Environment for Development (EfD)
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Forests contribute significantly to GDP, both directly and indirectly. Read about this expert dialogue in Ethiopia, aimed at setting an agenda for forest and water issues within an Inclusive Green Economy framework! www.efdinitiative.org/news/ethiopi...
Ethiopian experts discuss forest and water issues for an Inclusive Green Economy agenda
A dialogue workshop within the Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) program was hosted by EfD Ethiopia at Addis Ababa University.
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What are the unequal effects of #climate #policies on different households' #carbon intensity of #consumption? A new comprehensive study, encompassing 1.7 million individual households in 88 countries, has analyzed this. Check out this interesting study! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
The heterogeneous effects of climate policy on households: Evidence from 88 countries
The paper analyzes the distributional effects of climate policy by examining heterogeneity in households’ carbon intensity of consumption. It constructs a novel dataset that includes information on th...
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A recent study by EfD Chile researchers reveals that increases in black #kelp #export prices do not translate into higher incomes for the harvesters. Read more about this study! www.efdinitiative.org/news/study-i...
Study identifies price disconnection in Chile’s black kelp value chain
A recent study by EfD-Chile researchers reveals that increases in black kelp export prices do not translate into higher incomes for the harvesters. The paper 
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Mauricio Oyarzo Aguilar Oyarzo, EfD Chile, presented new #research on #natural #resource #revenues and local government spending, chaired a session, and discussed international research collaboration at the 15th RSAI World Congress. Read more! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-res...
EfD researcher strengthens international collaboration at World Congress
Mauricio Oyarzo, Deputy Director of NENRE EfD-Chile, presented new research on natural resource
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Read this interesting blog post by Ifeoma Anugwa at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, which clearly explains why and how including a gender perspective in research and policies can unlock great opportunities for sustainable change. www.efdinitiative.org/blog/why-emp...
Why empowering women can contribute significantly to achieving sustainable agriculture
As climate change intensifies across the globe, its effects on agriculture are becoming increasingly evident through rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, floods, droughts, land degradation,...
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EfD researcher Carlos Chavez participated in the United Nations’ Third #World #Ocean #Assessment (WOA III). This report brings together more than 650 experts from around the world to evaluate the state of the oceans and the sustainability challenges. Read more! www.efdinitiative.org/news/nenre-e...
NENRE EfD Chile researcher contributes to UN global assessment on international trade and ocean sustainability
EfD researcher Carlos Chávez, participated in the United Nations’ Third World Ocean Ass
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A new study investigates cybersecurity risks in #smart #grids across #Sub-#Saharan #Africa, where rapid adoption of digital energy infrastructure meets escalating energy demands, but also comes with significant vulnerabilities. Check out this interesting study! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
Identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks in residential demand response for smart grids in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Does the concept of a "#just #energy #transition" move actors towards a consensus on designing socially accepted #fossil #fuel phaseout #policies? Check out this interesting study and what they learned! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
Consensus or cheap talk? The discursive politics of South Africa’s just energy transition
The just transition concept has been hypothesised to serve as a unifying framework for designing socially accepted fossil fuel phaseout policies. Whether the concept actually moves actors towards poli...
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The #cement #industry is responsible for 7-8% of global #CO2-emissions. This calls for broad solutions that involve many different sectors. EfD Tanzania is involved in multi-stakeholder discussions on how to address this challenge. Read more about this! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-tan...
EfD Tanzania in national dialogue on cement, infrastructure, and climate action
Tanzania needs cement for homes, roads, factories, and public buildings. But cement production also carries a climate cost.
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Exciting job opening at EPRU, the host institution of EfD South Africa: The Causal and Adaptive Learning for Policy (CALP) research group, led by Prof. Yonas Alem, invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. www.efdinitiative.org/about-efd/jo...
Postdoctoral research fellowship, EPRU, University of Cape Town
Overview Application deadline: June 30, 2026 Start date September 1, 2026
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#Export-led #growth can be both a blessing and a curse. New research shows how producing countries often bear the environmental and social burden of production. Activities higher up in the value chain, such as branding, design, and retail, remain elsewhere. www.efdinitiative.org/news/researc...
Research shows: Global supply chains shift environmental costs to producers
A new international study finds that environmental and social costs in global supply chains are often concentrated in producing countries such as Vietnam and Peru, while higher-value activities remain...
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Vietnam's mangrove forests hold potential for #blue #carbon #development. These #ecosystems absorb carbon and protect coastlines, support #biodiversity, and provide livelihoods. A workshop brought together researchers, policymakers, business and experts. www.efdinitiative.org/news/blue-ca...
Blue carbon in Vietnam: From scientific evidence to multi-stakeholder action
A full-day workshop on blue carbon at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) brought together around 40 researchers, policymakers, business representatives, and technical experts in person...
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Water utilities need revenues to supply water to their customers and invest in infrastructure, and payment arrears are problematic. EfD researchers have studied some different alternatives to disconnections. Check out this study! www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
Improving payment for essential services – A field experiment in Nairobi, Kenya
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How do #energy-#efficient appliances affect the lives of people and small businesses? What are the benefits, and do they last? Do they come with problems? An EfD Kenya study is looking into this - read more about this project! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-ken...
EfD Kenya study will examine impacts of energy-efficient appliances
EfD Kenya has launched a new study that will examine how energy-efficient appliances are affecting the lives of households and small enterprises.
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#Climate #change #mitigation, #adaptation, and #climate #finance were on the agenda when EfD #Ethiopia researchers met with a technical team from the IMF at the Ethiopian Ministry of Finance in April. Learn about their discussions! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-eth...
EfD Ethiopia met with IMF and Ministry of Finance to discuss climate policies
Climate change mitigation, adaptation, and climate finance were on the agenda when EfD Ethiopia researchers met with a technical team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at th
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EfD's Annual Report with stories from our vibrant, global network is now published! Check it out! www.efdinitiative.org/about-efd/ef...
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EfD's Annual Report 2025 In this report, you will find examples of EfD's impact, learn about our vibrant network, and read about some of the many activities during 2025. Read the Annual Report - downl...
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A new project on Innovative #Climate #Finance for Unlocking Development and #Equity in #Africa (INCLUDING-Africa), aims to strengthen climate finance systems and promote inclusive low-carbon development in West Africa. Read more about this interesting project! www.efdinitiative.org/news/efd-nig...
EfD Nigeria launches project to improve climate finance access in West Africa
EfD Nigeria has launched a new project on Innovative Climate Finance for Unlocking Development and Equity in Africa (INCLUDING-Africa), a regional initiative aimed at strengthening c
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How can we measure women's empowerment related to energy beyond simply having electricity to also measuring who has control over energy decisions and how energy access impacts a woman's time and labor? This was discussed in a recent webinar. Read more about it! www.efdinitiative.org/news/measuri...
Measuring how energy truly empowers women
In a recent webinar hosted by the Sustainable Energy Transitions Initiative&
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The UN launches a new, global framework to measure what truly matters - Beyond GDP EfD Vietnam's Center Director, Pham Khanh Nam, was part of the expert committee that provided advice on this framework. Read more about this and hear his comments! www.efdinitiative.org/news/beyond-...
Beyond GDP: UN launches new global framework to measure what truly matters
A newly launched United Nations report argues that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) alone can no longer fully capture whether people’s lives are actually improving — and proposes a new global framework to...
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Mark your calendars for the next EfD Webinar with Professor Jeff Vincent! This session will be highly interactive and discussion-oriented. The topic is aforestation, reforestation, and restoration for climate mitigation Date: Tuesday, May 19 Time: 14:00 CEST www.efdinitiative.org/events/affor...
Afforestation, Reforestation, and Restoration for Climate Mitigation: An Interactive Discussion
We are pleased to invite you to a special edition of the EfD webinar series.
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⚡ LIVE: UN High-Level Expert Group to Launch the “Beyond GDP” Report 📺 Watch the live session today at 09.00 PM CEST: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1r... 📌 Learn more: www.un.org/en/beyondGDP
Informal Consultations on the Beyond GDP Process
Informal Consultations of the Co- facilitators of the intergovernmental process on Beyond GDP and Launch of the final report of the High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP
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Participants in EfD's Inclusive Green Economy Program gathered for a cross-country peer-learning workshop focused on #climate-#smart #agriculture. Learn about some of their findings in this article! www.efdinitiative.org/news/regiona...
Regional cross-country peer learning workshop strengthens policy and research collaboration
Twenty-three civil servants from five East African countries have converged in Uganda for a regional Inclusive Green Economy in Practice (IGE) Cross-Country Peer Learning workshop ai
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Today, we dive into the gendered implications of dairy management with Dr. Kevin W. Maina! Welcome to join this free EfD webinar at 13.00. Time: 13:00 CEST (14:00 in East Africa) Venue: Zoom More information and link below. www.efdinitiative.org/events/healt...
Healthier Herds, Heavier Workloads? The Gendered Time and Resource Implications of Herd Health Management in Kenyan Dairy Systems
Time: 14.00-15.00 Central European Summer Time (CEST) Topic:
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New project aims to increase farmers' productivity, food security, and climate resilience in #Ethiopia #Farmers in Ethiopia are struggling with #climate shocks, #post-#harvest #losses and inefficient practices and poor market systems. Read more! www.efdinitiative.org/news/new-pro...
New project aims to increase farmers' productivity, food security and climate resilience in Ethiopia
Farmers in Ethiopia are struggling with climate shocks, post-harvest losses and inefficient practices and poor market systems.
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Welcome, EfD Rwanda! Leaders from EfD's Global Hub met with leaders from the College of Business & Economics at the University of Rwanda for a two-day strategic meeting. This visit marks EfD Rwanda’s official integration into EfD's global network!
Interesting study! Africa emits 4% of global #greenhouse gases but faces some of the world’s worst climate extremes. Researchers have studied how perceived increases in drought and flood severity relate to climate awareness, risk perceptions and policy support. www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
Between drought and flood: How perceptions of climate extremes shape public attitudes toward climate action in Africa
Highlights Uses 45,000 Afrobarometer interviews across 37 African countries (2021–2023). Perceived climate risks shape awareness, life quality, and climate policy preferences. Drought perceptions rais...
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Mark your calendars for the next EfD free webinar: Healthier Herds, Heavier Workloads? The Gendered Time and Resource Implications of Herd Health Management in Kenyan Dairy Systems with Dr Kevin Maina, EfD Kenya. Date: Tuesday, April 28, 14.00-15.00 CEST www.efdinitiative.org/events/healt...
Healthier Herds, Heavier Workloads? The Gendered Time and Resource Implications of Herd Health Management in Kenyan Dairy Systems
Time: 14.00-15.00 Central European Summer Time (CEST) Topic:
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Registrations are now open for the second edition of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)'s online course “Harnessing Trade to Advance National Climate and Development Goals" with contributions from EfD 📅 27 April – 8 June 2026 ⏳ Registration deadline: 20 April 2026 unctad.org/meeting/elea...
eLearning course: Harnessing trade to advance national climate and development goals – 2nd edition
Registration (deadline: 20 April 2026)
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Don't miss this free webinar!: Designing Gendered Empowerment Indicators - Sharing Technical Guidelines, Experiences, and Challenges Across Countries and Domains www.efdinitiative.org/events/desig...
Designing Gendered Empowerment Indicators - Sharing Technical Guidelines, Experiences, and Challenges Across Countries and Domains
April 15, 2026 Time: 9:00 – 10:15 AM (Eastern Time) / 2:00 – 3:15 PM (WAT).
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Millions of people still lack reliable and affordable access to electricity and clean cooking fuels. Check out this series paper, which explores the drivers of #clean #energy adoption, and barriers—including costs, unreliable supply, and availability. www.efdinitiative.org/publications...
Beyond access: clean energy use in low-income and middle-income countries
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