Supporting Developing Countries in their Transition from Coal to Clean Energy
Coal is the world's most dominant energy source, generating 34 percent of global electricity in 2020. Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused a four percent…
At the End of 2020, 82.4 million People Were Forcibly Displaced Globally.
Forced displacement has grown steadily during the last decade, driven by intertwining phenomena such as climate change, poverty, food insecurity, and conflict…
ESMAP focused efforts are achieving universal energy access by 2030, because 759 million people still live without it, and advancing decarbonization in support of international commitments on climate change.
Our guide: assisting clients…
A Global Partnership Convened by the World Bank Group to Adapt and Develop Energy Storage Solutions for Developing CountriesEnergy storage is pivotal for the decarbonization of the power sector and thus the energy transition. Its impact…
Helping Developing Countries Reform Energy Subsidies and Create Fiscal Space for Public InvestmentsBackgroundAn energy subsidy is a deliberate government action targeting electricity, fossil fuels, or district heating, which reduces the…
A new report on Opening Opportunities, Closing Gaps was launched. A new blog that delves into the question: Where to Begin Solving the Energy Subsidy Reform Puzzle?
