A trade delegation of 16 leading Dutch agribusinesses specializing in seeds, potatoes, and agricultural innovations arrived in Nigeria on March 23, 2025, for the third Netherlands-Nigeria Horticulture Trade Mission. Led by Ivo Meijer from the Municipality of Westland, the visit aims to strengthen ties with Nigerian stakeholders, explore collaboration opportunities, and contribute to the country’s […]
Record-Breaking Annual Growth in Renewable Power Capacity
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 26 March 2025 – Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows a massive increase in renewable power capacity during 2024, reaching 4 448 gigawatts (GW). The 585 GW addition last year indicates a 92.5% share of the total capacity expansion, and a record rate of annual growth […]
Nearly USD 1 Billion Mobilized for Clean Energy Revolution at SEforALL Global Forum
In a landmark moment for global sustainability, the 2025 SEforALL Global Forum concluded with unprecedented commitments exceeding USD 900 million to accelerate the clean energy transition. Moreover, key global partners announced initiatives aimed at accelerating clean energy investments and promoting sustainable development worldwide. Game-Changing Investments Announced The forum witnessed several high-impact financial commitments poised to […]
African Leaders Unveil Bold Commitments to Electrify 300 Million Homes by 2030
The African Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, garnered renewed commitments toward expanding electricity access across the continent. The summit centered around the ambitious Mission 300 initiative, bringing together global financial institutions, government leaders, and private sector players to accelerate electricity access for 300 million people across Africa by 2030. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President […]
Masdar Announces Preferred Contractors and Suppliers for World’s First 24/7 Solar PV and Battery Storage Gigascale Project
In Summary: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 17, 2025: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, announced today preferred suppliers and contractors to support the development of the world’s first large-scale ‘round the clock’ gigascale project, which will combine solar photovoltaic (PV) power and battery storage to deliver […]
African Group of Negotiators Demands Urgent Action at COP29 to Address Africa’s Climate Crisis
The African Group of Negotiators (AGN), led by Ambassador Ali Mohamed, has issued a clarion call for substantial and immediate climate action as COP29 unfolds in Baku. Representing 54 African nations, the AGN highlighted Africa’s acute vulnerability to climate impacts and set forth key demands aimed at securing the continent’s future in the face of […]
World Leaders Voice Support for Renewable Partnership in Africa At COP29
Deploying renewable energy is crucial for Africa, not only to achieve its climate targets, but also to meet its socio-economic and sustainable development objectives. However, despite being endowed with abundant renewable energy and critical material resources, the continent’s energy transition has yet to gain significant momentum. New innovative, partnership models, like APRA, the Accelerated Partnership […]
Africa’s Strong Stand at COP29 – Demands for Equitable Climate Finance
As world leaders gather in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), Africa is asserting a powerful stance on climate finance and adaptation. In a global press briefing today, Amb. Ali Mohamed, Kenya’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), outlined Africa’s expectations and pressing […]
Empowering Nigeria’s Deprived Regions: Renewable Energy as the Key to Economic Transformation
The dinner session at the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit (NESG), held in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, focused on the urgent need for renewable energy solutions to transform deprived communities in Nigeria. The session themed “Catalyzing Economic Transformation by Scaling Renewable Energy Solutions in Deprived Climes,” highlighted practical solutions to […]
Africa’s renewable energy future: inaugural Apra forum unlocks investment
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 […]