What price has the environment paid for the economic growth of Vietnam? And what is the road forward? Those were issues discussed in the Green Growth Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, co-hosted by EfD…
Foreword by EBA
The ongoing climate crisis calls for radically reduced emissions of greenhouse gases. Although low- and lower-middle-income countries may have small or minimal climate footprints compared to richer countries, reductions are key also in those countries, not least since future consumption is likely to increase with increasing economic growth and population.
Researchers from EfD Uganda presented findings to the Ugandan parliament on May 3rd, shedding light on the country's heavy reliance on biomass and proposing policy adjustments towards cleaner energy…
Jointly organized by the World Bank, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City and EfD Vietnam
EfD Vietnam recently played a key role in a dialogue on carbon markets in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest economic hub. The team, along with local stakeholders, prepared a policy report and held a…
Policy Seminar on " Carbon Market: Forecasting Impacts and Policy Orientation from Ho Chi Minh City" The event aims to create a platform for policy dialogue for stakeholders, including researchers…
The next Environmental Economics Unit Seminar will be held on February 12 (now on Monday), 12:00 – 13:00, in B44 and we invite all who might be interested to join us. The seminar will be given by…
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…
Researchers from EfD Ghana and EfD Nigeria are embarking on a project aiming to tackle climate change while fostering economic growth. Titled Understanding the Incentives and Obstacles to effective…