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SEI analysis introduces bold fix for the CDM: Transition away from large-scale p...

20 Nov, 2012 11:27 CET
Press release: November 20, 2012

A new policy brief argues that the integrity of the Clean Development Mechanism hinges on the net emissions impact of large-scale power projects, which are expected to generate the majority of Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) between now and 2020, but which may not be truly additional.
The policy brief – Transitioning away from large-scale power projects: A simple and...

Making transport a driver for development in Africa

23 Oct, 2012 15:00 CET
Press release: October 23, 2012

New report by panel of international experts highlights policies to improve air quality road safety and congestion, supporting African development.
Transport is playing a big role in delivering economic development to Africa. But as the demand for transport grows and cities expand, policy makers need to tackle transport challenges to make sure that all parts of society can...

Research reveals impacts of palm oil in Southeast Asia, proposes reform of EU bi...

16 Oct, 2012 13:16 CET
Press release: 16 October 2012

SEI research presented at European Development Days shows that as production has soared to meet global demand, driven in part by the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive, communities have been harmed by the large plantations’ practices. EU policies should be revised to ensure sustainability.
The European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (EU-RED) has set a target of meeting 10% of...

New version of SEI’s water planning software links easily to energy tool for nex...

5 Sep, 2012 10:24 CET
Press release: September 5, 2012

The latest enhancements to the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) system, used by thousands of governments, researchers and nonprofits in 170 countries, were showcased at World Water Week in Stockholm last week. WEAP 3.3 is available for download today, free to developing-country users.
Water is a vital resource, essential to human activities and ecosystems alike. Around the...

SEI links powerful water, energy and climate change mitigation planning software...

30 Aug, 2012 14:31 CET
The Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) and Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning (WEAP) systems are already used by thousands. Now they connect easily for more sophisticated analyses of the tradeoffs required to supply drinking water, feed the world and provide energy for all.
Climate, water and energy are intricately linked, so choices in any one sector can often reverberate across the others. To achieve...
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Powerful energy & climate mitigation planning tool gets major upgrade

31 Jul, 2012 05:00 CET
A new release of SEI’s LEAP (Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning) system, used by thousands of organizations in more than 190 countries, includes multiple performance enhancements, new features, and close integration with SEI’s Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) system.
LEAP is a powerful, versatile software system for integrated energy planning and greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation assessment. It is used...

Major new energy assessment says strong leadership, investment needed to bring s...

20 Jun, 2012 15:35 CET
Press release: 20 June, 2012

A new SEI report shows achieving UN energy goals within a 2°C pathway will require a massive scale-up of low-carbon technologies, driven by a shared development agenda and effective policies to guide public- and private-sector investment. World leaders can lay groundwork at Rio+20.
A new SEI report shows achieving UN energy goals within a 2°C pathway will require a massive scale-up...

World leaders urged to ‘move beyond aspirational statements’ and seize ‘historic...

18 Jun, 2012 18:37 CET
Press release: 18 June 2012, Rio de Janeiro 13:15

Nobel Laureates, members of the UN Secretary-General’s High-level Panel on Global Sustainability and members of The Elders gather in Rio for a high-level dialogue issuing a declaration entitled ‘The Future We Choose’– one driven by a collective commitment to planetary stewardship.
The Declaration “The Future We Choose” is available at...

World remains on unsustainable track despite hundreds of internationally agreed ...

6 Jun, 2012 15:41 CET
Press release: June 6, 2012 The world continues to speed down an unsustainable path despite over 500 internationally agreed goals and objectives to support the sustainable management of the environment and improve human wellbeing, summarizes the Global Environment Outlook report (GEO) that reviews the state, trends and outlook of the global environment. The report is coordinated by the United Nations Environment...

World remains on unsustainable track despite hundreds of internationally agreed ...

6 Jun, 2012 15:40 CET
Press release: June 6, 2012 The world continues to speed down an unsustainable path despite over 500 internationally agreed goals and objectives to support the sustainable management of the environment and improve human wellbeing, summarizes the Global Environment Outlook report (GEO) that reviews the state, trends and outlook of the global environment. The report is coordinated by the United Nations Environment...

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