South Africa’s Green Fund was established in 2011 to provide grant and loan finance to public and private actors in support of South Africa’s various green initiatives and national plans.
In 2006 the Government of South Africa undertook one of the earliest processes in the developing world to examine the opportunities and costs of carbon emission reductions.
Lack of reliable access to electricity is a significant barrier to economic development and job creation in Tanzania. This ‘Inside story on climate compatible development’ by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) explores Tanzania’s Small Power Projects (SPP) programme.
Access to modern energy is vital for sustainable development.