The Fletcher School's Climate Policy Lab (CPL) at Tufts University is an initiative that works to determine which climate policies work, which don't and why.
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The recent tariffs imposed on the automotive sector will not protect or strengthen the U.S. auto industry as claimed by the White House. Instead, they will harm the industry’s development, increase carbon dioxide emissions, worsen air quality, and potentially eliminate automotive jobs.
Ghana’s energy sector faces a financial crisis that threatens its long-term sustainability, efficiency, and ability to drive economic growth. While oil and gas thermal plants have traditionally been a cornerstone of Ghana’s electricity generation, its heavy reliance on imported fuels exposes the country to price volatility, supply chain disruptions, and mounting financial strain.
Developing countries that rely on traditional energy sources face a daunting challenge to power their electricity, industrial and agricultural activities. Central to this challenge is the lack of access to adequate financial resources for facilitating energy transitions and achieving climate objectives in these countries. The climate finance issue was emphasized during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26), resulting in the formation of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). This initiative emerged following a commitment of $8.5 billion by France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union to assist South Africa in phasing out coal. JETP functions as a collaborative financing mechanism aimed at aiding coal-dependent countries in transitioning to renewable energy sources while concurrently fostering clean energy employment opportunities and sustainable practices.