Low-Carbon Economy
Supporting Federal government policies with robust quantitative and qualitative analysis for an improved understanding of Nigeria's low-carbon transition pathways.
Research Objectives
YELF Climate Trust Foundation seeks to support the Federal government policies with robust quantitative and qualitative analysis for an improved understanding of Nigeria's low-carbon transition pathways.
Our research focuses on enabling government to set and operationalize local and national climate targets to meet global climate action commitments.
Key Research Questions
- • How can Nigeria achieve its climate commitments while maintaining economic growth?
- • What are the most cost-effective pathways to decarbonization?
- • How can we ensure a just and equitable transition?
Research Focus Areas
Our comprehensive research approach covers multiple dimensions of the low-carbon economy transition.
Climate Target Setting
Enabling government to set and operationalize local and national climate targets to meet global climate action commitments.
Key Activities:
- National climate target development
- Subnational target alignment
- Implementation pathway design
- Progress monitoring frameworks
Integrated Assessment Modelling
Specialized modeling of energy and land use systems to understand transition pathways and cross-sectoral impacts.
Key Activities:
- Energy system modeling
- Land use change analysis
- Economic impact assessment
- Scenario development and analysis
Cross-Sectoral Analysis
Examining synergies and trade-offs across the energy-water-food-climate nexus and sustainable development goals.
Key Activities:
- Nexus approach implementation
- SDG integration analysis
- Political economy of transition
- Multi-sectoral coordination
Sector-Specific Analysis
Our team specializes in sector-specific analyses across transport, industry, power, and other key economic sectors.
Transport Sector
Decarbonization pathways for Nigeria's transportation sector
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Industry Sector
Industrial transformation and energy efficiency improvements
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Power Sector
Electricity sector transformation and grid modernization
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Buildings Sector
Energy efficiency and sustainable building practices
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Research Methodology
Our research employs cutting-edge analytical tools and methodologies to provide robust evidence for policy making.
Integrated Assessment
Comprehensive modeling of energy and land use systems
Economic Modeling
Computable general equilibrium analysis
Life Cycle Assessment
Environmental impact evaluation
Multi-Criteria Analysis
Decision support and trade-off analysis
Collaborate on Low-Carbon Research
Join our research initiatives and contribute to Nigeria's low-carbon transition. We welcome collaboration from researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.