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Private opportunities, public benefits? The scope for private finance to deliver low-carbon transport systems in Kigali, Rwanda

Research article by Andrew Sudmant, Andy Gouldson, Sarah Colenbrander on 23 Jun 2017

A significant portion of finance for a low-carbon transition is expected to come from private sources. This may be particularly the case in the transport sector, where there is a large private sector presence and substantial investment needs, and in low-income countries, where climate action is unlikely to be the first priority for public finances. […]

The Economics of Climate Mitigation: Exploring the Relative Significance of the Incentives for and Barriers to Low-carbon Investment in Urban Areas

Research article by Andrew Sudmant, Sarah Colenbrander, Andy Gouldson, F. McAnulla on 23 Jun 2017

Achieving net zero emissions by 2050, as envisioned in the Paris Agreement, will require radical changes to urban form and function. Securing the necessary commitments and resources will be easier in the presence of a compelling economic case for mitigation. Focusing on Recife in Brazil, this article evaluates a wide range of low-carbon measures under […]

Can national policy blockages accelerate the development of polycentric governance? Evidence from climate change policy in the United Kingdom

Research article by Andy Gouldson, Jouni Paavola, James Van Alstine on 23 Jun 2017

Many factors can conspire to limit the scope for policy development at the national level. In this paper, we consider whether blockages in national policy processes − resulting for example from austerity or small state political philosophies − might be overcome by the development of more polycentric governance arrangements. Drawing on evidence from three stakeholder […]

Carbon dating: when is it beneficial to link ETSs?

Research article by Baran Doda, Luca Taschini on 2 Jun 2017

Doda, Baran and Taschini, Luca (2016) Carbon dating: when is it beneficial to link ETSs? Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists . ISSN 2333-5955 (In Press)

Autonomous adaptation to riverine flooding in Satkhira District, Bangladesh: implications for adaptation planning

Research article by Adrian Fenton, Jouni Paavola, Anne Tallontire on 23 May 2017

Systematic understanding of adaptation measures utilised by households in developing countries is needed to identify the constraints they face, and the external interventions or adaptation planning needed to overcome them. Understanding of autonomous household adaptation patterns remains underdeveloped. In particular, little is known regarding whether households are implementing incremental or transformational adaptation measures as well […]

Investigating Climate Compatible Development Outcomes and their Implications for Distributive Justice: Evidence from Malawi

Research article by Ben Wood, Claire Quinn, Lindsay Stringer, Andy Dougill on 18 May 2017

Governments and donors are investing in climate compatible development in order to reduce climate and development vulnerabilities. However, the rate at which climate compatible development is being operationalised has outpaced academic enquiry into the concept. Interventions aiming to achieve climate compatible development “wins” (for development, mitigation, adaptation) can also create negative side-effects. Moreover, benefits and […]