Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)

Bridging science and policy

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) connects science and decision-making to develop solutions for a sustainable future for all.

SEI’s work spans climate, water, air and land-use issues, governance, the economy, gender and health. Stakeholder involvement is at the heart of our efforts to build capacity, strengthen institutions and equip partners for long-term change.

SEI’s knowledge and findings are accessible to decision-makers and civil society: as our their open access material, in leading academic journals, and repackaged for effective decision support.

To promote debate and share knowledge, SEI convenes decision-makers, academics and practitioners and engage with policy processes, development action and business practice worldwide.

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From insights to impact: Shaping science-based action on resilience

At a high-level workshop in Washington, DC, leaders in finance, policy, science and other sectors came together to refine the Resilience Science Must-Knows, a set of insights drawn from the latest resilience research, and shape a shared path toward science-based action.

Zanskar’s silent echo: Can community tourism revive a Himalayan legacy?

Learn how HKH-ICE winner Heco - Himalayan Ecotourism is working with local communities in Zanskar to reclaim tourism, blend tradition and sustainability, and protect their cultural legacy.

The power of Community-Based Organisations: Investing in local solutions for lasting change

RAIN 1 winner Itanya Africa Group champions locally-led climate solutions through community-driven mindset shifts, regenerative farming practices, and trusted local influencers.

Introducing 19 innovations driving resilient agriculture in East Africa

Learn more about the RAIN 3 shortlisted candidates; innovative agricultural solutions across East Africa advancing resilience, sustainability, and community impact.

The songs of the forest: A symphony of nature, science, and the human spirit

Learn how Knowledge into Use Awards winner Sekola Adat uses plant music to connect Dayak tradition, science, and conservation in Borneo.