Many low-income households in developing countries spend a sizeable proportion of their income on energy largely due to the use of secondhand electrical appliances which are energy inefficient. This
The next EEU Seminar will be held on Monday the 25th of November at 12:10 – 13:00 in E43. The seminar will be held by Julia Wahtra and he will be presenting on the topic of: Environmental Comparative…
EfD Ethiopia and Addis Ababa City Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), signed a contract on February 15, to study Household energy consumption and main environmental impacts in Addis Ababa city
The Environment for Development (EfD) Uganda team, led by Centre Director Edward Bbaale, has been recognized as runners-up for the prestigious EfD Policy Impact Award 2024. Their impactful paper…
We use air pollution exposure measurements and household survey data from four studies conducted across three countries in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) to analyze the association between carbon monoxide (CO) exposure from cooking with biomass and indicators of cognitive impairment. While there is strong evidence on the relationship between ambient air pollution exposure and cognitive impairment from studies in high‐income countries, relatively little research has focused on household air pollution (HAP) in low‐income country settings where risks of HAP exposure are high.
IntroductionGlobally, 3–4 billion people rely on solid fuels for cooking, and 1 billion use kerosene to light their homes.
Nairobi will be the epicenter of policy discussions at the EfD Policy Day 2024 on October 2. The event, held in conjunction with EfD’s Annual Meeting, will bring together policymakers, researchers…
8th Annual CECFEE Research and Policy Workshop will be held at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India in partnership with SRIJAN. Please mark your calendars for November 7-9, 2024 (Thursday to Saturday) and…
The 2024 SETI Annual Workshop, held on June 18-19, brought together a vibrant network of researchers, policymakers, and students for an engaging exchange of ideas and groundbreaking research. The…