Today is #EarthDay. The theme #OurPowerOurPlanet urges global unity in supporting renewable energy and achieving clean electricity by 2030. Want to understand how we get there? Explore these Devex articles for insights into the hurdles, solutions, and ongoing efforts in advancing renewable energy use. 1) At the #SpringMeetings this week, #WorldBank's Ajay Banga will discuss energy, including Mission 300 initiative, which aims to electrify 300 million Africans by 2030 through doubled investment & policy reform. Learn more about Mission 300 via Devex Global Development Reporter Ayenat Mersie's piece.⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eW-66w3S 2) “Future global prosperity relies heavily on the prosperity of Africa’s unelectrified population,” writes Andrew Herscowitz, CEO of Rockefeller Catalytic Capital's Mission 300 Accelerator, in an op-ed for Devex. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dg_zeuPV 3) With a clean energy transition more crucial than ever, governments must prioritize clean energy to ensure national security, economic competitiveness & public health, Megan Darby writes in this opinion piece. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ef2ZU5p4 4) The EU's "Global Gateway" initiative is doubling down on green projects! In 2025, 54% of its 46 flagship schemes (up from 44% last year) will focus on energy & climate, including hydrogen, renewables, sustainable agriculture, and more. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/etKJE8BZ 5) AI's ability to process vast amounts of data and uncover insights that would otherwise remain hidden is particularly valuable in addressing energy inequity, writes the Bezos Earth Fund’s Nicole Iseppi in this opinion piece. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dq4QqrBE 6) Are debt swaps a real solution for climate finance? Karabo Mokgonyana (She/Her) & Tess Woolfenden argue they often fall short, advocating for debt justice & grant-based funding. Read their opinion piece. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e-Xb3sRe 7) While each country's energy transition path is unique, successful approaches share common elements: clear targets, supportive policies, public-private collaboration, and innovative financing. Read this opinion piece by World Economic Forum's Roberto Bocca. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eYZYJJBX 8) Over 600 million people in Africa lack access to power. Can battery energy storage bridge the gap? Explore how innovative BESS projects and international partnerships are transforming Africa's energy future. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eYPuETPu
