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2 May 2025
Africa champions new model to measure green wealth and drive climate action ahead of COP30
In the lead-up to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, African leaders are pushing for a radical change in how national wealth is calculated, putting natural capital at the centre of economic calculations. Afri...
25 Apr 2025
Celebrating Earth Day: A focus on renewable energy in East Africa
On April 22, the world marked Earth Day, an initiative emphasising the importance of environmental sustainability. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet”, highlighted the urgent need to shif...
17 Apr 2025
Unlocking Africa’s potential: The immediate need for bold action and sustainable development.
The African Union, African Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) collaborated to develop the 2024 Africa Sustainable ...
11 Apr 2025
The electric vehicle revolution: A turning point for a sustainable future
The global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum as countries worldwide work to align their transportation systems with sustainability goals. As the climate crisis intensifies and ...
4 Apr 2025
Towards zero waste: How East Africa is handling the textile waste crisis
As the world observed the International Day of Zero Waste on March 30th under the theme “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles,” East Africa’s escalating textile waste crisis demands urgent...
28 Mar 2025
World Water Day 2025: Speeding Up the Change for Water Security in Africa
World Water Day, a United Nations initiative held annually on March 22, brings the world together to emphasise the importance of freshwater and promote sustainable water management practices. The 2025...
21 Mar 2025
Listening to the trees: How old phones could save our precious rainforests
In the heart of the world’s rainforests, a silent threat has been unfolding for decades – illegal logging. This destructive practice strips away precious biodiversity and accelerates climate chang...
14 Mar 2025
The socio-economic impact of flooding in Kenya during the long rains
“Hold your horses; the long rains have not yet started,” cautioned Dr. David Gikungu, the Director General of Kenya Meteorological Department, in a recent interview. Despite sporadic show...
7 Mar 2025
Kenya’s National Energy Policy: Opportunities and Challenges for businesses
The recently released National Energy Policy 2025–2034 sets a bold vision for Kenya’s energy sector, aiming for universal access to electricity by 2030, an increased reliance on renewable energy, ...
28 Feb 2025
The Journey to Green Energy
Africa stands at a pivotal juncture in its energy trajectory, grappling with the dual imperatives of addressing pervasive energy poverty and aligning with the global green transition. The recent Regio...
21 Feb 2025
Sustainability at the heart of the of the African Union
The recent conclusion of the African Union elections has reignited conversations about Africa’s path forward. At the centre of these discussions is sustainability – a concept that has become insep...
14 Feb 2025
IAASB approves ISSA 5000: A new era for sustainability assurance engagements
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has taken a significant step forward in sustainability reporting with the approval and issuance of the International Standard on Sustai...
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