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🌍 Africa - a future leader in durable CDR 📈 Africa currently has more than 20 organizations working to lead the continent's CDR efforts beyond megatonne scale, with projects across different methods such as Biochar, Direct Air Capture and Enhanced Weathering, to name a few. 🇰🇪 With 3 suppliers having sold 11,000 tonnes of CDR in Q1 2024, Kenya is leading by example for the continent. Kenya is also set to be home for a number of projects involving homegrown organizations and global partners, including a DAC Hub. 🇨🇲 Not far behind is Cameroon with Africa's first industrial-scale biochar production facility (NetZero) and Flux Carbon's upcoming 25,000 Ha Enhanced Weathering project (which aims to remove 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually). 🇳🇦 Namibia, with Africa's largest Puro.earth-certified biochar plant operated and developed by Planboo, also holds immense potential. 🌳 Other countries with CDR facilities and locations include Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and South Africa.   👏 Let us take this moment to appreciate and support the vital work being done by all the teams from Africa as well as global partners in the industry: Africa Climate Ventures | AirSmat Inc| Bio-Logical | BIOSORRA | Carbon Atlantis (Phlair) | Carbonfuture | Cella | Climeworks | Flux | Great Carbon Valley | Green Connect Group | Greenlyte Carbon Technologies | INTERHOLCO AG | NetZero | Octavia Carbon | Omiti Biochar | Planboo | PyroCCS - Biochar CDR Solutions | Sirona Technologies. 🗺 Check out the CDR Map to dive into more detail: https://lnkd.in/eDHSpBfb 📌 We’ve recently launched a new feature that enables organizations to add CDR projects and facilities on the CDR Map. Learn more about this feature and add your project locations through the CDR.fyi Portal (link in the comments below).

New Award! 20-Months EU TA Project on Renewable Energy, Natural Resources Management and Agriculture in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan! 🌍 Thrilled to announce that NTU International A/S has been awarded an assignment in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, aimed at driving sustainable development and enhancing climate resilience. Over the next 20 months, our team of top experts will support the Provincial Government and the Soni Jawari Center for Public Policy (SJCPP) in developing, refining, and implementing policies and strategies in natural resources management, energy, and agriculture. Gilgit-Baltistan, a unique region at the confluence of the Himalaya, Karakorum, and Hindu Kush Mountain ranges, faces significant challenges due to its delicate ecosystem, extreme topography, and social difficulties. This project is part of the EU's Multi-Annual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-2027, focusing on green growth, climate change adaptation, and inclusive wealth creation. Key objectives of the assignment include: -  Enhancing institutional capacity in policy analysis, development, and implementation -  Promoting sustainable energy transitions and improving water resources management -  Supporting disaster risk reduction and mountain agriculture -  Conducting thematic studies in irrigation, energy, agriculture, and hazard assessments By working closely with the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, we aim to strengthen local capacities, improve service delivery, and empower communities to participate in decision-making processes. Join us in making a positive impact on Gilgit-Baltistan's socio-economic transformation and resilience to climate change. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting project! 💼🌿 #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateResilience #EUProjects #GilgitBaltistan #EnergyTransition #NTUInternational

Happening today at the USAID Circular Economy Industry Day in Nairobi, paul muhia from Youth for Sustainable Energy and Mobility (YSEM) will participate in the panel discussion titled "Catalyzing Transition to Circular Economy." The panel will focus on youth-led innovations in renewable energy and e-mobility, strategies for scaling circular economy solutions, and fostering cross-sector collaboration. Moderated by Kinya Kimathi, the discussion will also feature speakers from Differ Community Power and KEREA, offering insights into sustainable development and Africa's energy transition. #USAIDSURE #CircularEconomyKenya #YSEM #Youthempowerment

Recently, together with our project manager, Bujinlkham Bandikhuu and designer Margad-Erdene Ganbaatar, I visited Ms. Davaajargal and her three young children, who are participants in URECA's inaugural pilot study — a collaborative effort with The Asia Foundation and GerHub. Since the installation of her renewable energy system in October 2022, Ms. Davaajargal's Ger has become safer, warmer, and the indoor air quality significantly cleaner for her children. Freed from the daily early morning coal collection and the continuous need to maintain the fire, she has secured full-time employment. Our coal-to-solar initiative is poised to make a substantial impact on reducing air pollution in Ulaanbaatar, where children's lung function can suffer impairments of up to 40%. Additionally, the revenue generated from digitally measured, verified and reported carbon credits through fuel-switching offers an important source of extra income, enhancing overall livelihoods. Witnessing the tangible effects of our project has been humbling. It has renewed my optimism and commitment to expand our solution across Ulaanbaatar, throughout Mongolia, Central Asia, and beyond, highlighting the potential for significant environmental and social benefits. #URECA #climatejustice #energytransition #mongolia #ulaanbaatar #carbonfinance #cleanair #dMRV #digitalverification #climatetechnology Photo credit: Margad-Erdene Ganbaatar

First stakeholders meeting of PoliRuralPlus project. We held the first stakeholder meeting for the PoliRuralPlus project on June 18th, 2024, at the MID office in Castleblayney. Following a brief introduction to the project and its research theme – "Unlocking the Potential of the Green Economy: Exploring Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Environmental Products and Services in County Monaghan" – we had a productive discussion on several key areas: • The development of the green economy in County Monaghan and potential untapped opportunities. • Brainstorming rural-urban business opportunities. • Identifying high-potential job sectors within the green economy and climate action. Fifteen experts from diverse sectors shared valuable insights, thoughts, and guidance on the green economy in County Monaghan. For further research, Irish Pilot has decided to consider incorporating topics such as the circular economy, carbon reduction, and biomass, particularly in the context of rural-urban connections. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101136910 #PoliRuralPlus #GreenEconomy #Monaghan

Today we’re excited to launch the ESEDA (Ethiopian Solar Energy Development Association)’s 3-year strategic framework. This document was developed through the support received from the IKEA Foundation through Power for All’s Powering Agriculture: Ethiopia Project. Available here: https://lnkd.in/g-nJgsxP 1/ Boosting Growth of the Association: Attracting top talent, expanding funding sources, and improving member benefits. 2/ Mobilizing Finance to the sector: Partnering with banks and lobbying for enabling policies. 3/ Advancing Policy Advocacy: Engaging stakeholders, increasing awareness, and shaping government policy. 4/ Promoting Solar Industry: Enhancing capabilities, broadening markets, and encouraging partnerships. According to the strategic document, ESEDA will establish a Task Force and three specialized working groups to foster sustainable growth in Ethiopia's solar industry. This initiative provides an opportunity for advocates of solar technology to unite and contribute to the sector's advancement. Power for All remains committed to support ESEDA in the execution of the strategy document. Together, our goal is to boost the adoption of distributed renewable energy #DRE and its productive use #PUE among smallholder farmers, which will strengthen Ethiopia's energy future. Ministry of Water and Energy, Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands (MILLs), Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia, Ministry of Finance, Ethiopia African Development Bank Group The World Bank GOGLA, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH EWiEn :Ethiopian Women in Energy, Power Africa RTI International The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)Africa Minigrids Program Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) AFSIA (Africa Solar Industry Association) Ethiopian Mini-Grid information platform

Ep.4 of Partners Spotlight Series Videos 🤝Meet Project Manager Panagiota (Giota) Karachristou from CluBE-Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia #SEEDProject #RenewableEnergy #EducationForAll #SustainableEnergyEducation #Collaboration #Sustainable #Energy #greenenergy #opportunity #university #development

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA74) provided an opportunity to engage in fruitful discussions, among which was my meeting with Mr. Mohammed Abdel-Kader, the Chief Innovation Officer of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). With the pressing need to enhance food security through technological innovation, and the ongoing energy access challenge, there is a necessity for deploying off-grid and renewable energy technologies, optimizing farming techniques, increasing productivity, and building resilience against climate change. Our meeting focused on the potential for innovative partnerships in key sectors, particularly in technology-driven initiatives and exploring opportunities within areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy, and digital financial inclusion that benefit researchers and inventors. Our dialogue also included potential collaborations under USAID’s Power Africa initiative, which will further help to increase electricity access through cleaner and more sustainable power generation, AI integration into grid management, as well as the application of AI in transforming agricultural practices in Nigeria. In addition, distributed renewable energy technologies and securing funding for new energy projects were discussed, which are integral components of our collaborative effort. Ensuring sustainable agricultural practices that support smallholder farmers and meet the rising food demands of the nation. USAID agreed to formalize a partnership in this regard with the focus on identifying and scaling innovative technologies that address critical development challenges within the country. This partnership will foster joint research and pilot projects and will be instrumental in driving the innovative solutions necessary to meet our national development goals and improve the quality of life for our citizens. The collaborative initiatives discussed at UNGA79 signify a promising step forward in advancing our technological landscape, improving the lives of underserved populations but also for bolstering Nigeria's burgeoning tech ecosystem, ultimately aiming for a more resilient and inclusive future.

I’m thrilled to share that our research paper has been officially published in the Sustainability Journal (SSCI, SCIE, Scopus-indexed), based in Basel, Switzerland. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dqGKp_6f. This study examines how natural resources, renewable energy, technological innovation, and globalization influence environmental quality in the Organization of Turkic States (OTS)—Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan—over the period 1996 to 2020. Our findings show that renewable energy enhances environmental quality, while natural resources, technological innovation, and globalization can contribute to degradation. To mitigate these impacts, we provide policy recommendations aimed at helping OTS member countries advance toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and long-term sustainability. #research #sustainability #renewableenergy #environment #OTScountries #SDGs #environmentalpolicy #academicpublishing

We are thrilled to announce that the REHEATZ team from Trinity College Dublin has secured second place in the Science Foundation Ireland-Irish Aid Sustainable Development Goals Challenge, focused on SDG 13 (Climate Action) . This achievement is a testament to the hard work and innovation of researchers from Trinity College Dublin School of Engineering, School of Natural Sciences Trinity College, and Trinity Business School. Our team, led by Professors Aonghus Mc Nabola, Pádraig Carmody, and Paul Coughlan, has developed a groundbreaking hybrid wastewater heat recovery technology for the Zambian food production sector. With the support of Dr. Godfrey Hampwaye and Ms. Mangiza Chirwa Chongo, as well as our partners at Zambeef Products PLC, we are set to reduce Zambia's reliance on coal boilers and cut national emissions significantly. Thanks to additional funding of €650,000, we will complete pilot plants, create green jobs locally, and raise awareness about the benefits of wastewater heat recovery technology in Zambia and beyond. Read more about our journey and the impact of our work in the full article. Let's drive positive change together! 👉 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/erqzAr4d #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #Innovation #GreenTech #SDG13 #TrinityCollegeDublin #REHEATZ #WastewaterHeatRecovery #Zambia #Sustainability #GreenJobs #ResearchAndDevelopment