Tag: green transition
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Ghana Private Sector Pins Climate Progress: Gyimah Unveils Private Sector Blueprint for Carbon Markets at COP30
Overview: A practical blueprint for private sector action At COP30, Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah, General Manager of the Jospong Green Transition Office, presented a clear blueprint for how Ghana’s private sector can move from readiness in carbon markets to tangible climate action. The remarks underscored a shift from policy talk to on‑the‑ground implementation, with the…
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COP30 and Africa’s Climate Finance Gap: What Africa Wants and What It Gets
Overview: Africa’s High Stakes at COP30 As COP30 approaches, African negotiators carry a clear message: climate action cannot advance without adequate finance. The continent has long argued that meeting its Paris Agreement objectives requires substantial funding to cut emissions, bolster resilience, and address the loss and damage that climate impacts impose on communities, economies, and…
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Nigeria targets 32% emission cut by 2035, VP announces climate roadmap
Nigeria Taps Ambition for a Low-Carbon Future Nigeria has set an ambitious target to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent by 2035, a commitment announced by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Leaders’ Climate Summit in Brazil. The pledge places Nigeria at the forefront of West Africa’s climate action, signaling a shift toward…
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Nigeria Targets 32% Emission Cut by 2035: A Green Transition Blueprint
Nigeria Moves Toward a Low-Carbon Future Nigeria is setting an ambitious course for its climate future. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent by 2035, underscoring the country’s intent to play a leading role in West Africa’s climate action. The announcement, made during a Leaders’ Climate Summit,…
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Nigeria Targets 32% Emission Cut by 2035 as West Africa Leads on Climate Commitment
Nigeria Sets Ambitious Climate Target for 2035 Nigeria is stepping up its climate ambitions with a pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent by 2035. The commitment, announced by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Leaders’ Summit, positions the country at the forefront of West Africa’s climate action. The pledge is part of…
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Why the OBR’s Fiscal Risks Report Should Shape Our Tax Debate on Electric Cars and Public Finances
Understanding the OBR’s Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report When the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) releases its biennial Fiscal Risks and Sustainability report, it’s not merely a snapshot of the budget. It is a forward-looking map that highlights where public finances may wobble in the coming decades. For policymakers, journalists, and citizens, the document offers…
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14th Five-Year Plan Achievements: China’s Economic and Social Rise
Overview The 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) marks a new chapter in China’s journey toward socialist modernization and a high‑quality, innovative economy. Against a backdrop of global upheaval and domestic challenges, the leadership around Xi Jinping steered the nation toward stability, resilience, and progressive reform. The period has delivered groundbreaking progress across economic scale, innovation, reform,…