Africa’s agricultural future may depend less on expanding farmland and more on restoring the soil beneath it, as policymakers, agribusinesses and development institutions increasingly recognise degraded soils as a structural…
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Demand for weather and climate information in Kenya is rising sharply as improved forecast accuracy and expanded access to meteorological services drive wider use of data in agriculture, disaster management…
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Sustainability data is being absorbed into core banking risk systems, with regulators increasingly requiring that environmental, social and governance metrics meet the same standards of accuracy, timeliness and governance as…
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Africa’s youth are shaping the continent’s climate future and the world is listening
by Rose NgangaAfricaAfrican BusinessesClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & AdaptationClimate Science (Africa-focused)corporate sustainabilityEconomic ResponsibilityEnvironmental ResponsibilitypolicyPolicy & GovernanceRegionsSDGs & National Development PlansSocial ResponsibilitySustainabilitySustainable Finance & ESG by Rose Nganga 640 views 4 minutes readAfrica stands at a stark climate crossroads. The continent is warming faster than the global average, facing disproportionate climate impacts despite contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions. These…
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Global Sustainability Reporting Standards Shift Driving Climate Disclosure Alignment And Investment Flows Across Africa
AfricaClimate & EnvironmentClimate Financecorporate sustainabilityDevelopment FinanceEducationEnergy Access & InnovationEnvironmental ResponsibilityGreen Investment & InfrastructureSDGs & National Development PlansSocial ResponsibilitySustainabilitySustainable Finance & ESG by External Source 984 views 3 minutes readThe 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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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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New sustainability opportunities in Africa: Grants, Fellowships, Jobs, & Scholarships for Environmental Impact & Green Growth
by Carlton OlooAfrica 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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CHAN 2024: How African football is driving sustainable infrastructure in East Africa
by Carlton OlooAfricacorporate sustainabilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisSustainability by Carlton Oloo 473 views 4 minutes readAs the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) takes place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the tournament is offering more than a showcase of African football talent. It is also highlighting…
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Oil majors abandon Net-Zero Standards, exposing cracks in global climate accountability
by Carlton Oloocorporate sustainabilityEnergy & TransitionNews & Analysispolicy by Carlton Oloo 500 views 4 minutes readGlobal oil majors have quietly withdrawn from a landmark initiative to define what “net zero” really means for the fossil fuel industry, casting fresh doubt over the sincerity of corporate…
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As climate change intensifies and agricultural resilience becomes critical, California’s wine industry has emerged as a model for sustainable transformation. Through its Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards, the industry…