Land use

The concept of planetary boundaries and its applicability in Estonia

Project / SEI Tallinn's report summarizes the concept of planetary boundaries and looks into its applicability in Estonia.

Tribal Lands and Environment Forum: Can remote data connect us to the land? A landscape analysis for braiding satellite-based information and Indigenous knowledge

Past event / SEI researchers will present their project and initial findings on the potential for satellite data to support the use of traditional ecological knowledge.

Protected areas and indigenous rights in Sápmi: an agonistic reading of conflict and collaboration in land use planning

Journal article / This paper explores the role of state officials in navigating colonial legislation and promoting policy change on indigenous rights in Sápmi in Northern Sweden.

Reimagining disaster risk reduction to cope with the new European summer

Perspective / This perspective argues that Europe must reimagine policy approaches for disaster risk reduction to cope with summers of fires, floods and high temperatures.

BEDROCK: Building an evidence-base for deforestation-free landscapes: supporting equitable outcomes in and beyond commodity supply-chains

Program / Understanding and improving the performance of supply-chain policies aimed at halting tropical deforestation.

Territorial and consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions assessments: implications for spatial planning policies

Journal article / This study introduces four case studies that were conducted using the two quantification approaches to assess the climate impacts of local planning policies.

“Montana’s emissions matter”: SEI’s Peter Erickson testifies for youth in Montana climate trial

Media coverage / Sixteen young people sued Montana for violating the state constitutional right to a livable climate. An SEI affiliated researcher testified on their behalf.

Virtual reality shows how fracking affects Argentinian river basin

Media coverage / SEI's partnership with a university in Argentina allows people to explore the intersections of fracking and local water supply with virtual reality.

Setting priorities through “systems thinking” at the SDG Summit

Perspective / A systems-thinking approach is required to figure out where to prioritize action to accelerate progress across the Sustainable Development Goals.