Renewable energy
The Women and Energy Carnival 2025 was a milestone event organized by the Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) under its Women's Empowerment and Energy (WEE) Project, bringing together policy influencers, innovators, development partners, youth leaders, and grassroots women to celebrate and recognize women's leadership in Bangladesh'
Renewable energy
American energy secretary Chris Wright and interior secretary Doug Burgum defended the Trump administration's pivot away from renewable energy during a visit to Europe, where they aimed to secure contracts to sell more American fossil fuels. They argued that their plans to expand U.S. fossil fuel exports
Energy industries
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and energy security, Bangladesh is making significant strides towards a green energy revolution. The country aims to produce 40 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, thanks to initiatives like large solar and wind farms, and the widespread
Energy industries
The Ontario government has introduced Bill 40, a legislation aimed at securing affordable energy for future generations and encouraging economic growth in the province's energy sector. The bill seeks to amend existing energy statutes to prioritize energy-intensive industries like data centers, aligning with Ontario's economic priorities
Renewable energy
The Zimbabwean government has set ambitious targets to achieve universal energy access, with a focus on powering primary and secondary schools, as well as clinics, in rural areas by the end of 2026. This comprehensive approach is part of the country's National Renewable Energy Policy, aiming to bridge
Energy industries
In a recent training session, experts from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) shared international best practices on modernizing the energy sector, regulating, and promoting the use of renewable energy (RE) and hydrogen in Turkmenistan. The training, titled "Applying Best
Energy industries
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will be represented by a high-level delegation at Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2025, underscoring Washington's growing commitment to supporting energy development and investment on the African continent. The delegation will share knowledge on US energy policy, investment opportunities, and partnership frameworks to
Energy industries
Researchers from the University of Port Harcourt have published a new study examining the relationship between energy consumption, economic growth, and carbon emissions in 41 Sub-Saharan African countries from 1990 to 2021. The study, published in Energy Strategy Reviews, reveals that total energy consumption positively impacts economic growth in the
Renewable energy
Countries across the globe are grappling with the consequences of disrupting global events on renewable energy policies. According to a new study published in Sustainable Earth Reviews, Australia and selected countries face dilemmas in their shift towards sustainable energy policies due to the resurgence in demand for fossil fuels, funding
Renewable energy
A recent training organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UNECE in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, focused on sharing best international practices to ensure a sustainable energy transition and the development of renewable energy in Turkmenistan. Representatives from relevant ministries and agencies, academia, and organizations involved in implementing national energy
Energy industries
A study published in the Journal of Commodity Markets has shed light on the relationship between renewable energy production and climate policy uncertainty. Researchers at Oklahoma State University found that total renewable energy production responds negatively to shocks in climate policy uncertainty but exhibits only a small positive response to
Renewable energy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and U.S. President Donald Trump have become unlikely allies in their attacks on renewable energy, sparking concerns about the impact of ideological politics on the energy sector. Smith's recent moratorium on all wind and solar projects has driven 11 gigawatts of proposed renewable
