There is a clear demand in Sweden for more sustainably produced clothing, particularly when it comes to avoiding the most problematic production practices. However, consumers show limited willingness…
EfD’s Director, Gunnar Köhlin, signed an agreement with the President of Addis Ababa University, Samuel Kifle, in November 2024 to transition the EfD center to the University. Hailu Elias has, after…
Water utility leaders from four African cities—Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam—came together for a unique workshop aimed at sharing experiences and building stronger ties with researchers…
To achieve a sustainable and chemically safe circular economy, society needs better access to reliable information about hazardous chemicals. Formas, the Swedish government research council for…
EfD South Africa - EPRU and the EfD Global Hub, in collaboration with the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment (SPIA), conducted a free PhD training workshop with over 300 participants exploring…
Agriculture is the backbone of economies in East Africa, employing about 60 percent of the workforce and contributing on an average to 30 percent of gross domestic product. Yet agricultural growth…
It took over two years and involved 25 authors from across the EfD network. Now it’s published: a practical handbook for researchers who want to ensure that their research is not only relevant for…
Researchers from all around the world gathered in the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, for the 10th Annual Sustainable Energy Transitions Initiative (SETI) Workshop to share ideas and discuss…
Climate change is affecting lives, livelihoods, and investments across the African continent. The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), on September 8-10, highlighted global solutions to address this…
A new study, published in Nature Climate Change, offers a comprehensive picture of public attitudes toward climate policies, such as carbon taxes, in seven large countries in the Global South: Chile…