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DCCC, IISc is inviting applications from PhD graduates with postdoctoral teaching/research experience to work on climate policy and related activities. Apply by 30 June 2026. #ClimatePolicy #ClimateResearch #AcademicJobs #DCCC #IISc

Seeking a full time pre-doc in Sweden to work on our ERC funded project on the Inequality-Crime cycle. The RA will work with Professors Randi Hjalmarsson (@econGU) and Matthew Lindquist (@SOFI_su_se ) on projects on the labor market for workers with criminal records. Ads follow.

New IEG Working Paper Alert Chetan Ghate, Sukhdeep Singh & Indrani Chakraborty examine how corporate tax policy shapes investment behaviour among Indian firms, using firm-level panel data from the period 2000–2024. @cecfee Read the working paper here- iegindia.org/working-paper/…

How will India’s 4 new labour codes impact workers and firms? This insightful weekly series by Farzana Afridi and co-authors at NCAER for @Ideas4India breaks down the key issues and implications behind the reforms. Links for the articles are in the thread of the original post. Catch the final summary post next Friday.

New Working Paper Alert: wider.unu.edu/publication/pa… #EconTwitter

As India braces for another heatwave, the workplace impacts of extreme heat are becoming harder to ignore. A recent paper by Ridhima Gupta & E. Somanathan finds that workplace climate control can significantly reduce heat-related absenteeism among formal-sector workers in India. Read more: isid.ac.in/~cecfee/public… #Heatwave #ClimateChange #India #LabourEconomics #WorkerProductivity #ClimateAdaptation #ExtremeHeat #DevelopmentEconomics #FutureOfWork #PublicPolicy

As India’s digital economy grows, so does the demand for data centres powering everything from AI to cloud services. But are our financial frameworks keeping pace with this shift? In this recent piece for @livemint, Abhinav Jindal (@cecfee) and Shweta Rai examine the challenges and opportunities emerging from India’s rapidly expanding data-centre ecosystem. Read here: livemint.com/opinion/online…

Very fruitful discussions @AsiaPolicy roundtable on integrating the power sector in India's CCTS in Delhi today! Key issues that emerge: 1. How do we manage the political economy challenge of passing on carbon taxes to retail electricity prices? (1/n)

| CALL FOR PAPERS | CECFEE is hosting the 20th #EfD Annual Meeting 2026 in collaboration with @IIMKozhikode, in November this year. We are excited to invite all researchers, policymakers and practitioners to submit original research papers for this upcoming conference. The themes should address the intersection of environment, development, and sustainability. The submission should must contain an abstract of 250 words and follow APA referencing style. DEADLINE: 15th June 2026 Apply Now: iimk.ac.in/apps/efdconf20…

LSE Announces 2026 Fellowship in International Social and Public Policy for Early-Career Academics - Global South Opportunities globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/05/11/lse…

🔔 Reminder: Call for Papers Submissions are open for the Journal of Environment and Development Special Issue on AI, ESG & the Circular Economy. Abstracts due 30 May 2026 Submit here: ow.ly/Q3Wj50YGmwL #CallForPapers #SpecialIssue #AI #ESG #Sustainability

What is the role of economists and of evidence in international development efforts? Esther Duflo, @RGlenner (@CGDev), Michael Kremer, James Robinson, and Samantha Power discuss this topic between 2:27:30 & 2:59:28 on this video: youtu.be/u3zEJFhmuSQ?si….

Applications are now open for the Sir Ratan Tata Visiting Fellowship! This six-month fellowship is available to early career post-doctoral researchers with experience conducting research on South Asia in the social sciences. Apply by 30 June 2026 ⬇️ buff.ly/zDpQQwB

In this new podcast from @mssrf Science Simply, I explain what extreme heat does to the body & how to protect ourselves. There is a need for deep research on heat impacts & solutions. youtu.be/MMfkyl_T-XM?si… @ndmaindia @MoHFW_INDIA @ICMRDELHI @CEEWIndia @RockSea @Indiametdept

📢We are delighted to announce that the 20th #EfD Annual Meeting will be hosted by @cecfee in collaboration with the @IIMKozhikode from 12–14 November 2026 at the Kozhikode campus. The meeting will bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across the world to discuss pressing issues in climate, environment, energy, and development. Find all relevant information, including the Call for Papers, here: iimk.ac.in/apps/efdconf20…

Institute of Forestry (IoF), Tribhuvan University, Conference: “Forestry for the Future: Balancing Conservation, Development and Human Well-Being”. 📅 14 - 16 August, 2026 📍 Institute of Forestry (IoF), Balkhu, Kathmandu, Nepal #f4fconference #forestry4future #IoFNepal

As India faces rising heatwaves, architects Sagar and Ankritya designed Neralu — a portable bamboo shelter giving outdoor workers a place to rest, cool down, and breathe. 🌿☀️ Made with recycled materials and smart design, it creates instant shade and airflow, while staying easy to move and store. There’s even space for stray animals below. A simple idea that could save lives. Would you want to see Neralu in your city? #Heatwave #SustainableDesign #ClimateSolutions #UrbanInnovation #SocialImpact [Heatwave Solutions, Portable Shelter Design, Sustainable Urban Innovation, Worker Welfare India, Climate Resilient Architecture]

DCCC is organizing a workshop on "Climate Change and Energy: Introducing Climate and Energy Policy to Early Researchers" from 4th - 7th August 2026. No registration fees. Interested candidates can apply by 5th June 2026 at shorturl.at/Cbs5A #IISc #climatechange

Had a great time presenting my research at @PlakshaUniv ! Thanks to the dept for excellent organisation & invite. Also received this cool infographic of my research topic! @EfD_initiative @cecfee @WinEED_EfD