economics

Socio-economic and environmental trade-offs in Amazonian protected areas and Indigenous territories revealed by assessing competing land uses

Journal article / This study explores how Indigenous territories reduce deforestation but face socio-economic trade-offs, while sustainable-use areas achieve a better balance.

Investing in women for climate resilience

Perspective / Women must be integrated into the global climate finance architecture to help foster sustainable livelihoods and build climate resilience for all.

A strategic phase-out of Colombia’s diesel subsidy to support the energy transition

Other publication / Researchers recommend how the Colombian government can phase out its diesel subsidy to support the country's energy transition.

Renewable energy

Collection / Dive into SEI's research and on-the-ground work to support lasting renewable energy projects across the globe.

Transforming financial institutions for a just energy transition in the Asia-Pacific: four takeaways from a regional workshop

Perspective / A just transition requires respecting social and environmental sustainability and forming inclusive partnerships with local communities.

Webinar: Innovation for strong sustainability trajectories

Past event / SEI's Emily Ghosh and Eric Kemp-Benedict present research introducing indicators for strong sustainability in developing and emerging economies.

A science-based heuristic to guide sector-level SDG investment strategy

Journal article / The authors present an evidence-based review approach for investors to assess sector-level impacts on individual SDGs.

Beyond borders: how can the EU become a leader in consumption-based emissions reduction?

Feature / To remain a leader in climate policy, the EU must tackle emissions produced beyond its borders, which result from the EU’s demand for imported goods.

Development transitions for fossil fuel-producing low and lower–middle income countries in a carbon-constrained world

Journal article / Researchers explore three types of development transitions for low- and lower-middle-income countries that transition to low-carbon development.