Climate change is one of the most relevant sources of uncertainty in present times, imposing high costs on different societal actors, including firms and organizations. Here, we analyze how…

Abstract Agricultural production in Kenya is predominantly rain-fed and highly vulnerable to climate variability and change. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) is thus being promoted with the aim of…

Abstract This study examines the impact of risk and ambiguity preferences on farmers‘ technology adoption decisions under uncertainty, with an emphasis on the role of precise weather information in…

Abstract Economists widely support carbon pricing—through taxes or emission permits—as an effective, cost-efficient strategy to fight climate change. Yet these policies often encounter strong…

Abstract Emissions pricing is a regulatory instrument that imposes a cost on emissions that are harmful to the natural environmental and humans. It is a flexible instrument in that it allows agents…

Establishing a clear link between prices of conventional and niche product versions can help address challenges associated with anticipating these prices and attenuate concerns related to thin market…

Abstract Climate change is significantly impacting small-scale farmers in Kenya, particularly those engaged in key agricultural enterprises; crop cultivation, livestock farming, and fish production…

ABSTRACT Sweetpotato and cassava are important food crop targets for transforming livelihoods in Mozambique, Nigeria and Uganda. To effectively deliver new crop varieties, there is need to explore and…

Abstract This paper evaluates the impact of distributing high-cost LPG stoves to urban households through subsidy and on credit in a randomized controlled trial setup on charcoal consumption, CO2…

Abstract This paper explores the effects of public works on soil and water conservation practices and labor participation in rural Ethiopia, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals for life…