Vision

The Climate Policy for Development (CPfD) is an EfD Collaborative that aims to advance policy-relevant research on carbon pricing and climate policies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and Global South. Our goal is to generate evidence-based solutions to help governments design and implement effective climate policies that foster sustainable development while addressing key economic and social challenges. By bridging the gap between researchers and policymakers, CPfD aims to facilitate inclusive and equitable low-carbon growth pathways that align with global climate commitments. 

We envision a future where developing countries proactively shape climate policy agendas, leveraging research insights to implement adaptive strategies, promote clean energy transitions, and strengthen resilience to climate change. CPfD supports research-policy partnerships that ensure policy decisions are informed by rigorous empirical evidence, ultimately leading to transformative climate action. 

Areas of Contribution

CPfD focuses on core areas that are critical for climate policy and sustainable development: 

• Optimal emissions pricing  
• The political economy of climate policy
• Efficacy, distributional effects, political feasibility, and Social Acceptability of climate policy 
• Emissions trading schemes and interventions for energy efficiency  
• Develop and deploy tools, such as the Carbon Pricing Incidence Calculator, to inform policy choices 

• Policy Engagement with policymakers in LMICs and Global South to promote evidence-based climate policies