May 11, 2017
Africa: Integrate Climate Change in Planning and Design of Power and Water Infrastructure Projects, Says ECA Expert
The 6th World Hydropower Congress (WHC), a multi-stakeholder forum bringing together leaders and specialists with hydropower-related responsibilities from government, industry,… Read more »
May 09, 2017
Africa: 2017 World Hydropower Congress Opens in Addis Ababa
The 6th World Hydropower Congress (WHC) kicked-off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, today with Acting Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Abdalla Hamdok, calling on… Read more »
May 03, 2017
Africa: Addis Ababa to Host 6th World Hydropower Conference
The 6th World Hydropower Congress (WHC), a multi-stakeholder forum bringing together leaders and specialists with hydropower-related responsibilities from government, industry,… Read more »
March 14, 2016
Africa: Africa Must Turn the Current Energy Challenge Into an Opportunity
Speaking at the official opening of the Ad hoc Group Meeting (AEGM) on the Energy Crisis in Southern Africa: Perspectives for the future, Southern Africa Regional Director, Said… Read more »
February 02, 2016
Africa: Conflict Grows Out of Inequality and Exclusion
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January 02, 2016
Africa: Can Southern Africa Industrialize Amidst Energy Crisis?
Southern Africa is experiencing the toughest energy crisis yet and unless addressed, it threatens the region's efforts to accelerate industrialization. Read more »
October 15, 2015
Africa: Why Zimbabwe Will Welcome Ccda 5 With Fervor
ClimDev-Africa) - This year's annual Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa, the biggest climate change event of the continent, convenes at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe… Read more »
October 23, 2015
Africa: A Tall Agenda Awaits Energy Specialists and Policy Makers At Ccda 5
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, October 15 2015 (ClimDev-Africa) - Energy specialists and policy makers will have a lot to talk about at the forthcoming Conference on climate Change and… Read more »
September 02, 2015
East Africa: ECA and East African Community At the Front of Addressing Energy Security Challenges
Through its office of Eastern Africa, The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the East African Community (EAC) are jointly developing an Energy Security Policy Framework… Read more »
July 04, 2015
Africa: Unlocking Transformative Financing for Renewable Energy and Climate Resilience in Africa
Business leaders, representatives of international financial institutions, UN agencies and think tanks will gather on 14 July to establish a framework to attract investment to… Read more »
September 16, 2014
Africa: Africa Is Moving Against the Tide to Ensure Water, Food and Energy Security in a Changing Climate
Africa plans to lay out a strong case for increased investments in the water, food and energy sectors at the UN Climate Summit in New York to be held on 23 September, according to… Read more »
September 03, 2014
Africa: The Paradox of Africa's Small Island Developing Nations
I was born in Canchungo, in the northwestern part of Guinea-Bissau. Images of a beautiful canvas of green landscape crisscrossed by abundant waterways, thick forest, vast expanses… Read more »
June 16, 2014
Rwanda: New Eca Report Discusses Paths to Enhance Energy Sector
Kigali, Rwanda- A report by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), which assesses the state of energy access and security in 14 States of the Eastern Africa… Read more »
May 02, 2014
Africa: African Ministers Make Progress On the Africa Power Vision
A ministerial consultation on the Africa Power Vision took place on the margins of the World Economic Forum on Africa on 8 May in Abuja, convened by the Coordinating Minister for… Read more »
March 31, 2014
Africa: Lopes Says Green Energy Is the Way for Africa's Industrialisation, Panel Explains Why
The United Nations Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary for the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Carlos Lopes, urged African countries to prioritize renewable energy… Read more »
January 08, 2014
Africa: Ministers Convene in Abu Dhabi On the Africa Clean Energy Corridor
Following the launch of the Africa Clean Energy Corridor (ACEC) by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in January 2013 to accelerate the adoption of renewable power… Read more »
November 04, 2013
Africa: Africa Can Lead in Energy, Agriculture and Manufacturing
Addressing Ministers at the Africa Regional Consultative Meeting on the Sustainable Development Goals, Mr. Carlos Lopes, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for… Read more »
September 24, 2013
North Africa: Experts Meet in Rabat to Discuss a Regional Policy for the Development of Renewable Energy in North Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa will hold an expert group meeting to discuss a regional policy framework for the development of renewable energy in North Africa.… Read more »
