The IGE program reshaped my policy thinking
One of the participants of the Inclusive Green Economy Program relates that the program gave her a completely new approach to policymaking, which permeates her daily work as well as her discussions…
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Kenya’s second-hand clothes pose major waste crisis
Kenya’s second-hand clothing (SHC) industry is vital for affordable fashion and livelihoods, but contributes significantly to textile pollution, clogged drainage systems, and contamination of air and…
EfD launches research project on household and SME energy efficiency in Uganda
EfD Uganda (EfD-Mak) at Makerere University has launched a two-year research project aimed at improving energy efficiency among households and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. The…
EfD Nigeria renews push to update Nigeria’s Fisheries Act
In a renewed effort to reform Nigeria’s outdated fisheries legislation, EfD Nigeria has mobilized stakeholders in the fisheries and aquaculture sector to review a revised Fisheries Bill and discuss a…
Researchers provide insights on deforestation and preferences for incentives in Nigeria
Recent research authored by four researchers, two of them from EfD Nigeria, sheds light on the underlying causes of deforestation in Nigeria, focusing on smallholder farmers’ preferences for…
Uganda inaugurates 2025–2026 cohort for Inclusive Green Economy Program
Kampala, Uganda – April 15, 2025 — Uganda has officially launched the 2025–2026 cohort of the Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) in Practice Capacity Building program, a regional initiative aimed at…
EfD study revealed hidden risks of environmentally friendly alternatives
An EfD study uncovered a surprising paradox: environmentally friendly alternatives can lead to higher overall consumption. The research, by Francisco Alpizar, Fredrik Carlsson, and Gracia Lanza…
New book on achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 8: Economic Growth and Decent Work For All
This open-access book synthesizes research on how to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal 8, to bring societal change through sustainable economic growth and decent work for all by 2030. "We…
EfD Researchers advocate for efficient use of water and environmental resources
EfD researchers called for more efficient management of water and environmental resources at the 8th Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK 2025). The event, held on March 17-21 and organized by the…
Brainstorming workshop on heat wave adaptation interventions for slum dwellers
With rising temperatures posing an increasing threat to urban slum dwellers, EfD India (CECFEE), along with the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), organized a brainstorming workshop to explore…