Participants during the COP27 Minerals side event Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt: With the world adopting cleaner energy transitions, ambitious efforts to accelerate plans for low-cost and low-emissions lithium-ion battery cathode precursor materials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia are nearing reality, with a feasibility study outcome expected in five months. While addressing the…
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Did you know that a third of Africa’s forests have already been lost, mainly to charcoal production? Yes, that is according to the world forest organization. In Kenya, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) notes that more than 70 per cent of the domestic energy demand for cooking and heating has been met by…
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Today we are in Kenya’s Nakuru County in a town named Mai Mahiu meaning “hot water” about 60kms drive from Nairobi City. Here we meet Lydia Njung’e, the CEO of Eversave Briquettes Limited. Since 2010, Njung’e has been using agricultural waste materials for manufacturing briquettes. The business started after Njung’e; then, a poultry farmer lost…
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Climate change impacts men and women differently. When the COVID-19 pandemic has led to income losses increasing the poverty burden in many countries, Sheila Oparaocha, the ENERGIA International Coordinator and Programme manager tell us why access to energy is critical for women to achieve the SDG goals. Also listen to: how can Africa ensure a…
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