Working paper by Arlan Brucal, Nori Tarui on 26 Nov 2018
To provide analysis that could give guidance on the effects of revenue decoupling in the electricity sector, the authors of this paper developed a simple model that allows them to assess the welfare implications of revenue decoupling, which they investigated for each American state. read more »
Working paper by Abbie Clare, Lira Sagynbekova, Chris Bene, Akyl Rahmanberdi on 19 Nov 2018
This paper is the first to quantitatively compare the power of subjective and objective resilience measures to predict future wellbeing in the face of socio-environmental shocks and stressors. It uses data from rural Kyrgyzstan. read more »
Policy publication by Alina Averchenkova, Sandra L Guzman Luna on 19 Nov 2018
In 2012 Mexico became the first large oil-producing emerging economy to adopt climate legislation. This study assesses the impact of the General Law on Climate Change to date and draws lessons learnt for Mexico and other countries that are currently developing climate change legislation. read more »
Working paper by Jared J. Finnegan on 12 Nov 2018
This paper examines the influence of electoral competitiveness on policy decisions over carbon taxes, focusing on fuel duty. read more »
Working paper by Daire McCoy, Raphaela Kotsch on 5 Nov 2018
This paper fills a gap in the literature by providing new evidence longer-term impact of energy efficiency measures in terms of savings, and how this varies by measure and household-type. read more »
Working paper by Stefano Carattini, Martin Péclat, Andrea Baranzini on 5 Nov 2018
This paper investigates the role of ‘social spillovers’ in the adoption of new technologies. The authors find that the French-German language border in Switzerland acts as a barrier to social interactions and, eventually, to the adoption of new technologies – in this case solar PV. read more »
Policy publication by Alina Averchenkova, Dimitri Zenghelis on 31 Oct 2018
This policy brief aims to assist negotiators, policy experts, and civil society in navigating the discussions on pre-2020 ambition towards a constructive and effective deliberation. It is based on a … read more »
Policy publication by Michal Nachmany, Emily Mangan on 29 Oct 2018
Quantified national targets are crucial to the credibility of climate change policies – for design, implementation, tracking and revision. This policy brief compares the quantified targets in countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement and those in national laws and policies and makes recommendations for improving consistency and clarity. read more »
Research article by Mook Bangalore on 26 Oct 2018
With 70% of its population living in coastal areas and low-lying deltas, Vietnam is highly exposed to riverine and coastal flooding. This paper conducts a “stress-test” and examines the exposure … read more »
Policy publication by Michal Nachmany on 22 Oct 2018
The policy brief outlines the key governance challenges Tanzania faces in implementing its climate policies, describes the drivers of and barriers to climate-relevant policy processes, and concludes with policy recommendations. read more »
