An EfD study uncovered a surprising paradox: environmentally friendly alternatives can lead to higher overall consumption. The research, by Francisco Alpizar, Fredrik Carlsson, and Gracia Lanza…
In many developing countries, deforestation and biodiversity loss affect water security, climate resilience, and quality of life. Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) programs can play a key role by…
EfD Central America (EfD-CA) has, since its establishment in 2007, been a driving force in promoting sustainable development and environmental research in the region. By fostering collaborations with…
Deforestation isn’t just an environmental and biodiversity issue. It’s recognized that it also harms human health. However, its effect on infant health has hardly been investigated. A recent study in…
Approximately 25 people from the Czech Republic, Spain, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Ghana, and Costa Rica participated in the second meeting of the Transformative Pathways…
A new article published in the Environmental and Resources Economics journal estimates the marginal effects of increasing forest cover on dengue prevalence in Costa Rica. The study shows that an…
EfD Central America researchers worked with the National Forestry Financing Fund (Fonafifo) to analyze the impact of the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) programs implemented since the 90s on the…
A recent study has analyzed how a donor can motivate a resource owner to conserve a natural resource at the lowest cost. In conclusion, conservation by lending is the best and least expensive option…
SCOPE (Sustainable Consumption and Production) is a collaborative program that aims to identify measures that encourage changes in the behavior of consumers, producers, and organizations. These…
The VIII edition of the Wallace Scientific Conference: Transforming Food Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean was held from May 31 to June 3, offering a visibility space for EfD Central America…