BRILHO programme: Five Years of Expanding Energy Access in Mozambique
BRILHO has provided off-grid energy solutions to over 3 million Mozambicans, including more than 700,000 solar home systems and 770,000 improved cooking technologies. This initiative has transformed lives across all provinces, providing reliable energy access to households, businesses, and institutions. The programme facilitated over 350,000 energy connections through solar systems and mini-grids, supported by targeted […]
Solar energy delivers clean water to 40,000 residents in Pemba, Mozambique
In Paquitequete, one of Pemba’s (capital of Cabo Delgado Province in Mozambique) oldest and most densely populated neighborhoods, a quiet transformation is unfolding. For years, thousands of families, many displaced by conflict in the region, walked long distances to access clean water, which was often scarce or unsafe. Now, that is changing. A new solar-powered […]
World Bank strengthens support to Mozambique’s energy sector
During a recent meeting with the Minister of Economy and Finance, the World Bank reaffirmed its commitment to the sector, announcing new financial support and outlining priorities for upcoming investments to improve access to reliable and affordable energy across the country. According to the Media Release from MIREME: “The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, […]
Africa’s Path to Net-Zero Agriculture
Africa’s population is expected to reach about 2.5 billion, demanding urgent solutions to this question: how can food security, employment, and environmental balance be ensured for so many? The answer lies in agriculture, a sector that already employs two-thirds of Africa’s workforce and contributes to a third of its GDP. But the journey ahead is […]
Rwanda’s Push for Low Carbon Development
Rwanda’s prospects in regards to climate security paints the picture of a turbulent future. Rainfall has been declining over the past decade with the country also recording higher temperature changes than the global average since 1970. Furthermore, major floods are beginning to appear more frequently in consequence leading to the loss of life, displacement and […]
Eni Collaborates with Côte d’Ivoire on Major Forest Restoration Project
Italian energy company Eni has formed a partnership with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Water and Forests to protect and rehabilitate 155,000 hectares of forested land across 14 forests. The initiative responds to the critical loss of nearly 90% of the country’s forest cover during the past century and will span an initial 20-year period. The […]
The Solar Project Powering Communities in Rural Mozambique
The Solar Giraffe Project offers an innovative solution to energy poverty in remote communities like Mangunze. Solar Giraffe, or Girafa Solar in Portuguese, was implemented by the Carlos Morgado Foundation with funding from the Irish Embassy in Mozambique. This initiative has successfully installed 9 Solar Giraffes across three provinces in the country: Gaza, Cabo Delgado, […]
A Model for Africa: Rwanda’s Climate Solution
Rwanda’s approach to climate change over the past decade offers an inspiring model for developing nations. Rather than treating environmental challenges as isolated problems, the country has stitched climate solutions into the fabric of its national development. At the heart of this transformation is FONERWA, Africa’s largest green fund, which has mobilized over $100 million […]
An Industry for Africa’s Future: Millions of Green Jobs Set to Revolutionise the Continent
The Green Economy sector could generate approximately 3.3 million jobs across Africa by 2030, according to research conducted by FSD Africa development agency. Analysis indicates that 60 percent of these positions will be skilled or white-collar roles, predominantly in the renewable energy sector, suggesting significant middle-class expansion in countries implementing this transition. The research, which […]
Growing a Sustainable Future: The Initiative that is Changing Africa’s Landscape
With the growth of industry the need for reforestation is of vital importance. One campaign which is doing truly impactful work in this field is Trees for the Future, a programme which has received the status of World Restoration Flagship from The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Since its inception in 2015, Trees for the […]
