EfD-Uganda advocates community-based conservation
Over 40 senior officials from Uganda’s government ministries and agencies have been called upon to place communities at the heart of biodiversity conservation. The call came during a two-day high…
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Kenya’s carbon market momentum grows amid calls for transparency, equity, and capacity building
Kenya is advancing efforts to develop voluntary carbon markets (VCM) as part of its climate mitigation strategy. At a recent high-level workshop in Nairobi convened by EfD Kenya, representatives from…
Research uncovers political influence in Bangladesh’s solar electrification program
A recently published study sheds light on how political influence affects the distribution of public resources, specifically focusing on Northern Bangladesh's TR/Kabita solar home system program. Co…
Ghana workshop lays foundation for sustainable and productive aquaculture
With fish farming increasingly vital to Ghana’s food security and youth employment goals, a recent national workshop in Accra, hosted by EfD Ghana and the BlueRforD collaborative program on July 22nd…
Chile’s compliance with environmental regulations highlighted in new study
A recent study sheds light on how Chile is tackling compliance with environmental regulations. The research, titled Precursors of environmental compliance in a transitional economy: an empirical…
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…
Tanzania advances clean energy agenda through research–policy partnership
A partnership between researchers and policymakers is paving the way for accelerated adoption of clean energy in Tanzania. This was stated at the national Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) Forum held at…
Environmental stakeholders pledge to advocate for Nigeria’s carbon market framework
Stakeholders in Nigeria's climate and environmental sector have resolved to develop an action plan and intensify advocacy to fast-track the operationalization and implementation of a regulatory…
EfD-Uganda Holds 2nd Advisory Board Meeting, Plans Future Growth
KAMPALA, Uganda | July 16, 2025 — The Environment for Development Initiative–Makerere University Centre (EfD-Mak) convened its 2nd Advisory Board Meeting at Makerere University, where Director Edward…
From dumping ground to circular innovation: EfD Kenya leads talks on textile and e-waste crises
Kenya is leading a conversation on two of the continent’s fastest-growing environmental threats: textile waste and electronic waste (e-waste). In a two-day policy workshop, experts, policymakers…