Cities

Journal article / This study explores designing citizen observatories in rural Sri Lanka, focusing on collective practices to align with local environmental priorities.

Feature / The fashion and textile industry is one of the largest contributors to global waste and pollution.

Feature / SEI’s project transformed a transit hub in Indonesia through community design, offering a replicable model for inclusive urban renewal.

Journal article / Reflecting on projects conducted in Kenya and Thailand, researchers have produced a six-step methodology to support others using citizen science approaches.

Feature / This International Day of Forests, SEI shares four insights into how forests support food security, climate resilience and sustainable cities.

Feature / SEI researchers explore how Bangkok’s pocket parks impact urban health, wellbeing, and social life, offering insights for greener, more livable cities.

SEI report / This SEI report examines issues that must be addressed to foster community-led initiatives to plan, maintain, restore and expand urban nature spaces.

Feature / The Branching Out project connected researchers, policymakers and communities to integrate the social and cultural value of UK city treescapes into planning.

Project / This project aims to develop circularity approaches that fit into the municipalities' framework for circular economy development.

SEI report / Policy and planning for nature-based solutions can be furthered in sustainable stormwater management in Swedish municipalities.

Journal article / This study shows how riskification shapes climate adaptation in European cities, prioritizing risk management over transformative change.

Project / The WICER project in Iraq tackles water security challenges through innovative water management, circularity promotion, resource recovery and capacity building.