Sticky post
Imad Ahmed has written a fascinating and meticulously researched book on Zambia, which details the various challenges posed by hydroelectric power. This book is a must-read for all interested in Zambia and energy policy in the developing world. Continue reading The Political Economy of Hydropower Dependant Nations – A Case Study of Zambia
It’s been a week since I was given my Council badge and devices. So far, I’ve filed a Member’s Enquiry on behalf of a disabled resident whose housing application was incorrectly rejected; visited an elderly resident to measure her neighbour’s new fence height and show her how to initiate a planning complaint; filed 10 dog mess reports; and started getting to grips with two planning applications and a complex school issue. I’m enjoying the immediacy of being a local representative – being able to work on problems that tangibly affect people’s day-to-day lives. But public service does not stop at … Continue reading Our messaging on Palestine did not cut through
Pakistan’s solar boom is a run on the grid – and a warning to the world that the sun is setting on fossil fuels Continue reading Global warning
Every government can regulate to reduce default risk from climate impact Continue reading From Baku to Belem
By establishing standards, Ghana enhances its own sustainability efforts while also contributing to a broader regional framework, which encourages responsible investments and environmental stewardship throughout the continent. Continue reading Financing the Future Through Sustainable Investment in Ghana
Climate-positive growth in Africa is inseparable from the urgent need to scale climate finance. Realising this dual priority is not just a regional challenge – it is a global one. Continue reading With increased climate finance, Africa can lead the green industrial revolution
African leaders can steer industries toward green pathways and attract green investments that will shape a resilient future Continue reading How to power robust green industrialisation in Africa
Improving access to safe water and sanitation for girls in menarche age in school settings has the potential to ensure all girls complete their secondary education Continue reading WASH recommendations for improving disaster preparedness and recovery in schools in Indonesia
Pakistan should add its signature to the coherent & broad Global Climate Finance Framework to speed up negotiations on the UN text to scale climate finance at COP29 Continue reading Climate finance at COP29
Yesh Atid has supported military actions in Gaza.
Their leader Yair Lapid presided over the deadliest escalation in violence since 2006 in the West Bank during his 6 month prime ministership in 2022.
While we may consider engaging Yesh Atid, we should also be questioning their observer membership of Liberal International. They do not share our liberal values. Continue reading Speech on Israel-Palestine motion at Lib Dem autumn conference 2024, Brighton
Amazing result for Bradford. Congratulations to Naz Shah on winning another parliamentary term to represent Bradford West. Congratulations also to Cllr Muhammed Ali Islam on running as an Independent and coming very close to overturning an enormous majority. It shows … Continue reading Closing out the 2024 Bradford West campaign
energy and a just transition 