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Oil and Pollution: A New Page Turns for Shell in Nigeria
Shell is selling off some of its historic activities in Nigeria.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The Emerging African Infrastructure Fund Raises $294 Million for Sustainable Projects in Africa
The EAIF will invest in infrastructure projects focused on the energy transition, low-carbon economies, and energy-efficient smart cities.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Sun King Secures USD $7 Million Boost From Lendable For Expanding Clean Energy Access In Africa
This collaboration between Sun King and Lendable stands as a testament to the shared vision of creating a more sustainable and inclusive energy future for Africa.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: DFC CEO Marks U.S. $500 Million Loan for Strategic Supply Chain Diversification With Launch of New Energy Manufacturing Facility in India
The new First Solar facility reflects the United States’ commitment to financing more diverse supply chains that invest in local communities, create jobs, and ensure high standards, including in labor rights.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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£8 Million Awarded to LEIA to Boost Energy Access in Global South
It is estimated this additional funding will result in a reduction of approx. 500,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Norway Votes for Deep-Sea Mining Despite Environmental Concerns
Parliament votes 80-20 in favor while scientists warn mining could devastate marine life.
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- Environment
- Region
- Europe & Eurasia
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Chilean Government Retains Majority Stake in Lithium Production in Chile
Thanks to this agreement the Chilean State, local communities, and in particular, the Antofagasta Region will benefit in a variety of ways.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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NextBillion’s Most Influential Articles of 2023: Announcing the Three Winners of our Annual Contest
As 2024 gets underway, we'd like to announce the results of NextBillion’s annual “Most Influential Article of the Year” contest. This year's contest featured a strong slate of articles, covering a diverse array of topics ranging from systems change to decarbonization, in sectors that included energy, agriculture, finance and more. We've highlighted the three winners, as selected by our readers, in this article.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Finance, Investing, Social Enterprise, Technology, WASH
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