Neyen Consulting has been supporting the African Development Bank (AfBD) since December 2021 with the establishment of its Just Transition Initiative. Given our experience, Neyen’s Laura Becerra was cordially invited to facilitate a Just Transition in Africa session at the Climate Investment Fund’s (CIF) “Harvesting Lessons from 15 years in Africa” event in Abidjan, Cote […]
A just transition toward a low-carbon, climate resilient economy is more urgent than ever. At the same time, international efforts to advance just transition have been steadily increasing. Traction for just transition was also evidenced at this past COP (27) as just transition gained its own section heading in the Sharm El Sheikh Implementation Plan. Whist […]
Miguel Rescalvo & Jorge Lujan As countries continue to consider and implement explicit carbon pricing instruments (CPIs), mainly carbon taxes and Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS), and progress in the implementation of implicit carbon pricing through subsidies reforms, they must consider the effects these actions may have on their populations. Despite their positive outcomes in an […]
Coal continues to represent a major portion of energy generation, especially in countries with vast reserves. Burning coal also accounts for a large portion of global emissions and pollution. Coal is currently subject to greater scrutiny. This is in light of global emissions commitments, public health considerations, and attempts by governments to reduce pollution. It […]