circular economy

The role of forests for a climate-resilient bioeconomy: reflections from IUFRO 2024

Perspective / Francis X. Johnson provides a brief analysis of key themes and gaps in forest research from the IUFRO Congress 2024.

A bioeconomy perspective on land restoration offers a triple win for biodiversity, climate and development

Perspective / Integrative and regenerative use of land, soils and biomass are pillars of a sustainable bioeconomy, which can deliver more than just healthier lands.

Understanding the interactions between biowaste valorisation and the Sustainable Development Goals: insights from an early transition stage

Journal article / This study informs the scientific community and decision-makers on planning for sustainable biowaste valorisation that addresses context-dependencies.

Bangkok’s waste metabolism: barriers and opportunities for inclusive circularity

Journal article / This article utilizes an urban metabolism approach and behavioral analysis to explore linkages between various actors and processes in Bangkok’s waste system.

A green transition in transport is about more than just emissions

Perspective / Insights from the JUSTIT project highlight the critical balance between environmental goals and workers' rights in Sweden.

Unleashing Sweden’s innovation potential: a blueprint for the green transition

Perspective / Carlsen argues that innovation is required at the societal level and that the state must play a much more active role in the transition away from fossil fuels.

Trase’s website has a new look

Feature / Understanding commodity supply chains and accessing data-driven insights is now easier than ever before.

A situated urban political ecology of plastics recycling in Bangkok

Journal article / This paper aims to understand how waste pickers in Bangkok currently operate as key actors in the recycling economy.

The Green Agenda project: Armenia’s roadmap towards sustainability

Press release / Today, SEI and Sida, in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Armenia, have officially initiated the Green Agenda project in Yerevan.