The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group has opened a consultation to coordinate Europe’s response to proposed changes by the International Sustainability Standards Board, with feedback open until 24 July 2026…
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Africa Pushes for Unified Water Governance Strategy as Climate Risks and 2026 Global Talks Intensify
AfricaAgricultureCentral AfricaClimate & EnvironmentClimate Financecorporate sustainabilityEast AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityEducationEnvironmental ResponsibilityinnovationNorth AfricaPolicy & GovernanceSociety & DevelopmentSouthern Africasupply chainsSustainabilitySustainable Finance & ESGWater & Food SystemsWest Africa by External Source 2K views 3 minutes readAfrican governments are being urged to adopt a unified continental position on water governance ahead of key global policy forums in 2026, as the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa…
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Coffee traders are turning to satellite monitoring and artificial intelligence to map farms and track deforestation risk across global supply chains, as new European Union rules tighten market access requirements…
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Fossil Fuel Treaty Push Gains Global Momentum as Africa Confronts Energy Transition Costs
by Lisa MatataA coalition of developing and climate-vulnerable countries has called for negotiations on a binding global treaty to phase out fossil fuels, following a three-day ministerial meeting in santa marta, colombia,…
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African Union 39th Summit: Water security and sanitation framed as strategic priority as Burundi takes 2026 leadership
by Carlton OlooUncategorizedAfrican Policy WatchBreaking NewsClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & AdaptationFinance & EconomyGreen Investment & InfrastructureNews & AnalysisPolicy & GovernancePolicy & RegulationRegionsSDGs & National Development PlansWater & Food SystemsPan-African by Carlton Oloo 3.2K views 4 minutes readAfrican leaders gathered at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa on 14 and 15 February placed water security and sanitation at the centre of the continent’s policy agenda, launching…
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South Africa’s business leadership has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to use this year’s State of the Nation Address to frame water insecurity, energy instability and climate risk as core economic…
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New sustainability opportunities in Africa: Grants, Fellowships, Jobs, & Scholarships for Environmental Impact & Green Growth
by Carlton OlooAfricaNews & AnalysisSustainabilitySustainable development by Carlton Oloo 1.2K views 7 minutes readAfrica continues to present key opportunities for individuals, startups, and organizations focused on sustainability, climate change, and conservation. Below is a curated list of open calls that could help elevate…
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East African bankers tackle sustainability and climate risk at conference in Mwanza
Africacorporate sustainabilityNews & Analysissustainability events by Solomon Irungu 471 views 2 minutes readFinancial leaders from across East and Southern Africa gathered in Mwanza from July 14 to 18 for the 22nd East African Banking School Conference, with a focus on rethinking the…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) have committed $40 million to Zafiri, a new investment platform designed to support decentralized renewable energy (DRE)…
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As Africa navigates its energy transition, a growing body of evidence shows that gender inclusion is not a side conversation, it is central to unlocking resilience, innovation, and impact. Recognizing…
