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UNIDO holds geothermal training programme for Eastern African countries

ThinkGeoEnergy

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) concluded a capacity-building programme for experts and policymakers in geothermal development from Eastern African countries, namely Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and Uganda (targeted countries).

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Norway Farmed Salmon Industry Accused of “Food Colonialism” in New Report

DeSmogBlog

Producers in Norway, the world’s top supplier of farmed salmon, are pushing up to four million people in West Africa into food insecurity and depriving them of critical nutrients, according to a new report. Mowi, Skretting, Cargill, BioMar, and the Norwegian Minister of International Development did not respond to requests for comment.

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Webinar – Green hydrogen and geothermal power, 16 November 2023

ThinkGeoEnergy

Registration is currently open for a webinar in Hydrogen and Geothermal being hosted by the African Union Commission and organized by the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility.

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Report by African Circular Economy Alliance shines light on ‘Five Big Bets’ for circular economy

Envirotec Magazine

As a strategic partner and host of its secretariat, the African Development Bank organized the event in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. As president of Sitra, one of the most forward-thinking institutions on the circular economy, Jyrki Katainen said the Five Big Bets framework provided a roadmap for inclusive growth in Africa.

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Introducing the First Round of Explore 2021 Keynote Speakers

Planet Pulse

Explore 2021 is all about building connections across sectors and geographies to find solutions to pressing global challenges, and this year you will hear straight from the leaders and organizations reimagining how we drive economic growth, improve human livelihoods, and steward the environment.

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Brazilian study suggests better ways of managing MSW

Envirotec Magazine

The national composition of MSW is 50% organic matter, 35% recyclables and 15% landfill refuse. Harmonia, which is located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in the South region, also features domestic composting, and diverts almost half its organic waste from MSW collection and treatment systems. São Paulo has three sanitary landfills.

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Fighting deforestation should be a top priority for 2021, and here’s how it can be

GreenBiz

"We need companies to make commitments that are specific to how they are addressing their supply chains," says Jessye Waxman, shareholder advocate with Green Century Capital Management, which has so far engaged dozens of businesses encouraging them to improve their "no deforestation" policies and practices. Progress takes root.

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