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Yet the goal of the World Bank’s investment was not to extend power generation to ordinary Zambians. Indeed, by 2018, only a third of the population had access to on-grid energy access. Continue reading Droughts and Dams
The impact on foreign relations was less important to Modi, however, than the appearance of making a positive impact on India’s foreign relations. Continue reading Book review – Modi and the Reinvention of Indian Foreign Policy
While the UK has shown climate leadership to date, more needs to be done both to keep the country on track to meet its own emissions targets and to support global efforts to achieve net zero, while assisting communities on the crucial issue of climate adaptation. This can be done by leveraging not only the UK government’s financial resources, but also by maximising the UK’s leadership on the establishment of financial markets that facilitate innovation. Continue reading The UK Can Continue to Lead on Climate If It Starts to Lead on Finance Innovations
Abstract Background. Traditional cookstoves that burn solid biomass are associated with inefficient burning, a high degree of household air pollution and high morbidity rates. A key barrier to the adoption of clean cookstoves has been the cost of fuels. Hence, … Continue reading Thermo-electric generation (TEG) enabled cookstoves in a rural Indian community: a longitudinal study of user behaviours and perceptions
With the breakdown in relations with Russia endangering gas supplies, the West should rethink its policy on embargoing development finance for gas deposits in Africa. Continue reading The West needs to think again on African gas
Pubescent girls face unique emotional barriers to returning to school after a disaster concerning water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). This paper explores themes of WASH, gender violence, the lack of dignity and sense of shame arising from inadequate WASH facilities for girls in disaster settings. We conducted a structured literature review of 126 sources to investigate the emotional constraints facing pubescent girls concerning WASH in schools in Indonesia, a region prone to frequent disasters. Findings are synthesised into four major themes: psychological experiences of WASH, challenges faced by girls in schools, barriers to inclusive WASH provision and how to create a holistic approach to WASH. Key conclusions include the need for interdisciplinary research, cross sectoral collaboration, more evidence and research in Indonesia, especially regarding menstrual hygiene management, improved toilet design to reduce the physical barriers linked to emotional barriers and inclusive design for those with disabilities. Continue reading A Structured Review of Emotional Barriers to WASH Provision for Schoolgirls Post-Disaster
We have borrowed at the expense of future generations; it is time for us to pay back Continue reading The case for a European innovation seed fund
Imad Ahmed has written a fascinating and meticulously researched book on Zambia, which details the various challenges posed by hydroelectric power. This book is a must-read for all interested in Zambia and energy policy in the developing world. Continue reading The Political Economy of Hydropower Dependant Nations – A Case Study of Zambia
But we cannot afford to put all of our stock in that which requires faith. For those of us in OECD societies to continue consuming and producing at our current or increasing rates in the expectation that some technologies will somehow solve our problems at some undefined time in the future is a recipe for disaster. Until we have a technology that removes the current stock of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere – and so far our best proven technologies are nature based solutions – we have little choice but to decrease our consumption and production, particularly when we think with a more global mind-set. Continue reading Climate Justice in Consumption Production Systems
Presented at the African Development Bank’s fifth annual Africa Energy Market Place conference, 27 Oct 2021 Hello everybody, we at TBI engaged with government and non-government stakeholders on identifying priorities for Kenya’s energy sector which have gone into our Country Priority Plan, which I will outline now for sustainable energy access. To better situate us, it’s worth first having a look at the relevant actors in Kenya’s system of electricity provision. Kenya’s Ministry of Energy is the overarching government body responsible for the energy sector. The Ministry is responsible for developing and implementing policies that create an enabling environment for … Continue reading Financially sustainable energy access in Kenya
energy and a just transition 