Short-lived climate pollutants

Novel research shows health, climate benefits of increasing access to electricity and gas for cooking in low- and middle-income countries

Press release / Expanding the use of LPG and/or grid electricity to replace biomass-fueled cooking in low- and middle-income countries benefits human health and climate.

New research on the benefits of cleaner cooking: Q&A with Rob Bailis

Feature / SEI's Rob Bailis led research for a journal article featuring the first known analysis of the health and climate consequences of large-scale fuel transitions.

Supporting National Action and Planning Initiative to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants in Kenya

Past event / This hybrid stakeholders’ validation workshop presents the draft National SLCP Action Plan for Kenya to stakeholders for review and feedback.

Integration of short-lived climate pollutant and air pollutant mitigation in nationally determined contributions

Journal article / This study evaluates the inclusion of SLCP and air pollutant mitigation within NDCs that were submitted between 2015 and 2022.

Identifying cross-sectoral policy synergies for decarbonization: Towards short-lived climate pollutant mitigation action in Costa Rica

Journal article / This paper estimates the short-lived climate pollutant emission reductions from Costa Rica's decarbonization plan.

Support national planning processes for SLCP mitigation and National Methane Roadmap for Uganda

Project / The project will increase the capacity of NEMA and the Uganda Ministry of Water and Environment to understand the major sources of SLCPs in the country

Togo’s new climate policies reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality – here’s how

Perspective / Chris Malley explains how Togo's integrated climate change and air pollution mitigation assessment has resulted in a more ambitious climate change target.

SNAP Initiative Technical Working Group Meeting

Past event / Kenya signed a cooperation agreement with the CCAC on Supporting National Action and Planning Initiative to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants in Kenya.

Better health through climate action in Colombia

Feature / SEI partnered with Colombia to raise the country's sights on climate change and improve health to set an ambitious and achievable target to reduce black carbon.