The potential of lignin is huge mainly in refining into biofuels and useful chemicals. Tropical
countries have large reserve of biomass; however, lignin is underutilized. Hence, this paper …

The energy situation of the African island states which include Cape Verde, São Tomé and
Príncipe, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles are …

The affordability and availability of water and energy have a huge impact on food
production. Research has shown that there exists a direct and indirect link between power …

Small Island Develo** States (SIDS) are heavily dependent on the use of imported fossil
fuels to address their energy needs. This has a negative impact on the environment, SIDS …

This study examines the underlying concerns of global warming in the context of a small
island develo** states and the ensuing action of phasing out coal to keep global …

At present, energy represents a key element in the social and economic development of a
territory. This is particularly true for fragile territories that are not interconnected, such as …

Climate change is the world's most prominent environmental problem, and fossil-fuel
combustion is its primary cause. To set carbon reduction goals, policy makers require …

The lack of access to modern energy services, sometimes also referred to as energy poverty,
is a significant global development challenge. This paper provides an analysis of energy …

Abstract Small Island Develo** States (SIDS) suffer from several structural characteristics
that jeopardize their ability to achieve a sustainable energy future. Their reliance on …

Abstract For Small Island Develo** States (SIDS) that import oil, energy security is very
important and dealt with seriously. This paper attempts to fill a gap in the literature by …