Global financial architecture needs substantial reforms to be fair and meet SDGs
A new report sheds light on the current calls for reforming the Global Financial Architecture to restore debt sustainability and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report was…
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…
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…
EfD Uganda honored as runners-up in Policy Impact Award at 18th EfD Annual Meeting
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…
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…
Over 30 researchers and graduate students trained on impactful research and communicating to policymakers and the public
Over 30 researchers and graduate students from Makerere University participated in specialized training to enhance their skills in research co-creation, science communication, and policy engagement…
Economics of conserving endangered birds: the case for Gyps vultures in India
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The widespread use of diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, in livestock has caused a drastic decline in Gyps vulture populations across South Asia. This loss disrupted scavenging services, leading to a rise in feral dog populations and associated health risks for humans and wildlife, as well as increased public spending to manage livestock carcasses. In response, government-funded carcass-rendering plants have been set up to replace these lost services.
8th Annual CECFEE Research and Policy Workshop - 7-9 November 2024
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…