South Africa’s subsidy support for Sasol is inefficient and fails to achieve what it sets out to do, namely protect consumers from price shocks, according to IISD.
South African government subsidies not only result in higher fuel costs for consumers—they also help to prop up one of the world’s biggest polluters, according to new research.
This policy brief analyzes the coal-to-liquid fuel sector in South Africa, exploring the role of subsidies in driving the consumption of coal-derived fuels.
Donors must spend an additional USD 14 bn a year between now and 2030, roughly double what they currently spend on aid for food security and nutrition.
Ceres2030: Sustainable Solutions to End Hunger is a unique research project that provides practical recommendations. By using the latest technology, scientists shave painstakingly investigated the most effective instruments and actions to end hunger by 2030 world wide and on a lasting basis.
What will is cost governments to end hunger, double the incomes of small-scale producers, and protect the climate by 2030? Donors need to contribute an additional USD 14 billion per year until 2030 to end hunger and double of the incomes of small-sale producers.