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How ‘chamas’ and mutual credit are changing Africa: Shaila Agha of the Sarafu Network

Low Impact

Today I’m talking with Shaila Agha of the Sarafu Network about ‘chamas’ and mutual credit , and how they’re changing Africa. Kenya is arid / semi-arid, so we need resilience against times of drought. I think they’re a little bit wary, because blockchain technology isn’t easy. Thank you – happy to be here.

Africa 101
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Technology Trending: Cyber protection for space data, battery passport, battery for hot climates

Smart Energy International

To address this issue the European Space Agency (ESA) has engaged the French-Slovak blockchain startup 3IPK and space solution provider Thales Alenia Space to develop a solution for managing traceability and ensuring the integrity of Earth observation data under its FutureEO programme. Join Enlit Europe in Paris. Register now

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Salesforce, Microsoft get creative with clean energy procurement

Business Green

The latest BNEF data underscores the current reality: A vast majority of all corporate purchases are centered on North America and Europe, largely because of favorable regulatory climates and the existence of power purchase agreement (PPA) contract structures that enable companies to offtake energy from wind and solar installation.

Energy 41
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Climate Corps Alumni Advisory Board

EDF + Business

He/Him/His) Senior Scientist, Curative San Dimas, CA, USA Legrand (North America) (‘14). Prior to his current role, Babatunde worked as a consultant at the World Bank Group, researching the effects of import duties and VAT on solar products in West Africa. Katie Walsh is Head of Cities, States and Regions at CDP North America.