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Tuesday 30 May 2023

Hydroelectricity

MOZAMBIQUE: EDF and TotalEnergies qualify for the Mphanda Nkuwa mega-dam

A consortium led by Électricité de France (EDF) has just been appointed by the Mozambican authorities to build the 1,500 MW Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam. This mega-project will require an investment of 4.5 billion dollars.

MOZAMBIQUE: EDF and TotalEnergies qualify for the Mphanda Nkuwa mega-dam

AFRIQUE : selon le PNUD, le changement climatique exaspère les violences © javarman/Shutterstock

Climate policy

AFRICA: According to the UNDP, climate change is exacerbating violence

AFRIQUE : l’IRD lance « les Trophées de l’innovation » pour financer des projets verts© Vic Josh/Shutterstock

Sustainable development and CSR

AFRICA: IRD launches “Innovation Trophies” to fund green projects

CHAD: Le Rocher to build a drinking water supply system in the town of Moussoro ©Chadian Ministry of Water

Drinking water

CHAD: Le Rocher to build a drinking water supply system in the town of Moussoro

ANGOLA: China's CGGC launches work on the Caculo Cabaça dam (2 GW) © Présidence de la République Angola

Hydroelectricity

ANGOLA: China’s CGGC launches work on the Caculo Cabaça dam (2 GW)

NIGERIA: in response to pollution, 2 electric buses are put into circulation in Lagos©Oando Plc

Transport & Logistics

NIGERIA: in response to pollution, 2 electric buses are put into circulation in Lagos

MOZAMBIQUE-ZIMBABWE: three agreements on cross-border water management ©Mozambican Ministry of Public Works

Water management

MOZAMBIQUE-ZIMBABWE: three agreements on cross-border water management

AFRICA: Nefco and CCA to finance clean cooking south of the Sahara © Lucian Coman/Shutterstock

Clean cooking

AFRICA: NEFCO and CCA to finance clean cooking south of the Sahara

AFRIQUE : le 6e MOTA scrute l’avenir de l’exploitation minière sur le continent© melissamn/Shutterstock

Industrial Impacts

AFRICA: the 6th MOTA looks at the future of mining on the continent

CÔTE D'IVOIRE: the Bondoukou solar power plant will be operational in 15 months © Gouvernement de Côte d'ivoire

Solar energy

IVORY COAST: the Bondoukou solar power plant will be operational in 15 months’ time

AFRICA: JBIC and AFC join forces to finance the energy transition © AngelC/Shutterstock

Renewable energies

AFRICA: JBIC and AFC join forces to finance the energy transition

AFRICA: Smart city experts meet in Johannesburg on 27 June© South African Cities Network

Smart city & Green IT

AFRICA: Smart city experts meet in Johannesburg on 27 June

June 27-29, 2023, Johannesburg

AFRICA: Kenyan start-up Amini raises $2m for its climate technologies©UNCTAD

Sustainable development and CSR

AFRICA: Kenyan start-up Amini raises $2m for its climate technologies

Ivory Coast: Germany's Gauff to extend Abidjan's wastewater treatment system ©Gauff

Collective sanitation

Ivory Coast: Germany’s Gauff to extend Abidjan’s wastewater treatment system

TUNISIA: Towards the introduction of a programme to exploit treated wastewater ©Lets Design Studio/Shutterstock

Water: reuse & recycling

TUNISIA: Towards the introduction of a programme to exploit treated wastewater

LIBYA: Garabulli is equipped with 4 compact units for the treatment of its wastewater © UNDP

Collective sanitation

LIBYA: Garabulli gets 4 compact wastewater treatment units

EGYPT: Al-Khanasir waste recycling plant capacity to be expanded©Egyptian Ministry of Environment

Waste & Recycling

EGYPT: Al-Khanasir waste recycling plant capacity to be expanded

LIBERIA: USAID funds $18m for water and sanitation in two counties©EVGEIIA/Shutterstock

Collective sanitation

LIBERIA: USAID funds $18m for water and sanitation in two counties

UGANDA: Kampala to raise $28bn for its climate finance needs by 2030©KCCA

Climate Finance

UGANDA: Kampala to raise $28bn for its climate finance needs by 2030

CAMEROUN : le barrage de Nachtigal produira ses premiers MW en fin 2023 © ArqStudio /ShutterCAMEROON: the Nachtigal dam will produce its first MW by the end of 2023 © ArqStudio /Shutterstockstock

Hydroelectricity

CAMEROON: The Nachtigal dam will produce its first MW by the end of 2023

AFRICA: UNEP plan to reduce plastic pollution by 80% by 2040 ©UNEP

Waste & Recycling

AFRICA: UNEP plan to reduce plastic pollution by 80% by 2040

NIGERIA: XPO Marine signs a PPP for an offshore waste management unit ©Druid007/Shutterstock

Waste & Recycling

NIGERIA: XPO Marine signs a PPP for an offshore waste management unit

JEICOM23: The meeting of councils on June 1st in Yaoundé focused on food security© UCCC

Sustainable cities

JEICOM23: The meeting of councils on June 1st in Yaoundé focused on food security

June 1-3, 2023, Yaoundé

AFRICA: in September, three trade fairs to think about the city of tomorrow in the face of the climate © Innopolis Expo

Sustainable cities

AFRICA: in September, three fairs to think about the city of tomorrow

19-24 Sept, Paris, France

AFRICA: E3LCEF raises $48m for climate-smart entrepreneurship ©Thitisan/Shutterstock

Sustainable development and CSR

AFRICA: E3LCEF raises $48m for climate-smart entrepreneurship

MOZAMBIQUE: Maputo and Tokyo in talks to manufacture EV batteries©Mozambican Presidency

International cooperation

MOZAMBIQUE: Maputo and Tokyo in talks to manufacture EV batteries

AFRIQUE : journée mondiale de la biodiversité 2023, les enjeux du continent© Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock

Biodiversity

AFRICA: World Biodiversity Day 2023, the continent’s challenges

EGYPT: Saudi Arabia's Acwa Power raises $123m for its Kom Ombo solar park © Jenson

Solar energy

EGYPT: Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power raises $123m for its Kom Ombo solar park

BURKINA FASO: the country needs €1.26bn to improve access to water by 2025 ©serato/Shutterstock

Drinking water

BURKINA FASO: the country needs €1.2bn to improve access to water by 2025

CAMEROUN : des journalistes à l’école de la pêche durable© melissamn/Shutterstock

Sea and coastline

CAMEROON: Journalists to learn about sustainable fishing

MOROCCO: Essaouira and Guelmim are betting on desalination for water supply ©Andrea Izzotti/Shutterstock

Desalination

MOROCCO: Essaouira and Guelmim are betting on desalination for water supply

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