Africa 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 883 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 416 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& TransitionNews & Analysispolicy by Carlton Oloo 408 views 4 minutes readGlobal oil majors have quietly withdrawn from a landmark initiative to define what “net zero” really means for the fossil fuel industry, casting fresh doubt over the sincerity of corporate…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…
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The European Commission has launched a new Call for Evidence on its proposed “environmental omnibus” package, a sweeping effort to simplify EU legislation on circular economy, industrial emissions, and waste…
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DRC eyes strategic U.S. partnerships to unlock Hydrocarbon potential head of Houston Energy Forum
by Lisa MatataThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is stepping up its campaign to attract foreign investment into its underexplored hydrocarbons sector ahead of the upcoming U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) 2025,…
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East African bankers tackle sustainability and climate risk at conference in Mwanza
Africacorporate sustainabilityNews & Analysissustainability events by Solomon Irungu 287 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…
