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The Climate Change and Energy Debate in Ethiopia

Investigating low-carbon energy potential for growing cities

The purpose of this research project was to investigate if secondary cities in Ethiopia can rely on low-carbon, sustainable, environmentally responsible sources of energy. ERG collected and evaluated energy resource and consumption data for selected cities and evaluated climate change impacts in Dire Dawa and Mekele.

Client

Cities Alliance/MOFEC, Ethiopia

Year

2016

Duration

8 months

Location

Dire Dawa and Mekele, Ethiopia

Objectives

  • Investigate low-carbon energy potential for growing cities
  • Collect and evaluate energy resource data
  • Assess energy consumption patterns in selected cities
  • Evaluate climate change impacts on urban areas

Outcomes

  • Energy resource and consumption data for Dire Dawa and Mekele
  • Climate change impact assessment for secondary cities
  • Analysis of sustainable energy opportunities
  • Recommendations for low-carbon urban energy development