Tag Archives: Energy transition

22Jul/26

How Green Copper Overthrew Zambia’s Democracy

July 22, 2026EconomyAdam Matthews, Artisanal mining, BENCHMARK MINERALS, Chile, Critical raw materials, Edgar Lungu, Energy transition, First Quantum Minerals, global witness, Greg Mills, Hakainde Hichilema, India, JOHANNESBURG, Larry Ellison, Lithium, Minerals, Mining, Presidents of Zambia, Primary sector, Resource extraction, S&P/TSX 60, South Africa, TORONTO, Tristan Pascall, United States, Zambiaadmin

The Restroom Negotiations: How a Canadian Mining Giant Bought a Presidency and Rewrote Zambia’s Laws

Wed, July 22 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The provided documents explore the essential role of the mining industry in the global transition toward a low-carbon economy, particularly the rising demand for transition minerals. These sources emphasize that while mineral extraction underpins a vast portion of global wealth, it simultaneously presents significant environmental and social risks, such as habitat loss, water stress, and human rights concerns. To address these challenges, the Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 outlines a framework for institutional investors to use their financial influence to promote responsible operations. By prioritizing capital allocation and active stewardship, investors can encourage better safety standards, equitable benefit distribution, and the adoption of circular economy principles. Ultimately, the reports argue that a strategic “reset” of the relationship between finance and mining is necessary to ensure the industry leaves a positive legacy for host communities. These materials serve as a roadmap for achieving a sustainable mining sector that balances industrial growth with ecological and ethical boundaries. Continue reading →

28Jan/26

Norway and Zambia Finalize Article 6 Deal to Boost Renewable Energy Grid

January 28, 2026EnvironmentCarbon finance, Carbon offsets and credits, Emissions reduction, Energy policy, Energy policy of the European Union, Energy transition, Norway, Renewable energy, Renewable energy commercialization, Sustainable energy, Zambiaadmin

Jan. 28, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Norway and Zambia have recently entered into a formal agreement to exchange carbon credits under the framework of the Paris Agreement. This bilateral deal allows Norway to purchase offsets generated by the expansion of renewable energy projects within the African nation. The initiative specifically targets the enhancement of Zambia’s electrical grid to compensate for a decline in traditional hydroelectric power sources. By supporting these sustainable energy transitions, the partnership aims to achieve measurable emission reductions while addressing local energy security. Ultimately, this collaboration represents a strategic use of Article 6 to foster international cooperation on global climate goals. Continue reading →

26Jan/26

Selective Sustainability: The 2026 Shift from Green Slogans to Verifiable Data

January 26, 2026Financeand governance, blackrock funds, Climate change policy, Energy development, Energy economics, Energy policy, Energy transition, Environmental, Environmental, social, and governance, Ethical banking, Ethical investment, Green bond, Inditex, International Energy Agency, JYP Entertainment, Nvidia, Renewable energy, social, South Korea, Sustainable finance, Wonderinterest Trading Ltd.admin

Jan. 26, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The report from Wonderinterest Trading Ltd. highlight a shift toward a more data-driven and selective approach to global sustainability investments in 2026. While renewable energy sources like wind and solar are projected to overtake coal as the primary electricity providers, the financial sector is facing stricter regulatory oversight and fluctuating fund flows. Major corporations, ranging from entertainment giants to tech leaders, are increasingly prioritized for their specific achievements in carbon reduction and energy efficiency. Simultaneously, the green bond market has reached historic milestones, surpassing a total value of $3 trillion. These sources ultimately suggest that the future of responsible investing will rely less on marketing slogans and more on transparent metrics and infrastructure development. Continue reading →

24Jan/25

Envision’s Net-Zero Industrial Park: A Global Benchmark

January 24, 2025EconomyClimate change mitigation, Climate change policy, Collaboration, Emissions reduction, Energy development, Energy policy, Energy transition, envision energy, Green hydrogen, Hydrogen economy, Hydrogen production, Infrastructure, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy, Sustainable energyadmin

Jan. 24, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights Envision Energy’s Ordos-Envision Net-Zero Industrial Park as a global benchmark for sustainable industrial development. This pioneering project, featured in a WEF white paper, showcases a comprehensive clean energy solution using wind, solar, and hydrogen power, achieving net-zero emissions. Continue reading →

17Apr/23

How can governments and businesses weigh up the real ecological and social costs against the pursuit of net zero goals?

April 17, 2023EnvironmentArticles, Climate change mitigation, Energy, Energy economics, Energy policy, Energy transition, Environmentalism, Nature, Renewable energy, Renewable energy commercialization, Sustainability, Sustainable energyadmin

April 17, 2023 /Economy/ — The global energy transition is a complex and challenging process, with many trade-offs to consider. On the one hand, we need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels in order to mitigate climate change. On the other hand, we need to ensure that the transition is fair and equitable, and that it does not lead to environmental or social problems.
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08Jul/22

OPINION: Europe classifying gas and nuclear power as green is greenwashing

July 8, 2022EnvironmentÉlectricité de France, Electricité de France (EDF), Emissions reduction, Emmanuel Macron, Energy conversion, Energy development, Energy policy, Energy transition, Environmentalism, Esther Bollendorff, EU taxonomy for sustainable activities, France, Germany, Greenwashing, Nuclear power, Olaf Scholz, Olivier Vardakoulias, Renewable energy commercialization, Sustainable energy, Vladimir Putinche

Esther Bollendorff and Olivier Vardakoulias are policy experts with Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe.

Earlier this week, the European Parliament adopted the Delegated Act on Taxonomy classifying fossil gas and nuclear as “green” activities for private investors.

This highly controversial act developed by the European Commission, pushed by French President Emmanuel Macron, and supported in early stages by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz illustrates how politics can overrule science.
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