Malta Environment Foundation’s Post

As African Energy Week discussions unfold in Cape Town, The Green Connection with the support of Project90By2030 and Extinction Rebellion Cape Town gathered today to demand that African governments halt investment in the oil and gas industry and end fossil fuel partnerships. Africa is at a crossroads in its energy future and now is the time that the continent must redirect its focus from fossil fuel expansion to instead prioritise sustainable, renewable energy sources that ensure both environmental integrity and economic resilience. 

🌱 Opportunity in São Tomé and Príncipe 🌍 We are pleased to share a fantastic opportunity for contractors or consortia to support UNIDO in conducting a series of trainings on topics of high priority for a successful energy transition in São Tomé and Príncipe. This initiative, part of the Green Climate Fund readiness project, aims to empower local stakeholders to drive the country towards a climate-resilient future and transform the nation's energy landscape from fossil fuel dependency to renewable energy and efficiency. Interested in contributing to this transformative project? Learn more about this opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/eNzZXi9F and submit your proposal by May 17th through the UNIDO e-procurement portal: https://lnkd.in/gAG26BKm #RenewableEnergy #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateAction #CapacityBuilding #SãoToméandPríncipe #UNIDO

Rio de Janeiro's Sustainable Favela Network in Brasília Holding Meetings and Public Hearing for a Just Energy Transition May 23, 2024 — A delegation of 19 community organizers from favelas across Greater Rio de Janeiro, including both youth and veteran leaders, along with 7 technical allies from the Sustainable Favela Network, will have a busy agenda in Brasília during World Energy Week (May 27-29). They will be engaging in discussions focused on three critical agendas for a clean and just energy transition in Brazil. The delegation is accompanied by a group of national-level partner organizations, who together will realize a crucial debate on energy justice. The group, which has been researching and developing energy solutions in favelas, published Energy Efficiency in the Favelas in 2023, which offers an otherwise inaccessible perspective on the energy injustice affecting their communities. The citizen-generated data project surveyed nearly 1200 households across 15 favelas in Greater Rio. Collectively, the communities represented by the delegation traveing to Brasília have over 1.2 million residents. The schedule of events in Brasília includes a public meeting on the morning of May 27, in Plenary Room 16 of Annex II of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, offering an in-depth exploration of the research data alongside testimonies about affected residents and solutions developed by the communities themselves. Private meetings will take place with federal authorities from ANEEL (agency responsible for regulating electric energy in Brazil), the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Ministry of Cities, the Parliamentary Environmental Front, and several federal deputies. On the morning of May 29, World Energy Day, the delegation will participate in the public hearing "Just Energy Transition: The Social Role of Solar Energy" organized by the Federal Commission on Mines and Energy, with two of Rio's leaders on the panel, in Plenary Room 14 of Annex II of the Chamber of Deputies. #sustainability #renewables #energyjustice #solarenergy #energytransition #favelascommunity #favelanetwork #sustainablefavela #energyefficiency #worldenergyday2024 #socialproblems #environmentaljustice

The CEC Clean Energy Summit took place in Sydney and DP Energy Group’s Hugh Cantwell, Head of Development for Australia, Lachlan Giles, Environment and Development Manager, and Gabrielle P., Development Manager for the Callide Wind Farm in Queensland, all attended.   As an industry, we have made world-leading progress in the energy transition in Australia, but there is still a long journey ahead. We need to maintain our momentum, and there is a growing acknowledgment of the need for long-term policy consistency across government cycles.   It is encouraging to see the current Australian government seeking to support and accelerate this energy transition through suitable policy settings like the Capital Investment Scheme. Mitigation of environmental impact is improving, with useful examples of progress in biodiversity impact management and even projects achieving a net biodiversity benefit. These are principles we are applying to our own projects at DP Energy Group.    #CleanEnergySummit #Australia #DPEnergyGroup #RenewableEnergy 

🌍💡 Is Brazil Part of the Problem or a Model for the Energy Transition? 💡🌍 As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition to sustainable energy sources, Brazil stands at a crossroads. With its vast natural resources and significant investments in renewable energy, Brazil has the potential to lead by example. But is it truly living up to this potential? 🔋 Renewable Energy Leadership: Brazil boasts one of the highest shares of renewable energy in its energy mix, with hydroelectric power playing a major role. The country is also making strides in wind and solar energy. 🌱 Environmental Challenges: Despite these advancements, Brazil faces significant environmental challenges, including deforestation and biodiversity loss, which impact its sustainability goals. 🤔 The Big Question: Should Brazil be seen as part of the problem due to these environmental issues, or should it be celebrated as a model for other countries in the energy transition? Let's discuss! Share your thoughts and insights. Is Brazil a beacon of hope in the fight against climate change, or does it need to address its environmental challenges more aggressively? #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Brazil #GreenEnergy #EnvironmentalLeadership #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy

🌊 Namibia's Ocean Energy Milestone 🌊 Exciting news for sustainable energy! 🌱 Namibia just approved AW-Energy’s #WaveRoller project, marking a major leap toward harnessing ocean power for clean, reliable electricity. With the potential to revolutionize Africa’s renewable energy landscape, this pilot project will pave the way for more eco-friendly solutions in the #SADC region. 🚀 💡 From Portugal’s Ondas de Peniche project to Namibia’s shores, we’re seeing real progress toward a zero-carbon future powered by untapped wave energy. The future of energy is here, and it's green. 💚 #WaveEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SustainableEnergy #OceanPower #NamibiaEnergy #GreenEnergySolutions #AWEnergy #SADCRegion #CleanEnergy #EcoFriendlyTech #EnergyInnovation #ZeroCarbonFuture #BlueEconomy #ONDEP #BCS

🌬️ Offshore wind is poised to become a cornerstone of Ireland’s clean energy future. However, to truly benefit both nature and society, we must integrate biodiversity-friendly practices into renewable energy projects. 🏞️ Our latest study on Nature-Positive Design for Offshore Wind in Ireland identifies 13 key solutions ready for implementation in Phase One of offshore wind projects and beyond. These solutions are tailored to the unique species and habitats found in Irish waters, with proven effectiveness in conservation and ecological restoration. 🌐 Explore these innovative solutions on our website and see how we can make offshore wind work for both nature and climate. 👉 https://loom.ly/HioMnGI #OffshoreWind #NatureBasedSolutions #Sustainability #Biodiversity #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 Today we celebrate and reflect on the need to improve our daily practices towards a more sustainable future. To this regard, we want to highlight the importance of the work carried out by Cabeólica in the field of clean energy production in Cabo Verde. It is worth mentioning, our actions help reduce the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, as our activity does not involve the emission of polluting substances. Moreover, we safeguard the gradual replacement of fossil fuels saving the country millions on the purchase of diesel oil. In addition, wind energy production is not associated with the emission of ozone-depleting matters. Join us in this positive journey towards the energy transition of the archipelago! #Cabeólica #CleanEnergy #WindEnergy #EnergyTransition #InternationalDayForThePreservationOfTheOzoneLayer

DE-RISK Project partners Troya Environmental Association and UEDAŞ are organizing a meeting to enhance energy management flexibility and support the integration of renewable energy systems. 📅 On Tuesday, December 17, the event will address 🌱 the development of local flexibility markets, 💡sustainable business models, 💶 financing mechanisms, and 🤝 networking opportunities. With the participation of local, national, and international stakeholders, this meeting will provide a platform to develop collaborative solutions for the future of energy systems. WEglobal Que Technologies UEDAŞ IRUSE MIWenergía R2M Spain SEA SOFENA Ecrowd.eu CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency #RenewableEnergy #FlexibilityMarkets #Sustainability #EnergyFuture #Networking #TroyaEnvironmentalAssociation #UEDAŞ #DERISKProject

30 renewable islands until 2030 - let's make it a reality! 🏝️ I am glad to participate in the Clean energy for EU islands Forum 2024 (an initiative of European Commission) in Pantelleria, Italy from 14th to 15th of May ⚡ Representing European Youth Energy Network - EYEN, I aim to get insights on how to establish a project focusing on youth and its involvement in the energy transition on islands. The insular systems are harder to decarbonise than mainland, their challenges are unique, differing from island to island. However, EC confirmed the goal of 30 renewable islands until 2030 - selected islands will decide on their own pathway to achieve climate-neutrality and then receive comprehensive assistance on how to achieve the different aspects of their transition! ⬆️ ✅ #CE4EUislands #CleanEnergyIslands #energytransition #youthenergy