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German government investing $115M in renewable energy in Africa

Renewable Energy World

The German government has announced that it will direct €100 million ($115.7 million) in investment to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy across Africa. Coal financing in Africa and Asia shows troubling trend – report }.

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The ‘S’ in ESG gains currency

GreenBiz

Companies are making progress in disclosing their environmental impact and governance standards, but social factors have not been given the same attention — until now. Gender diversity enhances corporate governance, talent attraction and human capital development — all important factors driving long-term competitiveness.

Policy 513
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World Air Quality Report 2022 highlights pollution hotspots

Envirotec Magazine

A nuanced appraisal emerges from the 2022 World Air Quality report – compiled by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir – which includes a dismal picture from Africa and the news that only five countries met the WHO limits for PM2.5: We need governments to monitor air quality, but we cannot wait for them.

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Using planetary forensics to visualize historic drought in the Horn of Africa

Planet Pulse

Authors: Steve Levay and Ryder Kimball Special thanks to: Arjan Geers, Max Borrmann, Tessa Kramer, Robin van der Schalie, and Megan Zaroda Record low rainfall has pushed the Horn of Africa into a disastrous drought that is precipitating a humanitarian crisis. In the Horn of Africa, millimeters could be the distance between life and death.

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Massive global growth of renewables to 2030 predicted by IEA report

Envirotec Magazine

According to the report, China is set to account for almost 60% of all renewable capacity installed worldwide between now and 2030, based on current market trends and today’s policy settings by governments. Renewables are moving faster than national governments can set targets for. times its 2022 level by 2030.

Policy 130
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Revealed: Industry-led West Africa Fishery Protection Measures Marred By ‘Massive Conflicts of Interest’

DeSmogBlog

Flagship initiatives to ensure “responsible sourcing” for the global aquafeed industry in West Africa are being undermined by systemic conflicts of interest, endangering efforts to safeguard critical fish stocks, DeSmog can reveal. In sub-Saharan Africa, the industry’s operations are known to cause pollution, food insecurity and job losses.

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Over 60GW of wind energy capacity installed in 2019, the second-biggest year in history

Envirotec Magazine

Industry group calls on governments to ensure regulation is fit for purpose and “look beyond LCOE”, in order to accelerate growth of wind energy and meet climate targets. The Asia Pacific region was the global leader for new onshore wind installations in 2019, installing 28.1GW of new capacity, more than half of the total new global capacity.