Almost a quarter of Africa’s energy needs could feasibly be supplied by renewable energy, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) yesterday. [The Guardian]

At the second annual Our Ocean conference, world leaders will address the challenges to marine ecosystems around the globe and announce extra measures they are taking to protect the world’s oceans. [The Washington Post]

Rosneft, the world’s largest publicly traded oil company, continues to unload its assets while struggling to pay down debt. [The NY Times]