Somalia’s renewable energy potential can alleviate poverty, reduce emissions, and drive socioeconomic growth but requires strategic investments and policies.
The renewables dividend: Why Somalia must bet big on clean power
The International Court of Justice delivers watershed climate ruling
The ICJ ruled that countries must protect people and the environment from climate change, linking obligations to the Paris Agreement.
Analysis: Energy needs drive deforestation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Lacking alternatives, the region’s rural inhabitants have long turned to the forest for fuel, but the environmental consequences are building.
Book review: Carbon Colonialism, by Laurie Parsons
Jeremy Williams reviews Carbon Colonialism.
In Madagascar, solar is vital to electrifying households
WeLight, a solar company in Madagascar, plans to connect 50,000 households to electricity by building mini-grids funded by the European Investment Bank and other investors, expanding clean energy access.
Africa loses 34% of GDP at 1.5° warming, ‘grim’ new report concludes
Report to COP 27 finds that, even at 1.5°, climate change absolutely devastates most of the countries in Africa.
Denmark leads the world in offering climate change loss and damage compensation to poorer nations
Denmark becomes the first country in the world to offer ‘loss and damage’.
Analysis: Bhutan ramps up its solar ambitions
Bhutan plans to harness 300 MW of solar energy within the next two years as it seeks to diversify its grid.
Madagascar December appeal – the work on the ground
Part three and final part of our Madagascar famine appeal.
Analysis: Guyana’s oil discoveries reignite environment versus development debate
Investment from Chinese and international oil majors could transform Guyana’s economy – with attendant climate and governance risks.
A greener life, a greener world 