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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.
Past event / The 13th APFSD will take place on 24-27 February 2026 at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand.
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.
Media coverage / SEI Senior Scientist Cleo Verkuijl co-authored a column in the SDG Knowledge Hub calling for integrating animal welfare into the sustainable development goals.
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.
Other publication / This study finds that air pollution harms not only human health but also insect pollinators, with potential impacts on crop and food production.
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.
Journal article / Tree Value Visions is a low-resource deliberative tool for inclusive, values-led urban treescape planning, grounded in the IPBES Life Framework.
How can we meet the growing global demand for food and other biomass-based products in a way that protects valuable ecosystems?
Feature / In Colombia's Tropical Andes, land once shaped by conflict is becoming a living laboratory for agroecological regeneration.
