Climate policy

A black silhouette of a submarine breaches the water at center of the image, with green and blue northern lights swirling above and reflected in the water surface below.

The Nordic region: a geopolitical and environmental hotspot

Perspective / Geopolitics and sustainability are boiling up together, and one of the world's most calm and stable regions, the Nordics, will be a hotspot.

27 January 2026 / About Climate policy and Geopolitics

Q&A: How SEI’s new AFOLU Tool allows policymakers to plan comprehensive emissions reduction

Feature / In this Q&A, Charlotte Wagner, a Senior Scientist at SEI US, discusses the importance of the new AFOLU tool, integrated in SEI's flagship software, LEAP.

26 January 2026 / About Climate policy, Food and agriculture, Forests, Fossil fuels and Land use

A group of primary school children in blue school jumpers sitting at desks in a classroom and facing a teacher.

CHILI inaugural seminar

Past event / Watch the first in the CHILI seminar series, which brought together experts to explore children’s learning environments and health.

23 January 2026 / About Cities, Climate policy and Pollution

Photo shows crystal blue water and mossy green grass in front of the mountain Lenine Peak in Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyz Republic country climate and development report

Other publication / This World Bank report details how climate action in the Kyrgyz Republic can not only support the environment, but also improve its economy and agriculture.

23 January 2026 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Disaster risk, Food and agriculture, Fossil fuels, Mitigation and Renewables

Old historical windmill in a polder surrounded by modern wind turbines

A theory of change approach to enhance the post-2030 sustainable development agenda

Journal article / The article proposes a theory of change to assess impact and political feasibility of proposals shaping a post-2030 sustainable development agenda.

16 January 2026 / About Climate policy, Geopolitics and Sustainable Development Goals

Aerial view of oil production and shipping facilities on a riverbank in Nigeria

Nigeria, South Africa on course to break climate pledges with fossil fuel production plans

Media coverage / Emily Ghosh and Derik Broekhoff spotlight Nigeria and South Africa's fossil fuel production plans in The Conversation, based on the 2025 Production Gap Report.

11 January 2026 / About Climate policy and Fossil fuels

Rows of empty conference chairs with translation headsets placed on the seats.

Why language matters in climate negotiations: disentangling cross-border impacts and transboundary climate risks

Perspective / Similar-sounding terms in climate talks can mask very different realities, with real consequences for policy coherence and negotiated outcomes.

8 January 2026 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Geopolitics, Mitigation and Supply chains

Bridging science and climate justice: perspectives from Latin America

Feature / An SEI and AIDA report explores how science is transforming climate litigation, the challenges, and future opportunities.

8 January 2026 / About Climate policy, Energy access and Fossil fuels

An aerial view of a Soviet-era high-rise apartment building in the Õismäe district of Tallinn, Estonia. The upper section of the building is highlighted, showcasing a series of bold red balconies against the backdrop of prefabricated concrete panels. The striking red accents contrast with the otherwise gray façade, adding a touch of vibrancy to the utilitarian design. Above, a clear blue sky stretches out, with only a few wisps of white clouds, enhancing the brightness and openness of the scene. This image captures the distinctive features of Soviet architecture, with its focus on function, but also subtle moments of color and life.

Decarbonisation of Estonia’s residential building stock

Journal article / This study analyses the climate implications of deep renovation and energy supply decarbonization in Estonia.

31 December 2025 / About Climate policy and Household energy