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3 October 2025

From GERD to Green Growth: Ethiopia’s Cement Industry at a Crossroads

Written by Arati Davis, Jane Birch

Built with more than 10 million tonnes of cement, the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a powerful symbol of Ethiopia’s economic transformation. The shift from a largely agriculture-based economy is fueling the growth of industry, particularly cement production. New homes, schools, and hospitals are essential, but they also bring the risk of rising emissions.

Cement Climate Politics Emerging and Developing Economies Ethiopia Leadership Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Partnerships
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26 September 2025

Industry decarbonization: the LeadIT view from New York

Written by Felipe Sanchez, Jane Birch, Katy Harris, Per Andersson

New York Climate Week is a global gathering of leaders from government, business, and civil society to accelerate climate action. This year with more than a thousand events, many showcasing the delivery of real climate action.  This included an official side event hosted by the Leadership Group for Industry Transition exploring how to scale decarbonization globally in a just and equitable way.

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11 July 2025

Vacancy – Policy Fellow

Join the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) as a Policy Fellow, driving international collaboration for a low-carbon future in heavy industry. Closing date for applications 18 August 2025.

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4 July 2025

Rs. 9 Crores funding available for Indian decarbonization projects

Written by Jane Birch

The Department of Science & Technology (DST), India, is launching a call for proposals under the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership, focusing on the decarbonization of the steel and cement sectors. This call supports pre-pilot technology feasibility studies, encouraging collaboration between Indian and Swedish companies and research institutions.

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Concrete flowing at a construction site. Photo: Pexels/Life of Pix

3 July 2025

AI and data solutions – LeadIT at Almedalen 2025

Written by Jane Birch

LeadIT at Almedalen 2025, as part of the Engaging India event, hosted a panel discussion to explore how AI and data solutions are being used to support industry decarbonization and consider future developments and challenges.

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LeadIT panel discussion, right to left: Per Andersson, Annika Ramsköld, Rémy Kolessar, David Högnelid, Erik Enecker and Rupila Mehra. Photo: Engaging India at Almedalen

3 July 2025

Leadership for Inclusive Industrial Transition

Written by Arati Davis, Jane Birch

LeadIT's first-ever Global Business Leader Summit brought together senior industry executives, innovators, and institutional partners from across regions and sectors to explore how in a time of geopolitical uncertainty business can drive green industrial transformation.

Cement Emerging and Developing Economies Leadership Partnerships Steel
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