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Sustainable development has important consequences for lives and livelihoods. SEI research explores the conditions that support broad-based participation in development processes, particularly by disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised groups.
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SEI brief / The authors present a critical assessment of oil and gas production narratives in developing countries to highlight barriers to low-carbon transition.
Journal article / This paper analyses key principles that should guide an equitable and responsible research agenda on habitability.
Perspective / Katy Harris and Richard J.T. Klein argue that COP29 made modest gains, like the Baku Adaptation Road Map, but lacked the ambition needed for real progress.
Past event / Explore how climate finance can empower locally led action to build resilient, adaptive communities, with insights on scaling sustainable solutions at COP29.
Feature / For World Toilet Day, explore how innovative sanitation tools promote peace, protect rights and drive inclusivity in vulnerable communities worldwide.
Perspective / Without Indigenous consent, the green transition risks legal and social backlash, undermining its goal of sustainable development for all.
Journal article / This paper presents survey results from Sweden's Sámi population, examining trust in state and industry actors governing hydropower.
Perspective / Climate crises disproportionately burden caregivers, yet G20 policies overlook their needs, risking greater harm without inclusive, care-sensitive planning.
Past event / This official side event at COP29 will explore the connection between just transitions and adaptation through the emerging concept of “just resilience.”









