'Manik, a solar pump operator for Nusra' by World Bank Photo Collection via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) https://flic.kr/p/N1ZtUY

Clean Energy
for Development

The Clean Energy for Development research initiative supports 12 research projects that operate in 27 countries across three thematic bases: clean energy transition, micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and women and youth.

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Advancing a Just Energy Transition: Empowering Localisation, Decent Work, SMMES, and Sustainable Livelihoods

19 August 2024

The research project titled “A Just Energy Transition: Localisation, Decent Work, SMMEs, and Sustainable Livelihoods” is a vital part of the broader Clean Energy for Development Research Initiative. This ongoing project in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, aims to ensure that the transition to renewable energy is equitable and beneficial for all, especially workers, women, […]

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'Yangambi Engagement Landscape' by CIFOR via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) https://flic.kr/p/2oeLQqC

A photo of three people inside a barn, standing around a machine that is shredding food for animals.

'Power grid' Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/photo-of-truss-towers-yETqkLnhsUI

A landscape photograph of electricity pylons with a sunset behind and a few clouds in the sky.

Event

Webinar: Gender and Energy Nexus within Climate Blended Finance

30 July 2024

We are pleased to share the following event, which is being run by the CEDCA project Catalytic Climate Finance Facility, a collaboration between the Convergence and Climate Policy Initiative. This event will be an insightful opportunity to assess the intersection of gender, energy and climate-blended finance, with professionals in the field. Please see all details […]

'Yangambi Engagement Landscape' by CIFOR via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) https://flic.kr/p/2oeLQqC

A photo of three people inside a barn, standing around a machine that is shredding food for animals.

Blog

Advancing a Just Energy Transition: Empowering Localisation, Decent Work, SMMES, and Sustainable Livelihoods

19 August 2024

The research project titled “A Just Energy Transition: Localisation, Decent Work, SMMEs, and Sustainable Livelihoods” is a vital part of the broader Clean Energy for Development Research Initiative. This ongoing project in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, aims to ensure that the transition to renewable energy is equitable and beneficial for all, especially workers, women, […]

Publications

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