Africa Now Leading Global Solar Growth: 2026 Outlook Report
Jan 15, 2026
Africa
The African Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) released its annual “Africa Solar Outlook 2026” on 15 January 2026, with a headline finding: Africa’s cumulative installed solar
Electric Dreams: Africa’s Energy Sector Faces Pivotal Choices
Feb 12, 2026
Africa
The February 2026 issue of African Business magazine features an in depth cover story titled “Electric Dreams: Africa’s Energy Sector Faces Pivotal Choices”.
Africa Is Capturing Just 2% of Its Carbon Credit Potential
Mar 27, 2026
Africa
A landmark analysis published by the African Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) on 27 March 2026 reveals that Africa currently captures only 2% of its viable carbon
Africa Could Deliver Major Climate Gains by Protecting Nature, New Report Shows
Apr 22, 2026
Africa
On Earth Day, 22 April 2026, Conservation International and the African Union jointly released a report titled “Nature’s Solution: Africa’s Untapped Climate Potential”
Changes in Carbon Market Rules Threaten Kenya’s Sh80b Revenue
Apr 16, 2026
Africa
An investigative article published in Kenya’s The Standard newspaper on 16 April 2026 warns that Kenya’s ambitious projections for carbon credit revenues are at risk due
COMESA Rolls Out $25m Energy Prep Fund at EAIF 2026
Apr 8, 2026
Africa
At the Eastern Africa Investment Forum (EAIF) held in Kigali, Rwanda on 8 April 2026, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) officially launched
Congo Basin Countries Forge Strategic Path to Carbon Markets
Mar 5, 2026
Africa
On 5 March 2026, at a World Bank hosted conference in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, the six countries of the Congo Basin – Cameroon, the Central African Republic
AU Assembly Endorses AUDA NEPAD Priorities on Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability
Feb 18, 2026
Africa
The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 17 18 February 2026, formally endorsed the 2027 2030 priorities
African Development Bank Champions Circular Economy as Africa’s Pathway to Sustainable Industrial Growth
Jan 19, 2026
Africa
At the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA 7) held in Nairobi, Kenya on 19 January 2026, the African Development Bank (AfDB) presented a flagship report titled
South Korea Launches Voluntary Carbon Market Alliance
Apr 15, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 15 April 2026, the South Korean government, together with 30 major corporations including Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, SK Group, LG Energy Solution
Asia Moves to Secure Energy Future as AZEC Plus Launches $10 Billion POWERR Initiative
Apr 12, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 12 April 2026, the “Asia Zero Emission Community Plus” (AZEC+) summit convened in Tokyo, bringing together heads of state or energy ministers from Japan
Japan, EU Collaborate on Hydrogen Policies, Tech Development
Apr 25, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 25 April 2026, in Tokyo, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and the European Commissioner for Energy signed a “Hydrogen Cooperation Arrangement”
India Now Ranks Third in the World for Renewable Energy Capacity
Apr 20, 2026
Asia-Pacific
A detailed report by CNBC TV18, published on 20 April 2026, confirmed that India had overtaken Germany and Japan to become the world’s third largest renewable energy
India Achieves 50% Non Fossil Fuel Power Target Ahead of Schedule
May 10, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 10 May 2026, India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced that the country had achieved its target of 50% non fossil fuel power generation capacity
ADB Launches Initiative to Build Asia’s Critical Minerals Supply Chains
May 15, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 15 May 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced the creation of a new financing facility called the “Critical Minerals Supply Chain Initiative” (CMSCI)
63% of Global GDP Now Operates Under Carbon Pricing Systems
Apr 28, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 28 April 2026, the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP) and the World Bank jointly released the “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2026” report. The report’s
South Korea to Unveil Green Transition Roadmap Amid Lagging Renewables
Apr 8, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 8 April 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) published the “Green Transition Roadmap 2.0”, a major revision of its previously cautious energy plan.
Emissions Trading Worldwide: ICAP Status Report 2026
Apr 22, 2026
Asia-Pacific
The ICAP Status Report 2026, released on 22 April 2026 (Earth Day), is the most comprehensive annual survey of emissions trading systems (ETS) globally.
Envisioning IRA 2.0: Restoring U.S. Energy Leadership
Mar 25, 2026
Americas
On 25 March 2026, pv magazine USA published a long analysis article by a former Wood Mackenzie clean technology lead, titled “Envisioning IRA 2.0: Restoring US Energy Leadership”.
House Democrats’ Bill Would Revive Clean Energy Tax Credits
Mar 18, 2026
Americas
On 18 March 2026, US House Democrats introduced the “Clean Energy Recovery Act of 2026” (H.R. 7890). The bill aims to revive and expand tax credit provisions
CIP: Europe Could Reduce Electricity Prices by 40% by 2050 with Clean Energy
May 4, 2026
Europe
On 4 May 2026, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) together with the Technical University of Berlin released a report titled “European Electricity Prices 2050
Accelerate EU to Unleash Hydrogen with Commitment to RED III Delegated Act Review
Apr 22, 2026
Europe
On Earth Day, 22 April 2026, the European Commission published “AccelerateEU: Hydrogen Decarbonisation Plan”, with the core commitment to revise the delegated act of the Renewable
Canada Invests in Energy Innovation to Become a Clean Energy Superpower
Mar 17, 2026
Americas
On 17 March 2026, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson announced a CAD 28.9 million investment in 12 clean energy technology projects spanning five provinces.
New $3.6B Nature Plan Can Help Reset Canada’s Energy Transition
Apr 8, 2026
Americas
On 8 April 2026, the Canadian Prime Minister and Environment Minister jointly announced a five year, CAD 3.6 billion “Nature Based Climate Solutions Plan 2.0”.
EU linked Fund Targets EUR 20bn for Sustainable Infrastructure
Apr 12, 2026
Europe
On 12 April 2026, the European Investment Bank (EIB) together with the European Commission launched an innovative financial instrument called the “Green Nexus Fund”
Solar and Wind Power Eclipse Coal and Gas for First Time in EU
Feb 8, 2026
Europe
According to the 2026 European Electricity Sector Review (released on 28 February 2026, a collaboration between Ember, Eurelectric and the European Environment Agency)
The Geography of the Green Transition: Performance, Vulnerabilities and Opportunities
Feb 10, 2026
Europe
On 10 February 2026, the European Commission’s Directorate General for Regional Policy published a study entitled “The Geography of the Green Transition