Off track to meeting SDG7: Leave No One Behind is Being Left Behind
By Christine Eibs Singer For the first time in 20 years, the IEA reports that the number of people around the world who live without electricity was set to rise…
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Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa’s Intertwined Energy Relationship: A Call for Energy Access Solidarity
By Everjoice Win and Mark Correnti Although at times contentious, the Europe-sub-Saharan Africa relationship is highly-intertwined and dependent, particularly in the quest to solve fossil fuel energy dependency, development, climate…
The Shine Campaign backs Power Up campaign, Africa’s call for increased funding in the face of climate crisis
The Shine Campaign has joined Power Up, a new campaign supporting African efforts to seek greater global funding for affordable green energy – essential for adaptation to the climate…
Africa climate week should focus on the last mile
By Everjoice J. Win* This week, climate action activists, faith leaders, scientists, governments, civil society groups and journalists are gathered in Libreville, Gabon, for the official Africa Climate Week. The…
Sandra Smithey Remembrance
The Shine Campaign community learnt with shock and sadness, that our colleague and friend Sandra Smithey passed on. It was only at the end of February this year, that we…
Gender equality, climate justice and sustainable energy. Time to redouble efforts if we are to achieve SDG7
By Everjoice Win & Olivia Coldrey The triple threat of the climate crisis, COVID-19 pandemic and deepening inequality demands urgent, bold responses from all sectors of society. However, if the…