Developing nations will significantly influence the growth of energy consumption in the upcoming decades. This underscores the critical need to identify policies that can facilitate the transition to clean and affordable energy sources within these nations, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7. While challenges may pose obstacles to this green transition, there are significant opportunities on the horizon. Professor Imelda will discuss some of the challenges and opportunities inherent in advancing the green transition in developing countries. She will draw upon compelling evidence-based research findings that underscore the intricate connections between energy, public health, and gender dynamics.

Imelda is the André Hoffmann Assistant Professor in Environmental and Resource Economics. She is an applied microeconomist with a research focus on environmental and energy economics. Her research explores the intersections of health, energy, gender, and environmental economics, examining how clean energy transition and policies can enhance welfare and market outcomes. She earned her PhD in Economics from the University of Hawaii, USA, and was a postdoctoral researcher at Carlos III University before joining the Geneva Graduate Institute.