Driving forces of CO2 emissions and energy intensity in Colombia

We analyze the driving factors of CO2 emissions and energy intensity in Colombia during 1971–2017 1975–2016, respectively. apply a factorial additive decomposition for emissions, starting from Kaya identity, using logarithmic mean Divisia index method. The increase is mainly explained by affluence population effects, but partially offset effect and, to lesser extent, carbonization effect. then with multiplicative decomposition. first transform final into its total primary requirements. decrease due reduction sectoral structural change. contribution both effects different sectors considered relate them changes Colombian economy policies applied. most important contributions are efficiency improvements transport industry sectors, while share relevant component explaining change results provide useful information analysis design environmental policies.