Perspective / Janne Parviainen argues that, in the face of inaction by governments, citizens can and should take actions to lead the way.
8 December 2025 /
Collection / SEI researchers offer their takes on the Paris Agreement - what it has meant and what lies ahead - to mark the 10th anniversary of the of the milestone treaty.
Perspective / Andreas Hoy argues that a measure of the Paris Agreement's success will be the degree to which urban areas can become resilient to climate change.
6 December 2025 /
Perspective / Chris Malley argues that improvements in air quality and public health can offer motivation for increasing climate actions.
5 December 2025 /
Perspective / Heidi Tuhkanen examines adaptation trends in Europe – what has helped drive change and what needs to happen to break through longstanding bottlenecks.
4 December 2025 /
Perspective / Alphayo Lutta gives the Paris Agreement a report card on its first 10 years and outlines ways to improve the grade over the next decade.
3 December 2025 /
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Journal article / Through a knowledge co-production process in Malmö, this article explores its unintended consequences and implications for epistemic injustice.
5 December 2025 /
Other publication / This report underscores how forests and trees can strengthen agrifood systems by supporting climate regulation, soil health and resilient production.
1 December 2025 /
Journal article / This paper investigates how security discourses, actors and tools shape offshore wind development and marine governance in Sweden.
25 November 2025 /
Other publication / This report explores the role of the bioeconomy in addressing climate change with a particular focus on the biobased technologies.
5 December 2025 /
Other publication / Via the lens of four scenarios, diverse governance and energy mixes show how best to prepare a secure and sustainable future.
7 November 2025 /
SEI brief / A pilot study explores the promise and limitations of AI tools to deliver accurate, consistent policy analysis at scale, through the SEI AI Reader.
21 August 2025 /
SEI podcast / Explore emerging technology solutions in sustainable development in this Currents in sustainability podcast featuring Kelly Levin and SEI experts.
5 February 2025 / Currents in sustainability /
Collection / SEI explores how AI can support sustainability while addressing its risks, guiding ethical and impactful use across environment and society.
Media advisory / On 29 October, SEI invites journalists to a press briefing where its leading experts will share their perspectives on the major themes shaping COP30.
21 October 2025 /
Other publication / This chapter of the Handbook on Electricity Regulation explores how energy regulation can adapt to uncertainties on the path to net zero.
3 October 2025 /
Media coverage / The Guardian and other major outlets cover new findings on the health effects of the US oil and gas sector, co-authored by a former SEI expert.
26 August 2025 /
Vacancy / Advance gender-inclusive climate finance through field research, capacity building and a gender-transformative pilot across Asia-Pacific communities.
Apply by 15 December 2025 / SEI Asia / Contract
Vacancy / Conduct climate-economics research to assess impacts, costs and benefits of climate policies and adaptation across African countries.
Apply by 12 December 2025 / SEI Africa / Contract
Vacancy / Lead climate modelling and impact assessments in Africa, developing projections, risk analyses and adaptation strategies to inform policy.
Apply by 12 December 2025 / SEI Africa / Contract