sustainability

A 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,…

Global standard-setters are moving to formalise how companies disclose nature-related risks, with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) confirming in April that it will introduce guidance through an IFRS Practice…

African 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…

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…

Africa 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…

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…

Financial 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…

Tanzania has taken a decisive step toward reshaping the energy future of East Africa. Backed by an alliance of global oil and gas giants including Shell, ExxonMobil, Equinor, and Ophir…

As the world races toward a low-carbon, tech-driven future, Africa’s role in the global mineral supply chain is quickly moving from peripheral to pivotal. A newly released report, The African…

Ghana’s upstream energy sector is undergoing a revival that reflects a strategic alignment with broader sustainability goals. In recent weeks, two major developments have positioned the West African nation at…