Nigeria has launched the second phase of its Social Dimension of Ecological Transition Project in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), marking a renewed effort to ensure the country’s…
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Australia and African universities deepen climate resilience partnership to strengthen higher education systems
AfricaAfrican Businessesblue economyClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & AdaptationClimate FinanceClimate Science (Africa-focused)Development FinanceEnvironmental ResponsibilityFinance & EconomyLaws, Standards & FrameworksMultilateral InstitutionsPolicy & GovernancePolicy & RegulationRegionsSociety & DevelopmentSustainabilitysustainability eventsSustainability reportingSustainable developmenturban sustainabilityVoices & PerspectivesWest Africa by Kathambi Muriithi 582 views 5 minutes readAustralian and African universities have launched a new international collaboration aimed at strengthening climate resilience across higher education institutions, recognising universities as increasingly important drivers of climate adaptation, innovation and sustainable development.…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a US$54.8 million emergency water and sanitation programme to restore critical water infrastructure and improve sanitation services in Sudan’s…
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Africa’s nature-based economy needs stronger environmental laws to unlock climate finance and green growth, Abu Jinapor says
AfricaAfrican BusinessesAfrican Policy WatchAgricultureblue economyCentral AfricaClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & AdaptationClimate FinanceClimate Science (Africa-focused)Economic ResponsibilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityGlobal Policy & AfricaGreen Investment & InfrastructureLaws, Standards & FrameworksRegionsSDGs & National Development PlansSociety & DevelopmentSustainabilitySustainability reportingurban sustainabilityWest AfricaYouth by Kathambi Muriithi 501 views 5 minutes readBefore the article, one clarification is important. This story centres on policy recommendations made during a public lecture rather than the announcement of new legislation. The article therefore attributes proposals…
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Italy commits €80 million to support Ethiopia’s economic reforms, renewable energy and climate resilience
AfricaAfrican BusinessesCarbon offsetingClimate & Environmentcorporate sustainabilityEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & TransitionEnergy Access & InnovationEnergy PolicyEnvironmental ResponsibilityOil & GaspolicyPolicy & GovernanceRenewable energySustainabilitySustainability partnershipsSustainability reportingSustainable development by Francis Mwangi 647 views 6 minutes readEthiopia has secured €80 million (approximately US$91 million) in financing from Italy to accelerate its economic reform programme, strengthen fiscal stability and expand investments in renewable energy and climate resilience,…
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Zimbabwe is positioning itself at the centre of Southern Africa’s sustainable infrastructure agenda after the Ministry of Energy and Power Development formally endorsed the Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit (SAEIS) 2026,…
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Eni and Libya’s Noc boost offshore gas production as $10 billion investment strengthens energy security and Mediterranean supply
AfricaAfrican BusinessesCarbon offsetingClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & Adaptationcorporate sustainabilityEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & TransitionEnergy Access & InnovationEnergy PolicyJust TransitionNorth AfricaOil & GasPollution & WasteRenewable energySustainabilitySustainability partnershipsSustainability reportingSustainable development by Francis Mwangi 739 views 6 minutes readLibya has taken another significant step toward restoring its position as a major natural gas producer after Italian energy company Eni and the National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced the successful…
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Ugandan AI innovator wins Commonwealth Youth Award as climate-smart agriculture offers new hope for Africa’s food security
AfricaAfrican BusinessesAfrican Policy WatchBusinessClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & AdaptationClimate FinanceClimate Science (Africa-focused)East AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityGlobal Policy & AfricainnovationLaws, Standards & FrameworksMultilateral InstitutionsOpinionPolicy & GovernanceSociety & DevelopmentSustainabilitySustainability reportingurban sustainabilityVoices & Perspectives by Kathambi Muriithi 741 views 5 minutes readUgandan technology entrepreneur Shifra Ainomugisha has been named the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year after developing artificial intelligence and solar-powered agricultural technologies designed to reduce post-harvest losses, improve…
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Kenya’s transition towards greener housing finance received a significant boost as NCBA Bank expanded its home financing portfolio in the Coast region by introducing a solar leasing solution alongside its…
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World Bank approves $750 Million budget support for Kenya, backs sustainability-linked financing to strengthen fiscal stability and green growth
AfricaAfrican BusinessesClimate FinanceEast AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityFinance & EconomyGlobal Policy & AfricaLaws, Standards & FrameworksMultilateral InstitutionsPolicy & GovernancePolicy & RegulationSDGs & National Development PlansSociety & DevelopmentSustainabilitysustainability eventsSustainability reportingSustainable developmenturban sustainability by Kathambi Muriithi 554 views 4 minutes readThe World Bank has approved a US$750 million budget support package for Kenya alongside a sustainability-linked financing facility designed to reduce the country’s dependence on costly domestic borrowing while advancing…
