Negative health effects of carbon prices can outweigh the climate benefits in developing countries

Submitted by Meseret Birhan… on

Key Messages

  • With carbon pricing, households in most countries and regions have a tendency to change from fossil-based fuels to more traditional and polluting alternatives like firewood and charcoal.
  • Fossil fuel price hikes lead to substantial increases in indoor pollution concentrations in most countries and regions.
  • Despite compensation, local health costs of carbon pricing outweigh the global climate benefits in four out of six countries (Ghana, Honduras, India and Myanmar).
Carbon Pricing, Health

Protected areas can serve as infrastructure against extreme events

Submitted by Daniela Rivera… on

Protected areas are not only key to biodiversity conservation but can also function as natural infrastructure that could reduce the impact of extreme weather events. This policy brief explores how forests, mangroves, and wetlands in Guatemala and Costa Rica can mitigate floods and landslides, and under what conditions these benefits are realized.

Climate Change, Conservation, Land, Policy Design, Water

The Role of Community Science in Addressing Policy Change: A Critical Review of Air Pollution Literature

Submitted by Belén Pulgar on
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Abstract

Background Community air pollution science serves as a vital tool in public health and urban planning, enabling communities to advocate for policy changes that improve public health outcomes. Despite its potential, there is a noticeable gap in translating research findings into policy actions.

Objectives This review aims to assess the focus of studies on community air pollution science published between 1990-2023 and identify the extent to which these studies address the research-to-policy gap.

Air Quality, Health, Land, Policy Design, Urban

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