Research Fellows

The difficult reappropriation of an ancient technical knowledge: Rainwater harvesting in Ahmedabad (India)

Access to EnergyAkil AmiralyBooks & Official ReportsPublicationsResearch areaResearch FellowsComments Off on The difficult reappropriation of an ancient technical knowledge: Rainwater harvesting in Ahmedabad (India)

In situations of water shortage and unreliability of the public water supply service, the rehabilitation of old water supply systems could constitute an additional source of supply. The chapter questions both the rationale of their rehabilitation and the state of nowledge associated with their use, based on the example of the old city of Ahmedabad in India.

Designing Climate Policy: From Innovation to Diffusion

Albin KasserGuy MeunierResearch areaSectoral PoliciesComments Off on Designing Climate Policy: From Innovation to Diffusion

This one-day workshop brings together researchers working on the design, evaluation, and impact of climate policies aimed at fostering the development and diffusion of low-carbon technologies. The presentations will cover a range of topics including the regulation of urban transport emissions, the integration of carbon dioxide removal into energy markets, the strategic adoption of carbon capture in heavy industry, and the incentives for environmental innovation under different regulatory frameworks.

Development of Hydrogen Valleys: Defining a Merit-order of End-uses

Albin KasserMaryam SadighiPublicationsResearch areaResearch FellowsSectoral PoliciesWorking papersComments Off on Development of Hydrogen Valleys: Defining a Merit-order of End-uses

Hydrogen valleys, which integrate renewable energy sources, hydrogen infrastructure, and end-use applications, play a crucial role in decarbonizing industrial energy hubs. However, the large-scale deployment of hydrogen is constrained by limited renewable electricity availability and high technology costs. A key insight from our analysis is that the merit order of hydrogen end-uses is dynamic, evolving with an increasing Social Cost of Carbon (SCC). When the SCC surpasses a threshold defined by the Social Opportunity Cost of Abatement (SOCA), allocating hydrogen to the most emissions-intensive sector becomes socially optimal, even if that sector has a higher sectoral abatement cost.

11th edition of the annual International Conference on Mobility Challenges : event report

Maria Eugenia SaninResearch areaResearch FellowsSectoral PoliciesComments Off on 11th edition of the annual International Conference on Mobility Challenges : event report

On February 7, we hosted the 11th International Conference on Mobility Challenges, where we engaged with leading academics, stakeholders from the automotive industry, civil...  

Le rôle de la finance solidaire et de la finance à impact dans le financement de la transition : enjeux et limites

Dominique PlihonFinancial regulation and innovative financingResearch areaResearch FellowsSandra RigotComments Off on Le rôle de la finance solidaire et de la finance à impact dans le financement de la transition : enjeux et limites

Ce séminaire porte sur la finance solidaire et la finance à impact qui sont considérées comme des modes de financement alternatifs ou complémentaires aux circuits financiers traditionnels. Il interroge en particulier l’évolution de ces deux types de finances au regard de leurs objectifs affichés, étant donné leur essor important depuis une quinzaine d’années.

La finance à impact : éclairage sur les pratiques d’une société française de gestion d’actifs solidaires

Financial regulation and innovative financingPhilippe DevinPublicationsPublicationsResearch areaResearch FellowsComments Off on La finance à impact : éclairage sur les pratiques d’une société française de gestion d’actifs solidaires

Cet article propose une analyse comparative d’un fonds solidaire « 90-10 » recherchant principalement la performance financière (fonds « A ») et d’un fonds solidaire spécialisé (fonds « B »), privilégiant la création d’impacts positifs sans performance financière. Ces fonds combinent les notions d’impact et de solidarité de manière hybride : communication d’une part, pratiques de financement et de sélection d’autre part.

Cattle diet and the carbon footprint of beef: a meta-analysis

Maxence GérardPublicationsResearch areaResearch FellowsSectoral PoliciesWorking papersComments Off on Cattle diet and the carbon footprint of beef: a meta-analysis

Grass-based beef cattle production systems are generally perceived as beneficial to the environment. However, the climate impact of grass-based systems compared to systems based on energy-dense feeds remains controversial. The findings highlight potential trade-offs between climate goals and other sustainability objectives (e.g., biodiversity, animal welfare).

Quels sont les déterminants de la transparence climatique des entreprises en Europe ?

Financial regulation and innovative financingJeanne AmarPublicationsPublicationsResearch areaResearch FellowsSamira DemariaSandra RigotComments Off on Quels sont les déterminants de la transparence climatique des entreprises en Europe ?

La transparence : une condition nécessaire à la réorientation des investissements vers une économie bas carbone, mais pas suffisante. Quels sont les déterminants qui influencent la transparence climatique des firmes européennes ?

Enseigner l’éthique autrement pour prévenir les conflits d’intérêts et la capture

Financial regulation and innovative financingLaurence ScialomPublicationsPublicationsResearch areaResearch FellowsComments Off on Enseigner l’éthique autrement pour prévenir les conflits d’intérêts et la capture

A new approach to the teaching of ethics to prevent conflicts of interest and capture. 

Evaluating second-hand EVs subsidies Efficiency and Welfare Gains

The recent inclusion of second-hand EV subsidies in several countries raises questions about their economic rationale. Contrary to conventional thinking, we show that while subsidies for second-hand EVs are often justified on equity grounds, they also improve efficiency as they influence the equilibrium composition of the vehicle fleet.