Dirty fuel dominates the energy mix in Kenya
Kenya's energy mix encompasses biomass, oil, electricity, coal, and hydrogen, with coal and hydrogen being less prevalent. Most Kenyan citizens rely on biomass, especially firewood and charcoal, but…
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EfD India hosts roundtable discussion on a carbon pricing policy for India
A roundtable debated the role of carbon pricing in India’s climate change mitigation strategy, particularly in attaining the national target of net zero emissions by 2070, declared at COP-26. The…
Sustainable and just fashion in focus on Eco Fashion Week in Kenya
The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in Africa. Hence, it’s necessary to address the problems with unsustainable fast fashion. This was highlighted at a panel discussion that took place…
EfD and MCC will host side event at COP28
EfD and MCC will jointly host a side event at COP28 in Dubai. The event, which features an impressive line-up of speakers, will focus on carbon pricing and how it affects different social groups…
Richard Mulwa has been appointed Professor at the University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi has promoted Richard Mulwa to the position of Professor of Environmental Economics and Policy at the University of Nairobi. Richard Mulwa is currently teaching at the Faculty…
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EfD Chile's 9th Annual Meeting addressed environmental challenges
EfD Chile hosted its Ninth Annual Meeting in Villa Baviera Parral, Chile, where researchers, policymakers, and students converged on October 19 and 20 to tackle various pressing environmental issues…
EfD Chile researchers study droughts and policy adaptability in Chile
Several studies have warned that climate change is changing the droughts, making them more frequent, severe, and long-lasting. EfD Chile researchers Felipe Vásquez-Lavin and Roberto D. Ponce…
The Inclusive Green Economy program kickstarted its workshop in Ghana
Hundreds of thousands of people die prematurely in East Africa because of air pollution in their homes, which in turn is a result of the use of biomass. The use of firewood and charcoal contributes…
Agricultural households and climate were featured in an EfD Ethiopia workshop
EfD Ethiopia, hosted at the Environment and Climate Research Center (ECRC) in Addis Ababa held a launching workshop on a research project “Rural Household, Agriculture and Climate Change – why and how…
Gender and finance issues hinder a green energy transition
Last month, the co-leaders of SETI, Marcela Jaime and Marc Jeuland, alongside investigators Arjan de Haan, Mairi Dupar, Jonathan Phillips, Bhim Adhikari and Flaubert Mbiekop; released a policy brief…