The Green Gold Rush: Tapping East Africa's Billion-Dollar Hydrogen Potential
What if East Africa’s next leap in prosperity is powered not by what lies beneath the ground, but by the winds, waters, and sun above it? East Africa stands at a pivotal moment where its rich renewable resources position it uniquely for green hydrogen development.
The Ocean’s Promise: Reimagining East Africa’s Prosperity Through the Waves of the Blue Economy
Is the ocean East Africa's next great economic frontier? The Blue Economy describes the sustainable use and conservation of aquatic resources in both marine and freshwater environments. This includes oceans and seas, coastlines and banks, lakes, rivers and groundwater.
The Silent Revolution in Construction: East Africa's Bold Leap into Future-Ready Sustainable Building Designs
Sustainable architecture is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various principles and practices aimed at creating buildings and spaces that are environmentally responsible, resource-efficient, and promote the well-being of individuals and communities. This article examines how sustainable building principles can be supported and scaled in East African contexts.
Beyond the Headlines: Reintroducing the Climate Change Conversation in East Africa
Drawing on case studies, this report hopes to demonstrate the need for East African countries to formulate comprehensive climate change adaptation strategies that focus on the needs of the people and are integrated into sustainable development across the region. Rather than imposing new, high-tech solutions, specific proposals include understanding, documenting, and enhancing current livelihood coping techniques.
Beyond Borders: Adapting to Climate-Driven Migration in East Africa
Climate-induced migration is an increasingly pressing issue in many African regions, as rising temperatures and extreme weather events have caused the displacement of vulnerable populations. This is especially so in Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa, particularly Kenya and Ethiopia, where extreme weather events have led to rangeland degradation, crop failures, water shortages, and food insecurity.
Reactive Power Compensation in East African Power Systems: Technical Innovations and Grid Stability Solutions
East Africa’s power sector is rapidly expanding, with increasing reliance on renewable energy sources and growing regional electricity trade. The region’s transmission infrastructure is expanding to allow for robust power trade and eventually, to achieve the Africa Single Electricity Market (AfSEM), so managing reactive power becomes crucial.
