Marissa Santikarn’s Post

At a climate change conference today, President Rhamaposa encouraged African countries to invest in renewable energy to curb the anticipated negative impact of carbon border taxes. Meanwhile, slow turnaround times in the granting of licenses, the recent imposition of import duties, funding deficits and opposing policy objectives do not bode well for increased investment in green initiatives. A whole-of-government approach is needed to boost investment. #tax #greenenergy #solar #renewableenergy #carbontax #excisetax

The Greek government, the European Commission, and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched the 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱. They have initially secured €𝟭.𝟲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 ($𝟭.𝟳 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻) to finance decarbonization projects across the Greek islands. The European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will finance the Islands Decarbonisation Fund. The 𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗰𝗮𝗽, based on a cap-and-trade approach, is set in emission allowances, which are sold in auctions and can be traded. 🌍💡 “The EU ETS revenue primarily flows to national budgets and member states must use it to support investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency improvements and low-carbon technologies that help reduce emissions,” said the European Commission. Read more in the 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dq-yXGFS #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Europe

When I first started working with CEE Bankwatch Network, advancing the #decarbonization and #justtransition processes in Gorj County, the main coal region in Romania, was somewhat of a wild goose chase for the handful of Romanian civil society practioners. ⛓️💥And while mistrust and resistance to change are still in the way, more and more actors are starting to close ranks in pursuit of a common objective - the development of a greener, more equitable economic model. 🫂Glad that through our renewed collaboration with regional authorities, Gorj is one of the 4 EU beneficiaries of the #START Technical Assistance Programme, a process led by EU's Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition, for advancing the implementation of a just transition in coal regions. 🔧The process will focus on the creation of a pipeline of strategic projects as foundation for the green economy of the region and increasing the capacity of the governance structure for more transparent, collaborative and integrated approaches. https://lnkd.in/dti5dBTp

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 As we look ahead, the landscape of energy policy, regulation, and market reforms is evolving, impacting investment and growth across Africa. What does this mean for the future of energy in the region? - Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities: Updates on policy frameworks driving or hindering energy investment or market reform. - Liberalisation of Energy Markets: Exploring IPP integration, market reforms, and cross-border power trade. - Carbon Markets and Taxation: The role of carbon pricing in supporting green growth. CBAM and implications for business-as-usual. Join us at Enlit Africa 2025 to engage in these crucial discussions. Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMVZJCdd #EnergyPolicy #MarketReforms #RegulatoryChallenges #CarbonMarkets #EnlitAfrica2025 #GreenGrowth

🙌 Throwback to our Informal Ministerial Council meeting! Earlier this month, Energy Community leaders met in Banja Luka to advance electricity market integration and decarbonisation. Key highlights include: ⚡ 💡  Market Coupling: Integrating Contracting Parties into the EU's single electricity market through single day-ahead and intraday coupling (SDAC and SIDC) to boost efficiency and cross-border trade. 🌻 Decarbonisation: Updating the Decarbonization Roadmap and evaluating carbon pricing impacts to develop a strong framework within the Energy Community. 🎶 Stay tuned for more updates on our journey towards a sustainable and integrated energy market in the context of EU enlargement in the region! #EnergyCommunity #MarketCoupling #accelerateEUintegration #Decarbonisation #CarbonPricing

Questions about the state of government regulations and political stability are among the reasons international financial institutions are slow to invest in African renewable energy projects. Learn more from Bracewell’s Anne Lapierre in The Banker: https://hubs.ly/Q02VLPCj0 #renewableenergy #projectfinance #africa

The  World Economic Forum has published insights from our recent article on green energy in Africa. The article shares our perspective on the scale of the energy capital expenditure opportunity in Africa and the nature and geographic location of the required investments.   Read it here >> https://lnkd.in/dNUb6SzS   #McKinseyAfrica #McKinseySustainability #GreenEnergy #Africa #WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan el Khatib emphasized the government's economic reforms, particularly in technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors, promoting investment. Read more here: https://fcw.sh/SD2UVS #GreenHydrogen #RenewableEnergy #HydrogenNow #FuelCells #CleanEnergy #HydrogenEconomy  

Oxfam is proposing a new strategic tool to guide #energytransition policies in Asia, by promoting better coordination between regulators, financial institutions and local players. L’article Oxfam launches a tool to structure the energy transition in Asia est apparu en premier sur energynews.

West Africa: WAECS – Why Investing in Energy Remains Challenging in West Africa – Expert