Second Africa Climate Summit seeks to jump hurdles to green industrialisation
A report on progress since the first summit in 2023 says financial, infrastructure and trade obstacles are hampering "climate-positive growth"
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Vivian Chime
16:19
Countries reach hard-fought compromise on climate adaptation metrics in Bonn
Thorny negotiations on the Global Goal on Adaptation almost broke down as developing countries accused richer nations of trying to
Vivian Chime
09:20
Rising copper demand fuels concern over pollution and rights abuses
The UN has dubbed copper the “new strategic raw material” for the green digital economy - but will more mining
Vivian Chime
11:28
Age of “climate whiplash” puts residents of Africa’s fast-growing cities in danger
As global warming intensifies heavy rainfall and drought, cities with poor drainage and water systems are struggling to adapt and
Vivian Chime
03:19
South Africa’s G20 push for local processing of transition minerals faces barriers
Will minerals giant China sign up to a plan to help resource-rich developing countries build a value chain and generate
Vivian Chime
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African leaders seek investments in ailing grid infrastructure to achieve energy goals
The poor state of many networks across Africa is slowing growth in renewable electricity provision, while off-grid solar may be
Vivian Chime
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Why rich countries are “reluctant” on additional JETP coal-to-clean deals
UK and German officials have said there will likely be no more Just Energy Transition Partnerships, as the focus shifts
Vivian Chime
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Biden uses only Africa visit to promote “game changer” railway for copper and cobalt
The US is placing its critical minerals hopes in the Lobito Corridor project, which it says will also bring growth
