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In recent years, several Algerian green startups—mostly youth-led—have emerged in line with this official direction. These are working alongside international companies with branches in Algeria, offering solutions to transform the construction sector. These include producing eco-friendly building materials, thermal insulation systems, solar-powered buildings, and waste recycling initiatives.

It was on the back of this polluting legacy that South Africa made lavish demands at the 2021 Conference of the Parties (COP) to combat climate change. The EU, Canada, Germany, the UK, and France promised to provide South Africa with $8.5bn in concessional finance. In return, South Africa pledged to shift its energy matrix toward renewable energy sources. Key to South Africa’s pledges was the decommissioning of 9 of its coal power plants by 2035.

Mini-grids have the potential to transform Zimbabwe's rural communities, providing clean, reliable energy and driving economic growth. With continued investment and support, these initiatives can help bridge the energy access gap and improve the lives of millions of Zimbabweans.

Africa's first roadside vehicle emission data sensors went live in Johannesburg, the wealthiest city in South Africa, in July. The goal is to measure the tailpipe carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from a batch of 100,000 vehicles daily. To date, no city in sub-Saharan Africa has implemented car emission-free zones like those in Paris or Amsterdam. South Africa  is the 13 th  most carbon-polluting economy on earth. Raeesa Moolla , an air quality expert at the city's Wits Universi

Stationed on the western coast of Bataan near the foothills of Mount Natib, the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) has lain dormant for nearly forty years. Commissioned during President Ferdinand Marcos Sr’s administration, the plant was almost completed in 1984, costing the country $2.3 billion. Today, the Philippines is revisiting its nuclear energy ambitions as part of a broader strategy to cut its emissions.

Between June and August 2025, almost 955 million people around the world endured 30 days of dangerous heat due to climate change, according to a report by Climate Central. Spain experienced its hottest summer on record, with 33 days under a heat wave. With this scenario, cities in the Southern Hemisphere are preparing to avoid the worst effects of high temperatures. 

A groundbreaking study by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has revealed that the photosynthetic efficiency of India’s forests, their ability to absorb carbon and convert it into biomass, has declined by between 5% and 12% over the past two decades. The findings serve as a wake-up call to the fact that, despite appearing greener from space, India's forests are actually growing weaker in function.

According to studies, solar-powered irrigation systems are expected to become more feasible and efficient with technological advancements, helping expand the transition from diesel to clean solar energy. This transformation could redefine the future of Egyptian agriculture.

A new carbon-credit scheme in the southern arc of Africa wants to work ethically where others have been beset with accusations of land colonialism, corrupt deals, and ‘green washing’.

Ethiopia not only wants to use the GERD Dam to power its domestic industries, including aviation and apparel, but also to export the excess electricity to neighboring countries. For instance, Kenya, the leading economy in East Africa, is preparing a plan to purchase 400MW more electricity from Ethiopia under a 25-year lease. 

What makes copper so crucial to the global energy transition is that the metal is used in solar panels, wind turbines, power cables, and electrical wiring, writes Shaik Ejamani Peer Mohamed, Senior Consultant for Power Cables at Det Norske Veritas, the Norwegian energy insurance practice. Additionally, electricity demand for household and industrial use is expected to rise annually from 25 Mt currently to 36.6 Mt by 2031. With a supply forecast of 30.1 Mt, the global copper s

Despite challenges, biogas has the potential to make a significant impact in Africa. It can be produced on a small scale for household use or on a larger scale for industrial applications. Biogas can provide energy for cooking, lighting, heating, electricity generation, and fertilizer production for agricultural purposes. In fact, researchers are even exploring ways to use biogas systems to produce animal feed.