Joint workshop on biomass dependency sparks new policy initiatives
In a constructive collaboration, policymakers from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Rwanda joined forces with researchers to address the pressing issue of biomass dependency in East Africa. The
Webinar: The Triple Dividend of Resilience: Assessing the Full Benefits of Climate Adaptation Investments
AFAERE invites you to a webinar, scheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The topic of the webinar is " The Triple Dividend of Resilience: Assessing the Full Benefits of Climate Adaptation…
Workshop on Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs): From Theory to Practice
This two-day intensive workshop aims to equip course participants with the fundamental aspects of RCTs. We will discuss the rationales for impact evaluations, the issues of causal inference and the…
EfD Chile researchers study droughts and policy adaptability in Chile
Several studies have warned that climate change is changing the droughts, making them more frequent, severe, and long-lasting. EfD Chile researchers Felipe Vásquez-Lavin and Roberto D. Ponce…
ISSER Director urges commitment to sustainable development and EfD Ghana's vision
Peter Quartey, the Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, which serves as the host institute for EfD Ghana, made a call for…
Every choice counts: Changing our consumption and production patterns
From an individual perspective, climate change may be perceived as distant or difficult to understand. Its influence is likely to be restricted to conversations about changes in the climate, such as variations in temperature, rainfall patterns, or shifts in the timing of the seasons. However, in seemingly simple choices, such as the selection of food, the clothes we wear, or the means of transportation we use, we rarely pay enough attention to fully understand the environmental impact that such decisions can have.
Policymakers and researchers strengthen partnerships at EfD Ghana Policy Day
The 2023 EfD Ghana Policy Day at the University of Ghana on 4 October, highlighted the contribution of research to society, particularly the impact of the EfD Ghana center on the country’s natural…
“Extremely gratifying to have an impact on policies”
Wisdom Akpalu, the Director of EfD Ghana embodies in many ways all the values that EfD strives for – high-quality research and a tangible impact on society. He is overjoyed to host EfD’s 17th Annual…
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The Inclusive Green Economy program kickstarted its workshop in Ghana
Hundreds of thousands of people die prematurely in East Africa because of air pollution in their homes, which in turn is a result of the use of biomass. The use of firewood and charcoal contributes…