Publications




Cultivating clean energy in Mali: policy analysis and livelihood impacts of Jatropha curcas

Working paper by Nicola Favretto, Lindsay Stringer, Andy Dougill on 1 Feb 2012

Abstract of Working Paper 84 Fossil fuel depletion, energy security and climate change concerns have precipitated recent investment in biofuels. However, empirical case study data on the benefits and drawbacks of biofuels is lacking. This paper presents new integrated mixed-method multi-level assessments of the potential for inedible biodiesel crop Jatropha curcas to diversify livelihood strategies […]


Do climate targets work?

Research article by Sam Fankhauser on 19 Oct 2011

It is only a small exaggeration to say that climate change policy is dominated by targets. Internationally, the emission reduction commitments of industrialized countries are the cornerstone of the … read more »





Research article by Thomas Wiedmann, Manfred Lenzen, Adolf Acquaye, Kate Scott, John Barrett on 8 Jun 2011

Future energy technologies will be key for a successful reduction of man-made greenhouse gas emissions. With demand for electricity projected to increase significantly in the future, climate policy goals of limiting the effects of global atmospheric warming can only be achieved if power generation processes are profoundly decarbonized. Energy models, however, have ignored the fact […]