| Climate Change, Policy Design, Urban, Waste | Global Hub

Green and smart?

Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower are essential for reducing global carbon emissions by replacing fossil fuel-based energy generation. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency ((IRENA), 2020), the large-scale deployment of renewable energy, combined with energy efficiency improvements, has the potential to reduce energy-related CO2 emissions by 70% by 2050.

| Covid-19, Experiments, Policy Design | Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi sparks record donations, reflecting recent insights on crisis generosity

Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam in September 2024, becoming the most powerful storm to strike the country in 70 years. It caused widespread destruction in the northern regions, resulting in extensive humanitarian efforts and demonstrating the nation’s spirit of unity. This wave of generosity caught my attention particularly because it aligns with fascinating findings from a recent study by EfD researcher Ho Quoc Thong and his team, which looked at how awareness of donations influences people’s willingness to help during crises, particularly examining how this varies between men and women.

Policy instruments to achieve cleaner cooking practices - experiences and cross-country learning from the East African region

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Transformation towards an inclusive green economy is one of the prerequisites for achieving the sustainable development goals in Agenda 2030. 

Energy, Health, Land, Policy Design, Urban