Africa

Climate finance assets now make up 26 per cent of UK development finance institution's portfolio, annual review shows

Plus China seeks to almost double its nuclear capacity and Octopus Energy Generation unveils $250m Africa energy fund, in our round up of all the top green business news from around the world this week

Africa faces clean tech opportunities and climate impacts, Poland sets new renewables goals, and plans advance for COP29 advance in this week's Global Briefing

Direct loan to provide access to clean water for around 100,000 people and boost UK export opportunities

Four-year investment aims to support scheme backed by the ClimateWorks Foundation to save around 43 gigatonnes of CO2 from road transport in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia

Tech giant claims new system could provide earlier warnings of large flooding events to climate vulnerable communities worldwide

New analysis claims huge increase in climate finance tailored for African nations is urgently needed to accelerate green energy transition and hit 2030 climate goals

William Troost-Ekong wore custom 'bio-based' boots develpoed by UK brand Sokito during Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations opening game against Equatorial Guinea

Accelerated shift away from internal combustion engine cars in developing nations is technically feasible and would deliver massive financial savings, Carbon Tracker report claims

Non-profit reveals extreme heat it the most widely reported climate hazard among global cities