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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 […]