Hydrogen safety is the first certificate in the pipeline from the Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (Chieta) and is expected to be out in six months, with more to come. This was according to Yershen Pillay, the CEO of Chieta, speaking at a Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking event held on Monday, which focused […]
The UN’s “Summit of the Future: Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow” is scheduled for September 2024. It is a move reminiscent of the 2015 “Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” and the outcome document of the summit will be “a Pact for the Future” which will guide global governance for the […]
The slow adoption of renewables in the energy sector within the African continent sparkedconversations in the search for actionable ways to drive proper change. The significantunexploited African potential brought about the need for African stakeholders to cometogether in Channelling relevant ideas towards advancing accessibility to affordable, reliableand accessible energy for communities within Africa. Speaking during […]
After two weeks of grueling negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, COP29—the much-anticipated “financeCOP”—wrapped up amidst heated debates and a swirl of emotions. Heralded as a pivotal moment forglobal climate action, the conference instead highlighted deep divides between the Global North andSouth, leaving many asking: was COP29 a hit or a miss? A Deal Delivered, but at […]
Kenya is emerging as a global leader in carbon markets by advancing innovative frameworks, fostering private investment, and prioritizing community-driven conservation efforts. As the world grapples with the urgency of climate change, Kenya’s approach integrates conservation, socio-economic development, and innovative financing to position itself as a trailblazer in climate action. At the recently concluded COP […]
As climate, economic, and energy shocks intensify across the globe, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a message that cut through the noise: clean energy is not just a climate imperative–it is a strategic path to prosperity, resilience, and energy sovereignty. On July 22, 2025, that call to action rang out at the UN House […]
In a strategic effort to strengthen peacebuilding through responsible journalism, Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) and LIDA Network have facilitated training for 180 media practitioners and youth communicators across Kaduna, Plateau, and Taraba States under the Media for Peace (PeaceCore) Project. The three-week intervention forms part of the PeaceCore II Programme, funded by the […]
The Renewable Energy Statistics 2025 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows that despite renewables capacity growing by over 15% in 2024, the growth gap widens across regions. Asia has kept its leading position since the past few years, accounting for 71% of new renewables capacity in 2024, followed by Europe and North America […]
In the face of Nigeria’s worsening climate crisis, shrinking natural resources such as arable land and water, land degradation, and insecurity are fueling a national food crisis. With over 19.5 million people projected to face food insecurity in 2025, farmers are increasingly looking toward nature-based solutions to restore soil health, improve yields, and build resilience. […]
