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USA : Worldwide, Carbon-Rich Peatlands are Dangerously Under-Protected

13 Février 2025

LIBREVILLE, February 13 (Infosplusgabon) - According to a press release, a new study reveals that peatlands — a vital carbon store that many people have never heard of — are dangerously under-protected, putting the global climate at risk. Covering just 3% of Earth’s surface, these terrestrial wetlands store 600 billion tons of carbon — more than all the world’s forest biomass combined — yet only 17% of peatlands fall within a protected area.

Africa’s Tech Sector Is Powering Up in 2025

12 Février 2025

By Adesoji Solanke*

LIBREVILLE, February 12 (Infosplusgabon) - According to a press release, The number of investors participating in deals within the Africa tech ecosystem was flattish year-on-year at 583 unique equity investors in 2024. Even in the harshest environments, growth can flourish in unexpected ways.

SOUTH AFRICA : How African Energy Week (AEW) is Driving Energy Investments Between G20 Nations and Africa

12 Février 2025

LIBREVILLE, February 12 (Infosplusgabon) - The development of Africa's energy sector is at a critical juncture, with several high-profile projects poised to drive economic growth and transformation across the continent. However, the success of these initiatives hinges on securing vital funding from international institutions from G20 countries. The U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM), in particular, is expected to play a significant role in supporting American energy companies operating in Africa. TotalEnergies is anticipating approval of EXIM financing for its $20 billion Mozambique LNG project in the coming weeks, while ExxonMobil aims to reach a final investment decision for its $30 billion Rovuma LNG project by 2026, underscoring the pivotal role of U.S. financial support in advancing these critical developments.

NIGERIA : Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Partners Sports Africa Investment Summit, to Champion Infrastructure Investment and Grassroots Sports Development

12 Février 2025

LIBREVILLE, February 12 (Infosplusgabon) - The Office Of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports, Prince Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has partnered with the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS2025); as a vehicle for driving mass participation in grassroots sports. Prince Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye will join a distinguished panel discussion on “Developing a Sustainable and Inclusive Sport Sector in an Environment of Safety, Security, and Integrity”.

African Development Bank’s Climate Action Window channels $31m to boost climate resilience in four countries

12 Février 2025

LIBREVILLE, February 12 (Infosplusgabon) - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved over $31 million in funding under its African Climate Action Window (CAW) to strengthen climate resilience in Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Djibouti, and Madagascar.