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Africa Energy Indaba gave resounding support for women in energy and skills development
- by Monique Tsang and Celine De Canha The role of women in energy and the need to boost energy skills received resounding support at the 5th Africa Energy Indaba, the World Energy Council’s annual African regional meeting, held during 18–21 February in Johannesburg. At the event the South African Minister of Energy, Ms Dipuo Peters, gave her commitment [...]
Posted on 11 March 2013
Energy transition needs to be affordable, WEC Germany survey finds
The German Energiewende needs to be affordable for it to work, according to the latest international survey by Weltenergierat, the WEC’s German member committee. The majority (76%) of the experts from 23 countries surveyed do not believe that the Energiewende – or ‘energy transition’ – could be a blueprint for their own country. “International energy [...]
Posted on 3 April 2013
Lessons from Fukushima: Do not ignore citizen media
– by Monique Tsang with Masato Komiya Online blogs and social media played a crucial role in facilitating the sharing and understanding of information in the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear accident, according to a report made available to WEC Japan and prepared by an independent panel of experts. These communication tools, set up and run by [...]
Posted on 11 March 2013
World Energy Congress to highlight nuclear power future
SEOUL & LONDON, 11 March 2013: Two years since the Fukushima nuclear accident, the future of nuclear energy continues to dominate the global agenda. Uncertainties around its future and the challenging policy choices will be debated by senior figures from industry and government at the 2013 World Energy Congress in October, organisers announced today. Dr [...]
Posted on 11 March 2013
Interview: Online learning for the energy sector
The internet and new media have created a world of possibilities for the energy sector. Nic Laycock tells Monique Tsang why opening up access can help the industry boost skills and work more efficiently Why is online and mobile-based learning helpful for the energy sector? This type of learning – via the internet, social [...]
Posted on 27 February 2013