They pay proportionately more for energy, spend more time acquiring fuels, and suffer the health impacts from poor fuel quality. This puts a significant brake on development and the empowerment of women in particular. Importantly, reduced dependence on fossil resources can also increase security. A further benefit of rural electrification
They pay proportionately more for energy, spend more time acquiring fuels, and suffer the health impacts from poor fuel quality. This puts a significant brake on development and the empowerment of women in particular. Importantly, reduced dependence on fossil resources can also increase security. A further benefit of rural electrification on- and off-grid using renewable solutions is that many small entrepreneurs can find work in the sector.
Nature-based Solutions
NG
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Sector
GCA_Sector
Adapt Now sector
Environment
Ecosystem and biodiversity
NG
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Sector
GCA_Sector
Adapt Now sector
Cross-Cutting Area
Capacity building and knowledge transfer
NG
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Sector
GCA_Sector
Adapt Now sector
Economy-wide
Economy-wide: General
NG
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Sector
GCA_Sector
Adapt Now sector
LULUCF/Forestry
LULUCF/Forestry: General
NG
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Sector
GCA_Sector
Adapt Now sector
LULUCF/Forestry
Sustainable forest management