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"When we design policies in this multi-objective way – affordability, reliability, and sustainability – we are balancing these things that are all important and can achieve development and climate goals on the continent."   CATF's Michael Dioha, PhD joined a PBS Energy Switch episode on Energy for Africa, highlighting the importance of regionally-tailored climate solutions, the need for a greater emphasis on productive use of energy, and how multi-objective policies that consider affordability, reliability, and sustainability can achieve development and climate goals in Africa. https://lnkd.in/en8QxJk3

Join us this week for a compelling talk by Lily Odarno, Director of Energy and Climate Innovation (Africa) at Clean Air Task Force. Lily will delve into "Perspectives on Africa’s Energy Transition”. Can the African continent address climate change while meeting critical economic development and energy access goals? This talk will explore the tensions and realities that currently shape the climate debate in Africa and offer views on potential solutions that could put the continent on a path to development within climate limits. https://lnkd.in/eE5pZhDU

Africa contributes only a small portion of global greenhouse gas emissions but bears a disproportionate burden of the climate crisis’s impacts. For further insights on the pressing demand for #ClimateAction, explore World Mediation Organization (WMO)’s latest #StateOfClimate in Africa report. 🌍🌿🌞

Today is the Presidential Day at the Africa Climate Summit where Africa's leaders come together to address: - New Global Climate Finance Architecture - Regenerative Blue Economy in Africa and beyond - Scaling up adaptation - Critical Minerals for Green Manufacturing - Investing in Africa’s Food Systems Transformation - Pioneering the Future of Nature in Africa - Adaptation Compacts - Renewable Energy and Transitions And much more. Together, we can transform the climate agenda from words to action. Catch all the action here: https://lnkd.in/dVpg4c_H #ACS23 #AfricaClimateSummit23

🌍 Romania's Climate and Development Outlook 📊 The World Bank Group's recent report provides a comprehensive analysis of Romania's climate and development landscape. Key insights include: - The increasing threat of extreme weather events and their socio-economic implications. - Romania's ambitious commitment to a low-carbon future, despite challenges. - The pressing need for green fiscal reforms and strengthened institutional frameworks. - The untapped potential of renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar. As global professionals and stakeholders, understanding Romania's climate trajectory and the opportunities it presents is crucial. The nation's approach to balancing challenges with sustainable solutions offers valuable lessons for global climate action. #RomaniaClimate #WorldBank #SustainableFuture #romania #news #report #climate #development #country #environment #climatechange https://lnkd.in/dfZ4YcVC

Delve into the intricate dance of energy transitions, climate responsibility, and developing economies with Anthony Bwana Torori AMEI a Technical Associate at EDF Kenya and Audrey Gesare, the Founder of The Mazingira Collective. Uncover the global commitment of approx. USD 8.5 billion for South Africa's decarbonization and the complexities of the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP). https://lnkd.in/gwudJa7w #EnergyTransition #Climate #SustainableDevelopment

In line with the global discourse on sustainability and the energy transition, how effective is the African media in reporting energy-related climate change issues on the continent? Is the African media telling Africa’s climate change story from the perspective of the West or projecting the African reality through local storytelling and ownership? In this Chapter co-authored by myself, Israel Amenfia and Ishmael Ackah,Ph.D, in the book Energy Regulation in Africa: Dynamics, Challenges and Opportunities, we tease out the scope and gaps in reportage on energy-related climate change issues of the African media across the continent, and how the interests and challenges of the media also influence such reportage, while drawing lessons on international best practices. Pre-order and grab a copy of the book!!!

Today on the Business Daily Africa, I share my thoughts on the Declaration of the just-concluded Africa Climate Summit 2023 and the challenges that loom on the road towards green construction practices. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dXaieAtT

Seminar > Climate and energy futures: Africa's path forward On 10 April, we unpack various new scenarios, from global carbon tax and aggressive energy policies, to sustainable practices. Join us online or in Pretoria. African Futures https://lnkd.in/dE6Cfk9t

The interdependent water and energy relationship is not only critical but largely misunderstood. Improving industry knowledge of the two scarce resources can help build a #sustainable future and support a #greeneconomy while tackling #climatechange. Join UNIDO South Africa and VITO in a workshop titled Bridging Water and Energy: Understanding the challenges and opportunities in the Nexus to enhance climate change adaptation in South Africa at the CSIR ICC or online via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 16 May 2024. Link to join on the document below.