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UK clean energy fund reaches 46 people, supports 256,000 jobs

The UK-backed Ayrton Fund has provided clean energy access to 46 million people, mobilised £3bn, and supported 256,000 green jobs in emerging economies. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-clean-energy-fund-reaches-46-people-supports-256000-jobs/

UK clean energy fund reaches 46 people, supports 256,000 jobs

The UK-backed Ayrton Fund has made significant strides in improving access to clean energy for 46 million people in emerging economies, mobilising over £3 billion in public and private finance, and supporting more than 256,000 green jobs. The Ayrton-Oxford Academic Symposium, convened by the UK Government’s Ayrton Fund and various international partners, will convene global experts to strengthen collaboration across the clean energy value chain, attract investment, and accelerate the development of sustainable energy solutions.

The symposium highlights the critical role of African researchers in tackling global challenges, including energy poverty and green transitions, and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between research, innovation, and investment to translate scientific research into commercially viable clean energy solutions.

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Ghana, Nigeria Must Unite To Build Stronger Economies – MP

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  • Historical boundaries drawn by Europeans divided kinship networks and trade paths.
  • Unity sought is restoration of past connections, not charity.

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