sustainable development goals

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…

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…

Tanzania recently announced new steps to expand cooperation with Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, to accelerate the implementation of medium to large-scale development projects. The announcement was made in…

The South African Anti-Money Laundering Integrated Task Force (SAMLIT) has released its 2025 report on the financial flows linked to illegal wildlife trade (IWT), published in Pretoria on 21 October…

In January 2026, South African-born mining executive Natascha Viljoen will step into history as the first woman to lead Newmont Corporation, the world’s largest gold mining company, valued at $99.45…

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…

Africa’s largest gold producer is taking steps to stabilise its economy by introducing a gold price hedging scheme, aimed at protecting its rising export earnings from global market swings. With…

In a major policy shift with long-term environmental and economic implications, eight African countries—Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, and Nigeria—have adopted the ‘Yaoundé Declaration’,…

The European Commission recently approved a one-month extension for the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) to finalize its revised technical advice on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Originally due by October 31, the new deadline of November 30, 2025, reflects growing concerns around the complexity of the EU’s sustainability reporting framework and the need for a more practical approach.

As a marketing agency increasingly involved in environmental and social impact work, the firm’s latest campaign demonstrates how creative industries can contribute directly to sustainability goals. The project was part of One Day for Change, Dentsu’s global annual initiative encouraging employees to develop solutions to local challenges.