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Safe Access to Fuel and Energy Briefing Note: Increasing livelihood sustainability through improved energy access

Year of publication 2018

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 4

Author Bervoets, J.; Eveillé, F.; Thulstrup, A.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Nearly 3 billion people rely on traditional biomass in order to meet their daily energy requirements. Protracted crises, particularly forced displacement settings, pose significant challenges in terms of securing and using energy safely and sustainably. Improved access to safe, sustainable, reliable and affordable energy can contribute significantly to the improvement of livelihoods in these communities. At the same time, opportunities for income-generating activities linked to the provision of energy services and technologies can enhance incomes and build resilience.

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