From farms to forests to the world’s rapidly growing cities, SEI research explores the diverse sustainability aspects of how we live on land.
More than 65% of the world's population are projected to live in cities by 2050, with major implications resource use, energy, water and sanitation, and health and well-being. At the same time urbanization can bring benefits, especially efficiency gains. SEI examines these challenges in the round to advance sustainable urbanization.
Journal article / This article proposes key principles to guide a just urban transition and discusses various themes and examples from the perspective of Asian cities.
Ecosystems clean water and air, regenerate soils, provide us with food and materials, and more. SEI works at the intersection between human needs and healthy ecosystems to protect human well-being over the long term.
Journal article / Investigating individual components of carbon flows within ecosystems aids our understanding of carbon dioxide sinks and sources.
How can we meet the nutritional needs and expectations of a growing world population? And how do we do it without compromising long-term sustainability? SEI research explores the transition to sustainable food and agricultural systems.
Past event / The training session aims to enhance researchers' ability to bridge the gap between scientific based knowledge and public understanding.
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.
Feature / We speak with SEI US clean cooking expert Rob Bailis on how COP28 delivered for an issue that affects climate and development alike.
How can we meet the growing global demand for food and other biomass-based products in a way that protects valuable ecosystems?
Journal article / Investigating individual components of carbon flows within ecosystems aids our understanding of carbon dioxide sinks and sources.
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