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, […]
IEA 9TH ANNUAL GLOBAL CONFERENCE IN NAIROBI: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The IEA 9th Annual Global conference on Energy Efficiency, held in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 21 and 22, 2024, was aimed at accelerating progress towards doubling energy efficiency progress, which is a critical goal for COP28 In charting a 1.5 degree pathway for the world’s energy transition, the IEA had estimated that to meet the […]
TotalEnergies Commits $400 Million to Bring Clean Cooking to 100 Million People in Africa and India by 2030
At the Clean Cooking Summit organized by the International Energy Agency (IEA), TotalEnergies announced its ambition of giving 100 million people in Africa and India access to clean cooking by 2030. TotalEnergies will therefore invest more than $400 million in the development of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking. In addition, to make clean cooking […]
International Energy Agency Historic Summit Sparks $2.2 Billion Commitment to Achieve Clean Cooking Access in Africa
The International Energy Agency (IEA), in partnership with the Clean Cooking Alliance, hosted the first ever global summit on “Clean Cooking in Africa,” convening close to 60 countries as well as companies and development institutions at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. Co-chaired by the president of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan; the prime […]
Driving Africa’s Renewable Energy Revolution: Insights from Kenya’s Energy Secretary Briefing at IRENA Assembly
Right after the 14th IRENA assembly, which was held from the 17th to the 18th of April in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, His Excellency, Mr. David Chirchir, the cabinet secretary in charge of Energy and Petroleum of Kenya, engaged in a media briefing alongside host Nicole Bockstaller, the head of communications at IRENA, and […]
Ignore false claims stating that Renewable Energy is too expensive
OVERALLY: There has been a persistent misconception that renewable energy sources are prohibitively expensive compared to traditional fossil fuels. However, this claim is not only outdated but also contradicted by a wealth of evidence. Renewable energy serves as an important player in addressing pressing environmental concerns and energy security challenges. As nations grapple with the […]
First-ever Global Summit on People-Centered Clean Energy held in Paris
The Global Summit on People-Centered Clean Energy Transitions, took place at the International Energy Agency headquarters (IEA) in Paris on April 26, 2024. The summit represented a remarkable gathering of governments, labour, business, and community leaders, Indigenous voices, and youth representatives from all over the world, who engaged in vital discussions about the most pressing socio-economic […]
Media’s Impact on Environmental Advocacy Celebrated During Press Freedom Day
On May 3, 2024, World Press Freedom Day was commemorated with a special focus on the critical intersection of journalism with environmental challenges. The event, organized by the US mission in Nigeria, brought together prominent speakers and media professionals to discuss the indispensable role of journalism in confronting environmental crises. The panel discussion emphasized the […]
A Just Energy Transition Project that seeks to Create Green Jobs in Africa
LIDA Network proudly presents “ENERGIZ”, a Just Energy Transition Project that seeks to create green jobs across Africa, with a strong focus on women. This program seeks to train and facilitate the employment of interested participants between the ages of 18 – 45 who would like to work within the renewable energy and energy efficiency […]