Joint workshop on biomass dependency sparks new policy initiatives
In a constructive collaboration, policymakers from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Rwanda joined forces with researchers to address the pressing issue of biomass dependency in East Africa. The
The Inclusive Green Economy program kickstarted its workshop in Ghana
Hundreds of thousands of people die prematurely in East Africa because of air pollution in their homes, which in turn is a result of the use of biomass. The use of firewood and charcoal contributes…
Boot camp training on data analysis with multiple inputs
EfD Tanzania Researchers attended a comprehensive training on modern methods for analyzing the productivity and efficiency of different types of decision-making units in the energy sector using Data…
EfD Chile researcher talked about air pollution on the radio
The Director of NENRE EfD-Chile, Marcela Jaime, was interviewed on the radio program "Todos Juntos"(All Together in English) by the host Marlene Guerrero regarding two studies: the evaluation of the…
Gender and finance issues hinder a green energy transition
Last month, the co-leaders of SETI, Marcela Jaime and Marc Jeuland, alongside investigators Arjan de Haan, Mairi Dupar, Jonathan Phillips, Bhim Adhikari and Flaubert Mbiekop; released a policy brief…
Why biomass dependency is the “most urgent problem to solve in Africa”
More than three billion people globally rely on biomass fuels, such as coal, charcoal, and firewood for cooking and heating. The problems associated with this use have been known for decades, but…
EfD Tanzania kicked off the Inclusive Green Program with the participants
The participants in the Inclusive Green Economy Program (IGE) in practice program, the IGE fellows, met the senior researchers and the support team to discuss and forge a common understanding of the…
Harnessing solar and wind for sustainable cross-border electricity trade in the Greater Mekong Subregion
EfD Authors:
Sustainable, low-emission electricity generation options are needed in the Greater Mekong Subregion, including for cross-border electricity trade. Large-scale investment in solar and wind power, together with off-river pumped hydro energy storage, is identified as a promising way forward. The GMS has many potential off-river pumped hydro sites. Actionable recommendations include greater use of bilateral power purchase agreements for cross-border solar and wind power supply, and potential development of a high-voltage direct current grid.
Phasing out coal power in a developing country context: Insights from Vietnam
EfD Authors:
At the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 26th Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in November 2021, Vietnam pledged to phase out unabated coal power by the 2040s or as soon as possible thereafter. Achieving this will require major efforts.