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 […]
Gen Z being targeted by the United Nations
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 […]
Diversifying Renewables within Africa
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 […]
A Missed Opportunity or a Step Forward?
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 […]
Accelerating Kenya’s Carbon Markets: Pioneering Climate Action through Collaboration and Community Engagement
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 […]
UN Secretary-General Declares Fossil Fuel Era Fading, Urges Africa to Lead Clean Energy Revolution
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 […]
MiCT and LIDA Network, facilitates Media for Peace Training for 180 Media Practitioners funded by GIZ
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 […]
Renewables Boom Highlights Growing Regional Divide
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 […]
Dutch Agribusiness Delegation Explores Horticulture Partnerships in Nigeria
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 […]