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As wildfires ravaged southern Europe and heatwaves gripped large swathes of Asia and North America, politicians presented a deeply divided front on climate ambition at crunch talks this week.
Energy and climate ministers from the highly-influential G20 group took part in back-to-back meetings in India, in what was seen as a crucial stepping stone on the road to Cop28 in Dubai.
High hopes for a broad consensus on ambitious targets have been dashed first in Goa where energy ministers met, and then again in Chennai where climate ministers wrapped up talks just hours ago.
The meetings replayed familiar fights over fossil fuel phase-down and climate finance but also revealed new ones over a target of tripling renewable energy capacity.
That's despite increasingly desperate appeals from Sultan al Jaber, the Cop28 chief, and Simon Stiell, the UN climate boss, who urged the world's largest economies to show a sense of leadership. But that's come to nought.
Nearly 10,000 miles away from India, tensions have also been running high in Kingston, Jamaica, where the little-known International Seabed Authority holds its annual meetings.
Four days into the week-long talks, governments have not yet been able to agree on an agenda.
At the heart of the conflict is the future of deep-sea mining, the controversial proposition to extract minerals from the bottom of the oceans.
A dozen of countries headed by Costa Rica, France and Chile want to officially discuss a pause on any deep-sea mining projects while China and the island nation of Nauru have blocked the motion.
This week's news
- Biden’s union-friendly green jobs pitch meets sceptical response
- Frans Timmermans steps down from EU’s climate leadership
- Dozens of oil & industry lobbyists attended secretive shipping emissions talks
- Under record heatwave, US and China “unstick” climate talks
- EU and Argentina strike gas, hydrogen & renewables deal
- Australia will update the ‘fantasy’ net zero plan it inherited
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This week the UN climate fund suspended payments to a $117 million forest protection project in Nicaragua over human rights concerns.
An independent review found the project could “cause or exacerbate” violent conflict between indigenous people and settlers.
Worryingly, investigators also pointed out that the project had been approved even though it did not comply with the fund's policies.
The Green Climate Fund said new evidence came to light subsequently and it will now make sure issues are resolved to its satisfaction.
But, as the fund continues to take information submitted from third parties in good faith, this may cause more headaches in the future.
Making decisions in this way leaves the fund "extremely vulnerable to policy and safeguards non-compliance that can result in huge reputational risks", the investigators wrote in a damning report.
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Download ESI Africa Issue 1-2023
Over 30 articles are available to you, including one exploring whether bigger wind turbines are better (page 34) and another unpacking the South African energy skills roadmap (page 72).
Get more flexibility with Brady M611 Label Printer
Brady Corporation’s M611 Label Printer has an internal Li-ion battery designed to withstand harsh conditions in the field, lasting longer until your work gets done.
Addis-Djibouti corridor upgrade to improve regional integration
An Ethiopian trade route will upgrade significantly thanks to the newly approved Horn of Africa Initiative’s Regional Economic Corridor Project.
Morocco: $350m programme to support potable water supply and irrigation
The World Bank recently approved a $350 million financing programme to support Morocco in implementing its National Programme for Potable Water Supply and Irrigation.
Eskom: Loadshedding increases, corruption suspect arrested
Eskom has announced that breakdowns have compromised 16,943MW of generating capacity, adding to a loadshedding increase this week.
Botswana: Tenders for procurement of three solar power projects
The Botswana Power Corporation invites tenders relating to the development of three solar photovoltaic power projects in Maun, Lobatse and Ghanzi. DEADLINE: 15 September 2023
Job: Solar and BESS Technical Engineer needed in Tanzania
A reputable investment management firm specialising in renewable energy investments is looking to hire a Technical Engineer in Tanzania. DEADLINE: 26 August 2023
Evdokiya Polakovskaya From Rosatom on market Developments
Evdokiya Polakovskaya spoke with ESI Africa on industry opportunities and the role the private sector can play in Africa's energy transition.
Find out all about the choice upcoming events in the energy industry
20-21 September 2023 | Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) | Johannesburg, Gauteng
Come and explore energy efficiency in sustainability and development goals.
1-3 October 2023 | Smarter Mobility Africa Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Join us as Smarter Mobility Africa summit returns to a full scale physical event during African Mobility Month and October Transport Month.
3-5 October 2023 | Windaba | CTICC, Cape Town
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4-6 October 2023 | ESG Africa Conference | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Secure your seat at this 2023 ESG conference under the theme, ‘Sustainable Future Through Leadership’.
24-26 October 2023 | Africa PPP Summit | Casablanca, Morocco
Attend the longest-running infrastructure investment strategic summit.
24-27 October 2023 | CIGRE Southern Africa | CSIR, Pretoria
Attend this regional biennial discussion forum and exhibition.
14-15 November 2023 | Conscious Brands & Circular Economy Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
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In South Africa last week, the City of Johannesburg continued to dig and use drones to establish the cause that triggered the gas explosion in the city’s CBD. Image credit: City of Joburg Facebook
Ed’s note: The significance of critical minerals in the energy transition
Demand for critical minerals is on the rise. It’s a consequence of stakeholders nurturing renewable energy and electric vehicle markets, but troubling matters arise when you dig deeper.
The clean revolution requires vast amounts of critical minerals and rare earths to manufacture wind turbines and blades, solar panels and inverters, new energy vehicles (NEVs) and battery storage. However, international supply chains are complex, making identifying where the materials originate and assessing the working conditions challenging.
Why is the source of importance? Well, renewable energy solutions are purportedly clean and sustainable; therefore, knowing the source of the critical minerals therein should be a condition of use. Without this information, the industry could inadvertently support human rights violations, the use of child labour, and dangerous working environments.
Coal market update tracks global pricing, demand and supply
The IEA Coal Market Update predicts that small declines in coal-fired power generation are likely to be offset by rises in industrial use of coal in 2023 and 2024.
LPG subsidies drive Asia’s clean cooking push further than SSA’s
China, India and Indonesia are leading “developing” Asia’s transformation to clean cooking, outstripping sub-Saharan Africa.
Mali economy resilient despite climate shocks, sanctions – World Bank
The Economic Update says GDP growth is estimated at 1.8%, driven by the recovery of food agriculture and the resilience of the gold and telecommunications sectors in Mali.
Harnessing renewable energy to revolutionise agriculture in Africa
The current era of agriculture in Africa is characterised by the development of unconventional sources of energy, placing the sector on the verge of yet another revolution.
Magazine article: The global value of CSP plants in Africa
In 2017, approximately 11TWh of global electricity came from concentrating solar power (CSP), a substantial jump from the estimated 1TWh produced 17 years earlier.
Op-ed: The push for renewable energy integration into grid systems
Africa remains a continent still heavily dependent on fossil fuels, but as the population grows, the continent urgently needs renewable energy for productive use writes Daniel Kiptoo.
Simona Spagna from Union Energy on Market Developments
Union Energy's buyer and translator, Simona Spagna, spoke with ESI Africa on industry opportunities and the private sector's role in Africa's energy transition.
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20-21 September 2023 | Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) | Johannesburg, Gauteng
Come and explore energy efficiency in sustainability and development goals.
1-3 October 2023 | Smarter Mobility Africa Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Join us as Smarter Mobility Africa summit returns to a full scale physical event during African Mobility Month and October Transport Month.
3-5 October 2023 | Windaba | CTICC, Cape Town
Register to attend Africa's premier wind energy conference and exhibition.
4-6 October 2023 | ESG Africa Conference | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Secure your seat at this 2023 ESG conference under the theme: Sustainable Future Through Leadership.
24-26 October 2023 | Africa PPP Summit | Casablanca, Morocco
Attend the longest-running infrastructure investment strategic summit.
24-27 October 2023 | CIGRE Southern Africa | CSIR, Pretoria
Attend this regional biennial discussion forum and exhibition.
14-15 November 2023 | Conscious Brands & Circular Economy Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Register to attend a summit that promotes the adoption of circular economy practices within Africa’s business landscape.
Do you know of a friend or colleague that will enjoy this content?
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Saldanha Steel Plant could get a new lease on life thanks to a proposed green hydrogen corridor to be established.
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Two African countries to cooperate on nuclear technology with Russia
Zimbabwe and Ethiopia have recently signed agreements with Russia to cooperate on the peaceful use of nuclear technology.
NERSA agrees with decision to procure new generation capacity from SADC
South Africa's energy regulator explained that this programme is implemented in order to close the widening energy gap.
Cabo Verde: Financing to boost tourism, reduce emissions in aviation
The IFC has announced a sustainability-linked financing package for Cabo Verde Airports to improve the quality of infrastructure at the West African island state's airports.
JinkoSolar achieves highest AAA ranking in PV Tech’s ModuleTech Bankability Report
This prestigious recognition underscores the company’s exceptional performance in manufacturing and financial indicators.
Africa Women’s Day: Celebrating the real agents of change
According to the World Economic Forum, empowering women to participate equally in the global economy could add $28 trillion in GDP growth by 2025.
Celebrating Africa Women’s Day: SA student shortlisted for global prize
Cynthia Nyongesa from the University of Cape Town in South Africa has been included in the top 50 shortlist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2023.
Adopting a collective effort to address South Africa's energy crisis
Devan Pillay, President of the Anglophone Africa cluster at Schneider Electric, speaks on the importance of working together to find solutions to address supply and demand-side issues in South Africa.
Find out all about the choice upcoming events in the energy industry
20-21 September 2023 | Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) | Johannesburg, Gauteng
Come and explore energy efficiency in sustainability and development goals.
1-4 October 2023 | Smarter Mobility Africa Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Join us as Smarter Mobility Africa summit returns to a full-scale physical event during African Mobility Month and October Transport Month.
3-5 October 2023 | Windaba | CTICC, Cape Town
Register to attend Africa's premier wind energy conference and exhibition.
4-6 October 2023 | ESG Africa Conference | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Secure your seat at this 2023 ESG conference under the theme, ‘Sustainable Future Through Leadership’.
24-26 October 2023 | Africa PPP Summit | Casablanca, Morocco
Attend the longest-running infra-investment strategic summit.
24-27 October 2023 | CIGRE Southern Africa | CSIR, Pretoria
Attend this regional biennial discussion forum and exhibition.
14-15 November 2023 | Conscious Brands & Circular Economy Summit | CSIR, Tshwane, South Africa
Register to attend a summit that promotes the adoption of circular economy practices within Africa’s business landscape.
Do you know of a friend or colleague that will enjoy this content?
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