Mohammed A.Abu The exploitation and continuous exploitation of the natural resources of African and other countries associated with colonialism and at the expense of the environmental health in exploited countries has contributed immensely to the present day climate change impact in those countries, some climate justice activists, contend. The use of extracted natural resources from the former colonies by former colonial masters for their industrialization, wealth creation and fast tracked development has led to the ever yawning global development/wealth-poverty gap. Aside former colonies having been impoverished as a result of…
Day: September 7, 2023
Masdar, Africa50 align efforts to hasten clean energy transition across Africa
Africa50 and Masdar will also explore opportunities to collaborate on the implementation of the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has announced a partnership with Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform. The clean energy giant will identify, drive and scale clean energy projects across the continent. The UAE’s clean energy leader and Africa50 have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), which will work to bridge the infrastructure funding gap and mobilise public and private finance. The agreement will see both parties work collaboratively to catalyse sustainable development…
