Environment for Development (EfD)
A global network of research centers solving the world’s most pressing environmental and development challenges.
Website: efdinitiative.org
- Check out this discussion paper, which examines how #heat #stress influences #gendered #time #allocation across diverse activity domains in a developing country context! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- How do farmers perceive #Climate #Smart #Agriculture (CSA) reforms? How can #research support the implementation of CSA? These were some questions highlighted at a stakeholder workshop, arranged by EfD at the University of Rwanda. Read more about this! www.efdinitiative.org/news/farmers...
- Check out this free online learning on policymaking for climate action and circular economy! Some very senior experts will share there insights. You can sign up here: www.edx.org/learn/enviro...
- EfD Nigeria secures $1m IDRC grant for #climate #finance project in #Africa. ”The project aims to strengthen government #policies, #financial #systems, and #regulatory #frameworks to attract financing for climate action,” said Prof Nnaemeka Chukwuone. www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-nig...
- Despite Chile’s prominent role as a kelp supplier, small-scale #fishers receive the lowest incomes. Recent #research finds that this is due to labor-intensive production, the power of exporters, and collectors’ dependence on intermediaries. Check out the study! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- Effects of #ClimateChange and limited adaptive capacity are adversely affecting #agriculture and, in turn, the #livelihoods of the Ugandan population. This policy brief summarizes key evidence and practical recommendations to accelerate CSA adoption. www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- #Solar-powered fridges save #fish catch in heatwaves in #Kenya. A new study shows how Kenyan fishers are beating the heat that destroys over a third of their catch every year - a #sustainable way to address rising temperatures and unreliable markets! www.efdinitiative.org/news/solar-p...
- Job alert! Environment for Development Ethiopia (EfD Ethiopia), hosted at Addis Ababa University (AAU), invites applications for a post-doctoral position on research-policy interaction. Deadline for applications: February 2nd. www.efdinitiative.org/about-efd/jo...
- New #research has identified the primary drivers of #plastic #waste burning as household fuel in 26 countries in the #GlobalSouth, a widespread practice across low-income communities despite negative effects on health and the environment. Read more about this! www.efdinitiative.org/news/study-r...
- This report is a must-read for anyone interested in #sustainable, #inclusive #energy transitions. It's grounded in existing research and enriched by the experiences of #policymakers and practitioners working in diverse local contexts. www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- EfD #Tanzania researcher Dr. Innocensia John has, for years, dedicated her work to #Indigenous #crops, emphasizing their role in nutrition, climate adaptation, and economic empowerment for farmers in Tanzania. Read this story! www.efdinitiative.org/story/she-ad...
- EfD #Tanzania is supporting youth-owned small and medium #enterprises (YSMEs) in the #food sector to transition from charcoal and firewood to #cleancooking. The Ministry of Energy participated and provided advice. Read more about this initiative! www.efdinitiative.org/news/researc...
- How do droughts affect #energy #poverty? Check out this interesting EfD Discussion from #Ethiopia! They find that it does indeed have an impact, but an exception is households participating in Ethiopia’s intervention—the Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP). www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- Why do connection and usage rates remain low in rural areas that have gained access to the electricity grid? An interesting study provides a follow-up of a grid extension program in #Rwanda, Check out this paper! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- How much more are consumers willing to pay for clothes that are produced in a way that considers social, environmental, and health factors? Check out this interesting study! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- An #emissions #levy #law was implemented in #Ghana, but later repealed. What were the lessons learned? What worked and what didn't work? Read more about this! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-gha...
- EfD #Tanzania researchers contribute to policy discussions on how the government’s #infrastructure investments can better support #youth participation in #agricultural markets and trade. Read more about these discussions! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-res...
- EfD Ghana convened researchers, fisherfolk, and insurance providers to validate the findings from the #Fishing for #Insurance in #Ghana's Small-Scale Fisheries project. This initiative helped fisherfolk and insurance providers understand each other. Read more! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-gha...
- In #Chile, 95% of homes in the south-central regions use firewood, causing #AirPollution and respiratory issues. In #Switzerland, 65% of the households rely on fossil fuels. To address the slow #energy #transition, researchers have initiated a joint project. www.efdinitiative.org/news/researc...
- #Meat production is a significant contributor to #ClimateChange. #PlantBased, #insect, and lab-grown alternatives emerging as top contenders. However, the #environmental impact potentials may be greater than originally reported. Check out this interesting study! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- #Mangrove forests provide a myriad of ecosystem services and play a significant role in #carbon #sequestration, storing up to five times more carbon per hectare than terrestrial forests. This study examines a unique pilot #CarbonTrading scheme in Kenya. www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- EfD’s collaborative program #Sustainable #Consumption and #Production (SCOPE) has launched a research initiative to address policy gaps, data limitations, enforcement challenges, and the role of the informal sector in managing electronic and textile waste. www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-lau...
- Don't miss the free EfD webinar with Dr Bing Zhang! Time: Wednesday, December 17, 15.00-16.00 Central European Time (CET). #China is increasingly leveraging #InformationDisclosure as a critical tool to enhance the effectiveness of #Environmental #Governance. www.efdinitiative.org/events/bridg...
- #Tanzania aims to accelerate its transition toward #ClimateSmart, #Inclusive, and #Sustainable #Agriculture. National experts, policymakers, and researchers convened to strengthen #policy reforms under the Inclusive Green Economy, #IGE program. www.efdinitiative.org/news/tanzani...
- EfD Ghana brought together #EarlyCareer #women in #environmental and #development #economics for a workshop themed “Navigating career challenges and institutional barriers for early-career women in development economics.” Read more about this initiative! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-gha...
- Check out this study that investigates the potential of artificial intelligence, #AI applications in addressing the #Energy #Consumption and #CO2 emissions challenges faced by countries in #SubSaharanAfrica (SSA) and their implications for economic growth! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- #Makerere University hosted a high-level roundtable bringing together researchers from the EfD Uganda, representatives from the #GRO Foundation, and the #BankofUganda to explore alternative financing mechanisms for climate action and sustainable development. www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-gro...
- Could we fly less? #COP may be increasingly resource- and carbon-intensive, and could limit participation of low-income groups. This paper proposes a #hybrid reform to the COP cycle: biennial in-person summits alternating with virtual thematic sessions. www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- Evaluating the results of foreign aid is a crucial part of those programs. EfD Vietnam researchers Pham Khanh Nam and Thong Quoc Ho have led a team of researchers and assistants to evaluate the impact of the #NewtonFund program in #Vietnam. Read more! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-vie...
- The use of #biodegradable #fishing gear is a way to mitigate the negative impacts of abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (#ALDFG), i.e. #ghost #gear”. However, it may diminish competitiveness. Check out this study! #Fisheries www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- #Plastic is now threatening #ecosystems, public #health, and national economies. New evidence from SCOPE and EfD-CAM reveals how everyday #consumption contributes to plastic #pollution and incurs hidden economic losses that ultimately burden us all. www.efdinitiative.org/news/real-pr...
- Welcome to join the seminar "Economy, Environment and Policy – A Basis for Designing Sweden’s Long-Term Climate Policy" hosted by the University of Gothenburg! You'll find more information and a Zoom link below. It's today, Monday, December 1st at 12.10 CET www.efdinitiative.org/events/eeu-s...
- EfD's #Inclusive #Green #Economy in Practice program builds capacity among civil servants in Eastern Africa. This training focused on the design of green #policies and evaluation. Read more about this! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-eth...
- This study, conducted by EfD researcher Gemeda Olani Akuma (Ph.D.), examines the impact of #climate-induced #drought on #cropland allocation and #rural #livelihoods in #Ethiopia. It underscores the need for income diversification and increased productivity. www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- Nkechi S. Owoo, Ph.D, has made history as the first woman in 80 years to be promoted to #Full #Professor of #Economics at the #University of #Ghana. A big congratulations on this achievement! Read this interview with her! www.efdinitiative.org/news/univers...
- #Cooking presents an opportunity to transition to #clean #energy. EfD researchers have studied what prevents the adoption of #electric #cooking even in contexts where access to electricity is good. What are the obstacles? Check out the study! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- As the world's leading producers of #food and other #consumer #products gather to discuss #plastic #waste, EfD Researcher Pablo Evia asks: Where is the Global South perspective? Read this insightful blog post! www.efdinitiative.org/blog/basic-n...
- Interesting symposium on #voluntary #carbon #markets in the Global South! It's on site in Edinburgh, and if you're in the vicinity, don't miss this! www.efdinitiative.org/events/sympo...
- EfD's partner institution, University College Dublin, offers a PhD fellowship in Economics. Apply before January 31st! www.efdinitiative.org/about-efd/jo...
- Scientists call on the European Union to protect people and nature from the hidden risks of #chemical cocktails. Every day, all living organisms are potentially exposed to dozens, or even hundreds, of chemicals – from #plastics and #pesticides to #cosmetics. www.gu.se/en/news/scie...
- Many interesting sessions in the "Evidence for Climate Action" side event! Richard Mulwa, Númi Östlund, and Daniel Slunge will discuss "Public opinion on carbon pricing and revenue use in East Africa" on Nov 12, 16.15-16.45 CET, in a session organized by EBA. ieg.worldbankgroup.org/e4ca-2025
- EfD researchers have studied the #UNIDO project “Promotion of #Bio-#Ethanol as Alternative #Clean Fuel for Cooking in the United Republic of #Tanzania” project. Their review provides key lessons for other similar initiatives. Check out this study! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
- #Water #utility leaders from four #African cities — #Accra, #Nairobi, #Kampala, and #DaresSalaam — came together for a unique workshop aimed at sharing experiences and building stronger ties with researchers working on water-related challenges. Read more! www.efdinitiative.org/news/african...
- Interesting #webinar on the #economic management of cascading regime shifts in #ecosystems, presented by the University of Gothenburg, #Environmental Economics Unit (EEU) on Monday, 10th at 12 Central European time. Information and Zoom link below! www.efdinitiative.org/events/eeu-s...
- In northern #India, where #air #pollution is a growing #health crisis, #researchers, in collaboration with #journalists, have put science in the public's hands through the media. This project shows that information campaigns can change attitudes and behaviors! www.efdinitiative.org/story/resear...
- Our partner institution, University College Dublin (UCD), is recruiting three Assistant Professors in #Economics (#Environment & #NaturalResources). Application deadline: November 25. Read more! www.efdinitiative.org/about-efd/jo...
- EfD Ghana organized a #capacity-building workshop to enhance #research skills among graduate students from the University of Ghana. Read more about this! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-gha...
- Interesting research proposal from UNI WIDER! www.efdinitiative.org/events/reque...
- #Waste #burning is a practice that spans the entire continents of #Africa, #Asia, and #LatinAmerica, affecting billions of people. Read about this webinar on the intersection of waste, #energy, #gender, and #health. www.efdinitiative.org/news/webinar...
- Policymakers and researchers from the Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) program and EfD toured the Mabwepande #Compost plant outside Dar es Salaam, exploring how sustainable waste management can drive #ClimateSmart #Agriculture and #Circular #Economy goals. www.efdinitiative.org/news/turning...
