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More than 65% of the world's population are projected to live in urban areas 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.
619 results / 40 of 69 pages
Journal article / Urban sustainability is governed beyond the urban scale through trans-local networks and assemblages of actors and institutions.
Feature / To celebrate World Environment Day, nine SEI researchers reflect on how their work is driving ecosystem restoration.
Feature / This fact sheet provides insights into the importance of sustainable cities and gives some practical examples of what cities can do to become more sustainable.
Other publication / Understanding the challenges of inclusivity and climate resilience in transport planning in Africa: results of a needs assessment in 4 countries.
Feature / SEI has taken the first step towards creating scenarios and roadmaps for a circular economy based on organic waste resources in Naivasha.
Past event / Video and poster presented at the ClimateExp0 conference for researchers showcasing recent international research relevant to decisions being made at COP26.
Feature / Citizen participation methods can foster a transparent democratic process, while at the same time benefitting municipalities by finding sustainable solutions.
Feature / This factsheet offers some introductory insights into how Swedish municipal governments are financed and what their budgets entail.
SEI working paper / This paper explores gender issues in East African public transport systems and gender mainstreaming as a way to build more sustainable and inclusive cities.









