Changing climate policy to reflect the needs and interests of the energy-poor.
Poor countries need a lot more energy. But global climate policies too often ignore this reality or resort to unrealistic goals destined to fail. Making real progress on global emissions will require a more nuanced approach tailored to local priorities and realities.
Electricity is core to climate resilience: it’s needed for cooling, desalination, and production of cement and steel. In energy-poor countries, a key component of ‘climate justice’ must be delivering adequate affordable energy to everyone.
To advance global energy abundance, the Hub proposes pragmatic, evidence-based solutions that prioritize local objectives.
The Hub shares perspectives and analysis from around the world on what ‘justice’ in the energy transition means — and how we can ensure that emerging and frontier economies have the agency, flexibility, and tools they need. See more work on just transitions here.
Adapting to a warmer world will be energy-intensive. Massive investments will be needed in resilient infrastructure, cooling systems, and new agriculture technologies. The Hub builds the evidence base for why energy is critical to climate adaptation. We advance technology, finance, and policy solutions to ensure energy funding and resources get to the countries that need it most. See our insights on resilience here.
Too much modeling and energy planning is done by external consultants, which undermines its credibility and relevance. The Hub supports modelers and decision-makers from Africa and other regions to ensure that energy systems planning and transition analysis are led by locals, incorporate the best data available, and address more than emissions reductions. We helped design the African Energy Futures Initiative, launched by the African Climate Foundation in 2024. See our work on localizing energy data & transition planning here.
Advancing inclusive and equitable energy transitions is one of this century’s most vital global challenges, and one in…
