scholarly journals An Institutional-Based Governance Framework for Energy Efficiency Promotion in Small Island Developing States

Climate ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Kalim U. Shah ◽  
Pravesh Raghoo ◽  
Dinesh Surroop
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Renewable Energy Policy ◽  
Energy Access ◽  
Small Island Developing States ◽  
Energy Efficiency Policy ◽  
Energy Efficiency And Conservation ◽  
Energy Efficiency Policies ◽  
Current Energy

Energy efficiency and conservation policy continues to take the proverbial “backseat” to energy access and renewable energy policy discourses in small island developing states (SIDS). In this study, we intend to motivate the energy efficiency policy agenda to encourage more action. To do so, we review the current energy challenges in SIDS and the role of energy efficiency in addressing those challenges, discuss the trends in the rate of improvement in energy efficiency in SIDS, exhibit an updated list of energy efficiency programs and initiatives being implemented in SIDS, consider barriers to energy efficiency implementation and set forth a policy-focused plan to accelerate action. Barriers for the adoption of energy efficiency policies continue to be institutional and policy- and governance-oriented; economic and financial; informational; and technical. A four-pronged policy advancement approach tackling initiation, incentivization, information and investment is recommended to tap the potential gains from energy efficiency. We attempt here, based on our findings, to offer a more practically executable plan of action, focusing squarely on combining institutional arrangements, policy requirements and current energy efficiency affairs in SIDS.

scholarly journals Energy access and security strategies in Small Island Developing States

Energy Policy ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 98 ◽  
pp. 663-673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franziska Wolf ◽  
Dinesh Surroop ◽  
Anirudh Singh ◽  
Walter Leal
Keyword(s):  
Small Island ◽  
Energy Access ◽  
Small Island Developing States

scholarly journals Friends or Foes? Political Synergy or Competition between Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 6339
Author(s):  
Lana Ollier ◽  
Marc Melliger ◽  
Johan Lilliestam
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Member States ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Energy Efficiency Policy ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
Multi Linear Regression ◽  
Energy Efficiency Policies ◽  
Two Sides

Energy efficiency measures and the deployment of renewable energy are commonly presented as two sides of the same coin—as necessary and synergistic measures to decarbonize energy systems and reach the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement. Here, we quantitatively investigate the policies and performances of the EU Member States to see whether renewables and energy efficiency policies are politically synergistic or if they rather compete for political attention and resources. We find that Member States, especially the ones perceived as climate leaders, tend to prioritize renewables over energy efficiency in target setting. Further, almost every country performs well in either renewable energy or energy efficiency, but rarely performs well in both. We find no support for the assertion that the policies are synergistic, but some evidence that they compete. However, multi-linear regression models for performance show that performance, especially in energy efficiency, is also strongly associated with general economic growth cycles, and not only efficiency policy as such. We conclude that renewable energy and energy efficiency are not synergistic policies, and that there is some competition between them.

scholarly journals Community-based adaptation to climate change in small island developing states: an analysis of the role of social capital

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 723-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.C. Hagedoorn ◽  
L.M. Brander ◽  
P.J.H. van Beukering ◽  
H.M. Dijkstra ◽  
C. Franco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Small Island Developing States ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Adaptation

Towards a green economy in Germany? The role of energy efficiency policies

2016 ◽  
Vol 179 ◽  
pp. 1293-1303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Ringel ◽  
Barbara Schlomann ◽  
Michael Krail ◽  
Clemens Rohde
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Energy Efficiency Policies

scholarly journals Coronavirus: COVID-19 Transmission in Pacific Small Island Developing States

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (15) ◽  
pp. 5409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Leal Filho ◽  
Johannes M. Lütz ◽  
David N. Sattler ◽  
Patrick D. Nunn
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Systems ◽  
International Exchange ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Small Island Developing States ◽  
Spread Rate ◽  
First Case ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Economic And Social Impacts

Background: Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have health care systems with a limited capacity to deal with pandemics, making them especially vulnerable to the economic and social impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This paper examines the introduction, transmission, and incidence of COVID-19 into Pacific SIDS. Methods: Calculate the rate of transmission (the average number of new cases per day between the first recorded case and the most recent day) and connectivity (daily direct flights to the leading airport in each selected island group) using flight history and COVID-19 transmission data. Results: Correlational analyses show that connectivity is positively related with (a) first-case dates and (b) spread rate in Pacific SIDS. Conclusion: Connectivity plays a central role in the spread of COVID-19 in Pacific SIDS. The continued entry of people was a significant factor for spread within countries. Efforts to prevent transmission by closing borders reduced transmission but also created significant economic hardship because many Pacific SIDS rely heavily on tourism and international exchange. The findings highlight the importance of exploring the possibility that the COVID-19 spread rate may be higher than official figures indicate, and present pathways to mitigate socio-economic impacts. The practical implications of the findings reveal the vulnerability of Pacific SIDS to pandemics and the key role of connectivity in the spread of COVID-19 in the Pacific region.

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