At SEI we understand that only joined-up thinking can solve joined-up problems, and that sectoral thinking is not enough: we need to connect the dots for a clearer picture of the challenges we face. Unless we look at issues such as climate change, food security, water and energy in the round, action on one issue can often have damaging consequences for another, and there is a risk that mutual benefits will be overlooked.

This interactive annual report is a first effort to visualize how different aspects
of our work are connected, in terms of shared issues.

We gathered a selection of our activities in 2012 under seven topics that reflect the balance and focus of our work last year. The following page presents these activities on a world map, showing where they are located and the connections between them. For example, our work in the Middle East on water had strong links to the topics of energy, food security, climate and ecosystems – so where another activity has two or more of these topics in common, the map reveals a connection. The results can be surprising.

Go ahead and use the map to explore SEI’s work in 2012 – we think it will be fun and informative.
Please also give us feedback!