Tag:low carbon economy

Climate Change

Leaving no one behind in transition towards low-carbon economy

Shifting to a low-carbon economy can unlock new jobs and opportunities but it must be done in a way that is as socially and...

Michael Simire - April 12, 2023

Climate Change

Africa’s growth remains low, transition to low carbon economies needed – World Bank

A new World Bank report says economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is set to slow from 3.6 per cent in 2022 to 3.1...

Michael Simire - April 5, 2023

Climate Change

Nigeria, France pledge to strengthen cooperation on climate action

The Federal Government and the French Development Agency or Agence Française de Dévelopment (AFD) have reiterated commitment to strengthen their cooperation to promote climate...

Michael Simire - December 15, 2021

Climate Change

Transport sector must fast-track shift to low carbon

Current and foreseeable policies to mitigate carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions from global transport activity will not suffice to achieve the international community’s climate ambitions, a...

admin - January 31, 2017

Climate Change

Akwa Ibom plans transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient economy

Issues supporting Akwa Ibom State’s transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, in the light of its vulnerability as a coastal state, are expected...

admin - July 12, 2016

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Unveiling a new global low-carbon spirit

In a recent blog, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Christiana Figueres, sums up highlights of a new...

Michael Simire - September 4, 2013

Renewable Energy

Lighting up a low carbon future for Nigeria

UN Under-Secretary General and UNEP Executive Director, Achim Steiner, and Executive Director of ECOWAS’ Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), Mahama Kappiah,...

Michael Simire - July 5, 2013