Research

Assessment of the Alternative Energy and Climate Change Nexus in Ethiopia

Linking renewable energy to climate adaptation and sustainability

The study outlined the renewable energy potential and pointed how RE can be used to promote sustainability. It showed how renewable energy can contribute to improving community adaptive capacity by increasing productivity, improving social services, and increasing community resilience through improved energy efficiency and income diversification.

Client

Gaia Association, Ethiopia

Year

2011

Duration

1 month

Location

Ethiopia

Objectives

  • Outline renewable energy potential in Ethiopia
  • Link RE to climate change adaptation
  • Assess impact on community adaptive capacity
  • Demonstrate sustainability benefits

Outcomes

  • Comprehensive RE-climate nexus analysis
  • Assessment of adaptive capacity improvements
  • Productivity and social services impacts
  • Resilience and sustainability framework