Publications by authors named "Paola Yanguas-Parra"

This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 on marginalised communities and its effects on the provision of public services. Focusing on two coal mining regions in Colombia during the pandemic crisis, and examining Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, we analyze the provision of public services at a local level, identifying both shortcomings and resilience. Findings show that the lack of resilient public services amplified the effects of COVID-19 and its containment measures, exacerbating existing structural inequalities within local marginalised communities.

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Article Synopsis
  • This paper explores the future of global steam coal production and trade, factoring in the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and various recovery scenarios.
  • It presents different coal demand scenarios up to 2040 that show the pandemic’s lasting impact on the market, suggesting a slower recovery than desired.
  • The findings point out that even with reduced consumption in a post-COVID world, levels remain too high to meet global climate goals, stressing the need for focused policies to manage coal decline and support vulnerable regions.
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