Knowledge saves lives: study links environmental awareness to safer water use
A new study of 1,650 households has revealed that environmental knowledge is of crucial importance for how families cope with poor drinking water quality in low- and middle-income countries, with 90%…
IPCC AR7 Chapter Scientists
Application deadline: October 18th.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is in the process of preparing its Seventh Assessment report (AR7). The IPCC Working Groups are seeking highly motivated early-career researchers from developing countries and countries in transition to apply as Chapter Scientists to support author teams for the AR7.
Call for papers: WCERE 2026
Proposal, Guidelines, and rules We invite submissions of empirical and theoretical papers in all areas of environmental and resource economics to be presented onsite. Full papers are to be submitted…
Studies reviewed the effectiveness of rural energy access programs
How effective are Germany’s energy access programs in Sub-Saharan Africa? EfD and SETI fellows, Jörg Ankel-Peters, Gunther Bensch, and Maximiliane Sievert have published two studies to advise an…
District officials were trained to value and protect Uganda’s natural resources
Over 30 environmental officers from 11 districts in Western Uganda gathered in Fort Portal for training organized by the EfD Uganda at Makerere University. Funded by the Makerere Research and…
New launch: A handbook for researchers on policy engagement and impact in the Global South
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…
Ugandan local government officials trained on environmental policy tools
Over 20 local government officials from Kampala Capital City Authority, Entebbe Municipality, and the districts of Wakiso, Mukono, and Mpigi participated in a two-day workshop focused on environmental…
Researchers explore the "Mussel Miracle" - the rise of Chilean aquaculture
Chile has become a powerhouse in the global mussel industry, growing from a minor player in the early 1990s to the world's second-largest producer and exporter. This rapid expansion, known as the…