Region
Africa
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From eyes in space to hands on the ground: Using remote sensing to mitigate methane emissions from Africa’s waste sector
Solid waste management is a major source of greenhouse gases, accounting for roughly 11% of worldwide anthropogenic methane emissions.
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Curbing climate change one landfill at a time: CATF’s mission in Africa
Emissions from solid waste in cities around the world are a major contributor to climate change.
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COP28 and Africa: Getting real about climate action and its barriers in Africa
As we head to COP28 here are three things to keep in mind if we want to get serious about climate action in Africa.
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Africa Climate Week 2023: Elevating and strengthening CATF’s methane emissions mitigation work in Africa
The 2023 Africa Climate Week and Africa Climate Summit highlighted global climate action and discussed Africa’s climate challenges with a view to formulating sustainable solutions.
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CATF at Africa Climate Week: Urging consideration of the full scope of the climate challenge
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is participating at Africa Climate Week this month.
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Addressing methane emissions in Ghana’s oil and gas and waste sectors
Ghana, one of the leading economies in Africa, is showing a strong interest in managing its emissions both from the oil and gas and the waste sectors, and CATF is proud to support these efforts by providing technical and policy support.
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Are Africa’s needs overlooked in energy transitions research?
African countries face a dual challenge of building broad-based prosperity for their citizens while responding to the global imperative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Climate Change and Economic Development in Africa
This paper reviews the state of knowledge on energy transition modeling and projections in Africa, with special attention to development imperatives and the commitment to eliminating greenhouse gas emissions.
