Abstract A government can establish a ‘national benefit–cost analysis (BCA) system’ by (1) mandating through either executive or legislative action that BCA be conducted for some designated set of…

Abstract Mangrove forests provide a myriad of ecosystem services and play a significant role in carbon sequestration, storing up to five times more carbon per hectare than terrestrial forests. Despite…

Abstract Energy and water utilities need financial resources to maintain existing infrastructure, increase in capacity to meet growing demand, meet environmental regulations, and invest in climate…

Abstract Power grid extension into hitherto unconnected areas is a key policy goal in Sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, connection and usage rates remain low in rural grid-covered areas, at least in the short…

Abstract Small-scale fishers and fish farmers typically earn less than other seafood value chain participants, and limited research exists on seaweed value chains. This study examines the structure…

Abstract This study advances the discourse on Demand Response adaptation in developing economies by introducing a novel Socio-Technical Adaptive Framework for Demand Response ( STAF-DR), which…

Abstract Ghana’s energy sector struggles with power shortages (“dumsor”), increasing demand, and its reliance on fossil fuels. While Demand Response (DR) programs could improve grid stability and…

Abstract Ghana's electricity sector faces dual challenges of rising demand and its ambitious 2030 target of 10 % renewable energy integration. This study analyzes urban consumption patterns in Accra…

Abstract Small-scale aquaculture (SSA) in Chile is a critical activity for coastal communities, yet it faces numerous challenges, including socioeconomic vulnerability. While there is substantial…

Abstract In 2019, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) launched the “Promotion of Bio-Ethanol as Alternative Clean Fuel for Cooking in the United Republic of Tanzania”…