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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Kenya co-leads global coalition to unlock carbon markets and supercharge climate finance for developing nations
Carbon offsetingInternational NewsNews & AnalysispolicySustainability by Solomon Irungu 221 views 5 minutes readAs carbon markets face mounting scrutiny, a new international coalition spearheaded by Kenya, the UK, and Singapore aims to restore integrity and trust, offering African economies a path to climate finance without the burden of debt.
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Ethiopia has officially been awarded the bid to host the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), set to take place from September 8 to 10 in Addis Ababa. The announcement follows…
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Uganda’s EACOP pipeline sparks ongoing climate justice debate as African movements intensify
by Carlton OlooEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & TransitionInternational NewsNews & Analysis by Carlton Oloo 240 views 5 minutes readThe development of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), in Uganda has increasingly continued to attract national and international scrutiny, not just for its economic significance but also for…
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Europe bets on African Climate Innovation: Horizon Europe 2025 ushers in a new era of sustainability partnerships
by Carlton OlooThe European Union has launched the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, unveiling the “Africa Initiative III”—a funding envelope of €500.5 million dedicated to Africa-focused research and innovation.
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The impact of climate change on water resources
Climate & EnvironmentEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisResources by Esther Muriuki 170 views 2 minutes readClimate change is reshaping the planet in a very unpredictable manner. One of the most affected areas is water resources, a lifeline for all forms of life. As global temperatures…
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Mitigating flooding in Africa needs us to adopt sustainability
AfricaClimate & EnvironmentOpinionRegionsSustainabilityPan-African by Solomon Irungu 232 views 2 minutes readIn recent years, the alarming escalation in frequency and severity of floods across Africa has illuminated the urgent need for effective flood management strategies. These natural disasters not only claim…
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Climate change is an undeniable reality, evidenced by noticeable shifts in seasons, unpredictable weather patterns, and unexpected occurrences such as impromptu rains and prolonged dry spells. These changes are reshaping…
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From Nairobi’s storm aftermath to a shared vision with the Saginis
AfricaClimate & EnvironmentEast AfricaEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisRegions by Solomon Irungu 151 views 3 minutes readToday, I spent some time reflecting on a profoundly enlightening visit that my team and I paid to the Saginis, a neighbor to our office whose generosity and environmental consciousness…
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Reflecting on the recent announcement of the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) about its new six-year working programme, I find it a significant stride in our global efforts…
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