Climate policy

Side view of man sitting next to wood-burning stove in hut

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.

14 February 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Energy access, Food and agriculture, Fossil fuels, Household energy, Land use, Mitigation, Pollution, Public policy, Short lived climate pollutants, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable lifestyles and Wellbeing

Guide developed by researchers at Stockholm Environment Institute plays key role in IKEA’s sustainability and climate report, adding air pollution for the first time

Press release / A sustainability and climate report by global retailer IKEA used a landmark guide which was developed by researchers from the Stockholm Environment Institute.

15 February 2023 / About Business, Climate policy, Pollution and Transport

A tea kettle rests upon a stone bordering a wood-fired pit.

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.

15 February 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Climate policy, Energy access, Food and agriculture, Fossil fuels, Household energy, Land use, Mitigation, Pollution, Public policy, Short lived climate pollutants, Sustainable Development Goals and Wellbeing

Two Humpback whales are swimming together among icebergs in the arctic ocean, in Ilulissat, Greenland. On the iceberg there is a pool formation due to the ice melting. The picture has been taken with a drone

Launch of ‘Our common home: A guide to caring for our living planet’

Past event / Join the launch of a unique publication that connects the science of climate change, biodiversity and sustainable resource use with the messages of Laudato si’.

14 February 2023 / About Adaptation, Climate policy and Mitigation

A smoke filled forest produces rays of light from the rising sun as it shines through trees and foliage onto a jungle village. ( God rays / Crepuscular rays ). The Bayaka, also known as Aka tribe are a nomadic Mbenga pygmy hunter gatherer tribe found in the south western jungles of The Central African Republic.

New practical guide integrates science with messages from Pope Francis to promote action for a sustainable future

Press release / SEI and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development proudly present “Our common home: A guide to caring for our living planet”.

14 February 2023 / About Adaptation, Climate policy and Mitigation

Due to climate change, emergency flood defenses are put in place to protect homes.

Researchers seek views of how extreme weather affects older people

Press release / SEI's Gary Haq said they have experienced storms, flooding, heatwaves and drought in the UK and asks for input from citizens.

13 February 2023 / About Climate policy, Disaster risk, Pollution, Public policy and Wellbeing

Construction cranes and a TV tower are silhouetted against an orange and blue sky in Berlin.

Green public procurement: a key to decarbonizing construction and road transport in the EU

SEI report / Green public procurement can help cut the EU's greenhouse gas emissions. This report details how to boost this policy tool in construction and road transport.

9 February 2023 / About Business, Climate policy, Public policy and Supply chains

Two birds siting on a pipe/water tap that is dripping with water during heat wave.

Regions4Climate to test innovative solutions for climate change adaptation

Feature / Pärnu City and County in Estonia plan to adapt to climate change using innovative societal solutions.

9 February 2023 / About Adaptation, Cities, Climate policy, Climate services, Disaster risk, Innovation and Mitigation

Scaffolding covers an older building in Cologne, Germany, beneath a pale blue sky.

Q&A: The possibilities of green public procurement with Astrid Nilsson Lewis

Feature / A team of SEI experts published a report on the status of Green Public Procurement in the EU. Lead author Astrid Nilsson Lewis breaks down their findings.

9 February 2023 / About Behaviour and choice, Business, Cities, Climate policy, Fossil fuels, Innovation, Land use, Mitigation, Public policy, Supply chains and Transport