Burning plastic for energy is a dangerous practice in urban slums
New research highlights a growing and underreported issue, the burning of waste as household fuel in urban slums, a practice that raises serious concerns about the health and environmental…
What could explain low uptake of rural electricity programs in Africa? Empirical evidence from rural Tanzania
IGE Fellows contributed to national plans for clean cooking through timely initiative
How can we involve the private sector in a transition to clean cooking in Ethiopia? This was the question a group of Ethiopian IGE Fellows asked. Their answers became significant input into the
Fish farmers record 20 percent better yield one year after EfD training
Nigeria's aquaculture industry has received a significant boost, thanks to EfD Nigeria’s effort to equip local fish farmers with environmentally sustainable water management practices. Farmers from
Protected areas have a positive influence on conserving forests but the pressure remains
Deforestation can occur in zones ruled by diverse territorial planning tools. After a comprehensive revision of territorial land use plans (Planes de Ordenamiento Territorial in Spanish) and protected…
Rising temperatures cause lost incomes for informal workers
A study by EfD researchers Saudamini Das and E. Somanathan found that high temperatures cause significant income losses and health problems for informal sector workers, such as street vendors and