nature-based solutions

From words to action: implementing biodiversity and climate strategies for resilient societies

Event on 17 September – 15 October / SEI launches a global event series with IPBES and IPCC Chairs, driving integrated nature and climate action for resilient societies across four continents.

Key outcomes of the UN conference on Small Island Developing States

Feature / SIDS4 highlighted urgent climate action plans and introduced the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda to combat threats to small island nations.

SIDS can pioneer the next generation of climate adaptation solutions

Perspective / Karina Barquet discusses the innovative strategies of Small Island Developing States in tackling climate change challenges.

International Day for Biological Diversity 2024

Collection / Explore how SEI’s innovative research and projects are driving sustainable solutions to preserve our planet’s rich biological diversity.

Resilient Coasts – Caribbean Sea

Project / The Resilient Coasts Caribbean Sea project will develop Living Labs for coastal ecosystem management using nature-based solutions.

Coastal communities need resilient ecosystems and infrastructure

Feature / Coastal communities can combat climate threats by safeguarding ecosystems like mangroves and coral reefs.

Floating islands as biodiversity pit stops and pollution cutouts towards more resilient cities – BioFloat

Project / The BioFloat project tests the concept of floating islands in three lakes in Estonia and Latvia to preserve biodiversity and restore water ecosystems.

Can nature-based solutions combat climate crisis and champion social equity? Reflections from the Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023

Perspective / This blog highlights three key takeaways from the Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023.

Aftermath of Storm Babet shows the cost of short-term research funding

Perspective / When groundbreaking research projects come to an end when their funding expires, critical research findings are left stranded on the precipice of action.