Sustainable Energy Futures

This initiative aims to advance the understanding of energy developments in East Africa through a comprehensive approach that includes research, dissemination, interviews, workshops, and country consultations. By focusing on scenarios-based analysis, SID is paving the way for a gender-just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all East Africans.

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SEF - ERG team

Youth Climate Action

SID's Youth Programme on Climate Action has emerged as a powerful platform, empowering young people and equipping them with the necessary skills to actively engage in climate change planning and decision-making processes. Furthermore, the program facilitates the sharing of valuable resources and opportunities, ensuring that youth are at the forefront of driving meaningful Climate Action.

Green Energy: Hype or Hope?

Through our programs and work, we strive to develop a critical analysis of the way forward for so-called "green energy." As we navigate the complexities of the energy transition, it is essential to assess and scrutinize the various aspects of renewable and sustainable energy solutions. While acknowledging the significant potential and benefits of green energy, we recognize the importance of conducting a thorough examination of its implementation, implications, and potential pitfalls.

SID's Work on Energy, Environment and Climate Justice

Society for International works on Energy, Environment and Climate Justice, with a focus on the just transition, sustainable energy and the nexus between climate and finance.

By fostering dialogue, informing policies, and challenging conventional practices, this initiative is driving transformative change towards a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient energy future for all East Africans.

Our commitment to advancing sustainable energy and climate action in East Africa guides all of our work. The team is making significant strides towards building a better future for the region, where access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy is a reality for all. 

'Energy for Whom?' Futures Animation Series

Energy for Whom? Futures Animations Series

The analysis emerging from this initiative and the three scenarios deduced presented challenge to us to imagine different ways the region might meet its energy needs in the period towards 2050 within a context of complex political and economic transitions coupled with looming ecological and climate limits.

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Latest News, Resources, and Events

Public Energy Futures Forum III: Nuclear Power Development in Kenya

03 Dec 2024 | event

The Society for International Development, in partnership of the Heinrich Boll Foundation and Strathmore Energy Research Centre, invites the public to register and the attend the upcoming hybrid Public Energy Futures Forum, under the theme, 'Nuclear Power Development in Kenya – A Low Carbon Solution or a High-Risk Gamble?' On Tuesday 3, December 2024, 1400 to 1700hrs (EAT Nairobi) at Daystar University, Nairobi Campus.

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Choices, Challenges and Dilemmas in Tanzania’s Energy System

This context paper describes Tanzania’s energy mix today, and the energy choices facing its society. It also addresses energy investments in the country towards reducing energy poverty and improving the wellbeing of Tanzanian citizens, the consequences of the energy choices made today and outlines a research agenda highlighting important thematic areas and energy topics that require thorough research to be compiled under the Sustainable Energy Futures Tanzania Report.  

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