Africa

This study examines how climate change negatively affects education completion rates across communities in Cameroon, Ethiopia, Guinea, and Nigeria. It finds that rising temperatures, reduced rainfall, and environmental degradation are linked to lower completion rates, especially in disadvantaged areas, highlighting the urgent need for targeted mitigation policies.
This systematic literature review investigates the several impacts of climate change on smallholder farmers across the country.
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Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, Volume 41, September 2024

How to prepare midwives for humanitarian catastrophes.
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Adaptive Engineering: a Sustainable Development Endeavor, Volume , 1 January 2024

This research aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by exploring the potential of ocean wave energy as a clean and renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Focusing on the performance improvement of Wells turbines, the study highlights advancements in turbine efficiency, energy production, and system optimization. The findings contribute to the development of sustainable renewable energy technologies, supporting the global transition towards cleaner, more efficient energy sources while addressing the challenges of pollution and resource depletion.
This study supports Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 13 (Climate Action) by examining the role of renewable energy sectors, specifically solar photovoltaic and wind energy, in Europe's path toward climate neutrality by 2050. By analyzing innovation and R&D efficiency across EU countries, the study emphasizes how enhanced efficiency in renewable energy technologies can drive climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. The findings provide valuable insights for future policies aimed at fostering sustainable energy transition and reducing Europe's carbon footprint.
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Renewable Energy Finance (Second Edition), Theory and Practice, 2025, Pages 1-9

This chapter aligns with SDG Goals 7 and 13 by exploring how project finance is a major way in which renewable energy projects are financed.

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Technological Pathways for Africa' s Net-Zero Economy, Technology Solutions to Unlock Africa's Sustainable Future, 2025, Pages 217-235

This chapter advances Goal 13 by educating politicians, industry experts, and researchers on the significance of shifting toward sustainable energy solutions by offering a thorough examination of essential elements and discussing possible obstacles.

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Technological Pathways for Africa' s Net-Zero Economy, Technology Solutions to Unlock Africa's Sustainable Future, 2025, Pages 139-157

This chapter aligns with SDG Goals 7, 11, and 13 by exploring the significance of international partnerships and collaborations in promoting innovation and expanding renewable energy initiatives in Africa. It offers pragmatic suggestions for incorporating renewable energy alternatives into Africa's development agenda.

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Nanoclay-Based Sustainable Materials: Functional Properties, Characterization, and Multifaceted Applications, Volume , 1 January 2024

In this chapter, interesting research progress on nanoclay-based materials for energy storage and conversion applications is discussed. Some of the notable advantages of using this class of materials for electrochemical applications include its availability, low cost, porous structures, hydrophilic nature, high specific surface, high thermal stability, mechanical stability, and good ionic conductivity. The discussion speculates that the field can be potentially employed in fabricating inexpensive, scalable, application-specific nanoclay-based materials for advanced energy applications.
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Smart City Assessment, A Novel Framework for Development and Evaluation of Smart Cities, 2024, Pages 135-184

This chapter aligns with SDG Goals 7, 11, and 13 by discussing the challenges and opportunities in integrating renewable energy, ensuring infrastructure resilience, addressing data privacy, and bridging the digital divide.

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