Green tax suspension may hinder progress toward net zero achievement, expert warns

By Fabian Ekeruche   The Executive Director of International Climate Change Development Institute (ICCDI), Mr Olumide Idowu, has said that the suspension of green tax on Single Use Plastic by the federal government may hinder progress towards achieving net zero…

Unlocking sustainable futures: Why debt solutions, climate action should be priority at Macron Summit

By Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke   Global climate leaders will converge on Paris, France, from June 22 to 23, 2023, for the Macron Summit, a crucial event that aims to pave the way for, among others, a new global climate financing…

NCF: Stakeholders seek partnerships to combat Biodiversity Loss

Increasing loss of biodiversity and negative impacts of climate change has prompted stakeholders and activists to call for partnerships and concerted efforts to combat biodiversity loss.   This call was made earlier today in Lagos at the Chief S.L Edu…

H.E. Itoua to Presents Gas, Marginal Field, Exploration Opportunities at Invest in African Energy Paris Forum

At the Invest in African Energy Paris Forum, H.E. Bruno Jean Richard Itoua, Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo, will present on opportunities in gas and marginal field exploration   The African Energy Chamber (AEC), the voice of…

Climate: Natural capital, an option for African governments to finance Sustainable Development Goals

The continent contributes substantially to the world’s annual production of six key minerals: 80% of platinum, 77% of cobalt, 51% of manganese, 46% of diamonds, 39% of chromium and 22% of gold Africa must use all its comparative advantages to…

Environment: Second United Nations Habitat Assembly to be held 5-9 June 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya

The Assembly is being hosted by the government of Kenya in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)   The Second United Nations Habitat Assembly (UNHA2) is set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 5 to 9…

Gastech 2023 to focus on the energy industry’s transformation to meet net zero

The annual Gastech 2023 conference will take place at Singapore EXPO from the 5-8 September 2023. Gastech 2023, the 51st year of the landmark conference and exhibition, will bring together over 600+ speakers, including 300+ Energy Ministers, CEOs, policy makers,…

Environment: Africa pushes for access to clean cooking

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) recently announced a partnership that promotes investments in clean cooking companies and programmes   Africa is mobilizing capital to boost access to clean cooking with series of new deals…

Deployment of Clean Energy for Efficient Tapping of the Economic Potentials in the Village Ecosystem in Africa & effective Postharvest Wastage Management Strategy

By Dr Omotayo Dairo   Solar/Biomass Hybrid Energy Solutions – The Quintas Approach Years of research and product development led Quintas Renewable Energy Solutions Ltd to provide renewable energy services in form of solar/biomass hybrid energy solutions and integrated circular…

African Energy Stakeholders Endorse National Innovation Diploma by Asteven Energy Institute

….to establish regional training centers ….to become an accredited center for clean cooking stoves certification Energy Stakeholders in Sub-saharan Africa have reiterated their insistence on the need to develop and reinforce regional focused indigenous manpower in the renewable energy sector.…

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