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Women’s economic resilience and empowerment under income shocks: the role of social gender norms in Malawi

In Malawi, agricultural production is still being disrupted and food insecurity is bein...

Farm produce

Effective Climate Services Can Boost Smallholder Farmers’ Resilience in Benin

Farmers in Benin face significant challenges adapting to climate variability, which imp...

GREEN ENERGY

Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Reform: How can MDBs Better Support Green Energy Transitions and Financing Requirements in the Global South?

South Africa’s heavy reliance on coal has made it one of the world’s largest CO₂ emitte...

Energy transition

Promoting Solar Energy Transition for Economic Growth in Pakistan

Pakistan is facing a severe energy crisis that threatens its economic stability and env...

Green Energy Transition in Pakistan: A Path to Sustainable Development

November 22 | Pakistan

By Vaqar Ahmed and Muhammad Zeshan, this blog highlights the substantial investments needed for Pakistan's green energy shift and the role of domestic and international financing, including MDB support. They recommend phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, fostering public-private partnerships, and implementing robust environmental safeguards to ensure a sustainable and inclusive transition. Southern-led research and regional collaboration are emphasized as key to effective policy design and implementation.

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Green Energy Transition in South Africa: The Role of MDBs

November 22 | South Africa

PEP researchers Heinrich Bohlmann and Jessika Bohlmann emphasize the critical role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in South Africa’s shift from coal to renewable energy. The research highlights the need for concessional financing, workforce retraining, and governance reforms to ensure a just and sustainable energy transition. With MDB support, South Africa can achieve long-term environmental and economic resilience.

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A woman cassava farmer stands on her land in Cameroon holding a tool for clearing the land.

Fertiliser subsidies can mitigate the effects of climate change on food security and rural women’s welfare in Cameroon

Cameroon is one of the most food-insecure countries and the effects of climate change a...

Mariam Ntungu tends to her crops

Climate-smart agriculture technologies bridge the gender productivity gap and improve food security in Tanzania

Climate change has severely affected Tanzania's agricultural sector, resulting in food ...

Malawian farmer with CA plot

Examining gender disparities in the adaptation of climate change mitigation strategies at plot level in Malawi

In Malawi, gender disparities in adopting soil erosion control strategies persist, impa...

Woman plot manager

Policy options for gender-focused crop diversification to mitigate climate shocks on food security in Nigeria

Despite efforts to mitigate the impact of climate shocks on food security, women plot m...

Woman standing in front of crops, wearing green. Looking into the camera.

Burkina Faso: How to reduce the vulnerability of women farmers to the effects of climate change

As the impacts of climate change continue to worsen, female farmers face escalating cha...

Women farming

Investing strategically to protect women from the effects of climate change in Burkina Faso

Millions of people have been affected by climate shocks in Burkina Faso over the last 5...

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The impact of climate change on food vulnerability in Guatemala

Guatemala relies heavily on agriculture, both for food production and for employment. ...

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