circular economy

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a record USD 1.225 billion to support 17 climate adaptation and mitigation projects in developing countries, many of them in Africa. This decision, taken during the Fund’s 42nd Board Meeting in Papua New Guinea, marks the largest single-meeting disbursement in GCF’s history and affirms a growing recognition of Africa’s central role in the global climate response.

As momentum builds toward Ecomondo 2025 – the leading European expo for green technologies and the circular economy – organizers are expanding the conversation globally with a three-country roadshow ahead of the main event in Rimini, Italy, this November. Set to visit Egypt, Serbia and Poland, the initiative is part of a broader effort by the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) to deepen international dialogue, showcase cutting-edge ecological innovations, and foster cross-border partnerships in sectors key to the green and blue transition.

The European Union has taken a decisive step to scale back its landmark sustainability and due diligence regulations, a move that could have far-reaching implications for African economies increasingly aligned with responsible trade and ESG reporting.

Africa’s critical role in the global mining and energy transition is set to take center stage this October as Cape Town prepares to host African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, a high-level forum expected to accelerate investment, innovation, and sustainable practices across the continent’s mineral economies.

Developing and developed countries alike have embraced the tradition of keeping products in a cycle within the market, notably through means like thrifting. This practice has experienced a surge in popularity with the increasing awareness of the impacts of ethical and sustainable materials and products. As society grapples with the consequences of linear production and consumption models, the circular economy has emerged as a crucial paradigm for addressing environmental concerns and promoting sustainable practices.

In this era of climate change, corporate responsibility is not merely an option; it is an absolute necessity. Sustainable business practices are the key to addressing the environmental challenges we face while ensuring long-term profitability.

KenGen, Kenya’s leading power producer and the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) recently reached a deal to put up the country’s first waste-to-energy utility scale power plant in the city. The…

Recycling is becoming trendy in the fashion industry as companies, consumers, and policymakers look to circular fashion to tackle the industry’s environmental impact and respond to new economic opportunities.  …

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has partnered with Bakers Association of Kenya towards recycling post-consumer plastic bread bags waste in the country. Under the partnership, the two associations will work…

Population and economic growth is piling pressure on freshwater resources, with demand rising faster than supply and yet 80 percent of global wastewater still goes to waste. Whether it’s at…