Middle East / Africa
Inert anodes offer aluminium decarbonisation advance
Inert anodes will be key to aluminium decarbonisation but large-scale firm renewable power supplies will still be needed
InternationalElectoral manipulation weakens Zimbabwe’s opposition
The removal of 15 opposition MPs from parliament is a step towards the ruling ZANU-PF achieving a two-thirds majority
ZimbabweBahrain's energy transition will be slow
A climate-focused fund is helping to improve Manama's environmental credentials, suggesting renewables are a priority
BahrainCleaner GDP as nations grow helps to cut CO2 emissions
GDP growth is correlated with falling emissions once states reach upper middle income, contributing to climate targets
InternationalCongo heads towards a contested election
With just a day until landmark polls, fears of a chaotic and contested process remain high
Congo-KinshasaEU methane curbs challenge MENA gas exporters
The EU is moving ahead with new measures aimed at reducing methane emissions to help slow global warming
Middle EastCOP28 actions will fall short of Paris goals
COP28 had mixed results, paving the way for more ambitious climate action, but also leaving substantial room for failure
InternationalUK AI Summit will promote some global cooperation
The UK AI Summit last month brought together a diverse array of stakeholders, including the United States and China
United Kingdom
