African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina has said that a concerted effort to change the narrative on Africa in the United States is necessary to attract increased investments into the continent. He said the need for advocacy in the United States made having an African Development Bank office in Washington a matter of […]
Nat Geo names Nairobi Hotel in World’s top three new urban hotels .As the Social House Secures Runner’s-Up Spot in Global Travellers’ Award The Social House, Nairobi, has been awarded one of two runners’ up spots in the ‘Best Urban Hotel’ category of National Geographic Travellers’ annual Hotel Awards. City hotels worldwide were judged
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On Friday, environmental activists and citizens across the continent took part in a host of events, in solidarity with the Global climate strikes, highlighting the need for urgent climate action. The events took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria. While the events addressed varying issues in the host
‘Aframax crude oil tanker ARISTOFANIS, might have been seized ‘ There are indications that Aframax crude oil tanker ARISTOFANIS, might have been seized, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Aframax crude oil tanker ARISTOFANIS, ballasting from Italy to reportedly, Egypt (Suez Canal most probably), got caught in migrants rescue operation in the evening September 23, some
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Stena Line to launch world’s first Fossil-Free Ferry Line by 2030 On Wednesday, Stena Line inked a deal with Frederikshavn Municipality, and the Port of Frederikshavn, Denmark to amplify the transformation of the transit sector by creating the first global“fossil-fuel-free large ferry line”, according to FleetMon. It stated; “This line will carry out operations between
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Commitment Represents Company’s Latest Action on Climate Stewardship Marriott International, Inc. has announced it has submitted its letter to the Science Based Targets initiative, committing to: Set science-based emissions reduction targets across all scopes, in line with 1.5°C emissions scenarios; and Set a long-term science-based target to reach net-zero value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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The world’s first hydrogen-powered ferry HYDRA has won the Skipsrevyen’s Ship of the Year award, according to FleetMon. It stated: ‘Norway’s Minister of Transport and Communications Kunt Arild Hareide presented the award onboard MF HYDRA on 8th September in Hjelmeland. “Minister Hareide said that MF HYDRA is a marvelous display of climate-friendly innovation created with
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Costa Cruise Newbuild Executes First LNG Bunkering Operation at Meyer Werft COSTA TOSCANA, the second LNG-powered cruise ship of Costa Cruises has completed its first LNG bunkering operation, according to FleetMon. It stated: “ Costa Cruise Newbuild Executes First LNG Bunkering Operation at Meyer Werft COSTA TOSCANA, the second LNG-powered cruise ship of Costa Cruises
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Japan to explore green hydrogen imports from Australia Four Japanese companies, Marubeni Corporation, Iwatani Corporation, Kansai Electric Power, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with Stanwell Corporation, and APT Management Services of Australia, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The MoU has been signed to study the feasibility of shipping liquefied
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In its quest to strengthen global efforts of designing a more resilient, sustainable electric world, Schneider Electric, the leading firm in digital transformation, energy management and automation, has showcased pioneering energy management innovations and partner programs during its “Partnerships of the Future fueling sustainability and efficiency”. To address the global urgency of climate change and
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