Carlton Oloo
Carlton Oloo is a creative writer, sustainability advocate, and a developmentalist passionate about using storytelling to drive social and environmental change. With a background in theatre, film and development communication, he crafts narratives that spark climate action, amplify underserved voices, and build meaningful connections. At Africa Sustainability Matters, he merges creativity with purpose championing sustainability, development, and climate justice through powerful, people-centered storytelling.
Africa
Kenyan and Israel scientists join forces to curb snail invasion and bilharzia in rice paddies
An innovative biocontrol initiative has been launched at the Mwea Irrigation Scheme in central Kenya, where golden apple snails have ravaged rice yields and...
African Businesses
EU textile law set to reshape Africa’s second-hand clothing trade
The European Parliament has approved new legislation obliging fashion brands to finance the collection, sorting and recycling of textiles sold within the bloc. The...
blue economy
WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies now in effect
The World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) has officially entered into force, becoming the first multilateral trade agreement that embeds environmental sustainability...
Finance
Sustainable loans insight 2025: Key findings from Environmental Finance’s report
The sustainable loan market is undergoing rapid change, with both challenges and opportunities shaping its future. According to Sustainable Loans Insight 2025 by Environmental...
innovation
The Industrial Symbiosis Programme that Is helping build the circular economy
In today’s business landscape, resource efficiency is no longer optional but essential. Industrial symbiosis, where the waste stream of one enterprise becomes a resource...
Economic Responsibility
How sustainability affects shareholder value
Shareholder value is the ultimate measure of a company’s success. It reflects not only profitability but also the ability to generate long-term returns and...
Finance
Kenya aims for global first with $500M sustainability-linked bond in March 2026
Kenya is preparing to step onto the global stage of sustainable finance with its first sovereign Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), a landmark US$500 million issuance...
Africa
Lobito corridor set to transform African mining logistics
Africa’s resource-rich Copperbelt is about to be connected to the world like never before. Stretching 1,300 kilometers across Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic...
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