Region
Africa
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Milestones toward a zero-carbon future
While 2022 will be remembered as a year of unprecedented challenges, there were also many milestones and reasons to celebrate.
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Nigeria announces rules to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector
The government of Nigeria finalized its Methane Guidelines to reduce emissions from its oil and gas industry, making it the first country in Africa to enact regulations to curb methane in the energy sector.
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At COP27 in Egypt, a spotlight on the opportunity for Middle Eastern and North African leadership
With all eyes on the host region, there is a clear opportunity for stakeholders in the Middle East and North Africa to position themselves for leadership in this new energy economy.
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Aligning climate and development objectives in Africa’s energy transition
For many African nations, mitigating the threat of climate change while pursuing socio-economic development and broad-based prosperity for citizens will involve complex tradeoffs.
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COP27: It’s Africa’s time to lead
As the interdependencies of these issues come into focus, I see an opportunity for Africa to take charge of its energy and climate future.
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Cut methane to avoid passing climate tipping points
We can take quick action now by cutting methane emissions to stop the pollution that is causing much of the melting in the first place.
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COP26: Africa is not a single static data point
The continent’s shift to clean power must be seen in the context of energy shortfalls, growing populations, and big differences between countries.
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Discourse matters: The net-zero agenda and Africa’s priorities
For African countries, issues of adaptation, climate finance and loss and damage are as important as net-zero ambitions.
