Day: October 16, 2023

Crurated annonce la disponibilité exclusive de vins de collection vintage du Domaine Robert Groffier à la fois pour les restaurants et les acheteurs privés à l’échelle mondiale

LONDRES, 16 oct. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crurated, communauté viticole de membres basée à Londres visant à établir un contact entre les connaisseurs et les producteurs de classe mondiale, annonce la disponibilité de vins de collection vintage du Domaine Robert Groffier. La collection sera exclusivement vendue aux membres de la communauté Crurated et sera disponible à l’échelle mondiale tant pour les restaurants que pour les acheteurs privés. La famille Groffier fait partie des meilleurs vignerons de la Côte de Nuits. Fondé à l’origine par le père de Robert Groffier, Jules, dans les années 50, le Domaine est aujourd’hui dirigé par le petit-fils de Robert, Nicolas Groffier, et son épouse Céline. Pour tout complément d’information sur l’adhésion et les opportunités d’achat, veuillez consulter le site www.crurated.com.

Groffier et Crurated font aussi équipe pour distribuer la Collection Groffier unique au format Magnum et plus. La technologie NFT de Crurated et les bouchons à capsule or du Domaine Groffier offrent la meilleure garantie d’authenticité pour les bouteilles provenant directement du Domaine.

La collection vintage sur Crurated se compose des lots suivants :

  • Une sélection verticale des Amoureuses (2016-2021), que l’on considère comme faisant partie des meilleurs terroirs de la Côte de Nuits
  • Une sélection horizontale de certains des meilleurs terroirs de France de 2009
  • Des magnums et bouteilles de la cave privée de la famille Groffier représentant chaque décennie depuis 1970
  • Une fabuleuse sélection verticale de magnums Chambertin Clos de 1997 à 2008

La capsule or sur les bouteilles vintage garantit la provenance.

Cette opportunité débute le 16 octobre 2023 et ces vins exceptionnels seront proposés aux membres Crurated par l’intermédiaire d’une vente privée.

« Proposer des vins de notre collection vintage à travers l’utilisation de NFT et de la technologie blockchain constitue un moyen unique et à tout à fait inédit d’assurer la provenance et de garantir que les vins viennent directement de la cave où ils prennent de l’âge depuis leur mise en bouteille », explique Nicolas. « Nous essayons toujours de trouver la meilleure façon, et la plus directe, de faire en sorte que nos vins parviennent aux consommateurs et aux restaurateurs, et notre partenariat avec Crurated nous permet de tenir cette promesse. »

« Nicolas prend la qualité très au sérieux et lui a fait atteindre un niveau sans précédent tout en se focalisant sur l’innovation et en restant fidèle aux traditions transmises depuis des générations », a déclaré Alfonso de Gaetano, PDG et fondateur de Crurated. « Nous continuons de créer des partenariats exclusifs avec des producteurs qui renforcent plus encore les avantages que nous offrons à nos membres. Nous sommes honorés d’avoir la chance de proposer cette collection et de travailler avec Nicolas et son équipe. »

Chaque bouteille sera accompagnée d’un NFT. Enregistré à jamais sur la blockchain, le NFT vérifiera l’authenticité de la bouteille et fournira d’autres détails importants tels que la provenance, l’historique de propriété, la cuvée, la localisation du vignoble, le cépage et d’autres informations clés. Les NFT sont facilement accessibles depuis un téléphone prenant en charge les NFC ou la RFID. L’historique des bouteilles est également mis à jour via un nouvel enregistrement sur la blockchain à chaque fois que le vin est revendu et que le jeton passe d’un client à un autre.

À propos de Crurated
Fondée en 2021, Crurated est la première communauté viticole basée sur la blockchain en ligne qui certifie la provenance de chacune des bouteilles qu’elle vend avec un NFT. L’équipe est passionnée par la création d’opportunités permettant aux membres d’acheter des vins rares directement au domaine dans lequel ils sont produits. Des labels comprenant Charles Lachaux, Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux et Robert Groffier ont signé des accords de distribution exclusifs avec Crurated, d’autres étant à venir. Les membres peuvent aussi interagir avec les vignerons partenaires lors d’événements privés, ainsi qu’avec des chefs célèbres, dans des endroits stupéfiants du monde entier. À l’avenir, Crurated étendra son offre de produits dans d’autres segments du luxe et la technologie pilotée par le métavers. Pour tout complément d’information, veuillez consulter le site www.crurated.com.

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Crurated Anuncia Lançamento Exclusivo de Vinhos da Coleção Vintage do Domaine Robert Groffier para Compradores Particulares e Restaurantes de Todo o Mundo

LONDRES, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Crurated, a associação de vinhos com sede em Londres, criada para conectar os conhecedores com os produtores de todo o mundo, anunciou hoje o lançamento de uma coleção de vinhos vintage do Domaine Robert Groffier. A coleção será vendida exclusivamente para os membros da comunidade Crurated e estará disponível em todo o mundo para compradores particulares e restaurantes. A família Groffier está entre os melhores enólogos da Côte de Nuits. Originalmente fundado pelo pai de Robert Groffier, Jules, na década de 1950, o Domaine agora é administrado pelo neto de Robert, Nicolas Groffier e sua esposa, Céline. Para mais informação sobre a associação e as oportunidades de compras, visite www.crurated.com.

O Groffier e a Crurated também fizeram uma parceria para distribuição da Coleção Groffier exclusiva como Magnums e outras. A tecnologia NFT da Crurated e as tampas de ouro das garrafas do Domaine Groffier oferecem a melhor garantia de autenticidade das garrafas do Domaine.

A coleção vintage na Crurated consiste nos seguintes lotes:

  • Seleção Vertical de Les Amoureuses (2016-2021), considerado um dos melhores terroir da Côte de Nuits
  • Seleção Horizontal de alguns dos melhores terroirs da França a partir de 2009
  • Magnums e garrafas da adega privada Groffier representando todas as décadas desde 1970
  • Uma fabulosa Vertical de Chambertin Clos Magnum 1997-2008

Tampas de Ouro das garrafas de vinho vintage garantindo a proveniência.

Esta oportunidade com início a partir de 16 de outubro de 2023 de vinhos exclusivos será oferecida para os associados da Crurated por meio de venda privada.

“A oferta de vinhos da nossa coleção vintage através do uso de NFTs com tecnologia blockchain é uma maneira única e inovadora de garantir a proveniência e que os vinhos vêm diretamente da adega onde estão envelhecendo desde o engarrafamento”, disse Nicolas. “Sempre tentamos encontrar a melhor e mais direta maneira de levar nossos vinhos aos consumidores e donos de restaurantes, e nossa parceria com a Crurated cumpre essa promessa.”

“Nicolas leva a qualidade muito a sério e a levou a um nível sem precedentes, concentrando-se na inovação, porém permanecendo fiel às tradições de gerações”, disse Alfonso de Gaetano, CEO e Fundador da Crurated. “Continuamos a criar parcerias exclusivas com produtores que elevam ainda mais os benefícios que oferecemos aos nossos associados. Nos sentimos honrados de poder oferecer esta coleção e trabalhar com Nicolas e sua equipe.”

Cada garrafa terá uma NFT. Registrada para sempre na blockchain, a NFT irá confirmar a autenticidade da garrafa e fornecer outros detalhes importantes como proveniência, histórico de propriedade, safra, localização da vinícola, varietal e outros detalhes importantes. As NFTs são facilmente acessíveis tocando em um telefone habilitado para NFC ou RFID. O histórico da garrafa também é atualizado por meio de uma nova blockchain sempre que o vinho é revendido e o token é transferido de um cliente para outro.

Sobre a Crurated
Fundada em 2021, a Crurated é a primeira comunidade de vinhos online com base em blockchain que certifica com uma NFT a proveniência de cada garrafa vendida. A equipe se dedica à curadoria de oportunidades para os associados comprarem vinhos raros diretamente da região onde foram produzidos. Rótulos como Charles Lachaux, Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux e Robert Groffier assinaram acordos de distribuição exclusiva com a Crurated, com outras parcerias ainda por vir. Os associados também podem interagir com vinicultores parceiros em eventos privados, juntamente com chefs famosos, em locais deslumbrantes em todo o mundo. A Crurated irá expandir sua oferta de produtos para outros segmentos de luxo e tecnologia orientada para o metaverso. Para mais informação, visite www.crurated.com.

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Official Statement: Saurabh Chandrakar Clarifies Misinformation Surrounding Wedding Expenses and Other Allegations

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Mr. Saurabh Chandrakar (Photo: NewsBeatWire)

DELHI, India, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In light of recent media reports surrounding the Mahadev App case, Mr. Saurabh Chandrakar, an entrepreneur hailing from Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, finds it imperative to address the glaring misinformation and unfounded accusations that have surfaced. As a dedicated businessman with an unblemished record, Mr. Chandrakar has been taken aback by the baseless claims regarding his alleged involvement in illicit activities.

Contrary to sensationalized reports, Mr. Chandrakar vehemently asserts that the entire wedding ceremony, costing around AED 10 million, was entirely funded by his internal accruals and savings. Meticulous well-documented records substantiating the sources of his income are available. Circulating news suggesting a payment of INR 200 Crores in cash raise incredulity, and while Mr. Chandrakar questions the feasibility of such an enormous cash transaction, he emphasizes the lack of practicality of such claims.

Mr. Chandrakar refutes claims about the alleged extravagant expenses reported by certain sources. He specifically indicates that all financial aspects of the event were overseen by professional event managers, and no cash transactions were involved at any stage of the planning or execution; to insinuate otherwise is purely speculative and unfounded. Documents and financial records are available to substantiate these facts, providing clear evidence that dispels any notions of impropriety.

Furthermore, Mr. Chandrakar firmly believes that the mention of celebrities at the event was grossly exaggerated. He indicates that all those who attended the wedding were engaged by the event management company, which facilitated their attendance. Mr. Chandrakar is also keen to emphasize that all artists were hired by the company exclusively to attend and perform at the event. There were no direct financial transactions between Mr. Chandrakar and these celebrities, as all payments were processed in complete transparency through the event management company, via legal banking channels.

Mr. Chandrakar strongly asserts no association with the Mahadev App or its operations. Accusations depicting him as the “Founder/Promoter/Director” of the Mahadev App lack credibility and are unequivocally false. Additionally, claims about his involvement in 60 illicit offshore platforms are baseless and entirely unsubstantiated.

Mr. Chandrakar vehemently denies any suspicious connections with individuals or organisations that participate in unlawful activities. Any similar allegations are merely rumours, completely baseless, and nothing more than ‘a figment of imagination.’ He strongly expresses astonishment at such allegations.

It is also imperative to clarify that there are no operations in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or Nepal associated with Mr. Chandrakar. Such claims are entirely false and defamatory, lacking any shred of truth. Mr. Chandrakar has never travelled to these countries, and any claims of his alleged participation in illicit activities in these regions lack any foundation and completely slanderous.

Mr. Chandrakar earnestly urges media outlets to cease spreading unfounded rumours and sensationalized and exaggerated stories that not only tarnish his reputation but also erode public trust in responsible journalism.

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Crurated Announces Exclusive Availability of Vintage Collection Wines from Domaine Robert Groffier for Both Private Buyers and Restaurants Globally

Crurated Announces Exclusive Availability of Vintage Collection Wines from Domaine Robert Groffier for Both Private Buyers and Restaurants Globally

Crurated, the London-based membership wine community designed to connect connoisseurs with world-class producers, announces the availability of vintage collection wines from Domaine Robert Groffier. The collection will be sold exclusively to members of the Crurated community and will be available globally for private buyers and restaurants. The Groffier family are among the best winemakers in the Côte de Nuits. Originally founded by Robert Groffier’s father, Jules in the 1950s, the Domaine is now run by Robert’s grandson, Nicolas Groffier and his wife, Céline. For more information on membership and purchasing opportunities visit www.crurated.com.

LONDON, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crurated, the London-based membership wine community designed to connect connoisseurs with world-class producers, announces the availability of vintage collection wines from Domaine Robert Groffier. The collection will be sold exclusively to members of the Crurated community and will be available globally for private buyers and restaurants. The Groffier family are among the best winemakers in the Côte de Nuits. Originally founded by Robert Groffier’s father, Jules in the 1950s, the Domaine is now run by Robert’s grandson, Nicolas Groffier and his wife, Céline. For more information on membership and purchasing opportunities visit www.crurated.com.

Groffier and Crurated are also partnering to distribute the unique Groffier Collection as Magnums and beyond. The NFT technology from Crurated and gold capsule bottle toppers from Domaine Groffier offer the best insurance signifying authenticity for bottles directly from the Domaine.

The vintage collection on Crurated consists of the following lots:

  • Vertical selection of Les Amoureuses (2016-2021) which is considered among the finest terroir in Côte de Nuits
  • Horizontal selection from some of the finest terroirs in France from 2009
  • Magnums and bottles from the Groffier private cellar representing every decade since 1970
  • A fabulous Vertical of Chambertin Clos Magnum 1997-2008

The Gold Capsule on vintage bottles of wine signifies provenance.

This opportunity starts October 16, 2023, and these one-in-a-lifetime wines will be offered to Crurated members through private sale.

Crurated Announces Exclusive Availability of Vintage Collection Wines from Domaine Robert Groffier for Both Private Buyers and Restaurants Globally

Crurated, the London-based membership wine community designed to connect connoisseurs with world-class producers, announces the availability of vintage collection wines from Domaine Robert Groffier. The collection will be sold exclusively to members of the Crurated community and will be available globally for private buyers and restaurants. The Groffier family are among the best winemakers in the Côte de Nuits. Originally founded by Robert Groffier’s father, Jules in the 1950s, the Domaine is now run by Robert’s grandson, Nicolas Groffier and his wife, Céline. For more information on membership and purchasing opportunities visit www.crurated.com.

“Offering wines from our vintage collection through the use of NFTs and blockchain technology is a unique and very novel way to ensure provenance and that the wines are coming directly from the cellar where they have been aging since bottling,” said Nicolas. “We always try to find the best and most direct way to get our wines to consumers and restaurateurs and our partnership with Crurated delivers on this promise.”

“Nicolas takes quality very seriously and has taken it to an unprecedented level while focusing on innovation and also remaining loyal to the traditions passed down for generations,” said Alfonso de Gaetano, CEO & Founder of Crurated. “We continue to create exclusive partnerships with producers that further elevate the benefits we offer to our members. We are honored to have the chance to offer this collection and work with Nicolas and his team.”

Each bottle will be accompanied with an NFT. Recorded forever on the blockchain, the NFT will verify the authenticity of the bottle and provide other important details including provenance, ownership history, vintage, vineyard location, varietal, and other key details. The NFTs are easily accessible by tapping on an NFC or RFID enabled phone. The bottle history is also updated via a new blockchain recording anytime the wine is resold and the token moves from one client to another.

About Crurated
Founded in 2021, Crurated is the first blockchain-based, online wine community that certifies the provenance of every bottle it sells with an NFT. The team is passionate about curating opportunities for members to purchase rare wines directly from the domaine where they were produced. Labels including Charles Lachaux, Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, and Robert Groffier have signed exclusive distribution deals with Crurated with more to come. Members can also interact with partner winemakers at private events, along with celebrated chefs, in stunning locations all over the globe. In the future, Crurated will be expanding its product offering into other luxury segments and metaverse-driven technology. For more information visit www.crurated.com.

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UN humanitarian chief calls for cessation of hostilities in Sudan

UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Martin Griffiths, on Sunday called for the protection of civilians, and an end to hostilities six months into the military conflict in Sudan. ‘It is time for parties to the conflict to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law. It is time for them to honor the commitments they made in Jeddah to protect civilians and allow humanitarian aid. It is time for them to recommit to dialogue at the highest levels to end this conflict, once and for all,’ said Griffiths in a statement. He said donors must step up their support, noting that the international community cannot desert the people of Sudan. Half a year of war has plunged Sudan into one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history. With up to 9,000 people reportedly killed, more than 5.6 million driven from their homes, and 25 million people in need of aid, the impact of this conflict on Sudan and the region cannot be overstated, said Griffiths. Aid workers are hindered in reaching people in need due to insecurity and red tape. At least 45 aid workers have been killed or detained, since the outbreak of the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Apr. 15 – almost all of them are national staff. Even in accessible areas, humanitarians are hamstrung by underfunding as only a third of the 2.6 billion U.S. dollars, required to help those in need in Sudan this year has been received, said Griffiths. Cholera is already stalking the country, with more than 1,000 suspected cases in Gedaref, Khartoum and Kordofan. Basic services are crumbling. More than 70 percent of healthcare facilities in conflict areas are out of service. Griffiths said the fighting is keeping 19 million children out of school.’This cannot go on,’ he said.

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Ugandan president warns of retaliatory attacks following air strikes on ADF camps in DR Congo

Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, on Sunday warned of retaliatory terrorist attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)rebels, following the military air strikes on their camps in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Museveni said in a statement that the military fighter-bombers, on Saturday carried out the second airstrike on ADF rebels’ hideouts at four different points on the western border of Bundibugyo-Semiliki side, which killed a number of ADF members. The previous airstrike was carried out earlier this month.’As a consequence, the terrorists (ADF) are running from Congo, which they thought was heaven, and re-entering Uganda and trying to commit some random terrorist acts,’ said Museveni. According to the military, a group of about five armed ADF rebels, on Friday attacked a civilian’s trailer truck carrying onions in Uganda’s western district of Kasese, leaving two occupants dead. ‘The public is, therefore, alerted to look out for strange people that come to your area,’ said Museveni. ‘Report them to the police that are nearest to you. Even relatives who have been away for a long time and suddenly return. They may be part of the terrorists.’Ugandan troops, together with their DRC counterparts, have been jointly fighting the rebel group since November 2022.

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7 members of same family killed in South India road accident

As many as seven members of a family, including a woman and two children, died in a road accident in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, confirmed a local government official. The car carrying the victims, collided head-on with a truck in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvannamalai district, when the family was returning to their home in Bengaluru, capital of adjoining state Karnataka, after offering prayers at a temple. There were a total of eight people in the car. One person was injured and admitted to a local government hospital. After the accident, the truck driver fled from the scene, and authorities issued a lookout notice to locate him. Around 150,000 people die in road accidents in India every year, often caused by drunken driving, rash and negligent driving, poor road infrastructure, and driving by underage or untrained drivers.

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Iran’s president seeks swift probe into filmmaker and spouse murder

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has urged the authorities to quickly investigate the murders of prominent film director Dariush Mehrjui and his wife, who were found dead in their home near Tehran at the weekend. Raisi instructed law enforcement and security agencies to work on the case with ‘double seriousness and speed,’ according to a government statement on Monday. On Saturday, Mehrjui, one of Iran’s most prominent filmmakers, and his wife Vahideh Mohammadifar were killed. According to a report in the newspaper Shargh, the Iranian director’s daughter found the couple in their villa. The two had been stabbed in the neck with a knife or sharp object, the newspaper reported, citing police. The Etemad newspaper reported that two senior media executives were summoned by the judiciary in connection with their reporting on the murder case, including a manager of the newspaper. Iran’s ISNA news agency reported society’s mental wellness as the reason, citing the public prosecutor’s office in the capital Tehran. The Etemad newspaper wrote on Saturday that Mehrjui’s wife Mohammadifar said she had been threatened before the murder. Mehrjui was one of the pioneers of Iran’s new wave of cinema, into which he introduced neo-realism. He won the Audience Award at the Venice Film Festival in 1971 with his 1969 film ‘The Cow’ and gained international acclaim.

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Bayern to speak to defender Mazraoui over pro-Palestinian posts

Bayern Munich, will talk to defender Noussair Mazraoui, following a furore over pro-Palestinian posts by the Morocco international. ‘Bayern immediately contacted Noussair Mazroui, after his Instagram posts on Sunday. The player is currently in Africa with the national team of Morocco. After his return, a detailed personal meeting with the club’s management in Munich is planned,’ the Bundesliga champions told dpa on Monday. ‘Everyone, including every employee and every player, knows what values Bayern stand for. We have already expressed these publicly and unequivocally directly after the terrorist attack on Israel. We care about our friends in Israel and stand by their side. At the same time, we hope for a peaceful coexistence of all people in the Middle East.’ Whether Mazraoui risks consequences for his posts is unclear. The 25-year-old posted a video on social media, wishing victory to the Palestinians in the conflict with Israel. He shared a short clip in which a voice says in the style of a prayer: ‘God, help our oppressed brothers in Palestine to achieve victory. May God give mercy to the dead, may God heal their wounded.’ Israel has been bombarding Gaza over the last week and a ground offensive is expected after Palestinian Hamas militants killed over 1,300 mostly civilians in surprise attacks on Israel on Saturday October 7.

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AMA organises stakeholders’ workshop to discuss climate action in Accra

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in collaboration with C40 Cities, a climate leadership group has organised a two-day Climate Action Implementation (CAI) workshop for its internal and external stakeholders in the metropolis. The workshop was to deliberate and discuss pertinent issues on renewable energy, energy usage, emission reduction and capacity building to efficiently manage and contribute to mitigating climate change in Accra. Mr Samuel Amponsah Adjei, the Director of Administration at the AMA, who delivered a speech on behalf of the Coordinating Director of the Assembly, Mr Douglas N.K Annoful gave detailed information on events leading to the CAI programme. He said; ‘Somewhere last year C40 Cities signed AMA onto their CAI programme. As part of the programme, three options were given. AMA would choose one action from waste within the Climate Action Plan (CAP) of the AMA, choose another action on energy and building, and mainstream an action plan on its processes and ways of doing things.’ ‘AMA chose the second one on energy. As part of the CAP, AMA chose to implement a green building programme by conducting an energy audit on some of the selected buildings of AMA, piloting a renewable energy penetration in the City of Accra,’ Mr Adjei stated. He said the main objective of this programme was to help reduce carbon emissions. C40 procured a consultant to conduct gaps and need assessment and conduct energy audits on some of the selected buildings. He explained that as part of efforts to implement the CAI programme and to track energy consumption, C40 cities together with AMA procured a consultant from DDT Energy Limited to conduct gaps and needs assessment and energy audits on some selected buildings in Accra. Mr Lawrence Musey, the lead consultant for DDT Energy Limited, in a presentation on findings, said that energy usage in Accra was on the rise based on neglect from residents to regulate energy in their households, unavailability of solar over systems, faulty gadgets, and lack of maintenance of electronic gadgets. He recommended policy restructuring at all levels of leadership for effective energy management, implementation of an Energy Management System to support energy management in its operation as well as implementation of a programme of regular capacity building for facility managers and operators to support energy management and the development of ER/RE project. Mr Evans Asamoah Adjei, the City Advisor for CAI, C40 Cities, said the green building programme implemented by the AMA was targeted at reducing the amount of energy usage in the construction of buildings while making it environmentally friendly and charged stakeholders in the construction sector to adopt best practices in employing different styles and designs to promote the green project. He contended that efficient management practices were a major problem in Accra since most residents had low regard towards energy management and called for capacity building and the adoption of best practices to ensure the usage of energy in its right proportion. Madam Shea O’Neil, Project Manager for COMSSA Ghana, said she was looking forward to the collaboration with the AMA and C40 cities and was ready to support in adopting the most suitable energy source whether solar or renewable energy for the city. Madam Elizabeth Mwango, Technical Advisor, Energy-CAI Africa Region said she expected strategies and implementations on energy usage and consumption discussed at the workshop to have a significant effect towards curbing climate issues in Accra.

Source: Ghana News Agency