee cherries from a bush.

Local perspectives on global sustainability standards: Fairtrade and smallholder coffee farmers in Indonesia

Perspective / Hear local perspectives on the challenges faced by coffee farmers in Indonesia when joining global eco-labelling schemes.

5 February 2024 / About Food and agriculture

Aerial view of a palm oil plantation. The bottom two thirds of the image shows regular planted trees; across the top third a wavy forest borders cuts off the pattern.

Assessing tropical deforestation in Germany’s agricultural commodity supply chains

Other publication / The German economy is linked to significant amounts of deforestation risk, but the majority of this risk results from just five key commodities.

29 January 2024 / About Land use and Supply Chains

Abstract art representing a nebula, used as a header image for Currents 2024.

SEI Currents – which trends will shape the coming year? – online event 17 January

Media advisory / SEI Currents 2024 leverages expertise from SEI centres across five continents, presenting trends that will shape 2024 and beyond.

11 January 2024 / About Geopolitics, Public policy and Sustainable lifestyles

Asian workers sewing clothing in garment factory - stock photo of a long aisle perspective shot with the backs of what looks to be mostly women sitting at sewing machines on long tables on either side with fluorescent lights and bright white ceiling, pillars, and floor.

Consumption-based emissions: a new frontier for EU climate policy

Perspective / In an era where the world is facing increasing climate challenges, addressing the environmental impact of consumption habits among EU citizens is key.

20 December 2023 / About Public policy and Sustainable lifestyles

LeadIT 2.0 – partnerships for a just and equitable industry transition

Past event / This official COP28 side event will address how to accelerate a just and equitable industry transition.

10 December 2023 / About Business, Climate policy, Finance, Innovation, Public policy and Renewables

Q&A: what new UN research says about alternative proteins

Feature / SEI scientists weigh in on the new UNEP report exploring potential effects of some novel alternatives to conventional animal products, which launched at COP28.

8 December 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Innovation, Land use, Mitigation, Sustainable lifestyles and Wellbeing

Trase at COP28: Trade practices must change to end emissions from deforestation

Perspective / Countries should collaborate on requiring importers to include action on deforestation at the heart of their sourcing practice, write Trase representatives.

6 December 2023 / About Finance, Supply Chains and Sustainable lifestyles

Construction site. Birds. Low angle photography of cranes on top of building

Building a stronger steel transition – global cooperation and procurement in construction

Journal article / Learn how the construction sector can play a key role in un-locking a stronger steel transition though stronger demand for green steel.

20 November 2023 / About Climate policy

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