Strategic workshop shapes SETI’s new research agenda
The Sustainable Energy Transition Initiative (SETI) held a workshop to establish a research agenda, a strategic plan for the SETI group, collaborative research proposals for international funding, and…
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…
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 engages World Bank in regional climate-sensitive macroeconomic modelling hub
A new Regional Centre of Excellence in Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling will position Makerere University at the forefront of Africa’s climate and economic policy landscape. Hosted at the EfD…
Pioneering Uganda's green future: IGE Fellow Maureen Anino on the IGE Program
Maureen Anino, Assistant Commissioner at Uganda’s Ministry of Water and Environment, was among the first cohort of fellows in the Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) program. Her experience reflects Uganda…
EfD Researchers advocate for efficient use of water and environmental resources
EfD researchers called for more efficient management of water and environmental resources at the 8th Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK 2025). The event, held on March 17-21 and organized by the…
Burning plastic for energy is a dangerous practice in urban slums
New research highlights a growing and underreported issue, the burning of waste as household fuel in urban slums, a practice that raises serious concerns about the health and environmental…