The question of whether an abundance of mineral resources is a development opportunity or an impediment is the subject of extensive research and debate. Existing studies have tended to focus on economic development and the health of a country’s economy or gross domestic product (GDP), rather than on socioeconomic progress (social progress) and improved well-being of citizens.
This report is about energy enterprises' support for women in rural India and informs on how to support these efforts.
The report offers key recommendations for policymakers with regards to strategies and roadmaps to accelerate access to affordable and clean energy.
This Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) provides an assessment of a proposed hydropower plant in Tanzania, offering recommendations to the government and investors on infrastructure planning and sustainable development.
The WTO and IRENA have launched a new booklet highlighting the need for open trade policies and harmonized product standards to support the deployment of solar photovoltaic technologies. By assisting an expansion in solar energy, trade can contribute to environmental goals and support economic recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis.