Climate-proofing Energy Systems - Subsaharan Africa

This report explains why a metric for the vulnerability and resilience of energy systems is needed and proposes a methodology. It summarises anticipated climate-induced impacts on key energy systems and outlines possible adaptation measures. Observations and analyses from studies of ten Sub-Saharan countries currently applying the developed metric are presented.The report concludes with a series of recommendations to help reinforce the resilience of energy systems.

Full Evaluation: 

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Area of Evaluation: 

Adaptation

Thematic Cluster: 

Adaptation

Theme of Evaluation: 

Energy Efficiency

GEF Funding: 

No

Level of Evaluation: 

Country

Region: 

Subsaharan Africa

Institution: 

HELIO

Evaluation Author: 

Laura E.Williamson et al.

Year of Evaluation: 

2009