The quiet scandal in corporate climate action is not the absence of targets. It is that much of the global food system’s climate ambition still rests on numbers that cannot…
Dr. Edward Mungai
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East Africa risks €2.75B in farm exports as EU traceability rules expose major compliance gaps
Insights & ReportsMarkets & FinanceNews & AnalysisOpinion & CommentaryPolicy & Regulation by Dr. Edward Mungai 562 views 5 minutes readEast Africa’s agricultural economy is confronting a turning point as new EU traceability and due-diligence laws take effect, forcing exporters, farmers, processors and regulators across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and…
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France’s Proparco has invested in Nairobi-based BasiGo as the company scales electric buses in Kenya and Rwanda, a move aimed at accelerating the replacement of diesel fleets, expanding charging and…
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AfDB approves US$100 million loan to boost Africa’s infrastructure and clean energy pipeline
AfricaEnergy & TransitionFinance & EconomyNews & AnalysisSustainability by Dr. Edward Mungai 333 views 3 minutes readThe African Development Bank has approved a US$100 million loan to the Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a blended-finance vehicle tasked with unlocking private capital for infrastructure projects…
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TotalEnergies Energy Outlook 2025 maps three global pathways to a lower-carbon future
AfricaEnergy & TransitionEnvironmental ResponsibilityInternational NewsSustainable development by Dr. Edward Mungai 571 views 5 minutes readTotalEnergies has released its Energy Outlook 2025, a sweeping analysis of the world’s energy system through mid-century, mapping three possible futures for the transition to low-carbon energy. Presented from Paris…
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Geopolitical oil shock highlights Africa’s energy vulnerabilities and missed transitions Â
AfricaEnergy & TransitionInternational NewsNews & AnalysispolicyRenewable energySustainability by Dr. Edward Mungai 295 views 2 minutes readAmid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, Brent crude has jumped nearly 20% in June, the largest monthly increase since 2020, stirring anxiety across global markets. While oil flows remain uninterrupted for now, the volatility reawakens vulnerabilities for Africa, a region with a complex relationship to fossil fuels: as both a net importer and emerging producer.Â
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For many organizations, especially in emerging markets, ESG reporting remains a complex, resource-intensive task. Nigerian startup Agorra AI is addressing this challenge head-on, offering an AI-powered platform that simplifies ESG…
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In the quest for sustainability, Africa doesn’t have to look far for answers. Some of the most powerful ideas for driving progress—on food systems, climate action, and poverty reduction—are coming…
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AGRA and IICA Deepen Africa-Americas Collaboration for sustainable agriculture
AfricaAgricultureEconomic ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisSustainability by Dr. Edward Mungai 310 views 3 minutes readIn a landmark show of solidarity, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) have strengthened their partnership to foster…
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Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria to establish renewable asset management company
AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & TransitionNews & AnalysisRegionsWest Africa by Dr. Edward Mungai 204 views 3 minutes readThe Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria has received approval to set up a renewable asset management company to support its ongoing efforts in improving electricity access across Nigeria. This move…