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Analysis: AI in Africa Opens up New Battlefront for China, US
The US and China are in a new race to shape the development, use and governance of artificial intelligence in Africa, even as African countries scramble to devise their own AI policies.
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- Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: The Rise And Fall Of ESG
The climate crisis is real and capitalism is in danger due to public backlash to rising income inequalities and declining living standards.
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- Environment
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- Global
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Analysis: Why ESG Is So Important When Choosing a Project’s Location in Latin America
Investors worldwide need to be increasingly mindful of the impact their portfolio businesses have on the environment, society, and corporate governance structures.
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- Environment, Investing
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- Latin America
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Exxon Files Lawsuit Against Investors’ Climate Proposal
Exxon says the investors are "driven by an extreme agenda" and that their repeated proposals do not serve investors' interests or promote long-term shareholder value.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigeria: Lagos State Bans Single-Use Plastics
Commissioner Wahab directed the State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, and the Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI, to immediately commence implementation of the ban.
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- WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- governance, regulations, waste
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New Hampshire Bill Would Make Use of ESG in Investments a Felony
The bill would punish “knowingly” using ESG factors in investment decisions with up to 20 years in prison. The state’s House of Representatives will hold a public hearing Feb. 1 to receive feedback.
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- Environment, Investing
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- North America
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- ESG, governance, regulations
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Government Of Ghana Waives Import Duties On Electric Vehicles For Public Transportation
The government of Ghana has been working on a policy framework to move public transportation from the use of petroleum fuels to electric vehicles.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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New Report: Financial Institutions in the EU Are Driving Harm to the Environment and Human Rights
Financial institutions in the EU have been involved in driving environmental and human rights-related harm, but the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive could minimise such impacts, highlights a new WWF report.
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- Environment
- Region
- Global