How to mobilise private finance for climate adaptation
COP28 saw progress on global adaptation efforts, with governments agreeing on targets for a Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and…
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How to build sustainable housing for three billion
There is a global sustainable housing crisis. Not only is the built environment –including construction and energy use – responsible…
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Ahead of COP28, developing countries want fairer supply chains on the agenda
This year’s annual UN climate summit, COP28, is taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a host choice that…
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How CBAM threatens Africa’s sustainable development
In pursuit of sustainable development, African nations are on a mission to boost trade. The African Continental Free Trade Area…
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How to make carbon markets work for Africa
At the recent Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, carbon markets were a hot topic among delegates. “The restoration and…
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Africa’s first verifiable carbon market launches in Kenya
NAIROBI – Africa’s first verifiable carbon market has launched in Nairobi, with forward trade of more than two million carbon…
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Fast-tracking universal electricity access by rolling out energy-as-a-service in sub-Saharan Africa
It is widely recognised that the world is not on track to achieve universal access to electricity by 2030. The…
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Climate activists lament vast new oil pipeline at Africa Climate Week
NAIROBI - As thousands of delegates gathered in Nairobi to discuss climate solutions at the annual Africa Climate Week, a…
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Weekly data: how clean energy investment in Africa has stagnated
NAIROBI – Africa’s first climate summit wrapped up last week (6 September) with the release of the Nairobi Declaration, the…
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Signal: Global carbon pricing to be a priority from 2024
Speaking to the annual meeting of the think tank Bruegel this week, senior European Commission climate official Kurt Vandenberghe stated…
