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Environment for Development

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New launch: A handbook for researchers on policy engagement and impact in the Global South

It took over two years and involved 25 authors from across the EfD network. Now it’s published: a…

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Solar-powered fridges saves fish catch in heatwaves in Kenya

A new study revealed that by using solar-powered refrigerated trucks, Kenyan fishers are finally…

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Policy workshop highlights food costs, gender, and nutrition in rural Tanzania

Studies by EfD Tanzania researchers highlight how rising food prices and gender inequalities are…

Photo: iStock - "Flame Fire and Smoke Burning Garbage Waste of Plastic to Air Pollution"

Study reveals high prevalence of plastic burning in Global South households

New research identified primary drivers of plastic waste burning as household fuel in 26 countries…

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She advocates indigenous crops for food security, climate resilience, health, and environment

EfD Tanzania researcher Dr. Innocensia John has dedicated her work to indigenous crops for years…

Dr. Rugaimukamu observing Matima Investment Group demonstrating the preparation of chapati using a modified gas cooker as a clean and efficient alternative to traditional charcoal cookers.

Researchers and Ministry of Energy support clean cooking among youth-led food enterprises

Government oversight, academic research, and innovation converge to accelerate the adoption of clean…

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Consumers want to avoid the worst in fast fashion – but few are willing to pay for “best-in-class” sustainability

There is a clear demand in Sweden for more sustainably produced clothing, particularly when it comes…

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EfD Uganda reviews 2025 gains, unveils 2025–2029 strategy

The Environment for Development (EfD) Uganda center at Makerere University has reviewed its key…

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Ethical trade-offs in fast fashion: Exploring social, environmental, and health dimensions in clothing consumption

Abstract We conduct a choice experiment survey to determine Swedish consumers' preferences for T-shirts with different…

5 Jan 2026 | Peer Reviewed | Global Hub

Input substitution in electricity generation and industrial production: Evidence from India

Abstract Carbon taxation is suggested as an efficient instrument for the clean energy transition. However, high…

2 Oct 2025 | Peer Reviewed | India

Challenges and opportunities for implementation of inclusive sustainable energy transition policies in Eastern Africa

Summary This policy report aims to support policymakers and practitioners in understanding and advancing the nexus…

21 Jan 2026 | Report | South Africa, Chile, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Global Hub

Designing a national benefit–cost analysis system

Abstract A government can establish a ‘national benefit–cost analysis (BCA) system’ by (1) mandating through either…

7 Jan 2026 | Peer Reviewed |

An implementation science analysis of an ethanol cooking fuel promotion project in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Abstract In 2019, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) launched the “Promotion of Bio-Ethanol…

30 Oct 2025 | Peer Reviewed | Tanzania

Diversify and thrive: Panel data evidence on crop portfolio effects on farmer income and farm output market supply

Abstract Effective agricultural strategies are key to improving smallholder farmers’ livelihoods, with crop…

20 Sep 2025 | Peer Reviewed | Tanzania

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EAERE Interdisciplinary School in Resource and Environmental Economics 2026 on: Natural capital and ecosystem services valuation

Monday 26 January 2026 — Friday 30 January 2026

Visit the website and submit your application Deadline: November 3, 2025 University of Antwerp…

Call for papers: Sustainable Energy Transition and Development Outcomes in the Global South

Saturday 28 February 2026

The open-access journal Discover Sustainability invites submissions for papers on the topic of…

SBCA 2026 Annual Conference

Thursday 12 March 2026 — Friday 13 March 2026

The SBCA Annual Conference brings together experts and practitioners from around the world…

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EfD Webinar series: Gemeda Olani Akuma

28 November 2025

EfD Webinar series: Maximiliane Sievert

23 September 2025

EfD Webinar series: Xiaoguang Chen

28 August 2025

EfD Webinar series: Carlos Chávez

27 June 2025

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Space trash: Orbit shows where the circular economy breaks down

A circular economy is one in which products do not end up as waste but are instead repaired, reused…

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From basic needs to basic waste: Unpacking plastic mismanagement

In late 2025, major global food and consumer goods producers—including PepsiCo, Nestlé, Coca-Cola…

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Why recycling your phone costs more than you think – and isn’t likely getting cheaper soon

Recycling your old phone should be getting cheaper. After all, electronic waste is the fastest…

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Carbon pricing could increase fuelwood consumption and women’s collection time in Malawi

New research shows electricity price hikes in Malawi increase firewood use and women's and girls’…

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