Work Area
Energy Access
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Are Africa’s needs overlooked in energy transitions research?
African countries face a dual challenge of building broad-based prosperity for their citizens while responding to the global imperative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Climate Change and Economic Development in Africa
This paper reviews the state of knowledge on energy transition modeling and projections in Africa, with special attention to development imperatives and the commitment to eliminating greenhouse gas emissions.
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New CATF study finds energy scholarship on Africa misses key realities on the continent
A new study from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) conducts a novel review of energy transition research focused on Africa.
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President Biden addresses complexity of climate challenge, announces global climate efforts at Major Economies Forum
Today, U.S. President Biden convened world leaders for his administration’s fourth Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate.
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Aligning climate and development objectives in Africa’s energy transition
For many African nations, mitigating the threat of climate change while pursuing socio-economic development and broad-based prosperity for citizens will involve complex tradeoffs.
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COP27: It’s Africa’s time to lead
As the interdependencies of these issues come into focus, I see an opportunity for Africa to take charge of its energy and climate future.
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RePowerEU: Europe must find win-win climate solutions as it seeks energy security
RePowerEU is an opportunity for European policymakers to seek new energy security options that also deliver deep decarbonisation.
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IPCC report underscores importance of advancing a broad portfolio of mitigation strategies while rapidly reducing methane emissions
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Working Group III report on mitigation today.
