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Partnership seeks to generate power from cassava waste

Challenges associated with electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa may soon be a thing of the past following the formation of a consortium that will...

Extreme heatwaves are not being recorded in sub-Saharan Africa, study reveals

Extreme heat events in sub-Saharan Africa are rapidly worsening because of climate change – but the records suggest they are not happening, and thus...

GEF/UNDP scheme fosters resilience, tackles food insecurity

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has commenced the implementation of a programme aimed at promoting...

Fresh hopes for Africa as Obama signs electricity initiative into law

President Barack Obama has signed into law a measure aimed at expanding electricity to millions of households in sub-Saharan Africa. Observers say the act...

African dams intensify malaria transmission, says study

The study finds that the construction of an expected 78 major new dams in sub-Saharan Africa over the next few years will lead to...

Quantum Global joins Forest Stewardship Council International

The recently closed $250 million timber fund is the largest dedicated to timber investments in sub‐Saharan Africa, which remains an under-invested market Quantum Global has...

Groups express concern over World Bank climate report on West Africa

Food production in Western Africa will be hit by more frequent and more extreme heat waves and droughts if the climate continues to alter...

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Africa urged to end billion-dollar gas flaring

In a continent striving for energy access and industrial development, Africa continues to lose billions of dollars in potential...
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Iraq unveils plans for ambitious climate project pipeline

The Republic of Iraq has formally announced its intention to develop a substantial portfolio of projects to enhance its...

Paris Agreement Implementation and Compliance Committee moves into new phase

The Paris Agreement Implementation and Compliance Committee (PAICC) convened its 13th meeting in Bonn in April 2025, at a...

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Africa urged to end billion-dollar gas flaring

In a continent striving for energy access and industrial...

Iraq unveils plans for ambitious climate project pipeline

The Republic of Iraq has formally announced its intention...
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