Friday, 4 April 2025

Focus on World Economic Forum

Lesotho King Letsie III says renewable energy could transform his country's economy (AFP)
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Lesotho’s king pitches green energy to Davos elites

King Letsie III of Lesotho urges global leaders in Davos to invest in his nation's green transition.

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Be8 and Cemvita establish Memorandum of Understanding for circular bioeconomy partnership in Brazil

DAVOS, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #SAF--The Brazilian biofuel pioneer, Be8, and the U.S.-based leader in the development of innovative biotech solutions, Cemvita, signed a Memorandum...

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Model of LNG tanker is seen in this illustration taken May 19, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Portugal to import more US, Nigerian LNG, aims to end Russian supply

LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal plans to increase purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States and Nigeria as it aims to...

FILE PHOTO: President and CEO of Saudi's Aramco, Amin H. Nasser, speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 29, 2024. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
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Exclusive: Aramco chief tells Davos he expects additional oil demand of 1.3 million bpd this year

By Marwa Rashad DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -Saudi oil giant Aramco’s Chief Executive Amin Nasser said on Tuesday he sees the oil market as...

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World Economic Forum Recognizes Schneider Electric’s Wuxi, China Factory as a Sustainability Lighthouse

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schneider Electric today announced that its Wuxi factory in China, has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Sustainability...

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Green transport: How countries can grow their mobility infrastructure sustainably

Global mobility spending is expected to triple by 2035, driven by EV charging and ADAS growth, as Asia and Europe lead the decarbonization...

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AgroAmerica Recognized as a Pioneer in Regenerative Business at the New Champions Awards 2024

GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AgroAmerica--During the New Champions Awards 2024 ceremony, presented by the World Economic Forum in Geneva, AgroAmerica was named the winner in...

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Brazil Restoration & Bioeconomy Finance Coalition Launched to Mobilize $10 Billion for Forest Conservation and Bioeconomy by 2030

MANAUS, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, on the margins of the G20, a group of public and private sector leaders launched the Brazil Restoration & Bioeconomy...

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Colombia’s government is eager for post-fossil fuels economy. But costs are a barrier

Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, is set on transitioning from fossil fuels, prioritizing the green energy transition despite costs.

A view of the closing session at the United Nations COP16 nature summit in Cali, Colombia, November 1, 2024. REUTERS/Camilo Rodriguez/File Photo
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Public funding for nature conservation stalls at COP16, eyes on private investment

At COP16, wealthy nations pulled back on conservation funding, leaving private capital to help bridge the $200 billion gap.