The Centre for research on the Economics of Climate, Food, Energy and Environment (CECFEE) of the Indian Statistical Institute organized the 3rd annual CECFEE on 17-18th of November, 2017. The workshop was in collaboration with EfD, the Environment for Development Initiative of University of Gothenburg. There were presentations from academics, researchers and policy representatives spread over two days along with two Policy Panels on urban issues and air pollution and restoration of degraded lands. A field visit was organized in collaboration with Seva Mandir to explore various efforts towards reviving degraded lands. The workshop brought together representatives from all segments of the society to foster an informed dialogue among them concerning the heated issues impacting the environment.