Environment for Development (EfD) is a global network of environmental economics research centers solving the world’s most pressing environmental and development challenges. They contribute to effective management of the environment in the Global South through policy-relevant research, capacity development and policy engagement. This year the meeting was held in Kampala, Uganda after being hosted virtually for two years. This year’s keynote speakers are Dr Pam Jagger, Dr Michael Hanemann and Dr Gernot Wagner.