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Effects of Development Finance on Energy Transitions and Green Growth in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT While global agendas promote energy transition and green growth, Africa south of the Sahara (SSA) struggles with low energy access, highlighting a development paradox between climate goals and energy poverty. By aligning aid and development finance with SDGs 7 and 13, we analyze whether development finance is at a crossroads in supporting ...
Clement Oteng, Pius Gamette, Edward Kweku Nunoo, Frederick Takyi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of Biochar-Producing Gasifier Cookstove Improves Energy Use Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality in Rural Households

Energies, 2019
Biomass fuels dominate the household energy mix in sub-Saharan Africa. Much of it is used inefficiently in poorly ventilated kitchens resulting in indoor air pollution and consumption of large amounts of wood fuel.
James K. Gitau, Cecilia Sundberg, Ruth Mendum, Jane Mutune, Mary Njenga   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Dynamic Impact of the Energy Transition on Food Security in Developing Countries

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In the context of persistent food insecurity and the global push for the transition toward clean energy in developing countries, understanding the association between clean energy access and food affordability is increasingly important to inform multisectoral policy interventions. Against this background, this study explores the dynamic impact
Boris D. Soh Wenda, Thierry M. Pondie, Aissatou Ndiaye, Götz Uckert, Katharina Löhr, Stefan Sieber   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Elasticity estimation of fuelwood demand in rural areas of the Caspian forest, northern Iran, based on Almost Ideal Demand System [PDF]

مجله جنگل ایران, 2015
Relatively little information concerning energy derived from biomass and potential influenced variables causes uncertainty in models for energy policy and environmental conservation.
doaj  

Unveiling rural energy pattern determinants: insights from forest-dwelling rural households in the Zagros Mountains, Iran

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change
IntroductionThis study examines the determinants of energy sources among rural households in the forested regions of the Zagros Mountains in Iran.MethodsThe research focuses on 157 forest villages, categorized into three groups based on their access to ...
Ahmad Bazgir, Rahim Maleknia, Mehdi Rahimian   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cinza da lenha para aplicação em cerâmica vermelha. parte I: características da cinza Firewood ash for application in red ceramic. part I: characteristics of the ash

Cerâmica, 2005
A lenha de eucalipto constitui-se no principal combustível utilizado pelas indústrias de cerâmica vermelha do município de Campos dos Goytacazes, Estado do Rio de Janeiro.
M. C. Borlini, H. F. Sales, C. M. F. Vieira, R. A. Conte, D. G. Pinatti, S. N. Monteiro   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of Concepts for Handling Firewood for Wood-Burning Stoves Reducing Cases of Burning Moist Firewood

, 2012
INTRODUCTION Burning moist firewood is a common problem, which leads to particle emissions and loss of energy in the firewood, both due to low combustion temperatures.
Rasmussen, M., Andersen, N. C. E.
core   +1 more source

New Evidence on the Impact of Energy Poverty on Industrial Performance in Africa

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Industrialisation is essential for Africa's long‐term development, offering a pathway to economic diversification, employment creation and resilience to external shocks. Given the continent's demographic and structural challenges, transitioning to higher value‐added, technologically advanced industries is a necessity.
Abdoul Karim Théophile Ouedraogo, Nadia S. Ouedraogo   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Correlation of woodfuel production participation among rural households in the drylands of Ethiopia

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change
Woodfuel production and consumption have been a concern for multiple stakeholders involved in household energy use, deforestation, and climate change. While research into the underlying decision-making process is growing, it remains insufficient.
Gonche Girma, Abebaw Shimeles, Tensaye Abate, Deginet Berhanu, Asabeneh Alemayehu, Azmera Belachew   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Granny shows the way: Results from implementing an alternative fire-lighting method in Orange Farm

Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 2017
High levels of air pollution caused by domestic coal burning create human health problems and unwarranted economic loss. The associated health cost is estimated at R1.2 billion per annum.
M Wentzel
doaj   +1 more source