UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2022
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on 29 November 2022 released the Review of Maritime Transport 2022. The publication, aimed at fostering the transparency of maritime markets and analysing relevant developments, covered data and events from January... Read More →
Revitalizing African Agriculture: Time for Bold Actions
African agriculture is at a crucial juncture. This is predominantly as a result of the high cost of nutritious food, unequal trading markets, war in Ukraine, energy crises acceleration, and adverse climate change impacts – imposing a heavy burden on... Read More →
COP27: New “Loss and Damage” Fund for Vulnerable Countries
On Sunday, November 18, 2022, the United Nations’ annual climate change conference came to a close in Sharm el-Shieth, Egypt, following two weeks of meetings and talks by over 200 countries. According to Popsci, issues ranging from funds for climate justice... Read More →
COP 27 Recap: The Good, Bad, and What’s Next
According to Edie, COP 27 will have been a major event in the 2022 diary for anyone in the sustainability space.
South Africa Climate Plan Could Be a Blueprint For Developing Countries
Among the more significant topics at this year’s UN climate meeting is how to wean the developing world off of fossil fuels. The meeting, known as COP27, held in the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change... Read More →
Energy Storage: The 3 Main Trends Powering the Battery Industry
The global battery energy storage system market is expected to grow from USD 4.4 billion in 2022 to USD 14.1 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 27.9%. According to MarketsandMarkets, the growth of the market is attributed to the... Read More →
Should Developing Countries Establish Export Credit Agencies?
Export credit agencies (ECA) are financial institutions that offer financing to domestic companies for international export operations and other activities. By using ECAs, exporters can sell on more liberal terms than cash in advance, and still have a high degree... Read More →
Role of Export Credit Agencies in Project Financing
Export credit agencies were previously a lender of last resort, stepping in only when private-sector financing was unavailable. However, they’ve taken on a greater role since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis as banks became more risk-averse, leaving many companies looking... Read More →
Electric Vehicles In Creating A Fast Lane For Battery Energy Storage Systems
Due to the heightened increase in the need for clean energy and improved performance, electric vehicles have over time gained increased popularity and market share. In Q2 2022, EV sales accounted for 5.6% of the total auto market (up from... Read More →
Six Priorities for CEOs in Turbulent Times
CEOs in Turbulent Times Warning lights are flashing in the global economy as high inflation, drastic rate hikes, ongoing supply shortages, and the war in Ukraine take their toll. We are indeed in unsettled times right now.
