In a bid to strengthen Africa’s response to climate adaptation and mitigation, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Islamic Development Bank have signed a partnership. This partnership will accelerate collaboration and integrate climate action into the global recovery from Read more…
Automaker BMW has secured 68 million Euros for its new battery projects. BMW AG is participating in two European projects for battery cell production, the so-called battery IPCEIs. After developing a next generation of lithium-ion cells and an innovative battery Read more…
The European Union (EU) Court of Justice has banned the trapping of songbirds across the continent – especially in France. The injuries suffered by the birds were acknowledged by the EU Court of Justice, which argued that the captured birds can Read more…
How much has the video gaming industry impacted environmental protection? Well, it would appear to be quite a lot! In 2019, the UN Environment teamed-up with 19 big tech companies to launch the Playing for the Planet Alliance – aimed Read more…
The UN Environment (UNEP) says Climate litigation cases have spiked in recent years, making the courtroom increasingly relevant to efforts to address climate change around the world. In its report titled Global Climate Litigation Report: 2020 Status Review, UNEP said Read more…
A steady increase in the use of renewable electricity across the European Union has reduced pressures linked to climate change, as well as air and water pollution – particulate matter formation, eutrophication and acidification. These are the findings of the Read more…
African countries have been urged to pursue energy efficiency and especially to supply its devices with electricity produced from renewable energy sources. This is the view of Sean Xiao, Chief Strategy Officer of Huawei Northern Africa. In an Op-ed titled Read more…
The Asian continent is vulnerable to huge climate risks unless it institutes effective adaptation and mitigation policies. This is the view of McKinsey and company in its 2020 report titled Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts. The Read more…
The paucity of rainfall in 2019 impacted many parts of East Africa. In 2020, the consequence of this scenario impacted agricultural activities negatively as locusts invaded large tracts of farmlands in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda. These were some Read more…
Nigeria is on track to achieving 35% reduction of ozone depleting substances. Through its phase-out program, Nigeria has been assisting over 600 large small and medium scale enterprises in the Foam, Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Aerosols, Fire protection and solvent Read more…