Environmental stakeholders pledge to advocate for Nigeria’s carbon market framework
Stakeholders in Nigeria's climate and environmental sector have resolved to develop an action plan and intensify advocacy to fast-track the operationalization and implementation of a regulatory…
EfD-Uganda Holds 2nd Advisory Board Meeting, Plans Future Growth
KAMPALA, Uganda | July 16, 2025 — The Environment for Development Initiative–Makerere University Centre (EfD-Mak) convened its 2nd Advisory Board Meeting at Makerere University, where Director Edward…
EfD Ghana advances Voluntary Carbon Markets project with stakeholder input
EfD Ghana hosted a stakeholder workshop to review draft findings from its ongoing research on Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs) in developing countries. The session brought together people from…
Carbon pricing could increase fuelwood consumption and women’s collection time in Malawi
New research shows electricity price hikes in Malawi increase firewood use and women's and girls’ domestic burden. To balance the burden for households, parts of the tax revenue could be recycled. Economists usually propose lump-sum transfers, while people often prefer green investments or targeted transfers. This study - taking household bargaining power into account - emphasizes the possibility of handing out transfers to women, which would also increase their intra-household bargaining power and reduce firewood consumption.
EfD Vietnam deepens engagement with World Bank on green growth and marine sustainability
As Vietnam intensifies its transition toward a climate-resilient and sustainable economy, EfD Vietnam continues to foster high-level engagement with the World Bank. Building on past collaborations…
Swedish ambassador urges Uganda to lead Africa’s E-mobility transition
Uganda has been called upon to take leadership in Africa’s electric mobility revolution, following the graduation of the 4th Cohort of Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) Fellows (2024–2025) at Kampala…
