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Wind turbines in front of a cloud covered mountain in Drakenstein, South Africa

South Africa’s New Administration Poised to Accelerate the Energy Transition

Edward Hoyt
July 23, 2024
< 1 Minute Read
Recent political developments in South Africa provide an opportunity to improve the country's electricity supply, while also addressing the challenges of climate change amid skepticism regarding the just energy transition.
Two young people oversee the installation of solar panels

3 Questions with Anna Pettee on Engaging Youth in Clean Energy

Branden Ryan
July 15, 2024
4 Minute Read
How can development practitioners center youths’ experiences and increase their opportunities in global sustainable energy transitions?
A row of electric 2-wheelers with white helmets

News: Chemonics’ Sri Lanka Energy Program Wins 2024 SID-US Innovation Competition


May 7, 2024
2 Minute Read
SID-US recognized the USAID Sri Lanka Energy Program’s use of electric vehicle battery swapping stations with the popular vote award in their annual innovation competition.

USAID’s Climate Strategy in Action: Expanding Seedling Production in Lebanon Amidst Climate Change

Anastacia Hajj
April 24, 2024
2 Minute Read
In a blog originally written for Climatelinks, we share how USAID’s Lebanon Community Support Program, implemented by Chemonics, is leveraging renewable energy to support communities reliant on agriculture.
A young girl does her homework by candlelight

3 Questions with Amer Barghouth: In Search of Energy Democracy

Amer Barghouth
April 16, 2024
5 Minute Read
Access to reliable, sustainable energy continues to be a global challenge, and Amer Barghouth explains why he believes this will only change when mindsets change.
A Heat Power Station in Kyiv, Ukraine

Transforming Ukraine’s District Heating: Technology to the Rescue

Rick Whitaker | Jim Lyon PE, US Decarbonization Lead – Built Environment, AECOM
February 22, 2024
5 Minute Read
New technology, such as heat pumps, has the potential to transform Ukraine’s outdated District Heating infrastructure into modern, efficient, sustainable, equitable, and resilient systems.
An aerial image of Katse Dam in Lesotho overflowing with water

Perspective: What’s New About the Nairobi Declaration for Climate Investment

Edward Hoyt
September 20, 2023
3 Minute Read
A new declaration championed by African leaders pushes for fiscal reform to support developing countries in investing in climate adaptation and response.
A background of coal, with a hand holding more coal set against it.

Reducing Fossil Fuel Use Is Key to the Sustainable Energy Transition

Matt Arnold
June 15, 2023
4 Minute Read
Development agencies are promoting renewable energy development all over the world. Now can they help reduce the burning of fossil fuels?
Achini Wijesinghe walks during her graduation from Colorado College

Development Works Here with Achini Wijesinghe

Achini Wijesinghe
May 5, 2023
< 1 Minute Read
Development works here because great people work here. We’re excited to introduce you to our team.