For African countries already facing financial challenges, the risk of costly lawsuits from investors is enough to deter governments from passing environmental laws and climate policies.
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It's an opportunity to negotiate better investment terms for critical minerals and to promote local industrialisation.
But if poorly designed, the export restrictions could discourage investment and lead to unintended economic consequences.
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🇿🇦A growing crisis of abandoned coal mines in Mpumalanga has left communities struggling with environmental degradation.
We speak with @TarieM Mugunyani from @CentreEnvRights on the origins of the crisis and how legal reforms can offer a solution.
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The UN General Assembly passed a resolution in support of the ICJ’s advisory opinion on state obligations for climate change.
But 13 African countries abstained from the vote, with only one country offering an explanation for its vote.
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Loss and damage is meant to support the communities at the frontlines of climate change. But when countries don't pay their fair share, under-financed climate funds cannot provide for the people that need it the most.
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Nuclear energy's promise of affordability, job creation and a cleaner alternative to coal and gas can be appealing.
But this promise may not match the reality of its inputs, price tag, maintenance, safety risks and environmental impact.
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💡Africa needs more energy. But for production to meet demand, the solution is to diversify energy sources.
As countries across the continent confront rising demand and climate pressures, nuclear energy is an attractive option.
But critics warn of high costs, safety concerns, and waste management challenges. Efforts to develop nuclear energy could arguably go towards scaling renewables instead.
"If African countries are to weather the shocks of the most recent crisis in the Gulf, they will need short term solutions that enable them to support farmers and their populations until such time as medium and longer term measures are realised."
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Restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz means less movement of agricultural inputs and food imports. Without a resolution, the Strait's closure could trigger a global food security crisis that will leave millions of people in jeopardy.
"The Court will have the opportunity to create a new Afrocentric jurisprudence on climate justice that emphasises a rights-based approach."
Dzimbabwe Chimbga on what could be the most consequential climate case in African history: https://t.co/A53adTIBrb
Diversifying energy sources is a key component to building resilient energy systems, enhancing energy security and phasing out fossil fuels.
Nuclear energy is an attractive option for African countries. But it comes with its own risks and challenges.
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Supporters of nuclear energy tout it as a low-carbon energy source that is both reliable and sustainable.
But for African countries pursuing nuclear energy programmes, the promise of nuclear may not match the reality of its inputs.
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Was Santa Marta the beginning of the end of the fossil era?
The first Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels was a watershed moment for the energy transition. It indicates renewed momentum behind phasing out fossil fuels and accelerating the just transition.
When countries fail to honour their financial commitments, the climate funds meant to support the most vulnerable to climate change struggle to make an impact.
Baboucarr Nyang from @can_africa makes the case for scaling for loss and damage finance.
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Strikes in Kenya over an increase in fuel prices are linked to the Strait of Hormuz.
For African countries reliant on imports, this raises questions about energy security and dependence.
🔗Read a full breakdown of the Strait and Africa's energy security: https://t.co/6l3B4ifShi
Fuel price surge sparks nationwide protests in Kenya
Recent price hikes at the gas pump are fueling protests across #Kenya. In some cases, protesters blocked off roads, significantly slowing down the Monday morning commute. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority said the increases were driven by global oil price spikes linked to the Middle East conflict.
Do African states have human rights obligations in the context of climate change?
Africa Climate Platform and @LawyersofAfrica requested an advisory opinion from the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights. This is significant for African climate law.
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Your Weekend Reads:
🟢The promise and peril of nuclear energy: https://t.co/AM7rZ79ZYX
🟢A looming food crisis brings the WTO's stockpiling rules under the spotlight: https://t.co/gKHnPztOOV
🟢Why South Africa may not be able to reverse its carbon tax: https://t.co/i1DEcE0Com