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Nestlé unveils plans to support the transition to a regenerative food system

Nestlé is laying out its plans to support and accelerate the transition to a regenerative food system – one that aims to protect and restore the environment, improve the livelihoods of farmers and enhance the well-being of farming communities. Nestlé will work with its food system partners, including the company’s network of more than 500,000 […]

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African Development Bank’s SEFA grant to support first Super Energy Service Company (ESCO) in East Africa

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has announced a $1 million grant to support the government of Kenya to create a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO). The Super ESCO, to be run by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company, will develop and implement energy efficiency projects for both the public and private sectors. Super

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The Gambia launches ambitious renewable energy projects

By Miguel Artacho Although The Gambia is actively exploring offshore areas to tap into hydrocarbons potential and aims to position itself as one of the new oil producing countries in the MSGBC Basin; by no means is fossil fuel development the only area in which the Gambian authorities are looking to boost the dynamism of

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20 Entries from 10 different nations shortlisted for Prestigious Gastech Awards

Twenty entries from 10 different countries, spanning the Americas, Europe the Middle East, and Asia, have been shortlisted for the prestigious Gastech Awards, to be announced in Dubai on Monday, September 20 at the VIP Gala Dinner. They have been chosen from over 250 entries from 40 countries. Gastech, the world’s largest exhibition and conference

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CHINA: Bulk carrier BUNUN GLORY placed under quarantine on arrival

How Container ship collides with coal barge in Indonesia

Container ship TANTO MITRA has collided with coal barge at Banjarmasin outer anchorage in southern Kalimantan, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Container ship TANTO MITRA collided with coal barge at Banjarmasin outer anchorage, southern Kalimantan, Java sea, in the morning Sep 13 on arrival from Jakarta. “Understood collision occurred while the ship was maneuvering to

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maritime accidents rise 4.2% to 636 in 8 months

World’s largest container vessel, Ever Ace lands at Felixstowe

The largest container ship, EVER ACE on her maiden voyage, arrived at Felixstowe, Suffolk, United Kingdom. It stated: “The mammoth vessel is 400m long and has the capacity of carrying 23,992 containers, which is a record capacity among similar-sized vessels. Owned by the Taiwanese shipping company, Evergreen Marine, EVER ACE is the first of the

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Grimsby selected for renewable hydrogen project

The port of Grimsby has been selected by the OYSTER consortium for their “marinized” electrolyzer project, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The project will be developing and demonstrating the electrolyzer system for the production of renewable hydrogen. The system will be designed to be integrated with the offshore wind turbines so that the feasibility of

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DRUG TRAFFICKING: Paraguay police seize record $500 million cocaine

DRUG TRAFFICKING: Cocaine worth $221M Seized from Luxury Yacht in Massive Bust off Plymouth Coast

The National Crime Agency (NCA), Thursday, undertook a massive drug bust operation leading to the seizure of more than two tonnes (2,000 kg) of cocaine, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The National Crime Agency (NCA) on Thursday, 9th September, undertook a massive drug bust operation leading to the seizure of more than two tonnes (2,000

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AfDB: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina sworns in for second term as eighth President

AfDB’s President wins Leadership Person of the Year Award 2020

The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has received the Leadership Person of the Year award from the Leadership Newspaper Group in Nigeria. The award was given “in recognition of his impeccable public service record and extra-ordinary accomplishments in driving the growth and development of the African Development Bank Group.”

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