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Africa
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How can we finance a fair energy transition in Africa?
This article was originally published by Project Drawdown. Read the original post here. Africa is home to nearly one-fifth of the world’s population, but accounts for less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It is a continent of paradoxes: rich in renewable energy resources but plagued by energy poverty; endowed with critical…
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Unearthing the Reality of “Zombie Energy Systems” in Africa’s Energy Transition
Africa’s energy transition is unique and complicated by – among other things – the pervasive presence of “Zombie Energy Systems.”
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Tackling Africa’s Zombie Energy Systems
Addressing Zombie Energy Systems will help prevent significant delays in achieving reliable and equitable energy systems in Africa.
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New paper highlights urgent need to address “Zombie Energy Systems” in Africa’s energy transition
A paper published in Environmental Research: Energy identifies “Zombie Energy Systems” as a critical barrier to Africa’s energy transition.
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Building partnerships and expertise to tackle methane emissions in Ghana
Methane emissions are one the most potent contributors to climate change and have significant effects on air quality and human health. Recognizing the urgency of the methane problem, Clean Air Task Force (CATF) has embarked on a global initiative, in partnership with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, to address…
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Using optical gas imaging to drive methane reduction in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector
Rapidly cutting methane emissions, especially from the oil and gas sector, is a critical part of efforts to bend the curve on climate change. As part of our commitment to support global methane emissions mitigation, Clean Air Task Force (CATF) recently partnered with stakeholders in Nigeria on a campaign demonstrating…
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Potential for Waste Sector Methane Reduction in Côte d’Ivoire
This policy brief characterizes the waste sector’s methane emissions and policy opportunities for Côte d’Ivoire.
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Setting a climate finance target is only half the battle for Africa
For Africa, the COP29 climate talks are set to be a critical moment for the future of global climate action.
