“Carbon prices too low to cut emissions”
Climate policy expert and EfD Associate Professor Mark Purdon warns that current carbon pricing mechanisms are insufficient to drive meaningful reductions in emissions in developing countries. He…
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COVID-19 worsened urban food insecurity in Uganda – women most affected
A study by researchers from the EfD Uganda at Makerere University has revealed stark gender differences in the impact of COVID-19 on food security among Uganda’s urban poor, with female-headed…
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 the graduation of the 4th Cohort of Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) Fellows (2024–2025) at Kampala…
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…
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 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…
Makerere honors EfD Uganda leaders and researchers for exceptional achievements
Makerere University celebrated the outstanding contributions of EfD Uganda during a ceremony presided over by the Vice Chancellor, represented by Robert Wamala, Director of Graduate Studies. The event…
"Carbon pricing in the Global South should be combined with cash transfers"
Carbon pricing is an important instrument. In the Global South, however there is a risk of malnutrition and deforestation if poor people are not compensated. A new study by EfD and MCC researchers…
EfD Uganda honored as runners-up in Policy Impact Award at 18th EfD Annual Meeting
The Environment for Development (EfD) Uganda team, led by Centre Director Edward Bbaale, has been recognized as runners-up for the prestigious EfD Policy Impact Award 2024. Their impactful paper…
Over 30 researchers and graduate students trained on impactful research and communicating to policymakers and the public
Over 30 researchers and graduate students from Makerere University participated in specialized training to enhance their skills in research co-creation, science communication, and policy engagement…