Belarus to Enhance Energy Efficiency with Support from the World Bank
The World Bank’s Board of
Executive Directors today approved financing of $99.3 million for the new Sustainable Energy
Scale-Up Project in
Belarus.
The project aims at improving
the energy...
Securing Kenya’s Future Growth: Policies to Sustain Inclusive Growth
Kenya continues to experience
steady economic growth, with real GDP expanding on average by 5.6 percent over
the last five years (2014-2018). In 2019, however, economic...
More countries than ever hit by forest fires in 2018
Today, the European Commission
published the 2018 edition of its Annual Report on Forest Fires in Europe, the
Middle East and North Africa. According to the...
New Report Identifies Clean Energy Options for Global Shipping Industry
Shipping is a major contributor to global carbon
emissions. The sector today is responsible for 3 per cent of global greenhouse
gas emissions and 9 per...
For Bigger Role in Global Trade, Indonesia Should Reshape Industrial Policy
Indonesia should reshape its
industrial strategy to become more closely integrated into global production
networks and enjoy the long-term benefits of growing global trade, says a...
New energy Projects of Common Interest for the Energy Union built on European solidarity
Today, the European Commission
adopted the fourth list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI) for a connected
European energy grid, fit for the future providing clean,...
IEA holds workshop on gas transmission and distribution services in Brazil
The IEA held a workshop on the modernisation of gas transmission and
distribution services last week in Brasilia, Brazil. The event, which ran from
22-24 October,...
Guterres: ‘Real change’ involving women in peace and security, still too slow
The Women Peace and Security agenda must continue to be “one of the top priorities of the
United Nations”, Secretary-General
António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday, in
an...
Building the Next Phase of Growth in Southeast Asia Around Renewable Energy
It is one of the fastest growing and dynamic regions in the world. A
global trade hub and a strong example of the benefits of...
Commodity Prices Revised Down as Global Growth Weakens and Supplies Remain Ample
Energy and metal commodity prices are expected
to continue to fall in 2020 following sharp declines in 2019 on a weaker
outlook for global growth and...