by Abrahm Lustgarten Across the Caribbean, soaring national debt is a hidden but decisive aspect of the climate crisis, hobbling countries’ ability to protect themselves from disaster. One island’s leader is fighting to find a way out. Late on May 31,…
Clarivate Launches New Global Research Report Urging Action on Ocean Science
Research must rise to meet challenges such as microplastics pollution and climate change Clarivate Plc, a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today launched a new Global Research Report from the Institute…
LAWMA Academy Organises Summer School for Children
LAWMA Academy, the educational arm of Lagos Waste Management Authority, will organise a four-week summer school for children aged 8 – 13, from 1st August to 26th August, at its headquarters, Ijora-Olopa. Hosted for the second year running, the programme…
PEPSICO ISSUES NEW $1.25 BILLION 10-YEAR GREEN BOND AS COMPANY ACCELERATES PEP+ TRANSFORMATION
PepsiCo announced the closing of a new $1.25 billion 10-year Green Bond. The Company will use an amount equivalent to the net proceeds from the offering to fund Eligible Green Projects which will focus on its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) agenda – the Company’s strategic, end-to-end transformation…
Ncondezi Energy launches solar and BESS feasibility study in Mozambique
Ncondezi Energy Limited has provided an update on its solar photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Tete, Mozambique, being carried out through its wholly owned green energy subsidiary, Ncondezi Green Power Holding Ltd. The Solar Project will…
64 Civil Society Leaders Sign Petition, Urge Govt To Implement Climate Law
A coalition of civil society organisations on environment and climate change has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to immediately implement the Climate Change Act signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari since November 2021. The group, in a…
NNPC Transitions into Limited Liability Company, Promises Better Corporate Governance
The inauguration of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is poised to reshape the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and serve as a model for other National Oil Companies all over the world. This was contained in a statement…
LAC Climate Week 2022 Opens with Strong Calls for Action
The public-facing segment of this year’s Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW 2022) opened in Santo Domingo today with strong calls for regional action to drive global action to tackle climate change and urgent warnings of growing regional climate…
Lekela Power sold in “Africa’s biggest renewable energy deal”
Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power have sold Lekela Power to the Infinity Group of Egypt and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). With an installed wind power capacity of 1 GW, Lekela Power is Africa’s largest pure-play renewable energy independent power…
Kraton Corporation Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report
Kraton Corporation, a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report. It highlights Kraton’s progress and approach to driving the integration of sustainability throughout the…
