East Africa’s COP29 Gamble: The Struggle for Climate Resilience at a Fossil-Fuelled Conference of the Parties
As the 29th edition of the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP29) comes to a close in Baku, Azerbaijan, East African countries reflect on what ground was made as they brought urgent concerns to the forefront. The outcomes stand poised to determine whether East Africa’s prospect of a climate resilient future has a hope in hell after all or is just another fossil-fuelled pipedream.
East Africa’s Drought Crisis: An Exploration on Arid Induced Disasters
Despite contributing to only 4% of global energy-related emissions, Africa bears the brunt of exacerbated climate consequences. By 2050, it is projected that East Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) could decline by approximately 15% compared to a scenario with no climate impacts. This article will examine the impacts of droughts in East Africa and the necessity for strategic planning to avert imminent crises.
Wind Beneath East Africa’s Wings: Harnessing the Power of Nature for a Renewable Future
East Africa's energy landscape is at a transformative juncture, with governments, investors, and international organisations pushing for a transition towards cleaner, sustainable energy sources. As electricity demand continues to grow in line with economic development, driven by increasing urbanisation, industrialisation, and the need for improved access to energy in rural areas, renewable energy has become essential for the region's future.
Pricing Mechanisms for Energy Markets in East Africa: An Exploration of Challenges and Opportunities for Energy Development
As a developing region, East Africa still maintains a strong link between energy use and GDP growth, but it is actively working to make energy production more efficient. This is primarily through investments in renewable energy, which offer more sustainable and cost-effective solutions to meet growing demand.
Powering Uganda’s Future: The Untapped Potential of Mini Grids to Transform Electricity Access
This report is about the energy poverty hampering Uganda’s socioeconomic development. It explores the potential of mini-grids in Uganda, examining various aspects of mini-grids including the challenges and economic implications surrounding their development and contribution to rural electrification.
Addressing Load Shedding in East Africa: The Potential Role of Machine Learning in Solving the Region’s Electricity Crisis
Load shedding, the deliberate shutdown of electricity in parts of a power distribution network to prevent the collapse of the entire system, has become a daily challenge for many East Africans.
Assessing Urban Energy Strategies in East African Cities: Optimising for Innovative Waste Management and Energy Efficiency in the Region
With this increasing influx of people into urban areas comes an added strain on existing energy and waste management systems. This is exacerbated by the fact that a large proportion of East Africa’s urban population lives in informal settlements, which tend not to benefit from government waste management and energy supply systems.
Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change: Energy Solutions for Sustainable Farming in East Africa
The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, unpredictable rainfall patterns, and rising temperatures are challenges that pose risks to food security and economic stability in the region. The region's vulnerability is best exemplified by Tanzania, where 80% of food production comes from small-scale farmers cultivating non-irrigated land.
A Geothermal Energy Feasibility Study in East Africa
East Africa’s unique geological features present an opportunity for geothermal energy to take root and provide sustainable development in its energy supply. This potential is further highlighted by the global shift towards renewable energy sources over traditional methods of energy production i.e. fossil fuel-based sources.
