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The effects of subjective perceptions of climate change and standard of living on the adoption of liquefied petroleum gas in Cameroon

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  • Ombiono Kitoto, Patrick Arnold
  • Djatcho Siefu, Donald
  • Ngo Tedga, Pauline

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The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of subjective perceptions of climate change and standard of living on the adoption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Cameroon. The authors estimated a Logit model using secondary data from the National Community-Driven Development Program. Among subjective perceptions of climate change, health risk was associated with higher intentions to adopt LPG. On the other hand, subjective poverty appears to be the most important economic factor in the decision to adopt LPG, contrary to the dominant theory which suggests income. Thus, in addition to raising awareness of the climatic risks of exploiting wood for energy purposes, policies to promote widespread adoption of LPG should also be based on raising awareness of the perceived health risks of global warming and improving the standard of living of poor peri-urban households.

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  • Ombiono Kitoto, Patrick Arnold & Djatcho Siefu, Donald & Ngo Tedga, Pauline, 2025. "The effects of subjective perceptions of climate change and standard of living on the adoption of liquefied petroleum gas in Cameroon," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 204(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:204:y:2025:i:c:s0301421525001934
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2025.114686
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