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How African Women Are Fighting Climate Capitalism Today
Who Will Own and Control Africa’s AI Energy Future?
Francis Kéré’s Revolutionary Slingshot Towards Architectural Sustainability
Post-COP27, Africa Must Forge Its Own Path
Habiba Daggash argues that climate change is a threat multiplier which could disrupt all sectors of the African economy. Consequently, she says, ‘it is essential for all economic planning to consider climate change impacts so development strategies and infrastructure investment can be designed to be resilient to both climate impacts and socioeconomic consequences of climate action.’
COP27: Abigael Kima’s Cautious Optimism
Africa is an important voice in the climate debate, Abigael Kima argues ahead of COP27. ‘Because although we are only responsible for 0.5 per cent of historical emissions and less than 4 per cent of the global emissions at the moment, we are the most negatively impacted.’
Governing the Mini-Grid Electricity Delivery Model in Nigeria
Despite the loopholes in Nigeria’s current energy governance structures, a polycentric system delivers and ensures the best means of resource management.
How African Women Are Fighting Climate Capitalism Today
Who Will Own and Control Africa’s AI Energy Future?
Francis Kéré’s Revolutionary Slingshot Towards Architectural Sustainability
Post-COP27, Africa Must Forge Its Own Path
Habiba Daggash argues that climate change is a threat multiplier which could disrupt all sectors of the African economy. Consequently, she says, ‘it is essential for all economic planning to consider climate change impacts so development strategies and infrastructure investment can be designed to be resilient to both climate impacts and socioeconomic consequences of climate action.’
COP27: Abigael Kima’s Cautious Optimism
Africa is an important voice in the climate debate, Abigael Kima argues ahead of COP27. ‘Because although we are only responsible for 0.5 per cent of historical emissions and less than 4 per cent of the global emissions at the moment, we are the most negatively impacted.’
Governing the Mini-Grid Electricity Delivery Model in Nigeria
Despite the loopholes in Nigeria’s current energy governance structures, a polycentric system delivers and ensures the best means of resource management.
