A future for planetary health and human wellbeing 2050

Technology diffusion and green transition support in the brick sector of Bangladesh: why transformational change is still elusive

Journal article / This paper offers a narrative review of the diffusion trajectory of cleaner brick making technology, development cooperation for the brick sector of Bangladesh.

13 March 2023 / About Climate policy and Climate services

Side view of man sitting next to wood-burning stove in hut

Scaling up gas and electric cooking in low- and middle-income countries: climate threat or mitigation strategy with co-benefits?

Journal article / A novel analysis shows the global climate and health benefits of switching biomass cookstoves in low- and middle-income countries to electricity and LPG.

14 February 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Energy access, Food and agriculture, Fossil fuels, Household energy, Land use, Mitigation, Pollution, Public policy, Short lived climate pollutants, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable lifestyles and Wellbeing

Scaffolding covers an older building in Cologne, Germany, beneath a pale blue sky.

Q&A: The possibilities of green public procurement with Astrid Nilsson Lewis

Feature / A team of SEI experts published a report on the status of Green Public Procurement in the EU. Lead author Astrid Nilsson Lewis breaks down their findings.

9 February 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Business, Cities, Climate policy, Fossil fuels, Innovation, Land use, Mitigation, Public policy, Supply Chains and Transport

Urban Deli, Stockholm © Jorge Franganillo / flickr

Case study: Urban Deli’s digital tool use and sustainability vision

SEI report / A comprehensive qualitative case study of Urban Deli investigated how digital tools support the retailer with necessary information to become more sustainable.

7 February 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Business, Innovation, Supply Chains and Sustainable lifestyles

A convoy (or platoon) of white freight trucks on a highway

How sustainable is the transformation in road freight?

SEI brief / Technology and climate mitigation are driving a transformation in road freight. The brief sets out the benefits and challenges for sustainability in the sector.

30 January 2023 / About Climate policy, Mitigation and Transport

SEI Currents 2023 – which trends will shape 2023?

Media advisory / SEI Currents 2023 taps the institute’s expertise and insights from SEI centres across five continents to identify trends emerging in 2023 and beyond.

3 January 2023 / About Business, Climate policy, Finance, Innovation and Sustainable Development Goals

Aerial view of electric car parking in charging station with solar panels.

Laddinfra Pro

Project / SEI will conduct an evidence synthesis from Swedish and international studies on varying charging infrastructure needs across different vehicles and users.

2023 / About Sustainable lifestyles and Transport

Regions4Climate

Project / Regions4Climate will implement innovative actions to enhance climate resilience within the real-life environments of partner regions.

2023 - 2027 / About Adaptation, Cities, Climate policy, Disaster Risk, Food and agriculture, Participation and Sustainable Development Goals

A lake in Chinchiná, Colombia, where two pilot projects have paved the way for regulatory reform in favour of green investment in water supply.

Laying the foundations for investment in green infrastructure

Feature / SEI worked with authorities in Colombia to develop a framework for regulatory reform that leads the way to a secure foundation for green water infrastructure.

23 December 2022 / About Climate policy, Finance, Public policy and Water resources