Ecosystems

A group of people engaged in a discussion around a table during a wetland conservation training. Participants, including men and women of various ages, are gathered closely, with one person writing on a large sheet of paper placed in the centre.

Community action plans improve wetland management in the upper Chindwin Basin in Myanmar

Perspective / SEI is working with local communities in the wetlands of Myanmar’s Upper Chindwin Basin to promote biodiversity conservation and resource management.

13 September 2024 / About Adaptation, Ecosystems and Water resources

Balancing act: applying the Water-Energy-Food Nexus to promote ecosystem-based adaptation in the Ewaso Ng’iro North Catchment, Kenya

Feature / Read about SEI Africa's impactful work in promoting Ecosystem based Adaptation in the Ewaso Ng'iro North Catchment, Kenya

1 August 2024 / About Adaptation, Ecosystems, Mitigation, Planning and modelling, Public policy, Sustainable lifestyles and Water-energy-food nexus

Looking up the trunk of a tall tree, showcasing its textured bark and branches with lush green leaves against a clear blue sky.

The role of forests for a climate-resilient bioeconomy: reflections from IUFRO 2024

Perspective / Francis X. Johnson provides a brief analysis of key themes and gaps in forest research from the IUFRO Congress 2024.

5 July 2024 / About Bioeconomy, Climate policy, Ecosystems and Forests

A photo of an empty road curving off into the distance with mostly pine forest to either side, taken from the side of the in front of a

Echoes of Sápmi: reflections on land, culture and conservation

Feature / Annette Löf and Andrew Butler share insights from the unique region of Sápmi highlighting the intricate connections between land, culture and development

5 July 2024 / About Ecosystems, Forests and Land use

Forestry equipment lifting logs onto a truck in a Swedish forest, with several people wearing safety gear observing the process. Bright, sunny day with dense trees in the background.

A day of discovery in Swedish forestry and bioenergy practices

Feature / SEI’s Eileen Torres-Morales participated in an excursion through Swedish forests as part of the IUFRO Congress 2024.

4 July 2024 / About Bioeconomy, Ecosystems, Forests and Renewables

Cocoa beans being transported on a conveyor belt in a processing facility.

EU27 countries in the spotlight for deforestation exposure

Feature / EU imports of cocoa and palm oil drive major global deforestation, new Trase research shows.

27 June 2024 / About Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Forests, Public policy and Supply chains

Dark clouds in the sky over a dirt road passing through tropical dry forest trees on either side.

What is still at stake in the Gran Chaco?

Journal article / This study shows options for potential land-system futures for the Gran Chaco, a global deforestation hotspot with high biological and cultural diversity.

27 June 2024 / About Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Land use and Public policy

Reviving lands for a brighter future in Asia and the Pacific

Past event / SEI Asia will speak at this World Environment Day 2024 celebration hosted by UNEP and UNESCAP.

05 June 2024 / About Cities, Ecosystems, Planning and modelling and Water resources

This image shows an aerial view of a tropical archipelago with numerous small islands and sandy beaches. The crystal-clear turquoise waters are vibrant and filled with coral reefs visible from above. The islands are interspersed with greenery and patches of forest, creating a striking contrast against the blue ocean. In the distance, the horizon meets a clear blue sky, enhancing the serene beauty of this coastal landscape.

SIDS can pioneer the next generation of climate adaptation solutions

Perspective / Karina Barquet discusses the innovative strategies of Small Island Developing States in tackling climate change challenges.

22 May 2024 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk and Ecosystems