energy policy
Africa’s mineral wealth can make it an architect of a more just energy transition
The urgency of this shift is underscored by the reality on the ground in mining hubs like Kaduna State, Nigeria. In areas such as Dangoma, the "lithium rush" has attracted thousands of artisanal miners, many of whom are teenagers. These young workers, often lacking protective equipment and formal contracts, labor in precarious conditions to supply […]
Can new CEO steer Global Center on Adaptation back on course?
The appointment of Rindra Rabarinirinarison, the former Minister of Economy and Finance for Madagascar, marks a significant turning point for the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA). Stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer at a time of heightened geopolitical tension and a widening climate finance gap, Rabarinirinarison faces the daunting task of revitalizing an […]
Resilience in the Indus Basin: How Early Warning Systems and Community-Led Adaptation are Addressing Pakistans Climate Crisis
The monsoon season in Pakistan, historically a predictable cycle of life-sustaining rain, has transformed into a volatile and increasingly lethal phenomenon characterized by extreme weather events that defy traditional forecasting. For decades, the months of July and August were defined by high levels of rainfall that, while occasionally causing localized flooding, remained within manageable parameters. […]
Explainer: Will AI data centres make or break the energy transition?
The Rising Cost of Digital Intelligence The global transition to an AI-driven economy has fundamentally altered the trajectory of electricity demand. For nearly two decades, many developed nations experienced relatively flat demand growth due to energy efficiency gains in appliances and industrial processes. However, the emergence of massive data center clusters—the physical backbone of the […]
EU carbon credits could supercharge world’s clean cooking push, France says
The meeting, held on the sidelines of a regional climate summit in Nairobi, underscores a growing convergence between national climate strategies and the corporate interests of global energy majors. As African nations seek to meet their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, the transition from traditional biomass—such as wood and charcoal—to Liquefied Petroleum […]
As Trump’s attacks on science escalate, Big Oil moves to avoid legal accountability
The United States Supreme Court has begun deliberations on a high-stakes legal challenge that could determine the future of climate change litigation in America. At the heart of the matter is a jurisdictional battle that has spanned nearly a decade, pitting major fossil fuel corporations against municipal and state governments seeking damages for the environmental […]
Asia’s Coal Resurgence Amidst Global Energy Insecurity and Weaponized Oil and Gas Supplies
The geopolitical landscape of 2026 has forced a dramatic and uncomfortable pivot in the energy strategies of major Asian economies, as the "weaponization" of global oil and gas supplies has driven governments back toward coal to prevent industrial collapse and widespread social unrest. While the previous decade was defined by ambitious pledges to transition away […]
US Becomes First Nation to Formally Withdraw from 1992 UN Climate Treaty Following Trump Proclamation
The United States government has formally notified the United Nations of its intent to withdraw from the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a move that marks the first time any nation has sought to exit the foundational treaty governing global climate cooperation. This official announcement, finalized on March 4, 2026, fulfills […]
UN climate chief Simon Stiell calls for accelerated renewable transition as Gulf energy crisis triggers global price shock
The global energy landscape has been plunged into a state of acute volatility following a series of significant disruptions in the Persian Gulf, prompting United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell to issue a stark warning to world leaders. Speaking from Bonn on Monday, Stiell argued that the current surge in oil and gas […]
Investigation finds Neste exposed to fraud risk after its top Malaysian supplier accepted fresh palm oil as used cooking oil, with no questions asked.
The integrity of the global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market has been called into question following a detailed investigation into the supply chain operations of Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable fuels. The findings reveal that Neste’s primary Malaysian supplier has been allegedly facilitating the "laundering" of fresh palm oil, rebranding it as used […]
