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RFF’s work in Africa is often conducted with its partners associated with Environment for Development Initiative in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and South Africa. Topics of interest include land reform, adaptation to climate change, and effective conservation approaches.
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Journal Article — Nov 16, 2022
Effect of Electricity Price Reform on Households’ Electricity Consumption in Urban Ethiopia
This paper studies the effect of Ethiopia's revised tariff on urban household electricity consumption and alternative fuel expenditure.
Journal Article — Sep 25, 2022
A Review of Impacts of Electricity Tariff Reform in Africa
This review examines the academic literature on the impacts of electricity tariff reform in Africa and facilitates comparison across countries and sectors, shedding light on the successes and shortcomings of various tariff reform efforts on the continent.
Working Paper — May 17, 2021
Effects of Climate Change on Heat- and Cold-Related Mortality: A Literature Review to Inform Updated Estimates of the Social Cost of Carbon
Effects of Climate Change on Heat- and Cold-Related Mortality: A Literature Review to Inform Updated Estimates of the Social Cost of Carbon
Press Release — May 17, 2021
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
Journal Article — Nov 16, 2022
Effect of Electricity Price Reform on Households’ Electricity Consumption in Urban Ethiopia
This paper studies the effect of Ethiopia's revised tariff on urban household electricity consumption and alternative fuel expenditure.
Journal Article — Sep 25, 2022
A Review of Impacts of Electricity Tariff Reform in Africa
This review examines the academic literature on the impacts of electricity tariff reform in Africa and facilitates comparison across countries and sectors, shedding light on the successes and shortcomings of various tariff reform efforts on the continent.
Working Paper — May 17, 2021
Effects of Climate Change on Heat- and Cold-Related Mortality: A Literature Review to Inform Updated Estimates of the Social Cost of Carbon
Effects of Climate Change on Heat- and Cold-Related Mortality: A Literature Review to Inform Updated Estimates of the Social Cost of Carbon
Report — May 20, 2020
Global Energy Outlook 2020: Energy Transition or Energy Addition?
Global Energy Outlook 2020: Energy Transition or Energy Addition?
Resources Radio — Jul 21, 2020
Getting Filled In on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, with Annalise Blum
Annalise Blum discusses the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a massive hydropower project that has amplified tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia.
Resources Radio — Jun 9, 2020
Growing the Power Grid in Africa, with Todd Moss
Todd Moss explores the reasons why expanding electricity in Africa is essential for boosting economies across the continent—and how COVID-19 could slow progress.
Common Resources — Feb 18, 2014
Ivory Stockpiles: Will Destroying Them Really Help Stop Poaching?
Just over five years ago, sanctioned auctions of ivory stockpiled in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe raised more than $15 million for...
Common Resources — May 11, 2011
Climate Policy In Africa: Tips To Negotiate In Durban And Expand Clean Energy Investment
As this year’s World Economic Forum on Africa came to a close on Friday in South Africa – the host of the next United Nations Framework Convention ...
Press Release — May 17, 2021
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
Press Release — Jun 9, 2020
New Episode of Resources Radio: "Growing the Power Grid in Africa, with Todd Moss"
Todd Moss explores the reasons why expanding electricity in Africa is essential for boosting economies across the continent—and how COVID-19 could slow progress.
Media Highlight — Jul 11, 2014
Public Opinion on Climate Change: Is the Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty for Policymakers?
Public Opinion on Climate Change: Is the Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty for Policymakers?