EfD Colombia researchers participated in the COP 16 in Cali
Three EfD Colombia researchers participated in events at COP 16 to present research, participate in discussions, attend high-level events, and participate in a PhD student workshop. They found the…
Researchers developed method to assess climate vulnerability of protected areas
Climate change is a challenge for Protected Areas (PA), such as national parks, in many aspects. It can affect biodiversity, infrastructure, and income from tourism. With limited resources, how should
New study highlights the trade-offs between community welfare and nature conservation
Researchers at EfD South Africa – EPRU have researched the trade-offs between community welfare and nature conservation by examining different Sub-Saharan countries and how they deal with the trade…
EEU Seminar - Liv Lundberg
The next EEU Seminar will be held on Monday the 2nd of December at 12:10 – 13:00 in B44. The seminar will be held by Liv Lundberg (PhD), a researcher at RISE - Research Institutes of Sweden. She will…
Consumers are willing to pay more for HAB-free mussels
Key Messages
● Consumers may avoid consuming mussels if they perceive a high risk of HAB contamination, even under government monitoring.
● HABs have significant welfare losses for consumers, but policies to ensure food safety in seafood markets can improve social welfare.
● Perceptions about HABs and mussel attributes play a role in explaining consumer preferences, but the link varies across contexts.
EfD Ghana leads sustainability training for small enterprises in Ghana
EfD Ghana research fellow Daniel Twerefou is spearheading an innovative project to develop training modules aimed at equipping Ghana’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with the tools…
Using Natural Capital Accounting is vital for South Africa's future
EfD Researchers have developed material targeting stakeholders and policymakers to highlight the use of Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) as a tool to understand how the environment affects people and…
EfD Webinar series: Saudamini Das, EfD India
Welcome to attend this free online EfD Webinar! Time: November 20, 2024, 2.00 pm (CET) Presenter: Saudamini Das. Topic: Interdisciplinarity in environmental research: Examples from mangroves research…