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Environment for Development

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Learn more about EfD - read our Annual Report 2024!

EfD's Annual Report 2024 In this report, you will find examples of EfD's impact, learn about our…

Pham Khanh Nam delivered a welcome remark

EfD Vietnam deepens engagement with World Bank on green growth and marine sustainability

As Vietnam intensifies its transition toward a climate-resilient and sustainable economy, EfD…

Graduands posing for a group photo with th ambassodor, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Prof. Edward Bbaale.

Swedish Ambassador Urges Uganda to Lead Africa’s E-Mobility Transition

Uganda has been called upon to take leadership in Africa’s electric mobility revolution, following…

EfD Kenya policy engagement specialist, Kenneth Kigundu

“The IGE program benefits both civil servants and researchers in the Global South”

Kenneth Kigundu describes the Inclusive Green Economy in Practice (IGE) program as a cornerstone of…

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Jessica Coria

Jessica Coria on chemical regulation, global policy challenges, and interdisciplinary research

One keynote speaker at EfD’s Annual Meeting this year will challenge how we think about chemical…

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Workshop sets the stage for policy-aligned research on natural capital

EfD’s collaborative research program, Natural Capital, NatCap, held a two-day workshop hosting…

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New study sheds light on household energy use and environmental impacts in Addis Ababa

A recent study conducted by EfD Ethiopia in collaboration with the Addis Ababa City Environmental…

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Mapping Africa’s import product dependency amidst global shocks

Abstract This study examines Africa’s reliance on imported products using five criteria: market concentration, foreign…

4 Jun 2025 | Peer Reviewed | South Africa, Kenya

Opposition to Carbon Pricing: Beliefs, Revenues, and Protesters

Abstract Economists widely support carbon pricing—through taxes or emission permits—as an effective, cost-efficient…

2 Jun 2025 | Thesis PHD | Sweden

Standing up for women: Gender mainstreaming in energy policy in Senegal

Abstract This paper focuses on the gendered impacts of energy access in rural areas. We examine gender mainstreaming and…

24 Apr 2025 | Peer Reviewed | South Africa

What incentives motivate smallholder farmers to reduce deforestation? Evidence from Nigeria's rainforest region

Abstract Deforestation has persistently undermined forests' critical role in providing environmental services and…

18 Mar 2025 | Peer Reviewed | Nigeria

Inside the black box of child penalties: Unpaid work and household structure

Abstract Recent work, mostly based on developed countries, has highlighted the negative effects of motherhood on labor…

27 May 2025 | Peer Reviewed | Central America and Mexico

Gender gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to environmental degradation in Colombia

Abstract Environmental degradation is a major public policy challenge, with the Global South being particularly…

27 May 2025 | Peer Reviewed | Colombia

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SPIA-Nigeria Country Study: Call for Proposals

Wednesday 9 July 2025 — Thursday 10 July 2025

Call for Proposals The Uptake and Impact of Modern Agricultural Technologies and Practices Primary…

Conference on Resilience, Sustainability and Digital Transformation in a Changing World

Thursday 31 July — Saturday 2 August, 2025

About the Conference: The College of Economics, Law, and Government at the University of Economics…

SETI 2025 Annual Workshop

Wednesday 13 August 2025 — Saturday 16 August 2025

SETI 2025 Annual Meeting Dates and location: University of Gothenburg. August 13-16, 2025. This year…

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EfD Webinar series: Carlos Chávez

27 June 2025

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EfD Webinar series: Pablo Ernesto Evia Salas

5 May 2025

Introducing CPIC - The Carbon Price Incidence Calculator

31 March 2025

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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 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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Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower are essential for reducing global…

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