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focus on Africa. This paper argues that advancing the climate security agenda in Africa necessitates an approach oriented … partnerships in Africa amid growing global geopolitical competition. Drawing on insights from Africa's Horn, the second section … and case studies from Somalia and Somaliland. …
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This study exploits a shift in Spring precipitation patterns in the Horn of Africa following the 1998 El Niño to … examine the effect of climate change on conflict. Using data for Ethiopia and Kenya and focusing on communal conflict the …
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Arctic oil extraction is inconsistent with the 2°C target. We study unilateral strategies by climate-concerned Arctic countries to deter extraction by others. Contradicting common theoretical assumptions about climate-change mitigation, our setting is one where countries may fundamentally...
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Energy security is recognized as a key element for the successful functioning of an entire energy system. However, the perception of energy security is contextual and there is no universally accepted definition of the concept. The current global concerns about climate change, human welfare and...
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The interrelationship between economic growth, efficient use of natural resources, and sustainability has been of great interest to economists, researchers and policy makers. Knowledge of actual causality direction between sustainability, efficiency and growth has important implications for...
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Ethiopia’s energy sector faces critical challenges to meeting steadily increasing demand given limited infrastructure … cope with the impacts of drought on hydroelectric power production Ethiopia would need to invest in the development of …
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