The green transition faces significant challenges due to economic and policy uncertainty. Unpredictable returns on investments, especially in renewable energy, hinder innovation in this crucial sector. This column examines the impact of uncertainty on renewable energy patents. The findings show that a rise in uncertainty reduces green innovation by up to 1.5%, with stronger effects […]
Biodiversity is the foundation of a healthy planet and key to sustainable development. Diverse ecosystems provide clean water and food and regulate our climate, supporting both well-being and economic progress. Forests, oceans, and wetlands help stabilize the climate, protect against natural disasters, and support livelihoods in agriculture, fisheries, and ecotourism. As climate change and habitat destruction […]
The blue economy holds significant potential to create jobs. Across Africa, the blue economy already generates nearly 50 million jobs. This figure will grow in the coming decades, reaching a projected 78 million jobs on the continent by 2063. In addition to creating employment in existing blue sectors, such as fisheries, maritime shipping, and coastal tourism, new sectors, such as […]
