Renewables

Cascading of woody biomass: the tricky path from principle to policy to practice

SEI brief / This discussion brief explains the principle of "cascade use" of wood and how it is being applied in the EU

SEI research synthesis: gender, development and sustainability – 2017 update

Other publication / Key findings from recent SEI research projects around the world focused on gender issues in the context of development and sustainability.

USAID Clean Power Asia

Project / The USAID Clean Power Asia project was an initiative to facilitate investments in environmentally friendly, grid-connected renewable energy in Southeast Asia.

Building sustainable energy infrastructure in Africa is a careful balancing act

Feature / Experiences in Tanzania and Zambia show the tensions between pursuing much-needed private investment and ensuring that benefits accrue to all citizens.

Biofuels for sustainable energy and mobility in the EU and Africa

Other publication

Renewable energy mini-grids: an alternative approach to energy access in southern Africa

SEI brief / Renewable energy mini-grids might provide an alternative and additional solution to energy pressures in countries of the Southern Africa Development Community

Are trade agreements good or bad for the climate?

Perspective / Trade deals and the World Trade Organization are widely seen as detrimental to climate mitigation efforts, but they could also work to support them.

SEI at the Marrakech Climate Change Conference

Feature

The SEI Gender and Social Equity Programme

SEI brief