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Environment for Development

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New launch: A handbook for researchers on policy engagement and impact in the Global South

It took over two years and involved 25 authors from across the EfD network. Now it’s published: a…

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Extension services need a boost to realize Climate-Smart Agriculture

Uganda’s efforts to achieve Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) goals are being hindered by weak…

IMG

Knowledge saves lives: study links environmental awareness to safer water use

A new study of 1,650 households has revealed that environmental knowledge is of crucial importance…

DEval Evaluation Report

Studies reviewed the effectiveness of rural energy access programs

How effective are Germany’s energy access programs in Sub-Saharan Africa? EfD and SETI fellows, Jörg…

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District officials were trained to value and protect Uganda’s natural resources

Over 30 environmental officers from 11 districts in Western Uganda gathered in Fort Portal for…

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Ugandan local government officials trained on environmental policy tools.

Over 20 local government officials from Kampala Capital City Authority, Entebbe Municipality, and…

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Researchers explore the "Mussel Miracle" - the rise of Chilean aquaculture

Chile has become a powerhouse in the global mussel industry, growing from a minor player in the…

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Precious Zikhali to spotlight climate equity at EfD’s Annual Meeting

EfD welcomes Precious Zikhali, Senior Economist in the Poverty Global Department of the World Bank…

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Input substitution in electricity generation and industrial production: Evidence from India

Abstract Carbon taxation is suggested as an efficient instrument for the clean energy transition. However, high…

2 Oct 2025 | Peer Reviewed | India

Climate change, land use shifts, and rural economies in Ethiopia

Abstract Farm households in developing countries are highly vulnerable to extreme weather shocks, which substantially…

2 Oct 2025 | Peer Reviewed | Ethiopia, Uganda

Strategic power expansion and renewable integration in pathways to the Net-Zero in Vietnam

Decarbonizing the power sector and the transition to a low-carbon energy future are critical strategies for reducing…

26 Aug 2025 | Peer Reviewed | Vietnam

Gendered language in job ads and applicant behavior: Evidence from India

This study analyzes nearly 158K job ads and 6.45M applications from India to examine how gendered language in job…

18 Jun 2025 | Peer Reviewed | India

Youth Employment Programmes in Africa

This book investigates youth employment programmes across nine African countries, providing important insights into the…

2 Oct 2025 | Books | South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya

Social context, framing, and compliance with the law: experimental evidence

Abstract We investigate the effects of law enforcement framing and social context on compliance with the law in a lab-in…

29 Aug 2025 | Peer Reviewed | Chile

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SISC2025 - Innovation in climate research for societal transformation

Wednesday 22 October 2025 — Friday 24 October 2025

The 13th Annual Conference of the Italian Society for Climate Sciences (Società Italiana per le…

Risk and Risk Management in the Agricultural Economy

Friday 21 November 2025

To promote research on the risks that are borne by individuals and firms in the agricultural sector…

Valuation Methods in Agro-food and Environmental Economics. What’s next?

Wednesday 3 December 2025 — Thursday 4 December 2025

Deadline for submissions: September 15, 2025   The European Association of Agricultural Economists -…

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EfD Webinar series: Maximiliane Sievert

23 September 2025

EfD Webinar series: Xiaoguang Chen

28 August 2025

EfD Webinar series: Carlos Chávez

27 June 2025

EfD Webinar series: NwaJesus Anthony Onyekuru

2 June 2025

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Why recycling your phone costs more than you think – and isn’t likely getting cheaper soon

Recycling your old phone should be getting cheaper. After all, electronic waste is the fastest…

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Carbon pricing could increase fuelwood consumption and women’s collection time in Malawi

New research shows electricity price hikes in Malawi increase firewood use and women's and girls’…

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Clean energy solutions for agriculture: Empowering MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa

In the face of climate change and its disproportionate impact on agriculture, finding sustainable…

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Does electrification illuminate women's lives?

A key reason for women’s low labour force participation in developing countries is the burden of…

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