The Equity Dimensions of Anti-fossil Fuel Norms

Abstract

Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research and policy organization that tackles environment and development challenges. We connect science and decision-making to develop solutions for a sustainable future for all. Our approach is highly collaborative: stakeholder involvement is at the heart of our efforts to build capacity, strengthen institutions, and equip partners for the long term. Our work spans climate, water, air, and land-use issues, and integrates evidence and perspectives on governance, the economy, gender and human health. Across our eight centres in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, we engage with policy processes, development action and business practice throughout the world. This publication is a deliverable of MISTRA GEOPOLITICS, which is funded by MISTRA -the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research.

In praise of cooking gas subsidies: transitional fuels to advance health and equity *

“…Subsidizing gas for cooking can help more than 400 million marginalized and vulnerable households avoid the large health and climate costs associated with traditional biomass cooking. Equity-focused targeting ensures subsidies reach populations that would benefit most, and mitigates ongoing concerns about inefficiency and waste [1,2].…”