”The time is right to implement carbon taxes”
A new report published by the renowned think tank Brookings features one section called Recipe for a green recovery: Carbon taxes.“We have been preaching about carbon taxes for decades, but we think…
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Daniel Slunge joins the EfD team
EfD welcomes Daniel Slunge as a researcher and Policy Engagement Director. He started this position on January 1st and comes most recently from the Gothenburg Centre for Sustainable Development…
18 January 2021
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Sweden
The agreement is signed – Sida and EfD continues cooperation for sustainability and poverty alleviation in the Global South
Sida has decided to grant 160,000,000 SEK in continued support of the Environment for Development Initiative in the next four years. Thanks to Sida’s support, EfD will continue to address the most…
17 December 2020
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Sweden
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…
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