GX & Decarbonization Research

Richa, Ashwini Hingne, Varun Jyothiprakash +1

This report summarizes a WRI India workshop on distributional impacts and equity in India's low-carbon transition. Over 75 participants discussed methods and policies to assess and manage trade-offs across regions, sectors, and social group…

Yuan Feng, Liyuan Wang, Changfei Nie

This paper empirically examines whether low-carbon transportation policies can simultaneously reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. Using Chinese city-level data, it quantifies policy effects and assesses co-benefits.

Yang Muyuan

This dataset supports a study analyzing the impact of China's carbon trading policy (ETS) on green total factor energy efficiency (GTFEE) using a dynamic spatial Durbin model. It includes panel data for 30 Chinese provinces (2005-2022) and …

Tim Braunholtz‐Speight, Maria; id_orcid 0000-0002-5521-700X Sharmina, Dimitrios Pappas +1

This paper analyzes the role of citizen finance (community-funded energy projects) in a just energy transition in the UK, exploring its potential for smart local energy systems. It focuses on community participation and financing challenges…

Subhash D. Pawar, Adesh Doifode, Udayan Mukherjee +1

This paper evaluates the effectiveness of green bonds and ESG funds in financing India's renewable energy transition, analyzing trends, challenges, and social outcomes to assess their contribution to India's clean energy goals.

Samantha Schwickert, Melanie Jaeger-Erben, Astrid Preis +1

This study analyzes diversity and justice practices in citizen-led DIY solar initiatives in Germany through a comparative qualitative case study. It finds that FLINTA* participation is limited by patriarchal norms and resource constraints, …

Alexander Oluka, Pfano Mashau

This study examines perceived effectiveness of tax policies for renewable energy transition in South Africa, using survey data from 169 respondents analyzed with descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Awareness is moderate and uneven;…

Rudra Prasad Dhungel

This paper analyzes Nepal's hydropower development through the lens of energy diplomacy, examining how energy exports have been used as a diplomatic tool. It reveals that export commitments, including 10,000 MW to India and 9,000 MW to Bang…

Gadisa Gemechu Gerbi, Adugna Eneyew Bekele, Tamiru Chalchisa Geleto

This empirical study examines the impact of adopting climate change adaptation strategies on food security in rural Ethiopia. Findings suggest that adoption improves food security, highlighting the importance of policy interventions to prom…

Luis Alejandro Vergara, Joseph Sweeney, Fionnuala Murphy

This study applies life cycle assessment to an Irish commercial dairy farm, quantifying baseline emissions and evaluating mitigation strategies. Results show GWP can be reduced by 13-26%, but eutrophication potential increases by 4-12%, hig…

Alexey Cherepovitsyn, Irina Mekerova, Alexander Nevolin

This study assesses structural transformation of the global palladium market through 2030 and projects Russian production for 2026-2028 using econometric models. Exponential smoothing shows highest accuracy (R2=0.9812). Findings indicate de…

Carla Douglas-González

This paper analyzes energy transitions from an ecosocial perspective, comparing Chile and the UK. It examines the challenges and possibilities of integrating social and ecological dimensions in transitions across Global South and North cont…

Muhammad Siddiq Basid, Wahyu Eko Prasetyo Akbar, Firman Bagja Juangsa

This paper conducts a techno-economic analysis of integrating solar PV and hydrogen fuel cells to replace diesel in isolated power systems in Indonesia. It evaluates feasibility from cost and operational perspectives, highlighting potential…

Emmanuel Uche, Kingsley I. Okere

Using data from 14 emerging Asian economies (2000-2023), this study analyzes the effects of green building investment and energy efficiency on eco-innovation and energy rebound. It finds that energy efficiency is the primary driver of rebou…

Yasmine Lebbadi, Nisrine El Ayat, Walid Bernaki +3

This paper argues that sustainability initiatives in the water-energy nexus often fail to gain widespread adoption due to narratives of restriction and scarcity. Drawing on experiential consumption and consumer culture theory, it proposes a…

Matthew C. Nowlin

This study examines how Trump cues and climate cues affect willingness-to-pay for fossil fuels and renewable electricity sources. It reveals the influence of political cues on consumer preferences, offering insights for energy policy commun…

Sharif Rahimov, Furugh Odinazoda

This paper analyzes fiscal instruments for financing the green transition in Tajikistan, systematizing tax incentives from the 2024 Tax Code amendments, including import exemptions for solar equipment and accelerated depreciation for renewa…

Wiphada Thepjunthra, Jutithep Vongphet, Songsak Puttrawutichai +2

Open burning of agricultural residues in Southeast Asia causes air pollution and GHG emissions. This study evaluated a community-scale smokeless vertical kiln for biochar production from corncobs. Carbonization at 415-435°C for 150-180 min …

World Bank Group

The World Bank Group's Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Fiji integrates climate change and development, identifying priority actions to reduce GHG emissions and enhance resilience. It outlines concrete pathways for a low-ca…

Mel Vermaas

This dataset and do-file support an MSc thesis analyzing the relationship between carbon prices and verified emissions using a panel of 1,869 EU ETS manufacturing installations (2013-2024). Log-log fixed effects models estimate the emission…