Southern African ministers have called for urgent action to fast-track energy reforms and improve water security in the region, following a week-long high-level meeting that ended on 4 July in Harare. The Joint Meeting of SADC Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water brought together officials from across the region to assess progress and agree on… Continue reading SADC Urges Fast-Tracking of Energy and Water Reforms Across Southern Africa
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Irina Petrunina, Director of Department for Competition, Energy Efficiency, and Environment of Russian Ministry of Economic Development: Russia Works Intensively with BRICS in Energy Transition Field
Irina Petrunina has been Director of the Department for Competition, Energy Efficiency, and Environment at the Russian Ministry of Economic Development since 2022. She graduated from the Moscow State Pedagogical Institute. She underwent retraining at the Russian Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation. From 1991 to 2019, she held positions… Continue reading Irina Petrunina, Director of Department for Competition, Energy Efficiency, and Environment of Russian Ministry of Economic Development: Russia Works Intensively with BRICS in Energy Transition Field
Economic Watch: Global Firms Capitalize On China’s Smart, Green Transformation
Global investors are eyeing fresh opportunities in China as the world’s second-largest economy accelerates its intelligent, green transformation. With the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) set to open on Tuesday, multiple industry leaders from across the world are gearing up to showcase their latest innovations and technologies, aiming to tap into China’s vast market… Continue reading Economic Watch: Global Firms Capitalize On China’s Smart, Green Transformation
Unjust Energy Transition’s Myths And Reality: South Africa Caught In Climate Change Limbo
The discourse surrounding the energy transition has taken on a narrative that is both compelling and, at times, misleading. As we delve deeper into the complexities of this transition, it becomes increasingly clear that the optimism prevalent in many industry circles may gloss over critical challenges, as underscored by the Amsterdam-based Transnational Institute (TNI) analysis… Continue reading Unjust Energy Transition’s Myths And Reality: South Africa Caught In Climate Change Limbo
‘Greening’ Of The Empire: Climate Change And Its Discourses Blindside Marikana And Its Consequences
Climate change is often described as a crisis that affects everyone, demanding urgent action to prevent widespread devastation from storms and rising seas. However, a significant concern is that climate change discussions are not open to everyone for engagement or inquiry. This exclusion is not accidental but a deliberate tactic to promote specific agendas and… Continue reading ‘Greening’ Of The Empire: Climate Change And Its Discourses Blindside Marikana And Its Consequences