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As decarbonization becomes a global catchphrase, Zimbabwe has become a vital supplier of critical lithium ore and several platinum group metals that are key to the green transition. According to the Supply Chain Intelligence for the Energy Intelligence, Zimbabwe is the fourth largest producer of lithium mined globally.  But in Magunje, western Zimbabwe, the remnants of indigenous Zimbabweans displaced by colonial dams' construction 100 years ago are enduring a new wave of fo

On paper, Africa is poised to become a key supplier of green hydrogen, and the EU wants in on the continent's repository of this decarbonization fuel early. Of the 52 countries across Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Namibia have moved fast to organize themselves into a grouping called the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance. 

Without a unified approach under the ISA, deep-sea mining risks becoming an unregulated venture, threatening a fragile ecosystem, and releasing stored carbon. The unknown environmental impacts of deep-sea mining require a multilateral approach.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the barrage of rocket attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have forced the country to rebuild what's been destroyed while reimagining its energy future at the same time. The destruction of over a quarter of Ukraine's power generation has upped the demand for clean, renewable energy systems, decentralized energy generation, and smarter, more resilient grids. The nation's push for a just energy transition has become a defining narrative

Rather, such approaches are more about providing regions, especially those heavily dependent on oil and petroleum exports, with pragmatic pathways to a clean energy transition and a bridge between legacy infrastructure and next-generation clean-tech value chains.  

From 2018 to 2023, South Africa endured a debilitating energy crisis as rolling blackouts paralysed the nation. This catastrophe stemmed from the premature decommissioning of coal plants without adequate replacement capacity. While South Africa struggled, China and India—two of the world's top coal consumers—expanded their coal infrastructure with less scrutiny, revealing a global inequity in climate policy.

In the Gulf, a region long defined by oil prosperity, a quieter but no less consequential transformation is underway. Until recently, it was somewhat difficult to imagine a flourishing post-oil Gulf economy. Today, however, national strategies, significant infrastructure investments, and proactive policy frameworks are converging to support a decisive transformation in energy and industry.

June marks Pride Month, a time to reflect on equality, not just in society, but also in how we build our future. Asia's clean energy revolution is underway, but who gets to participate? For women and LGBTQ+ individuals, barriers to green jobs and leadership still persist, especially in male-dominated renewable energy sectors.

Lithium mining in Zimbabwe has followed the resource curse route—a paradox of plenty. All the communities rich in lithium are frustrated with the plunder. Not one community is benefiting. Their portion is to pay the externalized costs of lithium mining: land grabbing, exhumation of the remains of loved ones, water grabbing, violence, dust and noise pollution, among others.

The collaboration between companies, government policies, and non-profit organizations has set the stage for Kenya to become a leader in clean cooking in the region.

Since taking office, President Milei's administration has cut up to 84.5% of federal environmental agencies, undermining wildfire response, forest conservation, and renewable energy projects, while inflation and budget underexecution deepen the crisis.

As Southeast Asia tackles plastic pollution and its environmental challenges, integrating renewable energy into waste management offers a promising solution, helping to reduce plastic waste and lower the carbon footprint. With policy support, grassroots innovation, and sustainable practices, the region is taking meaningful strides toward a cleaner future.