Work Area
Energy Access
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Decarbonising Poland’s Power System: A Scenario-Based Evaluation
Summary The historical dominance of coal in Poland’s energy sector presents unique challenges as the country strives for a sustainable and low-carbon future. As the tenth most manufacturing-reliant economy in Europe with a carbon-intensive energy system, Poland needs to navigate complexities and uncertainties of transitioning a large energy system while…
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CATF at Africa Climate Week: Urging consideration of the full scope of the climate challenge
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is participating at Africa Climate Week this month.
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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.
