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Transformations in resource use, supply chains, consumption and production, individual behaviour and innovation will all be needed if we are to prosper and at the same time move toward more equitable and sustainable economies. SEI provides tools and knowledge to help bring about change.
Revolutionizing the use of biomass is one of the most promising pathways to more sustainable production and consumption. SEI research explores the many facets of developing knowledge-based bioeconomies, from growing biomass to the governance of science, technology and innovation.
Media coverage / SEI’s Alphayo Lutta emphasizes that one way Kenya can reduce its vulnerability to global oil disruptions is to give greater attention to its bioeconomy.
Perspective / Ocean-based innovation can drive climate action, protect biodiversity and strengthen coastal communities.
Feature / SEI researcher Charlotte Wagner joins a new FAO expert group to guide countries on reducing livestock greenhouse gas emissions.
Businesses have a pivotal role to play in sustainable development, and are increasingly showing leadership in this field. SEI looks at how to promote and support this role through policy and knowledge sharing, as well as partnering directly with businesses to explore more sustainable pathways.
Other publication / This report aims to explain what factors are influencing the viability of different technology options.
Press release / A unique collaboration will investigate the carbon impact of AI to enhance transparency in the sector.
Feature / The BALTIPLAST project developed practical tools for municipalities to turn single-use plastic reduction ambitions into action.
Our research focuses on the effectiveness, efficiency and fairness of the international climate finance regime, but also looks beyond it, at how the global financial system at large either supports or undermines the societal transitions needed to achieve sustainable development.
Feature / This photo story outlines insights about key factors in the success or failure of renewable energy financing projects based on observations in Mozambique.
Technological innovation can play a central role in transforming society for sustainable outcomes. SEI examines the conditions that enable new, green technologies to flourish.
Other publication / This report aims to explain what factors are influencing the viability of different technology options.
Feature / Resilient Coasts – Caribbean Sea has officially been endorsed as a Decade Action under the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
Other publication / This brief reviews the performance of the global green steel and green iron sectors in 2025, giving policy signals and developments to watch in 2026.
Today’s global economy is characterized by often long, complex supply chains that bring commodities, goods and services to consumers, and economic benefits to producers. Applying innovative tools and analytical approaches, SEI explores the sustainability implications and potentials of global supply chains and broader consumption-to-production systems.
Other publication / This report explores how the EU Deforestation Regulation, combined with wider policy measures, can reduce the EU’s footprint from seven forest-risk commodities.
Feature / This feature explores report findings on how the EU Deforestation Regulation, alongside wider policy measures, could cut the EU’s deforestation footprints.
Other publication / How Brazil–China cooperation can reshape agricultural trade, reduce deforestation risks and drive more sustainable global supply chains.
How would our lives look in a sustainable future? How can we measure and mitigate the impacts of our consumption? How can individuals and communities contribute to broader societal transitions? SEI research develops tools and knowledge to support more sustainable consumption patterns and lifestyles.
Feature / The BALTIPLAST project developed practical tools for municipalities to turn single-use plastic reduction ambitions into action.
Journal article / A study of food waste in Swedish school canteens, analyzing organizational, school, and individual factors using extensive quantitative data.
Journal article / Exploring circular economy efforts in Bogotá and Mexico City, this study reveals how urban transitions can become more inclusive and sustainable.
Feature / Over 93% of Ugandan households rely on wood and charcoal for fuel. A new strategy sets a timeline through 2040 to support a clean energy transition.
Past event / Watch this webinar to hear experts explore how improving the lives of animals can strengthen human wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
