Ecosystems

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.

SEI expert advises on UK peatlands management for wildfire threat

Feature / Andreas Heinemeyer contributed to a recent briefing for the UK parliament, drawing on his expertise in peatland management.

Protecting our thriving planet – a “Pint of Science” event

Past event / Smriti Safaya shares the results of York's participation in the 2024 City Nature Challenge during this "Pint of Science" event.

SDG interactions analysis in Zambia: climate action, one health and policy coherence

Project / SEI aids Irish Embassy in Lusaka, Sustainable Food Systems Ireland, and Self Help Africa transform Zambia's food system with focus on Climate Action, One Health

York City Nature Challenge

Past event / For the first time, York joined this international event encouraging people to record wildlife in their own cities.

How Brazil helped to shape a critical new law to protect marine biodiversity

Feature / Luciana Fernandes Coelho reveals Brazil's pivotal role in the BBNJ agreement, a crucial step for protecting marine biodiversity in international waters.

Q&A: Smriti Safaya introduces the inaugural York City Nature Challenge

Feature / Smriti explains how York residents can contribute to this international event by recording wildlife they see and why she is passionate about citizen science.

Coastal communities need resilient ecosystems and infrastructure

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

Timeseries partitioning of ecosystem respiration components in seasonal, non-tropical forests; comparing literature derived coefficients with evaluation at two contrasting UK forest sites

Journal article / Investigating individual components of carbon flows within ecosystems aids our understanding of carbon dioxide sinks and sources.