This program seeks to better understand the implications of current energy use in the developing world and to explore pathways that result in reduced impacts and more sustainable outcomes. The program explores ways in which household energy technologies impact health and welfare.
Journal article / Access to clean, reliable energy is a cornerstone of public health, yet energy poverty continues to undermine health and equity in many lower income countries.
Feature / Over 93% of Ugandan households rely on wood and charcoal for fuel. A new strategy sets a timeline through 2040 to support a clean energy transition.
Journal article / This journal article explores the effects of different cooking fuels, stoves and greater environment on users' air pollution exposure.
Journal article / Biomass cookstoves remain a major source of harmful air pollution. This article analyses the research and policy landscape on these cookstoves' emissions.
Journal article / This article reports estimates of wood fuel removal and charcoal production for improving forecasting models and understanding the forest sector.
Other publication / This report explores business models and finance options that can help accelerate the use of clean-cooking technologies in last mile communities.
Feature / We speak with SEI US clean cooking expert Rob Bailis on how COP28 delivered for an issue that affects climate and development alike.
SEI working paper / How do forest fires affect natural climate solution projects and their viability on the voluntary carbon markets?
