Publications


A UK ‘dash’ for smart gas

Policy publication by Sam Fankhauser, Bob Ward on 1 Mar 2013

Shifting from coal to natural gas for electricity generation can help the UK power sector to decarbonise in the near term. With good planning and investment, natural gas can support the development of a low-carbon power sector by providing essential backup for intermittent renewables, but could only play a bigger role longer-term if fitted with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.

However, a new UK ‘dash’ for gas on the assumption of low prices is a risky economic and environmental option. A lower risk option is a ‘dash’ for smart gas; using natural gas in those areas where it offers the greatest value in decarbonising the power sector. read more »





Participation in environmental conservation and protected area management in Romania: A review of three case studies

Research article by Lindsay Stringer, Jouni Paavola on 26 Feb 2013

Since the collapse of Central and Eastern Europe’s communist regimes in the early 1990s, the ensuing environmental, social and economic changes have permitted development of new forms of multi-level governance. However, a coherent participatory approach to environmental conservation is yet to emerge. This review examines the changing approaches in environmental conservation and protected area governance […]


Tackling unsustainable wildlife trade

Research article by Cameron Hepburn on 21 Feb 2013

This chapter describes and illustrates the issues surrounding wildlife trade policies. Wildlife trades are complex and heterogeneous, requiring different management approaches although the issues discussed may be common. It … read more »




Coordinating to protect the global climate

Research article by Alessandro Tavoni on 20 Feb 2013

Reference Tavoni, A., and Dannenberg, A. February 2013. Coordinating to protect the global climate. Chapter 2 of book, ‘Analyzing Global Environmental Issues: theoretical and experimental applications and their policy implications’ (Ariel … read more »