Many firms don’t fully disclose the risk of their assets losing their value if climate policies are introduced. This in turn exposes investors to risks. To help those who want to invest in sustainable…
More than 100 people participated in the SDG 8 hybrid conference that took place online and at the University of Gothenburg on August 26-27. A great line-up of distinguished keynote speakers as well…
The responsibility for forest management is increasingly being delegated to local communities in many countries. Previous research has shown that women are keener to preserve the forests. But how is…
International researchers gather on August 26-27 for a conference that will put the spotlight on the Sustainability Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) in the UN’s Agenda 2030. The conference takes place at…
Rapid urbanization is a global trend. Ambitions to build cities out of a recession and overheated housing markets are factors that can accentuate that trend. But when densification is seen as the…
The election for the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists ( EAERE ) is coming up. This year the members of EAERE are voting for a president and two new members of the council…
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…
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…
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…
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…