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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.
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Feature / Two new papers examine the role global consumption in tropical deforestation, and implications for climate change mitigation and a global forest transition.
SEI brief / Precise calculations of the carbon emissions and air pollution linked to a commodity shipment by sea are now possible with a new data-driven methodology.
Journal article / New criteria for judging the likely effectiveness of commitments to keep deforestation out of supply chains.
Perspective / The livelihoods of the 350 million smallholder farmers in Asia are being threatened by unprecedented societal change. How can we better secure them?
Feature / Asia's small-scale farmers are vital to its future. SEI Asia Director Niall O'Connor calls for greater support, paired with food value chain innovation.
Journal article / How do reforestation gains stack up against deforestation embedded in consumption?
Other publication / This chapter examines the causes and effects of trade and land-use telecouplings.
Journal article / A pan-tropical survey of emissions, coupled with supply-chain mapping, links emissions to consumer markets.
Feature / Unmanaged climate risks could lead to the collapse of a globally-integrated world. Find out why policy-makers are discussing this topic at historic Wilton Park.
