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The construction of the most ambitious geothermal project in Kenya will help ensure sufficient power supply in the country, while reducing the cost of…
27-07-2012
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Growing bananas and coffee together bears a number of advantages such as better use of scarce land in Uganda and the banana leaves can be used as mulch and…
26-07-2012
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This full time one-year taught Master’s course provides interdisciplinary training in climate change and sustainable development, with a purposeful focus on…
26-07-2012
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ACCESS is a Department of Science…
26-07-2012
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The CDKN Innovation Fund opened its first application window in October 2011. The fund received a large number of applications (over 100). Given the success of…
02-07-2012
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For the first time in history, an opportunity exists to integrate global efforts to tackle climate change and poverty, and set the world on a path to zero…
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While development funding reaches an all-time high, questions remain over whether funds are sufficient to take on climate change as well.
20-11-2014
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Nairobi, 30 October 2014 – President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E Uhuru Kenyatta and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon witnessed Thursday the adoption of a new…
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The second AfriCAN climate webinar explored how and why solar energy makes an impact on zero carbon development in Africa. The event took place on 30 September…
01-10-2014
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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launched a new website showcasing ongoing climate change research and project activities.
21-09-2014
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A total of 41 enterprises from Africa and elsewhere have received the 2014 SEED Award, which celebrates innovative social and environmental start-up…
21-09-2014
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The USA Africa Summit promoted inclusive sustainable development; expanding trade and investment ties; engaging young African leaders; and expanding…
21-09-2014
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The fund, called the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), aims to help communities better prepare for stresses and shocks, especially as climate change and…
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Ballard and Anglo American Platinum announced a first of its kind trial to test the application of platinum-based fuel cells to provide off-grid electricity to…
15-09-2014
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As the White House welcomes leaders from MORE than 50 African states to Washington D.C. for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the United States can offer the…
11-08-2014
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For the first time in history, an opportunity exists to integrate global efforts to tackle climate change and poverty, and set the world on a path to zero…
04-12-2014
0
6,238
news
While development funding reaches an all-time high, questions remain over whether funds are sufficient to take on climate change as well.
20-11-2014
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5,843
news
Nairobi, 30 October 2014 – President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E Uhuru Kenyatta and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon witnessed Thursday the adoption of a new…
03-11-2014
0
6,264
The second AfriCAN climate webinar explored how and why solar energy makes an impact on zero carbon development in Africa. The event took place on 30 September…
01-10-2014
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2,073
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South Africa is diversifying its energy sector with the completion of a 138 MW wind farm in Jefferys Bay in July. This follows the successful completion of two…
13-10-2014
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A total of 41 enterprises from Africa and elsewhere have received the 2014 SEED Award, which celebrates innovative social and environmental start-up…
21-09-2014
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1,892
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The USA Africa Summit promoted inclusive sustainable development; expanding trade and investment ties; engaging young African leaders; and expanding…
21-09-2014
0
1,770
Ballard's ElectraGen™- ME
Ballard and Anglo American Platinum announced a first of its kind trial to test the application of platinum-based fuel cells to provide off-grid electricity to…
15-09-2014
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The University of Brescia has just launched a competitive call for Doctorate courses. A number of scholarships are considered for national and international…
05-08-2014
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Renewable sources of energy (solar, wind, biomass and small hydropower) have a great potential to contribute to energy access and energy security in African…
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