How to reduce plastics in the oceans
EfD researcher Fredrik Carlsson is interviewed on the topic "Mapping the path of plastics to reduce ocean emissions". The article, which is published on the University of Gothenburg's website, gives…
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Prof. Thomas Sterner and Thomas Kåberger on the climate crisis in times of Covid-19
Thomas Sterner and Thomas Kåberger published a letter to the editor in Financial Times (FT) where they discuss the climate crisis in times of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the article at FT's website or…
COVID response: Use public finances to support change
Earth Day is turning 50 years this year, celebrated with the theme of "Climate Action". At the same time the world is in lock-down to slow down the spread of COVID-19 - and the climate debate has…
Acceptance from the public is important to introduce taxes to mitigate climate change
How can carbon pricing be implemented in various countries to mitigate climate change? - Acceptance from the public is a core issue, to avoid protests like yellow vests in the streets, says Prof…
EfD Impact Stories 2019
EfD aims to support a new generation of engaged researchers based in the Global South. In this magazine you will find stories of the work carried out at our EfD centers across the world. First: In…
12 November 2019
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Climate Change, Fisheries, Policy Design, Water |
Central America, Chile, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Global Hub, India, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam
EfD welcomes Helena Munther as new lead in communications
Since August 12th, Helena Munther started her position as acting communications manager for the EfD Initiative. She is based at the University of Gothenburg and will work close to the EfD Secretariat…
29 August 2019
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Sweden
The EfD Initiative welcomes Franklin Amuakwa-Mensah as Research Manager
The EfD Initiative welcomes Franklin Amuakwa-Mensah as Research Manager. Dr. Amuakwa is an economist with a strong background in environmental and natural resource economics, agricultural economics &…
23 July 2019
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Sweden
EfD present at UN report: Urgent action needed to tackle chemical pollution as global production is set to double by 2030
About the The Global Chemicals Outlook II – From Legacies to Innovative Solutions: Implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: The report was developed with substantive input from a wide…
Environmental policy instruments must be used to deal with global environmental problems
Global environmental problems can be addressed by means of policy instruments such as carbon dioxide taxes, building and technology standards and support for new technology, but the issues are complex…
Gunnar Köhlin is made Honorary Professor at University of Cape Town
Gunnar Köhlin, EfD Director, has been awarded the position as Honorary Professor at School of Economics, University of Cape Town. Gunnar Köhlin is Associate Professor in Economics at School of…