Climate change
Campaigners have installed a 12-ft oil-splattered statue of Boris Johnson at Downing Street, urging the UK government to end the country's reliance on oil and transition to renewable energy. The protest comes as the government prepares to approve plans for a new oil field at Cambo, west of
Climate change
Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi emphasized the importance of collective efforts in mitigating the effects of climate change, as the world transitions to cleaner energy sources. Al-Kaabi, who is also the President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum, highlighted that this transition is not just
Climate change
The British government has set a bold target, announcing that all of the country's electricity will come from renewable sources by 2035. This move is aimed at reducing the nation's reliance on imported fuel and strengthening energy security. Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng emphasized the
Climate change
Ministers from The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal have signed a declaration in Geneva to establish a permanent mechanism for the concerted management of the Senegal-Mauritanian Aquifer Basin (SMAB). This shared groundwater resource is vital for the region's adaptation to climate change, with 80% of the population
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Namibian President Hage Geingob met with Belgium's Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations between the two countries. The meeting took place on the margins of the 76th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York. The
Climate change
The United States government has reasserted its commitment to ending global hunger, poverty, and malnutrition through a series of announcements at the United Nations Food Systems Summit. Administrator Samantha Power announced that the US plans to invest $5 billion over five years in Feed the Future, the global hunger and
Climate change
The United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending global hunger and malnutrition through the Feed the Future initiative, a global hunger and food security program. At the United Nations Food Systems Summit, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced a $5 billion commitment over five years to support Feed the
Climate change
Africa has the opportunity to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, leveraging its abundant renewable energy resources to drive economic growth and reduce carbon emissions. The International Energy Agency estimates that Africa's renewable energy capacity could reach 310GW by 2030, making it an ideal continent for
Climate change
As the clock ticks down to a crucial United Nations climate summit in Scotland, US climate envoy John F. Kerry has acknowledged that India's reluctance to commit to more ambitious emissions cuts remains a persistent challenge. Despite this, Kerry remains hopeful that key world leaders, including Prime Minister
Climate change
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has announced five winners in the CREATE Stage of the Waves to Water Prize, a competition focused on using wave energy to develop clean water technologies for communities in need. The winners will share
Climate change
The European Investment Bank has approved a framework loan of approximately EUR 600 million to support investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency programs promoted by ENEL's subsidiaries in Latin America. The operation aims to increase generation capacity from renewable sources, enhance climate resilience, and upgrade the electricity
Sustainable development
Mississippi State University, in collaboration with two other U.S. universities and over 30 industrial partners, is taking a groundbreaking approach to address the pressing issues of overpopulation, climate change, and a shrinking food supply. The university's Center for Environmental Sustainability through Insect Farming, led by Heather R.
