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Economy and ecology

Who will finance Africa's green transition?

COP26's failure to phase out coal came as a relief for Africa — because developed countries aren't following through on climate finance commitments

By Onke Ngcuka

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Economy and ecology

How to tackle Africa’s employment crisis

The Covid-19 pandemic aggravated Africa's already severe employment crisis. The solution lies in a long-term political and economic transformation

By Johann Ivanov

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Economy and ecology

The Global South's double burden

The Global North's energy transition cannot continue at the expense of those least responsible for climate change — indigenous peoples in the South

By Astrid Becker

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The fight to work less

Covid-19 changed our relationship to work. Trade unions and the climate movement should use this opportunity to fight for a shorter working week

By Kyle Lewis

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Economy and ecology

How COP26 can keep its promises

COP26 is set to place profit over principles once more. Yet, it is not too late to turn the tide and create just, fair and equitable solutions for all

By Michael Davies-Venn

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Economy and ecology

To use gas or not to use gas?

Rising prices and the transition to green energy have made the EU weary of gas. But closing the taps on Russian gas pipelines might prove difficult

By Stanislav Kuvaldin

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Economy and ecology

Zero emissions, zero problems?

Carbon removal is no substitute for decarbonisation. But for Europe to achieve ‘net zero’ by 2050, it needs to combine both

By Felix Schenuit Schenuit, Oliver Geden Geden

Reuters

Economy and ecology

Can China defeat three stubborn modern inequalities?

‘Socialism with Chinese characteristics’ is replicating US inequalities. There are three types — and some are more difficult to tackle than others

By Branko Milanović

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Economy and ecology

Africa's economic trade-off

Africa's new free trade area could transform the continent's economy. But without strong social protections, it may result in more precarious work

By Kwabena Nyarko Otoo

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Economy and ecology

Europe's green commitment problem

As energy prices in Europe are soaring, governments need to provide not just short-term relief, but make substantial commitments to decarbonisation

By Isa Ferrero