Perspectives

Aerial view of a tropical beach on La Digue Island, Seychelles, showcasing a pristine white sandy shore, lush green foliage, and clear turquoise waters with visible coral formations and large rock formations scattered along the coastline.

Five reasons why Small Island Developing States are bigger than we think

Perspective / Ahead of the fourth International Conference on SIDS, explore how they shape global climate action and biodiversity.

21 May 2024 / About Disaster Risk and Finance

The ASEAN Declaration on Environmental Rights: whose rights and what rights?

Perspective / Representatives of Indigenous Peoples’ organizations and partners gathered to deliberate on the draft text of the ASEAN Declaration on Environmental Rights.

14 May 2024 / About Adaptation and Participation

European countries flags at Strasbourg, Alsace, France.

Why climate action is a matter of human rights for older people worldwide

Perspective / Gary Haq reflects on the European Court's recent linking of climate change and human rights, stressing urgent need for older people's protection.

16 April 2024 / About Climate policy, Public policy and Wellbeing

Aerial view of Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor ) flying over Lake Magadi.

‘Water for Peace’ means water for all: for people and planet

Perspective / This World Water Day, SEI Scientist Doug Chalmers reflects on how science supports conflict resolution around one of the planet's most precious resources: water

21 March 2024 / About Food and agriculture, Planning and modelling, Water resources and Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Close-up of an open septic tank with a hose inserted for waste removal.

Why sanitation is critical for action towards the Global Methane Pledge

Perspective / Sanitation's overlooked role in methane emissions is critical for the pledge's success, demanding urgent action and innovation.

18 March 2024 / About Climate policy, Mitigation, Pollution, Sanitation and Short lived climate pollutants

A transport worker leaning out of the window of a white van, looking to his side, with urban buildings in the background.

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.

12 February 2024 / About Innovation, Participation, Sustainable lifestyles and Transport

Close-up shot of an electric car plugged into a charger next to a beach in Norrtälje, 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.

8 February 2024 / About Fossil fuels, Geopolitics, Innovation and Public policy

Close up shot of a male hand plucking coffee cherries from a bush.

Local perspectives on global sustainability standards: Fairtrade and smallholder coffee farmers in Indonesia

Perspective / Hear local perspectives on the challenges faced by coffee farmers in Indonesia when joining global eco-labelling schemes.

5 February 2024 / About Food and agriculture

A woman holding a flag displaying the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Maximizing progress on the 2030 Agenda: building on SDG interlinkages

Perspective / Unlocking SDG synergies can boost progress on the 2030 Agenda, guiding sustainable development beyond 2030.

31 January 2024 / About Sustainable Development Goals