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Viewpoint: Gender Equality Cannot Be Last on the Agenda at COP29 Climate Talks
Women can be powerful agents of climate action if included in decision-making processes and given access to the right resources.
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- Agriculture, Education, Energy, Environment, Finance, Health Care, Impact Assessment, Investing, Social Enterprise, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation, WASH
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- Global
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ECOWAS Transport Ministers to Slash Air Travel Charges and Taxes by 25% by January 2026
This landmark move aims to lower travel costs, drive economic growth, and strengthen regional integration, significantly impacting the region’s aviation industry and enhancing ease of movement for people and goods across ECOWAS states.
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- Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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How China Is Poised to Dominate the ‘Electric Donkey’ Industry
In many ways, the humble two-wheeler is the most successful electric vehicle China has ever rolled out on a scale that is truly mind-blowing.
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- Energy, Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Green Jet Fuel Producers Are Crossing a Daunting Climate Tech Barrier
Pat Gruber learned the hard way how difficult it can be to raise money for novel climate tech. When he went to apply for a US federal loan to build a big new SAF factory, he thought the money would be easy to lock in. It wasn’t.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Partnership Aims to Commercialize Next-Gen Energy and Mobility Solutions
WDI will support select universities and research centers in Chihuahua, Mexico to help prototypes related to energy and mobility reach the market.
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- Energy, Transportation
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- Global
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Wahu Mobility and Letshego Partner to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Ownership Across Africa
The initiative introduces affordable financing options for EV ownership.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Survey: More than 40% of South Africans Considering Purchasing Electric Vehicle in the Next Five Years
The survey provides an analysis of local shoppers’ preferences and their selling and buying patterns.
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- Energy, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- e-mobility, research
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Rwanda to Halt Registration of Petrol Motor-Cycles in 2025
The Ministry of Infrastructure confirmed this policy as part of its push for cleaner, greener transportation options.
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- Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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