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How cash transfers can support the fight against climate change

October 9, 2019 por Daniela Zuluaga - Adrien Vogt-Schilb - Marcos Robles Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered what relationship exists between climate change and cash transfer programs? Did you know that through these programs you can fight climate change? Today we publish in the journal Nature Sustainability a study that evaluates how to use cash transfer programs to alleviate the negative impact of carbon taxes on poor and vulnerable households. One of the … [Read more...] about How cash transfers can support the fight against climate change

Energy subsidy reform in Ecuador could yield social, fiscal and climate benefits

August 15, 2019 por Adrien Vogt-Schilb - Rafael Soria Leave a Comment

We often hear that the fight against climate change is one of the most urgent priorities for the region. But consider the case of Ecuador. The country is going through fiscal and social difficulties. Can countries like Ecuador attend all three fiscal, social and environmental priorities at once? While it is not an easy task, a recent IDB study suggests that carefully replacing … [Read more...] about Energy subsidy reform in Ecuador could yield social, fiscal and climate benefits

Is it possible to achieve carbon-free prosperity?

June 4, 2019 por Marcela Jaramillo - Adrien Vogt-Schilb Leave a Comment

Last year the top climate scientist of the world presented a report that answers the call nations tasked them to study: what will be the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and what paths could the world take to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C? The answer to the first question is grim: What is at stake if we do not stabilize climate change … [Read more...] about Is it possible to achieve carbon-free prosperity?

How much is it going to cost to decarbonize the transport sector in Costa Rica?

April 9, 2019 por Adrien Vogt-Schilb - Valentina Saavedra Leave a Comment

President Carlos Alvarado together with the first lady, Claudia Dobles, recently presented the Decarbonization Plan of Costa Rica. The plan is based on the Paris Agreement that seeks to limit the increase in global temperature well below 2 ° C above pre-industrial levels. Climate science is clear; to get there we need to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions to zero between 2050 … [Read more...] about How much is it going to cost to decarbonize the transport sector in Costa Rica?

Is there an affordable way to make voters love energy price hikes?

August 31, 2018 por Adrien Vogt-Schilb Leave a Comment

Your government wants to increase gasoline prices. Are you in? If you are like most people, the answer is no. You commute using public transport, or maybe you use your own car. Either way, a gasoline price hike may hurt your budget. Research conducted at the Inter-American Development Bank shows there could be an affordable way for governments to make you love gasoline price … [Read more...] about Is there an affordable way to make voters love energy price hikes?

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