Environment for Development Ethiopia (EfD Ethiopia) hosted by the Research Center for Sustainable Development (RCSD) under the ISER of AAU invites applications for a post-doctoral position. EfD Ethiop...

New research identified primary drivers of plastic waste burning as household fuel in 26 countries in the Global South, a widespread practice across low-income communities

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EfD Tanzania researcher Dr.

Government oversight, academic research, and innovation converge to accelerate the adoption of clean energy among youth in the food sector.

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Stakeholders from across Ghana's environment and climate sectors convened for an EfD Ghana workshop to examine the engagement processes preceding the Emission Levy Law, lessons from

Studies by EfD Tanzania researchers contribute to policy discussions on how the government’s infrastructure investments can better support youth participation in agricultural markets

EfD Ghana recently convened researchers, fisherfolk, and insurance providers to validate findings from the Fishing for Insurance in Ghana's Small-Scale Fisheries project.

In Chile, as many as 95% of homes in the south-central regions use firewood, causing severe air pollution and respiratory issues. In Switzerland 65% of&

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EfD’s collaborative research program Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCOPE) has launched a major research initiative to address policy gaps, data limitations, enforcement cha

Bing Zhang will talk about research that was acknowledged by the EfD Policy Impact Award 2025. Time: 15.00-16.00 Central European Time (CET)

Tanzania aims to accelerating its transition toward climate-smart, inclusive, and sustainable agriculture.

EfD Ghana brought together early-career women in environmental and development economics for a workshop themed “Navigating career challenges and institutional barriers for early-

This research aims to investigate the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in addressing the energy consumption and CO2 emissions challenges faced by countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and their implications for economic growth. It employed a theoretical approach towards examining how AI mitigates CO2 emissions and optimizes energy use in SSA countries. It identified opportunities for AI integration to enhance energy efficiency, while reducing carbon footprints, and promoting sustainable economic development.

Makerere University hosted a high-level roundtable bringing together researchers from the EfD Uganda, representatives from the

The annual United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's Conference of Parties (COP) has long served as a keystone of global climate diplomacy. However, concerns are growing that its current...

Associate Professor Nam Pham and Dr.

The use of biodegradable fishing gear is increasingly seen as a way to mitigate the negative impacts associated with abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), often referred to as ...

Plastic has transformed modern life, but its rapid accumulation is now threatening ecosystems, public health, and national economies. New evidence from SCOPE and EfD-CAM reveals how everyday consumption contributes to plastic pollution and incurs hidden economic losses that ultimately burden us all.

The next EEU seminar will be held on Monday the 1th of December at 12:10 – 13:00 in B44.