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EfD funds a postdoc position on gender issues
EfD researcher and WinEED (Women in Environmental Economics for Development) co-founder Erin Sills is announcing a special postdoc position on gender issues. The position is funded by EfD and will…
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Civil servants, students, and researchers met in innovative training session
The Inclusive Green Economy program presented an unusual opportunity for knowledge sharing by bringing together groups with different backgrounds and skills. People in different stages of their…
Women's issues are not just women's issues
Today we celebrate International Women's Day. We do that to mark and celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and raise awareness about women's equality and…
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EfD’s Annual Meeting showcased great research and strong collaborations
For the second time, EfD’s Annual Meeting was an online event, due to the pandemic. 324 people registered for the meeting, a little less than in 2020. This year the last day was dedicated to the…
Important to help the livestock sector in Africa cope with climate shocks
As a young boy in Ethiopia, he dreamed of being a fighter pilot, partly inspired by Top Gun. As he grew up, he made a 180-degree turn and is now a strong advocate for peace, which goes well together…
IMF report stresses the imminent need for correct carbon pricing
A recent report from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, underlines the urgency of ending the subsidies of fossil fuels and implementing carbon taxes globally. This report contains a global…
Biodiversity, economy and social wellbeing goes hand in hand
What do Prince Charles and Leonardo DiCaprio have in common? At least one thing: the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. Meet its Director of Science, Alexandre Antonelli, a man passionate about…
In memoriam – Professor Gardner Brown
Professor Gardner Brown passed away in his home on August 9th, 2021, surrounded by his family. He is greatly missed by friends and colleagues all over the world. Gardner Brown was one of the great…
Sign up for the 2021 Gothenburg International Research Conference on SDG 8
The 2021 Gothenburg International Research Conference on Sustainable Development Goal 8 will take place in a blended form (physically and virtually) 26th-27th of August. International and Swedish…