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Forests are some of the planet's most critical ecosystems, acting as carbon sinks, biomass factories and homes to rich biodiversity. SEI research looks at the impacts of land-use change and how to combine forest protection with the growing demand for land, food, energy and green space.
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Project / YESI Fellows collaborate on interdisciplinary environmental science. 2025 Fellow Joanne Morris, at SEI, leads a treescape project.
Project / This evaluation it's about measuring impact and shaping the future of conservation and sustainable development in one of the world’s most critical ecosystems
SEI brief / This policy brief details how Colombia's efforts to reduce deforestation can conflict with other environmental policies and goals, such as the 2030 Agenda.
Past event / At CBD COP16, the Latin American Bioeconomy Network will launch the guiding principles for implementing bioeconomy strategies.
Feature / Forest IQ, developed by SEI, Global Canopy and ZSL, has been named “one to watch” by the Global Good Awards.
Past event / At CBD COP16, experts will analyze the challenges of value chains in the tropics and their potential for the bioeconomy.
Past event / SEI York researchers are hosting three events as part of this month-long festival which showcases and celebrates the work of environment groups in the city.
Feature / Deforestation associated with the palm oil sector in Indonesia increased slightly in 2022 after falling for nearly a decade, according to the latest Trase data.
SEI brief / This brief examines the effects of EU deforestation regulation on smallholder farmers in Southeast Asia and presents opportunities to support implementation.









