Carbon emissions: room to grow There’s big potential for Africa to participate in international carbon markets given its ability to contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation Carbon emissions trading is a market-based...
Africa in Fact
Has Africa’s time for hydropower passed?
Africa has vast untapped sources of hydroelectricity but climate change, particularly droughts, raises questions about sustainability. Hydroelectricity has an attractive appeal for Africa. It can provide a baseload - a...
A clear and present threat
Climate change: perceptions and experiences Although nearly 60% of Africans are aware of climate change, some of the continent’s most influential countries lag behind in widespread awareness Across the continent,...
Demystifying the science
An African NPO combines traditional investigative reporting techniques with data analysis and geo-mapping to help track eco-offences. South Africa has laws and processes that cater for public participation in the...
A dirty energy paradox
Malawi is investing heavily in a new coal-fired plant despite the country’s stated commitment to renewables. Malawi plans to bankroll a coal-powered plant despite current worldwide disdain for using the fossil fuel....
Charcoal: vast, vital and often criminalised
If forests are properly managed and harvested, charcoal could be a renewable energy source that does not destroy the environment. Charcoal is one of the most important commodities in sub-Saharan Africa. In southern and...
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