EfD-Uganda advocates community-based conservation
Over 40 senior officials from Uganda’s government ministries and agencies have been called upon to place communities at the heart of biodiversity conservation. The call came during a two-day high…
Rural communities increase climate resilience through ecosystem-based adaptation
What does climate resilience look like when it starts in the hands of farmers, community leaders, and local institutions? Across Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Ecuador, an innovative program is
Essays on Agricultural Productivity and Climate Resilience in Ethiopia: Insights into Conservation Practices, Public Works, and Land Cover Change
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This dissertation explores the interconnected dynamics of agricultural productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable land management in rural Ethiopia. It evaluates the effects of targeted conservation information on productivity, examines the role of public works in resource conservation and labor engagement, and analyzes the impact of land cover changes on agricultural output.
Workshop sets the stage for policy-aligned research on natural capital
EfD’s collaborative research program, Natural Capital, NatCap, held a two-day workshop hosting researchers and policymakers from across Sub-Saharan Africa. It marks the first of NatCap’s renewed…
Meet Paulina Oliva: From Mexico City’s smog to environmental innovations
What do rainwater-harvesting systems in urban Mexico, cleaner cooking fuel in Ghana, and a lifelong love of math have in common? The answer is Paulina Oliva, one of the keynote speakers at this year’s…
Successful program builds climate resilience through ecosystem-based adaptation
Rural communities in Latin America are highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, facing unpredictable weather, water shortages, and declining crop yields. However, a new initiative proves…
Study shows great potential of solar irrigation for small farms in Nepal
A recent study found that targeted financial models and specific incentives can overcome the barriers to the use of solar irrigation pumps (SIPs) among smallholder and women farmers in Nepal. Dipendra…
Financing the transition to safe, affordable, and resilient water and sanitation services in Nairobi: A co-developed policy research agenda
We invite you to an EfD Webinar focused on policy engagement and the winners of the EfD Policy Impact Award 2024: How researchers and practitioners' collaboration led to significant improvements in…
Uganda inaugurates 2025–2026 cohort for Inclusive Green Economy Program
Kampala, Uganda – April 15, 2025 — Uganda has officially launched the 2025–2026 cohort of the Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) in Practice Capacity Building program, a regional initiative aimed at…
EfD Researchers Share Insights at EI4WS Close-Out Celebration
EfD Researchers presented at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) close-out celebration for a 7-year long water security and infrastructure project. Professor Martine Visser…