Monthly Archives: December, 2015

How Paris Agreement will impact the world, by delegates, groups

History was made in Paris, France on Saturday (December12, 2015) when the Paris Climate Agreement was adopted around 19:27 hours local time. It is the first time...

History as Paris Agreement on climate change is actualised

195 nations set path to keep temperature rise well below 2 degrees Celsius An historic agreement to combat climate change and unleash actions and investment...

What countries agreed on in Paris

Under Paris climate pact, countries agreed on several critical components of climate action, such as: Mitigation Objectives and Plans (Articles 2 and 4): The text includes a...

‘Historic turning point’ looms as world nears climate pact

An attempt by nearly 200 countries of the world to strike the first climate deal in history that will commit them to cut emissions...

Latest draft text: ‘Great’ progress made, say African delegates

African delegates are of the opinion that the release on Thursday of yet another draft of the climate change negotiating text on Thursday at...

Invest in renewable energy, AfDB urges business

“Investments in renewable energy should be the concern of both the government and the private sector. This is one of the best ever innovations...

Infographic: Analytics of second draft Paris outcome

On Thursday, the second draft text of the climate agreement at the ongoing global summit (COP21) was released, signalling some level of progress in...

Allianz, ABP join in aligning portfolios with low-carbon economy

Allianz and ABP, two of the world’s biggest institutional investors, on Monday in Paris, France at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) joined the...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

Nigeria’s electricity sector remains one of the richly endowed with energy resources, yet struggling to keep the lights on...
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Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy,...

Human bile emerges as a hidden reservoir for microplastics

Plastic pollution has become one of the defining environmental issues of modern life, and microplastics are now known to...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

Nigeria’s electricity sector remains one of the richly endowed...

Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with...