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Doctoral positions in "global public economics" (m/f/d)

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.

Tue, 2026-03-17 10:03

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EfD Nigeria partners with national council to strengthen climate policy

EfD Nigeria and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen climate policymaking in Nigeria and support the implementation of the country’s carbon…

Mon, 2026-03-16 16:42 | Carbon Pricing, Climate Change | Nigeria

Focus shifts to implementation of Nigeria’s Carbon Market Framework as EfD Nigeria concludes study on voluntary carbon market

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s carbon market are calling for the swift implementation of the country’s carbon market framework recently approved by the Federal Government. The call was made during the…

Mon, 2026-03-16 16:16 | Carbon Pricing, Climate Change | Nigeria

Call for papers: Special issue to honor Uma Lele

The International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) invite papers for a Special Issue of Agricultural Economics dedicated to honoring the legacy of Uma Lele for her outstanding…

Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Call for Papers | Agriculture

EEU Seminar with Lushanya

The next EEU seminar will be held on Monday the 16th of Mars at 12:10 – 13:00 in B44. The seminar will be held by Lushanya Dayathilake who will present on the topic of: When Carbon Taxes Beat VAT in…

Date: Monday 16 March 2026 12:10 — 13:00

Location: B44

EfD Ghana advances high-level policy dialogue on sanitation and waste management

EfD Ghana participated in a high-level research dissemination and stakeholder engagement on sanitation and waste management in Ghana. Led by ISSER in collaboration with EfD Ghana, the event brought…

Wed, 2026-03-11 14:47 | Waste | Ghana

Dr. Danny Tobin presenting the study findings at EfD Uganda Conference room on 9th March 2026

Farmers’ preferences key to successful tree-planting

A study exploring smallholder farmers’ choices in afforestation programs in southern India shows the importance of the farmers’ opinions. Dr. Danny Tobin of Duke University emphasized, at a seminar at…

Wed, 2026-03-11 12:36 | Agriculture, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Energy, Forestry | Uganda

Michael Ndwiga receives the award for best overall innovator during the performance contract and staff recognition ceremony at the University of Nairobi. Photo: University of Nairobi.

EfD researcher awarded for developing 100% organic fertilizer

Michael Ndwiga, Center Director of EfD Kenya and a lecturer in the Department of Economics and Development Studies at the University of Nairobi, was on February 26th, awarded by the University of…

Thu, 2026-03-05 15:56 | Agriculture | Kenya

EEU Seminar with Tommy Lundgren

The next EEU seminar will be held on Monday the 9th of Mars at 12:10 – 13:00 in B44. The seminar will be held by Tommy Lundgren who will present on the topic of: Industrial emission dynamics, eco…

Date: Monday 9 March 2026 12:15 — 13:00

Location: B44

Call for abstracts: The 27th Global Conference on Environmental Taxation

Call for Abstracts: Fiscal Instruments for International Climate Action We are pleased to announce that the Call for Abstracts for GCET27 is now open! GCET27 will be hosted by the Potsdam Institute…

Date: Monday 14 September 2026 — Wednesday 16 September 2026

Location: Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences

Call for Papers | Carbon Pricing, Policy Design

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