Exciting job opening at EPRU, the host institution of EfD South Africa: The Causal and Adaptive Learning for Policy (CALP) research group, led by Prof. Yonas Alem, invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. www.efdinitiative.org/about-efd/jo...

#Export-led #growth can be both a blessing and a curse. New research shows how producing countries often bear the environmental and social burden of production. Activities higher up in the value chain, such as branding, design, and retail, remain elsewhere. www.efdinitiative.org/news/researc...

Vietnam's mangrove forests hold potential for #blue #carbon #development. These #ecosystems absorb carbon and protect coastlines, support #biodiversity, and provide livelihoods. A workshop brought together researchers, policymakers, business and experts. www.efdinitiative.org/news/blue-ca...

Water utilities need revenues to supply water to their customers and invest in infrastructure, and payment arrears are problematic. EfD researchers have studied some different alternatives to disconnections. Check out this study! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...

How do #energy-#efficient appliances affect the lives of people and small businesses? What are the benefits, and do they last? Do they come with problems? An EfD Kenya study is looking into this - read more about this project! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-ken...

#Climate #change #mitigation, #adaptation, and #climate #finance were on the agenda when EfD #Ethiopia researchers met with a technical team from the IMF at the Ethiopian Ministry of Finance in April. Learn about their discussions! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-eth...

EfD's Annual Report with stories from our vibrant, global network is now published! Check it out! www.efdinitiative.org/about-efd/ef...

A new project on Innovative #Climate #Finance for Unlocking Development and #Equity in #Africa (INCLUDING-Africa), aims to strengthen climate finance systems and promote inclusive low-carbon development in West Africa. Read more about this interesting project! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-nig...

How can we measure women's empowerment related to energy beyond simply having electricity to also measuring who has control over energy decisions and how energy access impacts a woman's time and labor? This was discussed in a recent webinar. Read more about it! www.efdinitiative.org/news/measuri...

The UN launches a new, global framework to measure what truly matters - Beyond GDP EfD Vietnam's Center Director, Pham Khanh Nam, was part of the expert committee that provided advice on this framework. Read more about this and hear his comments! www.efdinitiative.org/news/beyond-...

Mark your calendars for the next EfD Webinar with Professor Jeff Vincent! This session will be highly interactive and discussion-oriented. The topic is aforestation, reforestation, and restoration for climate mitigation Date: Tuesday, May 19 Time: 14:00 CEST www.efdinitiative.org/events/affor...

⚡ LIVE: UN High-Level Expert Group to Launch the “Beyond GDP” Report 📺 Watch the live session today at 09.00 PM CEST: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1r... 📌 Learn more: www.un.org/en/beyondGDP

Participants in EfD's Inclusive Green Economy Program gathered for a cross-country peer-learning workshop focused on #climate-#smart #agriculture. Learn about some of their findings in this article! www.efdinitiative.org/news/regiona...

Today, we dive into the gendered implications of dairy management with Dr. Kevin W. Maina! Welcome to join this free EfD webinar at 13.00. Time: 13:00 CEST (14:00 in East Africa) Venue: Zoom More information and link below. www.efdinitiative.org/events/healt...

New project aims to increase farmers' productivity, food security, and climate resilience in #Ethiopia #Farmers in Ethiopia are struggling with #climate shocks, #post-#harvest #losses and inefficient practices and poor market systems. Read more! www.efdinitiative.org/news/new-pro...

Welcome, EfD Rwanda! Leaders from EfD's Global Hub met with leaders from the College of Business & Economics at the University of Rwanda for a two-day strategic meeting. This visit marks EfD Rwanda’s official integration into EfD's global network!

Interesting study! Africa emits 4% of global #greenhouse gases but faces some of the world’s worst climate extremes. Researchers have studied how perceived increases in drought and flood severity relate to climate awareness, risk perceptions and policy support. www.efdinitiative.org/publications...

Mark your calendars for the next EfD free webinar: Healthier Herds, Heavier Workloads? The Gendered Time and Resource Implications of Herd Health Management in Kenyan Dairy Systems with Dr Kevin Maina, EfD Kenya. Date: Tuesday, April 28, 14.00-15.00 CEST www.efdinitiative.org/events/healt...

Registrations are now open for the second edition of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)'s online course “Harnessing Trade to Advance National Climate and Development Goals" with contributions from EfD 📅 27 April – 8 June 2026 ⏳ Registration deadline: 20 April 2026 unctad.org/meeting/elea...

Don't miss this free webinar!: Designing Gendered Empowerment Indicators - Sharing Technical Guidelines, Experiences, and Challenges Across Countries and Domains www.efdinitiative.org/events/desig...

Millions of people still lack reliable and affordable access to electricity and clean cooking fuels. Check out this series paper, which explores the drivers of #clean #energy adoption, and barriers—including costs, unreliable supply, and availability. www.efdinitiative.org/publications...

Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, seeks curious and creative individuals for tenure-track #Assistant #Professors. They welcome applicants from the social sciences who would be interested in joining the Division of #Environmental Systems Analysis. www.efdinitiative.org/about-efd/jo...

The circular economy is no longer only an environmental issue. It is increasingly seen as a driver of economic #growth and #innovation. EfD Vietnam and a Japanese research delegation met to highlight new directions for research, training, and policy. www.efdinitiative.org/news/vietnam...

A new study finds a consistent pattern in collective problems such as #climate #change. When wealthier actors have the option to protect themselves through private solutions, they tend to invest less in public solutions, resulting in rising inequality. www.efdinitiative.org/news/private...

EfD researchers have found that #carbon #markets deliver impacts beyond #emissions reduction. Carbon projects in Kenya, particularly in afforestation, reforestation, and clean energy, are generating significant benefits while also presenting some trade-offs. www.efdinitiative.org/news/kenyas-...

A recent study has investigated what factors have shaped one of the #Kenyan government's most #progressive frameworks, the 2019 #Gender #Policy, and what recommendations emerged from it. This article summarizes what the researchers found. Check it out! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-res...

The #Inclusive #Green #Economy in Practice (IGEP) network took a significant leap forward to ensure impact beyond the program's duration. The IGE Fellows, alumni, and IGE support teams established secretariats and are now planning for the network. www.efdinitiative.org/news/buildin...

EfD Nigeria and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen #climate #policymaking in #Nigeria and support the implementation of the country’s #carbon #market framework. Read more about this! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-nig...

Investing in #sanitation and #waste is crucial for #sustainable #development, but there is also an #economic case for it. EfD Ghana participated in a high-level research dissemination and stakeholder engagement on sanitation and waste management in Ghana. www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-gha...

Check out this study, which examines the impact of #fuelwood dependency on #rural households' participation in #Uganda's #labor #market, an issue underexplored in Uganda and Sub-Saharan Africa, where fuelwood remains the primary domestic energy source. www.efdinitiative.org/publications...

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Ndwiga for this award! This innovation shows how environment, development, farmers' profits, and food security can go hand-in-hand. www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-res...

Free online webinar on Monday at 12.10 CET on #Industrial #emission dynamics, eco-efficiency, and rebound effects. Don't miss this! @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social #EnvironmentalEconomics #ClimatePolicy #Environment www.efdinitiative.org/events/eeu-s...

EfD's partner, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), calls for abstracts for the Global Conference on Environmental Taxation. The conference takes place in Berlin on September 14-16. Submission deadline: April 15. Don't miss this opportunity! www.efdinitiative.org/events/call-...

New EfD Discussion paper: #Urban #Food and #Nutrition Security Resilience through Urban #Agriculture: A #Circular #Economy Approach It evaluates the impact of #climate-smart gardens (CSGs) and black soldier fly frass fertilizer (BSFFF) on urban households. www.efdinitiative.org/publications...

Job alert! EfD's partner University College Dublin is looking for a PhD candidate with an interest in Flood Risk Perception and Climate Adaptation. Deadline: March 11th, 2026 www.efdinitiative.org/about-efd/jo...

Human rights and the environment are closely linked. People cannot fully enjoy human rights without a safe, clean, and healthy environment, and vice versa. Discover more about environmental rights: tinyurl.com/57b6jr39

#Ewaste and #textile waste are huge problems in many countries in the Global South. EfD Ghana researchers have gathered stakeholders to garner their insights on the topic, to refine their research questions, and ensure that their research is policy-relevant. www.efdinitiative.org/news/study-e...

#Tanzanian, #Ugandan, and #Norwegian universities collaborate in competence-building project on energy. Read more about this interesting project! www.efdinitiative.org/news/tanzani...

Norwegian students visit EfD_Kenya to learn from #textile #waste #research Kenya’s #second-#hand clothing ( #mitumba) sector supports approximately 2 million livelihoods but also generates significant textile waste. #global #value #chains #circular #economy! www.efdinitiative.org/news/aalto-u...

EfD #Ghana convened stakeholders to review new research findings and advance collaborative solutions for strengthening Ghana’s #Voluntary #Carbon #Market (VCM) #ecosystem. Read more about their conclusions! www.efdinitiative.org/news/sustain...

We're hiring! Our Climate & Health Postdoc Fellow will advance research on the health benefits of climate mitigation and adaptation activities, and contribute to case studies, economic evaluation and modeling efforts of specific climate actions. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/aGbLbU3

How can #global #production #networks and #value #chains be more equitable and promote sustainable development in an interconnected global economy? This study looks at case studies in #Peru, #Vietnam, and #Italy, Check out this interesting open-access paper! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...

Makerere University hosted the first #African symposium on #natural #capital #accounting and #climate-#sensitive #macroeconomic #modelling, bringing together ministers, senior government officials, researchers, and development partners. www.efdinitiative.org/news/symposi...

The Governing Board of the #Ghana National Research Fund (#GNRF) has appointed EfD researcher Anthony Amoah to serve on its #Agriculture, #Environment, and #Natural #Resources Technical Committee. Congratulations, Professor Anthony Amoah! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-gha...

If the countries of #Latin #America are to achieve net-zero #greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century, citizen support will be crucial. In this study, the researchers surveyed representative samples in six countries and in the United States for comparison. www.efdinitiative.org/publications...

Widespread support for protecting trees, but less for restrictions on charcoal. A new study covering #Ethiopia, #Kenya, #Rwanda, #Tanzania, and #Uganda highlights factors that drive – or reduce - public acceptance of policies aimed at preserving #forests. www.efdinitiative.org/news/study-s...

The #COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns profoundly affected #healthcare systems and many aspects of #social life globally. It also affected several #environmental conditions, ranging from #air to #water #pollution and beyond. Check out this study! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...

Join the launch of our new course: Policymaking for Climate Action & Circular Economy! February 17, 1-2 PM CET, free, online Meet: Adil Najam, President, WWF International Thomas Sterner, University of Gothenburg Chantal Line Carpentier, (UNCTAD). www.efdinitiative.org/events/launc...

#Carbon #taxation is suggested as an efficient instrument for the #clean #energy #transition. However, the results of this study by EfD Researcher Raavi Aggarwal suggest that a carbon tax that raises electricity prices may reduce employment in firms! Read this! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...

EfD Tanzania convened graduate students and early-career fellows at the University of Dar es Salaam for a one-day workshop to strengthen the link between #research in #environmental and #resource #economics and real-world #policy actions. Read more about this! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-tan...