IPCC’s damning verdict: responses from across the board
Following yesterday's bombshell IPCC report, NZI checked in with a number of net zero insiders to discuss the main findings
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UN climate scientists sound alarm bells in latest IPCC report
UN climate scientists sound alarm bell in latest IPCC report
The evolution of net zero: Part I – Global events and permacrisis
As industries developed and global trade swelled, Sharon Myburgh discusses in this 3-part series why it became necessary to take a globally agreed net zero approach
Green is the new black in mining after historic net zero deal
Mining giants Antofagasta, Aurubis and Glencore all confirmed to NZI they support ICA's landmark agreement
Investment manager’s stark warning: transition to net zero unlikely to be neat
Investment manager Ninety One pointed to ‘transition assets’ to bolster portfolios
Nazmeera Moola: net zero without government policy ‘woefully naïve’
Ninety One’s head of sustainability speaks to Net Zero Investor on both the opportunities and limitations for asset managers when combating emissions
Revealed: Britain leads the way on net zero but transparency concerns remain
The five biggest UK companies - Shell, AstraZeneca, Linde, HSBC, and Unilever - are securing much more impressive net zero scores than their US peers
COP27: Bankable renewable energy projects lacking in Africa
Perceptions of risk and a lack of attractive opportunities are preventing capital from reaching renewable energy projects in Africa, a COP27 panel has found.
South Africa to announce details of energy transition investment plan
Delegates at COP27 will be keen to see the finer details of a plan that many hope will be a blueprint for expediting energy transitions elsewhere.
Accessing Africa’s ‘unlimited’ renewable investment opportunity
Two areas have been highlighted for investors interested in Africa’s next zero future – green debt and infrastructure
Kenya passes bill aimed at sustainable waste management
According to a release from the Kenyan government, president Uhuru Kenyatta has signed...
Research suggests transitions in Africa could cost $2.8tn
Research and advocacy organisation Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) has published research which suggests that for African countries, the cost of implementing...
Africa: the next renewable energy powerhouse?
Ex-UN climate envoy Mary Robinson has called for Africa to be able to exploit its natural gas reserves in light of the continent’s energy crisis. However where does this leave its untapped renewable energy potential?