Global Briefing: Calls grow for African clean energy investment drive

Michael Holder
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Global Briefing: Calls grow for African clean energy investment drive

IEA argues drastic interest in investment in African energy sector is urgently needed, as White House revokes Trump era drilling licenses and plans are unveiled for Europe's largest solar thermal project

Nairobi Declaration: African leaders urge global financial reforms to fund climate action African leaders set out a host of proposals for developing new global carbon taxes and reforming international...

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