Stockholm Environment Institute

SEI is an independent international research institute engaged in environment and development issues at local, national, regional and global policy levels. The Institute was formally established in 1989 by the Swedish Government. Our goal is to bring about change for sustainable development by bridging science and policy. We do this by providing integrated scientific analysis that supports decision makers. SEI continues to develop, test and apply innovative methods and tools to inform and support measures to reduce environmental risks and build resilience – by linking between the natural and social sciences, drawing on indigenous knowledge, and making the available scientific knowledge more relevant and accessible to those tasked with policy decisions and project implementation. How we work We believe that scientific insights can guide us through change and should inform decision making and public policy. We also believe that local knowledge and values are crucial in building sustainable lives. Our approach is often highly collaborative, and stakeholder engagement has always been at the heart of SEI’s work. Our researchers are gathered into six thematic teams that tackle overarching issues like climate change, energy systems, vulnerability and governance, as well as specific problems such as water resources and air pollution. Our work on energy scenarios, sustainability modelling and vulnerability assessments has gained particular recognition. SEI is an innovator, and has consistently shown the vision to confront issues before they enter the mainstream. What makes us different We combine the qualities of:

-a non-profit and non-partisan research institute.
- an honest broker in handling complex environmental, developmental and social issues.
- a research institute committed to rigorous and objective scientific analysis to support improved policymaking.
- an agent for change that promotes transitions to a more sustainable world.