Land use

Final 10-year report to the project advisory group of Peatland-ES-UK

Other publication / This report presented a comprehensive picture of the first ten years of work in what is hoped will be a twenty-year study.

Peatland core domain sets: building consensus on what should be measured in research and monitoring

Journal article / Researchers conducted workshops and questionnaires with international experts to standardize and consolidate the data collection process in peatland research.

Eudaimonia in the Amazon: relational values as a deep leverage point to curb tropical deforestation

Journal article / The study draws on over 70 in-depth interviews in two states of Brazil to understand what has motivated people not to join deforestation activities.

Assessing tropical deforestation and biodiversity risk in Belgium’s agricultural commodity supply chains

Other publication / SEI research and tools have contributed to this Trase report for the Belgian government.

Assessing the value of biodiversity-specific footprinting metrics linked to South American soy trade

Journal article / A biodiversity footprint study of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina found little evidence that metrics accurately reflect deforestation and species loss.

UN Regional Forums must become a launchpad for localizing SDG actions

Perspective / UN Regional Forums on Sustainable Development in 2023 have been sending a clear message: time is short; progress is less than expected.

From talk to action: 3 priorities for a water-secure future

Perspective / A diverse array of leaders will gather in a rare UN water conference. SEI experts suggest three ways to foster a more water-resilient world.

Scaling up gas and electric cooking in low- and middle-income countries: climate threat or mitigation strategy with co-benefits?

Journal article / A novel analysis shows the global climate and health benefits of switching biomass cookstoves in low- and middle-income countries to electricity and LPG.

Novel research shows health, climate benefits of increasing access to electricity and gas for cooking in low- and middle-income countries

Press release / Expanding the use of LPG and/or grid electricity to replace biomass-fueled cooking in low- and middle-income countries benefits human health and climate.