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Climate change to hit development in the global south

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INTERNATIONAL

In a scenario in which it becomes increasingly evident that carbon neutrality will not be reached by 2050, governments may switch the focus of spending from the energy transition…

Drones will aid emerging nations' economic development

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INTERNATIONAL

In developed markets, UAV consumers or hobbyist operators far outnumber commercial operators, but the usage differs in the developing world. In developing countries, the price of…

South African energy transition may offer useful model

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SOUTH AFRICA

Beyond the benefits for South Africa, the plan may become a model for other developing countries as they consider decarbonisation strategies.

The path to net zero by 2050 is narrow and challenging

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INTERNATIONAL

The IEA describes the technological necessities and the many challenges, noting that the energy transition will require unprecedented international cooperation. The scale of the…

North-South climate tensions may undermine progress

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INTERNATIONAL

With the world still not on track to restrict global warming to 1.5 degrees relative to pre-industrial times, a major divide in particular looks set to grow between developed and…

India will position itself carefully in G20 role

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INDIA

The theme it has chosen for the group for 2023 is ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: One Earth, One Family, One Future’ (the Sanskrit phrase means ‘the world is one family’). The one-world…

Developing world will push for climate action at COP23

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INT/UN

Much of the formal agenda consists of work of a technical nature to develop rules and procedures to implement the Paris Agreement. However, Fiji, the first island state to serve…

Developing nations risk backsliding in COVID recovery

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INTERNATIONAL

These dynamics harm developing states disproportionately and are driving a rise in global poverty. Traditional recovery policies tend to be harmful for the environment; these are…

The Maghreb will struggle to adapt to climate change

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MAGHREB

The impact of climate change on Maghreb countries.

Global trade and shipping will long remain subdued

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INTERNATIONAL

Trends in global trade and shipping.