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Updates from Environment for Development, a global network of researchers solving the world’s most urgent environmental and development challenges.
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Newsletter from EfD
January 2024
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Dear friends of EfD,
Welcome to the January 2024 edition of EfD’s Newsletter!
As you will see below, EfD is as active as ever. In a recent publication in Climate Policy, social acceptance to climate policies is analyzed among people in East Africa. Such research is important to actually see policies implemented. We also have one of the first publications in Communications Medicine, from our seven-country Covid-panel. There is also an abundance of policy outreach, this time on (i) peer-learning on forest management between countries, (ii) biomass dependency in Ethiopia, (iii) circular economy in Vietnam, (iv) fisheries management in Nigeria, (v) mangrove protection in Colombia, and (vi) air quality in Latin American cities. Those who make it to the end will also find two interesting new blog posts.
Enjoy!
Gunnar Köhlin, Director
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Emission Pricing for Development
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Education and information can increase the acceptance of climate policies
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An important question for policymakers worldwide is how to make climate and environmental policies acceptable among the populations. A new study sheds light on the preferences in five East African countries. The study shows, among others, that education and information about how revenues from carbon taxes are used are important factors. Interesting policy implications! Read the article!
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COVID-19 pandemic perceived as less serious than other health problems
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It's important not to crowd out regular healthcare. Photo: Sasin Tipchai, Pixabay.
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A large seven-country study has shed light on how serious people find the COVID-19 pandemic compared to other major public health problems. The results were surprising and provide guidance to healthcare providers as well as policymakers. Read the article about this unique study!
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Policymakers and researchers learn about participatory forest management in Nepal and Ethiopia
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Community Forest User Group (CFUG). Photo: EfD.
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EfD organized a study tour to Nepal in November 2023, where researchers and policymakers jointly learned about participatory forest management (PFM). Nepal has been a world leader in this area for decades. Visa problems prevented some participants from going to Nepal, so EfD arranged a corresponding tour for them to Ethiopia, also a country where great progress has been made in this field. Both groups came back with a lot of new invaluable insights. Read more about this project!
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Inclusive Green Economy in Practice program
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Stakeholders discussed how to get greater involvement in reducing biomass dependency in Ethiopia
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Stakeholder workshop. Photo: EfD Ethiopia.
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EfD Ethiopia conducted a half-day stakeholder workshop as part of the IGE capacity-building program in December 2023. The workshop focused on economic policy instruments to reduce biomass dependency and improve private sector engagement in Ethiopia. Forty experts representing the government, local and international NGOs, universities, professional associations, and civil society organizations participated in this important workshop. Similar workshops were held in all the five countries participating in the IGE program. Read more about this!
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Study suggests solutions to water pollution problems in Vietnam’s seafood industry
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Vietnam's seafood industry, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, grapples with challenges like water pollution, low productivity, and inefficiency. A groundbreaking study by EfD Vietnam researchers unveils valuable insights into addressing these pressing issues. Read more about this!
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EfD cohosts a workshop on circular economy policies for southern Vietnam
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Mr. Doan Van Phuong, Director of the Tien Giang Province Department of Natural Resources and Environment. Photo: EfD Vietnam.
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EfD Vietnam, in partnership with the Institute of Strategy and Policy of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, hosted a policy training on circular economy. The workshop aimed to train local officials from various southern provinces on implementing circular economy principles in their regions. Read more about this important work!
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Two EfD centers collaborate towards a fisheries management plan for Nigeria
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A core motivation behind this collaborative initiative is to enhance the well-being of fisherfolk in Ghana and Nigeria, where numerous households rely on the sea for sustenance and livelihoods. Photo: EfD Ghana.
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EfD Ghana and EfD Nigeria are implementing a joint project that aims to transfer knowledge and best practices from Ghana to Nigeria, leading to the development and implementation of Nigeria’s first fisheries management plan. The plan will support a more effective data-driven regulation of Nigeria’s fishing efforts. The project team members, researchers from the two centers, work together to leverage their unique strengths for enhanced impact. Learn more about this interesting collaboration!
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Conservation by lending is better and less expensive for a donor
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The conservation of forests can be improved by using this approach. Photo: Marianela Argüello L.
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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 for a donor who is willing to pay for nature conservation. Learn more about these interesting findings!
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Protection of mangroves implies cooperation and dialogue among stakeholders in Colombia
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Mangroves in "Ecoparque Ciénaga de Mallorquín", Caribbean coast of Colombia. Photo: Manuela Fonseca.
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Jorge Maldonado, EfD Colombia, was part of the scientific committee of the 6th Mangrove and Macrobenthos Management Conference held in Cartagena last year. During this conference, he and some colleagues led a two-day meeting with several stakeholders to discuss the protection of the mangrove and the implementation of law 2243 in Colombia.
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Stakeholders share experiences in managing air quality in Latin American cities
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Jorge Bonilla opens the event "Progress towards air quality in urban areas". Photo: Dept of Economics, UniAndes.
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EfD Colombia hosted an event called Progress towards air quality in urban areas. Stakeholders from the Secretaries of Environment, Health, and Mobility in Bogotá, Bucaramanga, and Valle de Aburrá (Colombia), and Monterrey (Mexico), and representatives from the World Resources Institute (WRI) shared experiences and knowledge about management strategies of air quality in some Latin American cities. Read more about their work to reduce air pollution!
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Saving Mexico's Blue Agave: Tequila, bats, and farmers aligning for sustainability
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Tequila conjures images of lime wedges, salt, and late nights. The popular spirit is deeply connected to the blue agave plants it's made from - and, perhaps surprisingly, to bat populations in Mexico. Read Alejandro López-Feldman's blog post and learn why your tequila shot should be bat-friendly!
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Climate change aggravates consumption inequality
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High temperatures have unequal impacts on household consumption across India and thus widen socio-economic inequality. To fight this, the country’s climate response must promote mindful consumption among the affluent and equip vulnerable communities with effective tools for survival. Read Raavi Aggarwal's blog post where she talks about the findings of her recent study!
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Heterogeneous effects from integrated farm innovations on welfare in Rwanda
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EfD researcher Philip Adom and co-author have examined factors that influence farmers’ decisions to adopt multiple integrated technologies and then estimated the effects of adopting integrated farm technologies on farm yield, farm income, and household food expenditure. The results showed that adopting higher-order suites of technologies provides higher dividends to farmers in terms of farm yield and income relative to a single technology adoption.The study, which was published in World Development Perspectives provides suggestion for a shift in policy design.
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The ties that bind us: Social networks and productivity in the factory
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This study by EfD researcher Farzana Afridi and co-authors Amrita Dhillon, Swati Sharma analyzes high frequency productivity data from Indian garment manufacturing, exploring how caste-based social networks affect individual and group productivity. The study was published in Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization.
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Uganda’s Post-COVID Recovery Strategy and NDC Implementation
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This paper analyses the climate-friendliness of Uganda’s post-COVID-19 recovery strategy and, specifically, its alignment with the country’s targets in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The recovery strategy has the potential to provide effective climate change response and meet the NDCs. However, there are several gaps related to the marginalisation of climate
action in the economic recovery resource-allocation process. The COVID-19 Macroeconomic Policy Response in Africa (CoMPRA) project was developed following a call for rapid response policy research into the COVID-19 pandemic by the IDRC. Read this report by EfD researcher Susan Kavuma and co-authors!
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The 18th Annual Meeting will take place in Nairobi, Kenya on October 3-6, 2024. A Policy Day will be held on October 2.
Stay tuned for more information!
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EfD Webinar series: Francisco Alpizar, Wageningen
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The Curtin Institute for Energy Transition: Climate change and future energy demands
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Dr. Bas van Ruijven (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) will be discussing global future energy demands and household energy access, and how climate change will affect these demands differently around the world.
Date: Feb 13, 2024.
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State of Energy Research Conference (SoERC) - How can we accelerate the energy transition?
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This year, the State of Energy Research Conference will be held at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia. The Curtin Institute for Energy Transition is hosting this conference and is looking forward to welcoming attendees in 2024.
Date: Feb 14-16, 2024.
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Swedish Community for Sustainable Finance Conference 2024
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In an era where the global financial landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, promoting inclusion and diversity is imperative to ensure the sustainability and resilience of the financial sector. Diversity of thought and perspectives are catalysts for innovation and sound decision-making, which, in turn, fosters a more sustainable financial ecosystem.
Date: April 25-26, 2024.
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ISS2024 the 20th Annual conference of The International Joseph A. Schumpeter society
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Transformation as the theme focuses our attention on change, which is a classical aspect of Schumpeter’s analysis of the economy and society. Creative accumulation and creative destruction refer to different organizational ways of creating transformation, either through large organizations or entrepreneurial ventures, respectively.
Date: June 9-11, 2024
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Project funding opportunity
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Climate Impacts Awards: Unlocking urgent climate action by making the health effects of climate change visible
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The aim of this scheme is to make the impacts of climate change on physical and mental health visible to drive urgent climate policy action at scale. We will fund transdisciplinary teams to deliver short-term, high-impact projects that maximize policy outcomes by combining evidence generation, policy analysis, engaged research approaches, and communication strategies.
Deadline for application: April 3, 2024
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Project Coordinator, Environmental Policy Research Unit (EPRU) School of Economics, Cape Town
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EPRU seeks to employ a fixed-term, full-time Project Coordinator for 2 years from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026. The main purpose of this position is to coordinate activities of research projects and support the activities of 1. Research and 2. Capacity Development.
Deadline for applications: February 9, 2024.
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment (IonE)
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They are looking for Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidates who are interested in interdisciplinary academic research and community-engaged scholarship with a focus on solutions-oriented research in sustainability to support an equitable and just transition for all.
Deadline for applications: March 11, 2024
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Lecturer/ Assistant Professor in Environmental Economics and Policy, UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy
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Applicants must have a PhD in environmental economics and policy; a commitment to evidence-based research and a high-quality publication record; a strong quantitative research and teaching ability.
Deadline for application: Febr 1, 2024.
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Special Issue on “Challenges for the development of Latin America in the Anthropocene: current research in environmental economics”
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Environment and Development Economics seeks to publish a special issue on challenges for the development of Latin America in the Anthropocene: current research in environmental economics.
Submission deadline: March 31, 2024..
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EAERE 2024 - Call for papers – Deadline: 31 Jan 2024
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The 29th Annual Conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE) will take place from 1 to 4 July 2024. The conference will take place in person in the city of Leuven while including some hybrid events as part of the program.
Deadline for application: Jan 31, 2024..
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