The Guardian: Energy

JULY 31, 2024

Such an event would not have happened in the world before global heating but is now expected about once a decade, they said. Scientists said the fossil-fuelled climate crisis made temperatures 2.5C Continued emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide will make them even more frequent, the researchers warned. Continue reading.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

With multiple drivers for growth in the industrial market, the challenges for water in Africa are more around implementation than technology, says Walid Khoury of water engineering firm Desalytics, as he prepares for Water Africa 2024 in Ghana in June. What are the main challenges for the water market in Africa?

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Impact Alpha

JULY 28, 2021

Mark your calendars for this ImpactAlpha partner event: Truth in Impact. The post The Brief: Climate fund step-change, climate-resilient agriculture, fintech in South Africa, decarbonizing buildings, Q&A with Goldman’s Asahi Pompey appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact!

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Planet Pulse

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Today, we announced an exciting new contract with ZEP-RE, a reinsurance company based in Nairobi, Kenya who will leverage our Basemaps products to enhance drought risk protection in the Horn of Africa (HOA)! At Planet, we are excited to be contributing data to support the livelihoods of pastoral farmers in Africa with ZEP-RE.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 5, 2022

Enlit Africa – formerly known as African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa – returns from the 7th to the 9th of June, 2022. The highlights will focus on the changing energy sector, the energy transition and the technology bringing light to millions across Africa. Registrations can be done online.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Researchers from the University of Bristol and across the world are joining forces this week, in a professed bid to advance early warning systems and disaster preparedness across southern Africa, as climate change worsens. In March, severe drought left millions facing severe food shortages.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2020

This was one of the key learnings drawn from the event, the latest in the “Water Action Platform” webinar series, which took place on 6 August. Other findings and comment shared during the event included the fact that football is helping raise awareness of the global water crisis. South Africa launches WBE programme.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MARCH 8, 2024

The International Geothermal Association (IGA) has announced a strategic partnership with Frontier Energy Network , with the collaboration geared towards the Africa Energies Summit event. The Africa Energies Summit will be taking place on the 14th-16th of May 2024 in London, UK.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A series of pledges by developed nations towards a Loss and Damage fund was the headline development on the first day of COP28, on 30 November – and viewed by some as a positive harbinger for Dubai’s stewardship of the event. ”

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

Styled as Egypt’s “Gate to Africa”, it will be made up of separate tourist, residential, industrial and historic sectors. “We The event provides an opportunity for members and guests of British Water to network, harness strategic collaborative opportunities and promote their business to key industry figures.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A district outside of Cape Town has recently installed SF 6 -free switchgear, the first installation of its kind in Africa. Added Alderman Conrad Poole, executive mayor of Drakenstein Municipality: “This project comes at a time when South Africa faces immense energy challenges. Inside the Dalwes substation.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 15, 2024

Enlit Africa creates a space for companies to collaborate, taking control of the energy security conversation and redefining its potential in Africa. Through collaborative engagements with leaders in the industry, Enlit Africa prioritises finding intelligent solutions to the energy security problem.

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Energy Central

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Africa Energy Indaba recently spotlighted the important role women play in the energy sector with a special forum aimed at empowering female leaders. The event highlighted that while the energy industry has traditionally been dominated by men, women are now making valuable contributions and driving meaningful change.

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Energy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Africa can become a major renewable energy and hydrogen player and, pipelines permitting a hydrogen energy exporter. On the 25th of May, launching the second event in Paris, with relevant speakers from Africa and Europe sharing guidelines and insights to promote green hydrogen in.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 15, 2022

“Africa is full of potential infrastructure project opportunities in the pipeline. This is according to Hendrik Malan, CEO and partner at Frost & Sullivan and one of many expert speakers who will address the upcoming Africa’s Green Economy Summit taking place from 22–24 February 2023.

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Plume of CO2 detected from a coal-fired power plant in Kendal, South Africa on September 19, 2024. This first methane detection came within hours of the satellite overpass — days after the satellite’s instrument was activated and satellite commissioning and calibration was just getting underway. Planet Basemap courtesy of Planet Labs.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 11, 2022

Exhibitors at the event. Tara has presented TV programmes including Brave New World with Stephen Hawking in 2011, the BBC’s Expedition Borneo and her discovery of Nile Crocodiles in West Africa was the subject of an acclaimed BBC 2 Natural World Documentary, Lost Crocodiles of the Pharaohs. Professor Richard Wiseman.

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Energy Central

JANUARY 8, 2025

The ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and Climate Africa 2025 is a significant event that brings together global leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss and address the pressing challenges and opportunities related to sustainability and ESG practices.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 27, 2024

Enlit Africa (21-23 May, Cape Town, South Africa) turns the African energy conversation into tangible action. At the event, thought leaders and experts gather to discuss how Africa can catalyse a sustainable transition while forging new connections, gaining invaluable insights, and making a case for realistic change. “The

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Key examples include countries in Central and Latin America and the Caribbean who depend on US imports, and countries in Asia and Africa who import food from China. The US is shown to be a key source of risk for Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico, while Thailand exports to a broad array of countries in Asia, Africa and Europe.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Japan and South Africa have inked a deal designed to support the reduction of carbon emission of South Africa’s domestic economy and the growth of its hydrogen economy, including potential green hydrogen and ammonia projects and a technology transfer from Japan. The goal is to help South Africa decarbonize key industries.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 4, 2021

“This is the Government of Canada ensuring that we have every tool possible in our toolbox to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and address the existential crisis of climate change,” Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, said in a live-streamed launch event. NuScale is intending to bid for 2.5

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Smart Energy International

MAY 12, 2022

On the face of it, the power sector in Africa seems to be in trouble. The role of Africa in the world’s energy future is changing as efuels are touted as the answer to the current challenges facing traditional energy systems. VIEW THE ENLIT AFRICA PROGRAMME. Hydrogen future. Storage and renewable energy.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 25, 2021

It follows a previous virtual event held in October 2020, which featured 100+ industry professionals speaking at 90 sessions over two days. The firm says the event will examine the challenges most operators face on a day-today basis, with transforming materials and processes, and unlocking hidden value.

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Energy Central

MAY 27, 2023

Paris this week for the Hydrogen – Africa global finance forum.

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Energy Central

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Argus Base Oils Conference Asia, Middle East and Africa (formerly known as the Argus Base Oils Middle East Conference) is the premier gathering for industry delegates from across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

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Impact Alpha

JUNE 7, 2021

Tune into this ImpactAlpha partner event this week: Institutional tipping point. The post The Brief: Catalytic climate capital, social infrastructure, gig work in India, Citi’s impact fund, podcasting in South Africa, taxing revenue-based finance appeared first on Impact Alpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact!

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ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The International Geothermal Association (IGA) has announced the appointment of Helen Robinson as the Regional Manager for Africa in what is considered a milestone in the IGA’s commitment to fostering geothermal energy in Africa. Helen is a seasoned Hydrogeologist with extensive experience, particularly in the African region.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 9, 2022

These events’ aftermath can bring substantial financial losses – including damage to property and pollution of waters, soils, and ecological systems. Projections suggest this number will continue to rise, particularly in North America, Central Asia, and Africa.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 17, 2022

Itron has announced the second iteration of their annual customer event, Itron Inspire EMEA , from April 5-6, 2022. The event aims to gather industry experts, colleagues and thought leaders from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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GreenTechMedia

APRIL 24, 2020

Locked-down South Africa will need to restart its renewables procurement program “very soon” to hit targets in its latest Integrated Resource Plan and put a year of severe power outages behind it. “Some experts deem reduced demand as a normal system event,” said SAWEA in a press note. Bad to worse for Eskom.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The organisers and advisory board of Enlit Africa 2023 invite you to submit your proposal in the industry-wide call for papers. Enlit Africa will focus on 4 conference themes, each linked to the management and operation of the power sector: Track 1: Strategic management, finance and investment.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Having worked and lived across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the US for global water technology OEMs and as a founder of two start-up businesses, he possesses deep insights into global business dynamics and cultural diversity. As such, I would encourage anyone not already booked in to the event to do so straight away.”

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Grist

MARCH 14, 2023

Over the past 20 years, there’s been a sharp increase in both the wettest and driest weather events on the planet, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Water. Looking at more than 1,000 drought and flood events around the globe from 2002 to 2021, researchers analyzed their size, duration, and severity.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MARCH 24, 2025

The Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility for Africa (GRMF) is inviting everyone for the GRMF HEAT Training Workshop , taking place on 2-3 April 2025 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Those who are interested to register are advised to send emails to grmf@africa-union.org and grmf@roedl.com.

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Low Impact

APRIL 18, 2021

And some schemes in South Africa too? I heard that after the court case, the chief of police came to your relaunch event – is that right? Do you think these ideas will spread more rapidly in Africa, Asia and Latin America? Is that right? I think we’re up to 48,000 households registered. And some trade seasonally. Is that right?

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ThinkGeoEnergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The IRA is supported by its partners, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, the State Department of Industrialisation, and the East African Insurance Sector, and supported as well by the Financial Sector Deepening (FSD Africa) in collaboration with Parhelion Underwriting and Kenbright.

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