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WHILE Africa possesses significant renewable energy potential, there is need for more action from the continent’s leaders and partners to harness clean power for development, growth and resilience, a renewable energy expert has said. Addressing delegates at the Investment Forum for the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA), in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday, Renewable […]
In an ambitious effort to unlock funding and accelerate renewable energy development across the continent, the first-ever Investment Forum for Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (Apra) held in Nairobi, Kenya, and convened yesterday. This landmark forum aims to bolster the continent’s contribution to global green energy investment as it receives less than 2% of […]
The APRA Investment Forum (IF) for renewable energy being held in Nairobi, Kenya from 14 to 16th, 2024, saw the teaming together of stakeholders drawn across the African continent and its neighbors in the discussion aimed at accelerating progress towards energy renewables. Under the secretariat of IRENA, The forum came about the world’s pressing need […]
At the 2024 Nigerian Clean Cooking Forum, policymakers, private sector leaders, and civil society stakeholders converged to chart a transformative path towards ensuring clean cooking energy for all Nigerians. With over 180 million citizens still reliant on traditional fuels, the forum emphasized the urgent need for inclusive solutions, investment in innovation, and public-private partnerships to […]
Claim- ”China is the only country responsible for climate change.” Verdict-False The claim that China is solely responsible for climate change ignores the complexity of global carbon emissions. While China does emit a lot of greenhouse gases, we need to consider historical emissions, per capita contributions, and the broader context of global energy use and […]
At the inaugural Existing Foreign Directors Roundtable in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima called for a significant transition from oil dependency to other critical sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and renewable energy, emphasizing their alignment with Nigeria’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP). Addressing a gathering of government officials, industry leaders, and foreign investors, Shettima […]
Nairobi, Kenya – A new report launched by the SDGs Kenya Forum, in collaboration with Sight Savers and Open Institute, has highlighted that Kenya is facing significant challenges in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The 2024 Civil Society Voluntary National Reviews (VNR) Report reveals a mixed picture of progress and obstacles in […]
Have you ever wondered where this large amount of second-hand clothing comes from and how it ends up polluting our environment? We went in search of answers and tried to clarify the business flow of these new and second-hand chains. Exported from India India exports most of its Polyester Fabric to Kenya and is the […]
At the International Energy Agency (IEA) Clean Cooking Summit in Paris, a pivotal dialogue session titled “Scaling up Finance for Clean Cooking in Africa” brought together experts, policymakers, and financial leaders to address the critical need for investment in clean cooking solutions. This session highlighted the urgent financial requirements to transition millions of African households […]
Stakeholders, experts, development actors, and research institutes gathered in Nairobi, yesterday, on the margins of the 2024 African Development Bank Annual Meetings to discuss innovative credit rating solutions aimed at empowering governments to access critical financing for development initiatives. Highlighting the significance of credit ratings in shaping the development trajectories of African countries, Ahunna Eziokanwa, […]
