Fossil fuels

How do the institutions, investments and infrastructure that support fossil fuel production lock-in dependence on fossil fuels? What strategies can help societies shift away from such dependence? SEI addresses these questions through timely, policy-relevant research and communications.

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Carbon lock-in

Rohingya Refugees Mark Two Years Since The Crisis

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Synthesis of multiple knowledge sources on the impacts of mining

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SEI Currents 2022

The world is in transition. What trends are emerging in 2022?

Leveraging technology at a wartime pace without incurring wartime casualties

Technology is a necessary lever to achieve net-zero goals by mid-century, but is not sufficient on its own. Policymakers must pick up the pace on innovation.

Aerial view of swimmer in waves, Malé, Maldives

Breakdown or breakthrough: currents and turning points in 2022

SEI Currents 2022 taps the institute’s expertise and insights from eight offices on four continents to examine trends emerging in 2022 and beyond.

Aerial view of curved road heading towards bridge with islets srrounded by green water, El Peñón de Guatapé, Colombia

Making a just transition to new economic and sustainable resilience in Latin America and beyond

In Latin American countries and other regions reliant on fossil fuels, now is the time to turn a new page. Success depends on making a just transition, but how?

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