Climate policy

Study shows wealthy countries must begin a managed phase-out of fossil fuels

Press release / As the oil and gas sector experiences a chaotic decline during COVID-19, a peer-reviewed study outlines how policymakers can plan for a more resilient future.

Covid-19 recovery: a last chance for climate action?

Perspective / Our response to the Covid-19 pandemic will determine whether we will meet humanity's next major climate change and sustainable development challenges.

“The combination of Covid-19 and the delay of COP26 has an impact on climate ambition”

Feature / The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) has been postponed by one full year to November 2021.

The importance of stakeholders in scoping risk assessments – lessons from low-carbon transitions

Journal article / What are the risks associated with decarbonisation pathways? This article identifies and describes risk in 12 countries.

Sustainable sanitation and gaps in global climate policy and financing

Journal article / This perspective article examines the often overlooked relationship between sanitation and climate policy.

Fossil-free freight options for forest industries

SEI brief / A joint project will accelerate a transition towards fossil-free road freight among Sweden's forest industries by evaluating available electric HGV options.

Partners selected for hosting environment events in Asia

Feature / Strategic Collaborative Fund Phase 2 selects partners to help advance solutions on environmental sustainability, gender equality, human rights and poverty.

A just transition

Feature / What it means to make the transition towards a low carbon economy "just", and what it takes to achieve a just transition, is a key focus of SEI's work.

Shaping a sustainable and low-carbon recovery that spurs industry transition

Other publication / Read recommendations for shaping the COVID-19 recovery so that it supports low-carbon transitions for industry.