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May 2010
Solar Power from North Africa
Author: Isabelle Werenfels, Kirsten Westphal
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
The idea of generating solar electricity in the Sahara Desert and exporting it to Europe is captivating, both from the climate and energy perspective and with an eye to Europe's goal of intensifying cooperation with its southern neighbours. More on «Solar Power from North Africa »

Apr 2010
The Mediterranean Energy Scene: What Now? What Next?
Author: Silvia Colombo, Ian Lesser
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)
This paper provides a summary of the key issues raised in the third meeting of the Mediterranean Strategy Group, which was convened in Rome to discuss the problem of energy security and cooperation in the Mediterranean from a transatlantic perspectiv... More on «The Mediterranean Energy Scene: What Now? What Next?»

Jul 2009
Solar Power from the Desert
Author: Isabelle Werenfels, Kirsten Westphal
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
The idea of supplying Germany and Europe with solar energy from the desert remains highly controversial, but it is an idea that has been gaining traction with both policy makers and the private sector. More on «Solar Power from the Desert»

Jul 2008
Water Scarcity and the Impact of Improved Irrigation Management
Author: Alvaro Calzadilla, Katrin Rehdanz, Richard S J Tol
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
This paper analyzes the economy-wide impacts of enhanced irrigation efficiency. More on «Water Scarcity and the Impact of Improved Irrigation Management»