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Forests are some of the planet's most critical ecosystems, acting as carbon sinks, biomass factories and homes to rich biodiversity. SEI research looks at the impacts of land-use change and how to combine forest protection with the growing demand for land, food, energy and green space.
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Media coverage / With Ho Chi Minh City sinking by the year due to rising sea levels, Viet Nam's Cần Giờ forest has never more vital than today.
Other publication / This socio-ecological assessment of the Chindwin River Basin in Myanmar shows it is facing huge changes that can both benefit and harm vulnerable communities.
Media coverage / SEI York's Deputy Director Dr Chris West was consulted by Women's Health Magazine on the 30 best health foods to buy in your next supermarket shop.
Project / Novel methods to map the social and cultural value of trees to inform policy decisions regarding urban treescapes.
Feature / The government's inability to secure Sámi rights threatens the climate transition in Sweden.
Journal article / A study in PNAS finds that drought and fires led to the death of 2.5 billion plants in a region that represents 1.2% of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest.
Media coverage / SEI Research Associate Eleni Michalopoulou highlights the value of celebrity involvement in environmental issues.
Feature / To celebrate World Environment Day, nine SEI researchers reflect on how their work is driving ecosystem restoration.
Other publication / Presenting a draft indicator to measure the risks and impacts associated with UK consumption of crop-driven agricultural products.
