Political economy of coal
Without phasing out global coal capacities in the power sector, international climate targets will likely be out of reach. Scenario analyses of optimal mitigation pathways consistently emphasize the
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Women economics' empowerment as a prerequisite to reaching food security and nutrition outcomes: Evidence from Central America
This project is starting in 2020, having as the primary goal to support gender sensitivity policy design and implementation by providing policymakers and project managers with sound evidence about
Assessing social acceptability and welfare effects of policy instruments to reduce marine plastic pollution: a multi country choice experiment
The objective of this study, which is starting in 2020, is to contribute to the design of policies to reduce marine plastic pollution, by assessing the preferences of households and the welfare
Evaluating Environmental Policies. The Impacts of Stove Programs in Urban Households of Central-Southern Chile.
Air pollution is one of the most important environmental problems in Chile. The government of Chile estimates that 8 million inhabitants are exposed to high fine particulate matter (PM2.5)
Research Projects with the MCC
The Emission Pricing for Development program is developed in partnership with the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change ( MCC). The MCC has several ongoing projects which
Enabling Access to Work Opportunities for Women in Manufacturing
As work opportunities in agriculture shrink, the future lies in improving women’s access to jobs in manufacturing and services. In order to enhance women’s economic opportunities, we must understand
Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture management
Overfishing and depleted fish stocks are the results of open-access conditions where an individual fisher is acting in line with what is best for her personally. However, the joint outcome of all
Celebrity endorsement in promoting pro-environmental behaviour
There is greatly growing attention to tackling plastic pollution issues. Previous studies proposed various instruments dealing with plastic problems. Education and information programs are frequently
Ground-level ozone under traffic disruptions: gasoline and diesel vehicles-free days
Most concerns of pollution centralize the debate on PM, and forget that other pollutants such as ozone may also have impacts on public health. In the literature, little is known about how ozone
Saving Water in Schools: Evidence on the Use of Smart Water Meters and Behavioural Insights
Cape Town has been facing the worst three-year drought in over a century. The situation has become dire as dam levels have dropped to unprecedented lows and households have been restricted to 50