Apr 10, 2023 | Advanced Energy Systems, Commentary Series, Energy and Development, Energy Security & Resilience, Global, Global Energy Future Initiative, Just Transitions, Low Carbons and Renewables Initiative, Mineral Foundations of the Energy Transition, Minerals and Metals Initiative, Net Zero Emissions, Payne News, Student Commentary Series, Sub-Saharan Africa
Critical Mineral Mining and Sustainable Development in Africa Payne Institute student researcher Mama Nissi Abanga Abugnaba writes about how as a continent with abundant natural resources, such as large reserves of vital minerals, Africa could play a critical role in...
Mar 30, 2023 | Advanced Energy Systems, Asia and the Pacific, China, Circular Economy, Global, Global Energy Future Initiative, Just Transitions, Latin America, Low Carbons and Renewables Initiative, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Net Zero Emissions, Payne News, Research, Sub-Saharan Africa
Six bold steps towards net-zero industry Benjamin K. Sovacool, Payne Institute Director Morgan D. Bazilian, Jinsoo Kim, and Fellow Steven Griffiths write about how the rapid and deep decarbonization of global industry is key to reaching climate policy targets, yet it...
Mar 28, 2023 | Advanced Energy Systems, Energy Security & Resilience, Global, Global Energy Future Initiative, Mineral Foundations of the Energy Transition, Minerals and Metals Initiative, Payne News, Sub-Saharan Africa, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Transparency Initiative, US and Canada
How to foster US mineral trade with Africa Payne Institute Sustainable Finance Lab Program Manager Brad Handler, Student Researcher Juliet Akamboe, and ESG Research Associate Baba Freeman write about how Vice President Kamala Harris will be in sub-Saharan Africa this...
Mar 16, 2023 | China, Energy Security & Resilience, Global, Global Energy Future Initiative, Mineral Foundations of the Energy Transition, Minerals and Metals Initiative, Payne News, Sub-Saharan Africa, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Transparency Initiative, US and Canada
America’s Military Depends on Minerals That China Controls Payne Institute Director Morgan Bazilian, Emily H. Holland, and Fellow Joshua Busby write about how rethinking supply chains is vital for U.S. security. The crucial role of supply chains and logistics in...
Feb 7, 2023 | Energy and Development, Global, Global Energy Future Initiative, Mineral Foundations of the Energy Transition, Minerals and Metals Initiative, Payne News, Research, Sub-Saharan Africa, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Transparency Initiative
Colorado School of Mines, American Gem Trade Association unveil strategic relationship Payne Institute Faculty Fellow Nicole Smith will lead the effort in a multiyear project, that will examine supply chain for at least 10 colored gemstones — sapphire, ruby, emerald,...
Jan 26, 2023 | Commentary Series, Energy and Development, Energy Security & Resilience, Global, Global Energy Future Initiative, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Mineral Foundations of the Energy Transition, Payne News, Sub-Saharan Africa
Policy Guidelines for Accelerating the Energy Transition in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from the Mobile Telecoms Sector Payne Institute ESG Research Associate Baba Freeman writes about how Sub-Saharan Africa faces immense challenges in its bid to attract capital to...