Research Details

Partner Institutions

St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), the Human Rights and Peace Centre (HURIPEC) at Makerere University in Uganda, and the Centre for Resolution of International Conflicts (CRIC) at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.

Project Summary

Charcoal is the primary energy source for households in Tanzania and Uganda. However, policies governing charcoal in both countries are inconsistent. The adverse impacts, such as deforestation and pollution, drive efforts for fuel substitution or enhancement of the charcoal value chain. Simultaneously, developmental objectives and population growth exacerbate dependence on charcoal. International climate initiatives further complicate the situation by pressuring countries like Tanzania and Uganda, leading to abrupt directives that often overlook the complex dynamics surrounding charcoal—including its role in livelihoods, gender relations, informal economies, and private sector development.

This project seeks to understand the challenges of climate change mitigation, particularly the conflicts arising from "decarbonisation dilemmas." It aims to enhance theoretical frameworks of climate justice and global governance by explicitly linking them to local instances, fostering peaceful energy transitions that reduce emissions while supporting local livelihoods.

Project Cost

Duration: 5 year (2023 - 2027)

Funding organization: DANIDA