Editorial for the special feature: “Citizens’ attitudes and preferences for climate change policies and technologies in Southeast and East Asia”

Submitted by Luat Do on
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Asia’s continued and rapid increase in energy demand underscores the need for the decarbonization of energy systems in the region. Concurrently, it is imperative to facilitate a just transition that can foster the support from citizens. This requires research that incorporates the perspectives of citizens regarding the various alternatives and pathways. This Special Feature offers novel insights into public preferences regarding renewable energy in urban areas in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Japan, as well as emerging technologies to address climate change in the region.

Climate Change, Policy Design

Essays on Agricultural Productivity and Climate Resilience in Ethiopia: Insights into Conservation Practices, Public Works, and Land Cover Change

Submitted by Petra Hansson on
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Abstract

This dissertation explores the interconnected dynamics of agricultural productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable land management in rural Ethiopia. It evaluates the effects of targeted conservation information on productivity, examines the role of public works in resource conservation and labor engagement, and analyzes the impact of land cover changes on agricultural output.

Agriculture, Climate Change, Conservation, Experiments, Land, Water