In response to the UNEP Emissions Gap Report published today, Nafkote Dabi, Climate Policy Lead at Oxfam, said: “Just days before global leaders arrive in Brazil for COP30, this report is a blaring siren calling for greater climate action. “Since the Paris Agreement, the richest 1% have used up more than twice the carbon budget…
A technician fixing solar panels on a roof. PHOTO/File. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The Renewable Energy Statistics 2025 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that despite renewables capacity growing by over 15 percent in 2024, the growth gap widens across regions. Asia has kept its leading position since the past few years, accounting…
African countries will be looking to recalibrate their strategic partnerships with China to advance African interests as the continent positions itself to exercise greater agency in its external partnerships. The Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Action Plan (2025-2027) is notable for containing more security commitments than any previous FOCAC action plans. This underscores China’s…
