African Climate Research Organizations Database
A compilation of Africa-based research organizations working on climate-related technical and policy issues.
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Climate ChangeThe momentum for global climate action is accelerating. Despite having contributed only a fraction of total emissions, African countries stand to be disproportionately impacted by its effects. Furthermore, the race to net-zero will affect the market for natural resources, financial flows and clean energy technologies in Africa.
The Africa Program’s Climate Change work examines the intersection of global decarbonization policies and innovations with Africa’s economic development priorities. We focus on Africa’s efforts to address energy poverty, achieve economic diversification especially for fossil fuel producers, manage a new scramble for climate minerals, and finance a just transition to a low carbon future.
Iran’s Energy Dilemma: Constraints, Repercussions, and Policy OptionsDespite vast oil and gas reserves, Iran faces a severe energy crisis due to decades of mismanagement, excessive subsidies, corruption, and international sanctions, which have crippled its infrastructure and distorted energy markets. Without structural reforms and international engagement, the country risks deeper economic instability, environmental degradation, and political unrest.
- Umud Shokri
Trump’s Plan to Push FEMA’s Role to the States Will Be a Fiscal DisasterMany states are not equipped to handle their own recovery without federal help.
Updating the Disaster Dollar DatabaseOur goal is to create practical tools for people living through disasters and rebuilding their communities in more resilient ways.
Europe’s Playbook for Climate Engagement with the United StatesEurope should leverage the U.S. climate policy shift and safeguard its green transition goals by building cooperation on geothermal energy among other things and focusing on technologies that enhance security and decarbonization.
