The efficacy of the carbon market continues to spark debate, especially given the greenwashing and lack of oversight that abounds among companies who volunteer to take part. And various investigations have determined that many carbon credits have no …
It is now 90 seconds to midnight – that is, we’re figuratively moments away from humanity’s annihilation, according to an international board of scientists and nuclear experts. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists revealed the new time of its Doomsday …
The authors applied a systematic mapping methodology and searched for both academic and grey literature published between 2010 and 2020 in 16 bibliographic databases and 53 specialist websites. Eligibility screening (with consistency checking) was …
With the immense potential of India’s transitioning energy systems, industry leaders have emphasized the need to forge partnerships across private, public and philanthropic entities to aid the country in attaining its net-zero targets. At an event …
Draft National Action Plan (NAP) on Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) Through a series of consultative meetings and capacity building sessions, a technical assessment of SLCPs, air pollutants, and greenhouse gases (GHGs) mitigation has been conducted …
Researchers at the University of York have completed 10 years of a 20-year study that compares the impacts of different management options on key aspects for mitigating climate change, increasing water storage and quality, as well as supporting …
“It has been a privilege to lead the SEI Board and to help guide the important work of SEI”, said Lövin. “The triple crises, of climate, nature and poverty, must be tackled with policies and practices that are based on science. SEI is providing relevant …
In 2022, an unprecedented global review of scientific evidence, published by Cambridge University Press, showed the political impact of the SDGs has been limited. Scientists have found that the “transformation” brought on by the Goals has been mainly a …
Event: Roundtable on Macroeconomics and Climate-related Risks and Opportunities: Open Executive Meeting 1 Date/time: 23 January 2022, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. EST Macroeconomics panel: 1–2:20 p.m. Moderator: Emi Nakamura, University of California, Berkeley …
“Air pollution is associated with over a million premature deaths per year in Africa, which occur due to people being exposed to harmful pollutants both indoors and outdoors. Africa faces a double burden of worsening air quality, and climate vulnerability …
Join the SEI Latin America Centre and be part of the continued development of our Institute’s presence in this dynamic region. There are currently 25 members of staff at the centre, hailing from seven different countries in the Americas, conducting policy …
Regions4Climate projekt kasutab uuenduslikke lahendusi, et muuta eri piirkondi kliimamuutustele vastupidavamaks, tehes selleks koostööd huvirühmadega. Projekti osalised töötavad välja ja hindavad erinevaid vastupanuvõime lahendusi, sealhulgas uusi …
List of potential work tasks: The intern will work mainly with data gathering, data cleaning, and data visualization (visualizing data for diverse users, from SEI researchers to decision-makers to the general public). Handling large datasets using Excel, …
A similar case comes from the city of Guwahati in India, where around 30 percent of the urban population live in informal settlements on the hills to avoid the high rental costs of the urban core. The hills are subject to frequent flooding and landslides …
An avalanche of immediate crises – from Russia’s Ukraine war to soaring energy and food prices and worsening debt – are delaying action on major risks like climate change and threatening to fuel growing societal breakdown, analysts have warned. Among a …
Women, girls, boys, men and persons with non-binary gender identities, of various backgrounds and abilities all have different roles, responsibilities, capacities and access to resources. All these factors influence how hazards affect them, as well as how …
Although air pollution is an increasingly critical concern in Asian countries, the associated impacts on the world of work, including workers’ health and work productivity and quality are not as well studied. These online modules will allow participants to …
You will work closely and effectively with the ED to keep them well-informed and ahead of the game on all upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately in a dynamic, international setting. You will manage contacts and engagements …
Based in Bangkok, SEI Asia has a diverse team of multinational experts that integrate scientific research with participatory approaches to co-develop and share knowledge, build partnerships, and influence policy for resilient development. Research at SEI …
En las recientes Conferencias de las Partes (COP), gobiernos de Latinoamérica han establecido su visión del rol que sus países tendrían en mitigación del cambio climático, sin embargo, la región continúa apostando por una economía extractivista acentuada …
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