Strengthening research for sustainable development
CEDER seeks to strengthen the capacity of individuals and institutions to undertake multidisciplinary research on the links between economic development, poverty, natural resources and environmental change, and to support the generation and communication of practical evidence for development policies.
Our mission
To advance independent, rigorous and policy-relevant research that supports resilient ecosystems, inclusive economies and sustainable livelihoods across East Africa.
Research themes
Environmental and natural resource economics; climate adaptation and resilience; biodiversity and ecosystem services; agriculture, land and water; energy transitions; urbanisation, pollution and circular economies.
Regional coverage
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan.