Sustainable energy and futures

As the climate crisis intensifies, how we produce and consume energy is under growing scrutiny. The energy sector contributes over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with electricity and heat generation as the largest culprits. According to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), renewable electrification of end-use sectors could mitigate at least 20% of emissions by 2050

This context paper captures diverse perspectives from a consultation held in Dar es Salaam in December 2023. The paper outlines Tanzania's current energy mix and the energy choices facing its society. It also addresses energy investments aimed at reducing energy poverty and improving the well-being of Tanzanian citizens. Additionally, the paper discusses the consequences of today's energy choices and outlines a research agenda, highlighting key thematic areas and energy topics that require thorough investigation for the Sustainable Energy Futures Tanzania Report. 

Eine Resolution des EU-Parlaments Mitte September fordert die internationale Gemeinschaft auf, den Bau der umstrittenen Ölpipeline EACOP in Ostafrika in letzter Minute zu stoppen. Vorangegangen waren Jahre zivilgesellschaftlichen Widerstandes. Zu viel stehe für die Natur und Bevölkerungen auf dem Spiel.

Climate Story Lab Africa reconvenes for the second time in Africa this September 29th to amplify the visibility of African perspectives, experiences, and solutions on pressing climate issues to global audiences and policymakers, through compelling works of storytelling.

Omar Elmawi, the coordinator of the StopEACOP-campaign, spoke to Heinrich-Boell-Foundation's Adrian Amann on why the EACOP is a bad project for Uganda and Tanzania. Elmawi is a lawyer who advocates for climate justice and is renowned for the deCOALonize-campaign in Lamu County and champions for more green and sustainable energy. He lives and works in Nairobi, Kenya.

Sustainable investment and fair trade Within the energy transition, international trade in green hydrogen and its derivatives will play an important role. But what opportunities and risks does this entail for exporting countries in the global South? What framework is needed to ensure that investments and trade develop from the start with sustainability in mind? The Heinrich Böll Foundation and Bread for the World are exploring these questions in a joint project.

The Environment Court in Mombasa has awarded Sh1.3 billion damages to 3,000 residents of Owino Uhuru slum, who filed a Class Action Suit over lead poisoning.

The type of travel and local tourism management determine how sustainable a holiday can be. Environmentally friendly offers are on the rise, but above all conventional forms that ignore environmental pollution are booming.

In this dossier, you will find articles, including numerous infographics, on game changing technologies, policies, and concepts: new driving technology and e-Mobility, multimodality and flexible public transit, the transformation of the automotive sector, the politics transportation in the EU transportation policy and solutions for sustainable tourism.

A bigger internal market, greater trade in goods and more infrastructure mean greater economic power. The EU wants to hold its own against China from a position of strength.

Three trends will shape the evolution of Germany’s most important industrial sector: electrification, digitization and networking within a new mobility system. Policymakers, manufacturers and customers are beginning to understand this.

People who combine different means of transportation in everyday life can organize their mobility with great efficiency. Ideally, all the building blocks of such a “multimodality” fit together.

The path going forward is clear: For road vehicles, electricity and alternative fuels will soon replace gasoline and diesel. The climate protection potential of this move is high, but some problems still need to be solved along the way.

In commemorating World Environment Day on 5th June 2018, anti-coal activists across Kenya including from Lamu and Kitui held the #CoalNiSumu (Coal is Poison) demonstration in Nairobi, Kenya. About 250 people participated in the peaceful march through the Central Business District. Image credits It was the first anti-coal demonstration in Nairobi, but just the latest action by the deCOALonize movement (www.decoalonize.org). Listen to the latest Podcast (http://www.otherwisepodcast.com/episodes/episode-55-decoalonize/) This Nairobi event follows a peaceful anti-coal demonstration in Lamu two weeks ago, in which two activists were arrested for public assembly and face possible charges.