Understanding the link between climate change and inequality: key Insights you should know

Understanding the critical link between climate change and economic inequality is essential for crafting more effective and equitable policies, and achieve an equitable transition. While climate change disproportionately impacts poorer populations worldwide, alleviating global poverty and achieving more equitable growth could come at a climate cost. People rising out of poverty may spend more on energy-intensive products than wealthier households, potentially causing a surge in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to a future where growth is distributed more equitably. In this webinar, Professor Narasimha Rao will tackle these pressing questions. Drawing from his latest research, he will reveal the trade-offs (or lack thereof) between inclusive economic growth and climate outcomes, both between and within countries.  

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Dr. Narasimha Rao is an Associate Professor of Energy Systems at the Yale School of the Environment. His research explores the relationship between energy systems, human development, and climate change, with a focus on the equity dimensions of energy transitions and their impacts on emerging economies. He developed the concept of 'decent living energy' that quantifies the material requirements and energy needs for eradicating multidimensional poverty around the world. He holds a PhD in Environment and Resources from Stanford University and two master’s degrees in electrical engineering and technology policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology   Topic: 

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