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The “resource curse” hampers communities’ development
Like other countries with high extraction and exports of oil and minerals, Colombia may be vulnerable to the so-called “resource curse”. Carlos Adrián Saldarriaga , EfD Colombia, has studied the…
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Colombia
EfD Chile researcher is recognized for conducting high-impact research
The NENRE EfD-Chile researcher, Mauricio Oyarzo, has been awarded the second edition of the Research and Artistic Creation of Excellence Award by the Vice Chancellor of Research and Development (VRID)…
Collaborative program highlights how to better value ecosystems and the services they provide
The Natural Capital (NatCap) collaborative focuses on ecosystem valuation including water systems and sustainable agriculture. The revamped program is an expansion of the collaborative program…
EfD India researcher receives prestigious award
EfD researcher Haripriya Gundimeda Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has been awarded the Qimpro Platinum Standard 2022 award under the category Environment. The Quimpro…
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India
Environment issues are important for the Dalai Lama – EfD researchers got an audience
During the CECFEE Annual Workshop and EPfD meeting, the participants were fortunate to get an audience with the Dalai Lama and receive his blessings. This was only possible because of the work the…
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India
Acceptability of carbon pricing is necessary for equitable climate policy
The Emissions Pricing for Development (EPfD) collaborative concluded its research & policy workshop in Dharamshala, India, focusing on the public acceptability of carbon pricing in developing…
“Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, social equity and environmental sustainability”
EfD researcher Marc Jeuland from Duke University visited EfD Uganda on December 1st. He was invited to share his work in the area of energy economics in a seminar and inspire research fellows and…
Project shows great advantages of water harvesting for smallholders farmers
Eduardo Pacay, Junior Researcher, and Roger Madrigal, EfD Central America Director, have evaluated the financial benefits of water harvesting infrastructure in Nicaragua. They looked at it from the…
Senior civil servants met to discuss green growth policies
27 civil servants from five East African countries met in Rwanda on November 22-24 to discuss policies for achieving a green and inclusive economy in their countries. This cross-country workshop was a…