Over the last twenty years China has funded infrastructure, industry and energy projects across Central Asia. Cooperation has grown under the Belt and Road Initiative, while local governments try to balance benefits and independence.
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South Asia is facing severe climate impacts and energy issues while also dealing with shifts in global power dynamics. Countries like Pakistan and Nepal are exploring green technologies and climate finance for better energy systems.
Nepal has great potential for solar energy, but political tensions and strict energy policies make it difficult to develop this resource.
Egyptian scientists created self-cleaning solar panels that use motion to remove dust. This can help solar energy work better in dry areas.
In Uganda, refugees are turning food waste into eco-friendly cooking fuel, which helps reduce deforestation and costs for families.
Ghana has become the first African country to trade carbon credits under the Paris Agreement, marking a significant step in climate efforts.
Ethiopian fishermen turned a problematic aquatic weed into clean energy. This innovative solution also supports agriculture.
Researchers in Namibia are using green hydrogen to grow vegetables in a desert area, aiming to create a sustainable farming system.
Jamaica is looking for ways to use renewable energy to lower electricity costs. This includes using ocean-based technologies like wind farms and thermal energy.
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