The energy transition is a worldwide endeavor that most countries have come to acknowledge, thanks to the work of scientists all over the world. The use of fossil fuels in our energy-intensive economies for the past centuries has dramatically increased global warming (+1.5 degrees Celsius since preindustrial times), and public policies play a key...

This paper reviews the evidence from the recent literature regarding the impact of electricity on rural households. The authors' reading of the currently available evidence suggests that while access to electricity is necessary to support local economic development and stimulate a more inclusive labor market, it is however not sufficient.

The event will address the crucial intersection between global energy transition and development, with a specific focus on exploring effective policy instruments.

Les Chaires Armand Peugeot, Énergie et Prospérité, et Économie du Climat organisent, les 6 et 7 décembre 2023, la 10ème édition de la conférence internationale annuelle sur les enjeux liés à la mobilité.