Tag:Angola

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Angola to produce 600,000 cubic metres of timber annually

Angola’s forestry potential is estimated at 70 million hectares, which allows it to produce 600,000 cubic metres of timber annually. Angola’s Minister of State for...

Michael Simire - April 30, 2021

Renewable Energy

$530m AfDB funded scheme to expand renewable energy, regional connectivity in Angola

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed $530 million to finance the construction of a 343 km, 400 kV central-south transmission line that will...

Michael Simire - March 16, 2021

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Verner Ayukegba: Angola’s oil and gas industry can thrive alongside its rich biodiversity

Last month, reports that Angola was drafting legislation to permit oil, gas and mining activities in 14 national conservation areas, including the Luengue-Luiana National...

Michael Simire - February 12, 2021

Land Degradation

Bushfires: Calamity or myth?

Every year, big portions of tropical savanna are burned out worldwide and the frequency and dimension of these fires increase each year. These type...

Michael Simire - July 23, 2020

Marine

Angola ratifies Abidjan Convention

The Government of Angola has ratified the Abidjan Convention, making it the 19th nation out of the 22 countries in the Convention area to...

admin - February 2, 2017

Climate Change

Madagascar, Benin, Angola to get $17.8m AfDB climate change support

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has renewed its support for climate change resilience in Madagascar, Benin and Angola, which are accessing $17.8 million of...

Michael Simire - May 20, 2013