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8 Dec 2023
Urgent action, bold leadership, and global commitments key to accelerating Africa’s climate wins
Climate change stands as a threat to the foundations of our global food systems. Today, soaring temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and extreme weather are adversely affecting our ability to feed...
7 Dec 2023
COP28 should prioritise harnessing AI and agricultural technology for sustainable farming
Around one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions result from food production, distribution and consumption — meaning that any attempt to meet the terms set out in the Paris Agreement has to add...
25 Nov 2023
Climate change and health: Health needs to be front and centre of national plans to fight climate change
Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-28), WHO has published its “2023 review of health in nationally determined contributions and long-term strategies” highlighting the actions needed to...
25 Nov 2023
Empowering sustainability: How employee engagement drives collective responsibility towards a greener future
In today’s corporate landscape, the pursuit of sustainability goes beyond regulatory compliance; it’s a collective responsibility that involves every member of an organisation. Employee en...
17 Nov 2023
Nairobi summit sets the stage for historic plastic pollution treaty amid geopolitical dynamics
In a critical milestone toward addressing the global plastic pollution crisis, international delegates recently convened in Nairobi, Kenya, to advance discussions on a landmark treaty to fight global ...
14 Nov 2023
Africa needs an informed approach to tap opportunities and navigate challenges in the global carbon market
The global carbon market is growing at a rapid rate and is currently valued at about $909 billion, almost a trillion dollars. Due to the lucrative nature of the market, African countries are angling t...
6 Nov 2023
Competition and industrial policies: Role of competition and consumer protection in sustainable consumption and production
There is a global adoption of industrial policies that incentivize domestic manufacturing to create jobs and back shoring of the value chains. This is an effort to improve the performance of key manuf...
19 Oct 2023
Brian Mwenda’s case sparks debate on the practicality of implementing recognition of Prior Learning policy in Kenya’s tightly regulated professions
The case of Brian Mwenda has ignited a critical discussion on the practicality of implementing the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy in Kenya, particularly within tightly regulated fields lik...
9 Oct 2023
Plastic Credits: A promising solution for a sustainable and plastic-free future
Plastic waste pollution is steadily increasing, with an overwhelming amount of research showing that the human population generates over 400 million tonnes of plastic each year and that this figure is...
25 Sep 2023
SDG Summit 2023: Progress, looming threats and accelerating commitment towards 2030 Agenda
On September 18-19, 2023, leaders from across the globe converged in New York City, US, for the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit. This significant event marked the midway point of the 2...
25 Sep 2023
UNGA78 Climate Ambition Summit: Leaders call for urgent climate solutions and actualisation of Loss and Damage Fund
The theme for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) attended by global leaders in New York is “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the ...
18 Sep 2023
Africa’s potential gains for climate as AU joins the G20 Global Biofuel Alliance
The G20 Summit was recently concluded with its members including the African Union meeting in India’s capital city New Delhi. The climax of this year’s G20 Summit was the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ ...
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