Perspectives

Satellite image of Hurricane Beryl approaching the Caribbean, showing a well-defined eye and extensive cloud bands.

Optimism cannot dissipate a tropical hurricane alone

Perspective / Maya Rebermark shares a personal reflection on climate crisis realities amid Hurricane Beryl.

2 July 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate services, Disaster Risk, Innovation and Mitigation

EU flags in front of the European Parliament.

New European Parliament must act on climate change as a systemic threat

Perspective / In this op-ed, Mikael Allan Mikaelsson and Johan Munck af Rosenschöld present ways for the new EU Parliament to protect Europe and act on climate change.

27 June 2024 / About Climate policy, Fossil fuels, Public policy and Supply Chains

How to advance peace and security through a climate and gender lens? Reflections from youth at the UN Women’s GEN-Forum 2024

Perspective / This blog offers three practical recommendations drawing on insights from youth at the 2024 UN Women Gen-Forum.

25 June 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy and Participation

Two Vietnamese women wearing traditional conical hats and vibrant floral pants are riding bicycles across a narrow concrete bridge over a river. The background features lush greenery and palm trees under a clear blue sky.

We are all connected: what to know about transboundary climate risks

Perspective / SEI and UNDP authors explore the urgency of managing transboundary climate risks to safeguard global progress.

10 June 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Disaster Risk, Geopolitics and Sustainable Development Goals

a white tree of coral pokes up in the centre of the image, with bleached white coral branches extending off into aquamarine blue waters in the background.

Top 10 reasons why the ocean is suddenly a hot topic

Perspective / These emerging trends, competing interests and major events that could bring the ocean to the top of the global agenda in the coming year.

7 June 2024 / About Climate services, Geopolitics, Land use and Water resources

rows of green salad leaves stretch to the horizon point under a white cloth roof

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.

5 June 2024 / About Bioeconomy and Land use

Advancing menstrual justice: reflections on the Third Annual Menstruation Research Network Conference

Perspective / SEI researchers reflect on the Third Annual Menstruation Research Network Conference and share environmental perspectives on menstrual justice.

30 May 2024 / About Sanitation and Sustainable lifestyles

Aerial view of a large solar farm surrounded by lush green forests and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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.

27 May 2024 / About Finance, Participation, Renewables and Sustainable lifestyles

This image shows an aerial view of a tropical archipelago with numerous small islands and sandy beaches. The crystal-clear turquoise waters are vibrant and filled with coral reefs visible from above. The islands are interspersed with greenery and patches of forest, creating a striking contrast against the blue ocean. In the distance, the horizon meets a clear blue sky, enhancing the serene beauty of this coastal landscape.

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.

22 May 2024 / About Adaptation, Disaster Risk and Ecosystems