Climate policy

Double counting and the Paris Agreement rulebook

Journal article / This paper in Science identifies three principles to guide upcoming UN negotiations on the rules for international carbon markets.

How to prevent the “double counting” of emission reductions in the Paris Agreement

Feature / A new study in Science lays out three principles for UN climate negotiators, to ensure international carbon markets don’t hinder climate goals.

The Green New Deal: what is a reasonable “realism” in the face of an existential threat?

Past event / In this webinar, SEI Senior Scientist Eric Kemp-Benedict will talk about the economics of climate change and the role of social trust in systematic changes.

Is it time for Asian cities to declare a climate emergency?

Perspective / Cities should consider declaring climate emergencies to catalyse public awareness on climate risks and initiate policy and community action.

International migration and the impact on climate change

Past event / The seminar addressed current pattern and drivers of international migration and forced displacement, future scenarios and what this means for Europe.

Government endorses 2050 as target year for climate neutrality

Media coverage / SEI Tallinn's recent report on the possibilities of reaching climate neutrality contributed to the decision.

Contention strikes back? The discursive, instrumental and institutional tactics implemented by coal sector incumbents in Colombia

Journal article / This article analyses the ways through which incumbent actors of the fossil fuel regime respond to socio-economic pressures and actively resist change.

The environment: evolution of an idea

Media advisory / The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm University and SEI are proud to present the Gordon Goodman Memorial Lecture with Sverker Sörlin.

Sustainable biofuels: climate, land use, and development

Past event / Professor Lee Lynd will present an analysis on integrating the large-scale biofuel production into our economies.