Category: Climate

China Offers Pacific Islands Climate, Development Cooperation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi focused on climate change and development cooperation during the China-Pacific Islands Forum ministerial meeting that took place on 28 and 29 May in Xiamen, Fujian Province. It was the first in-person event since its launch in 2021. It included senior officials from ...

Chinese EV Tech Complements Others in Senegal’s E-Boats

Empowering local mechanics through hands-on training to reduce dependence on imported fuel is creating opportunities in tourism, fishing, and green innovation, demonstrating scalable solutions for Senegal’s clean energy future in e-mobility. This week, we spotlight ...

How Kenya Is Training the Next Generation of EV Mechanics & Owners

As the world accelerates toward e-mobility, Kenya is moving with it—and so are its people. The rise of electric mobility is bringing about a transformation that could reshape Kenya’s transport systems but one critical question ...

Small Chinese EV on Lease Promises Big Savings For Kenya’s Taxi Drivers

In a suburb about 50 kilometers outside of Nairobi along the busy Mombasa Road, the hum of engines and the occasional smell of exhaust fumes fleet through the air. A tiny Chinese EV car, the Henrey, weaves its way through the ...

Chinese EV Brands Are Gaining Popularity in Ghana— Solar Taxi Is Making Them More Affordable

Many African countries are now embracing electric vehicles (EVs), but Ghana’s Solar Taxi was ahead of the curve. Launched as a pilot project in 2019, the company initially operated a solar-powered taxi service, importing vehicles and components from China. Today, it has grown into Ghana’s leading ...

Analysis from Cobus van Staden

China-Led Study Proposes Global Energy Network

A globally connected network of solar and wind energy could provide three times the global energy demand by 2050 at a lower cost than independent national power systems. This is the finding of a study led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in collaboration with researchers from the United States and Denmark.

The study focused on how areas with high solar and wind capacity (such as deserts) can be linked to ...

South Africa’s Largest Private Solar Project to Power Chinese Chrome Smelting Factory

A Chinese consortium is developing a 100-megawatt solar power project in South Africa’s Limpopo Province to provide renewable energy to Samancor Chrome, one of the region’s largest minerals-processing companies. The project is a partnership between Samancor, CGN Africa Energy—a Chinese ...

Will Trump’s Paris Exit Turn China Into Indonesia’s Climate Partner?

The Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord has raised global climate uncertainty, but Indonesia could be ground zero for its geopolitical impact. This is because of the country’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) agreement with the G7. The $20 ...

Chinese EVs Gaining Ground in South Africa Despite Hybrids Popularity

Chinese EVs' entry into South Africa is challenging the status quo with brands like Haval, Cherry, Omoda, and Jaecoo becoming a common sight in Gauteng, South Africa’s wealthiest province that includes Johannesburg. But, a survey by AutoTrader, an online ...

Kenya’s E-Bike Revolution: How KIRI EV is Powering Change with Chinese Tech

On the bustling streets of Kenya, motorcycles—commonly known as boda bodas—are more than just a mode of transport. They are the backbone of daily commerce, ferrying passengers and goods across cities and rural landscapes. Now, an electric revolution is taking hold, ...

Experts: What to Expect From China on Energy and Climate Action in 2025?

By Anika Patel Last year was significant for energy and climate developments in China. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions growth hovered close to 2023 levels throughout the year, raising the possibility of China’s CO2 emissions peaking before 2030. 

China Says Committed to WHO, Paris Climate Deal After U.S. Pulls Out

By Peter Catterall China vowed on Tuesday to continue participating in two cornerstone multinational arrangements -- the World Health Organization and Paris Climate Accord -- after newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump ordered withdrawals from them.

How Chinese EV Tech is Revolutionizing Mobility in Kenya

Chinese car brands are steadily making their way into the African market, but it’s still early in the process, so it will take several years, at least,  for these companies to build a sizable customer base.  Meanwhile, these brands' advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology are ...
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