In 2025, the Climate Policy for Development (CPfD) Collaborative expanded its research and policy engagement work across India, Africa, and other low- and middle-income countries. The year was largely focused on identifying priority climate policy areas that are complementary to emission pricing policies.

Policy deliberations in India, Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania during 2025 were helped by using the Carbon Pricing Incidence Calculator (CPIC) tool, developed by EfD’s partner PIK Potsdam. The tool offers clarity on the effects of carbon pricing on households and how revenues can be redistributed to support equity.

Researchers identified three focus areas for deeper investigation, including the uptake of electromobility, fuel switching from solid fuels towards cleaner sources, and energy efficiency, where policy decisions could shape future emissions.

In 2025 CPfD also contributed to studies on electric cooking transitions and the feasibility of emissions pricing in India. A major effort this year was the reassessment of national parameters used by the Government of India to evaluate public investments. The work updated key economic indicators such as the social discount rate, conversion factors, and the social cost of carbon, supporting a more consistent and empirically grounded appraisal of major projects.

Policy engagement remained a core part of CPfD’s activities. Additional workshops in Delhi, Bergen, and during the EfD Annual Meeting created spaces for government officials, researchers, and practitioners to discuss climate impacts and policy priorities.

The 9th CECFEE Research & Policy  Workshop in Srinagar, India, strengthened links with academic institutions and provided a platform for early-stage research.

The team strengthened its institutional capacity by recruiting a new postdoctoral researcher placed in EfD Nigeria and adding members to coordinate research, facilitate engagement, and communication.

By combining new tools, research, and strengthened collaborations, CPfD advanced its goal of supporting fair and effective climate policy across the Global South.