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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Global shipping group Maersk and technology firm Altana have announced a partnership to deploy AI-driven “Product Passports” across 12 international ports handling roughly 70% of global trade, a move that could…
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African climate negotiators and policymakers opened the 7th Africa Climate Talks with calls for a shift from global climate pledges to measurable implementation, as the continent seeks to strengthen its…
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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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Ghana puts women at the centre of climate action
by Rose NgangaAfricaAfrican BusinessesBiodiversity & Natureblue economyClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & AdaptationClimate FinanceClimate Science (Africa-focused)Conferencescorporate sustainabilityEconomic ResponsibilityEnvironmental ResponsibilitySDGs & National Development Planssustainability events by Rose Nganga 1.3K views 4 minutes readOn May 1, 2026, at the Cedi Conference Centre of the University of Ghana in Accra, something quietly significant happened. The 2026 Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) International Festival brought together government…
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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 713 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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A disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz has cut global supply by more than 10 million barrels per day and pushed prices above $100 a barrel, triggering…
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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 1K 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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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 1.9K 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…
