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Disaster risk

Our research recognises that disaster risk and development are closely linked: it is development processes that largely determine who and what is exposed to risk as well how much, and how effectively they can respond. SEI works to integrate disaster risk reduction with equitable, sustainable and resilient development.

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Modeling cascading drought effects in a national food supply network using minimum cost flow

Journal article / Using a simulated Swedish food supply network, this research explores how agricultural losses caused by drought affect food distribution and consumer demand.

13 October 2026 / About Disaster risk and Supply chains

SEI shares five recommendations ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference

Feature / Biodiversity action is falling short – SEI shares five recommendations for building more resilient societies ahead of COP17.

6 October 2026 / About Bioeconomy, Disaster risk, Finance and Supply chains

Existing evidence on the impact of climate risk on real estate valuations: a systematic map

Journal article / This research maps evidence on how physical and transition climate risks affect real estate valuations, drawing on 130 academic and grey literature sources.

22 September 2026 / About Disaster risk, Finance and Land use

Lost in translation: visual metaphors for better climate communication

Feature / Visual metaphors can help overcome challenges that arise from different interpretations of terms used in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.

2 September 2026 / About Adaptation and Disaster risk

Engagement around risk, informality and nature-based solutions in Nakuru, Kenya

Journal article / This study explores at risks in informal settlements from hazards and inequalities, highlighting the potential of nature-based solutions for equitable planning.

4 April 2025 / About Adaptation, Cities, Disaster risk and Wellbeing

Who bears the hidden costs of disasters? Gendered care work and crisis planning

SEI podcast / This episode explores the overlooked gendered burden of care work during crises and emphasize the pressing need for equitable and inclusive disaster response.

31 March 2025 / Power in balance / Adaptation and Disaster risk

Power in balance

Podcast series / A podcast about sustainability and justice. In each episode, experts explore how power dynamics create and sustain social and environmental inequities.

About Adaptation, Disaster risk, Forests, Land use and Renewables

Pathways to integrate gendered care work into climate crisis preparedness and response

Other publication / Six evidence-based, actionable recommendation pathways for emergency preparedness, response and crisis governance for gendered caregiving for climate solutions.

25 September 2024 / About Climate policy and Disaster risk

A senior couple sit on the sofa in front of an electric fan during a summer heat wave.

Forecasting heat-related impacts with multivariate multi-step time series models using advanced deep learning

Journal article / This research compares forecasting models for predicting heat-related health impacts across Sweden, using data from all 21 counties.

2 February 2026 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk and Wellbeing

Rooted in local leadership, powered by global solidarity: strengthening anticipatory action across the IFRC Network

SEI report / Learn about the challenges and opportunities for the IFRC Network in developing anticipatory action for disaster management.

21 November 2025 / About Adaptation and Disaster risk

Invited perspectives: fostering interoperability of data, models, communication, and governance for disaster resilience through transdisciplinary knowledge co-production

Journal article / This perspective argues for transdisciplinary approaches to foster interoperability of information for disaster risk and climate adaptation needs.

18 September 2025 / About Adaptation and Disaster risk

Seasonal heatwave forecasting with explainable machine learning and remote sensing data

Journal article / This article investigates machine learning models for predicting heatwaves, aiding early warnings and mitigation planning.

11 September 2025 / About Adaptation, Climate services, Disaster risk and Mitigation

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Building a community to shape research, policy and practice in the Mekong Region with SUMERNET

Feature / SUMERNET was founded with long-term funding from Sida, to strengthen the Mekong Region’s evidence-based policy for sustainable development.

29 September 2026 / About Disaster risk, Participation and Water resources

Five trends from World Water Week 2026

Feature / From AI's water footprint to sanitation in crises: the five trends from World Water Week 2026 that will shape water management.

28 August 2026 / About Disaster risk, Finance, Sanitation and Water resources

At the crossroads of changing politics, a changing climate, youthful expression and artistic endeavour in Hungary

Feature / SEI and partners created a climate village at a historic arts festival in Hungary to bring youth views and artistic expression into climate policy discussions.

30 April 2026 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk and Participation

Uncovering trader water reliance and risks in Brazilian soy and beef supply chains

Other publication / This report highlights the hidden reliance of Brazilian soy and beef supply chains on water and the associated risks within global trade.

3 February 2026 / About Disaster risk, Food and agriculture and Supply chains

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Modeling cascading drought effects in a national food supply network using minimum cost flow

Journal article / Using a simulated Swedish food supply network, this research explores how agricultural losses caused by drought affect food distribution and consumer demand.

13 October 2026 / About Disaster risk and Supply chains

Alpine Capra Ibex Looking Standing On The High Rocks Stone In Dombay Mountains, North Caucasus

SEI shares five recommendations ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference

Feature / Biodiversity action is falling short – SEI shares five recommendations for building more resilient societies ahead of COP17.

6 October 2026 / About Bioeconomy, Disaster risk, Finance and Supply chains

Participants at the Symposium on Strengthening the Evidence on the Outcomes of Locally Led Adaptation, held on 3–4 June 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

What counts: the state of evidence of outcomes of locally led adaptation

Past event / Join the launch of a new report on the state of evidence on locally led adaptation and recommendations to bridge key divides.

30 September 2026 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk and Finance

Building a community to shape research, policy and practice in the Mekong Region with SUMERNET

Feature / SUMERNET was founded with long-term funding from Sida, to strengthen the Mekong Region’s evidence-based policy for sustainable development.

29 September 2026 / About Disaster risk, Participation and Water resources

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SEI at Climate Week NYC 2026

Past event / SEI joins the Climate Week in New York to highlight global leadership and finance solutions for accelerating the transition to net zero industry.

20 September 2026 / About Adaptation, Climate policy and Disaster risk

A realty sign stands outside condominiums damaged by Hurricane Michael in 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida