Africa
Diageo launches climate solutions fund for African smallholder farms
Startups aiming to deploy technologies that can enhance farmers’ resilience to water, climate and biodiversity impacts can apply for funding. Read More
How Africa could become a global hydrogen powerhouse
Africa’s abundant solar and wind energy could make it a global hub for producing low-carbon hydrogen, the IEA says, but its residents still face access challenges. Read More
The invasion of second-hand clothes in Africa
Part of what the West decides not to wear is sent with a one-way ticket to Africa, which is good for the environment, but not for the local economy. Read More
How data-driven research partnerships deepen energy access across supply chains
The energy transition risks further exacerbating human rights violations and environmental issues if the global community does not address material supply chains, guided by the most recent empirical evidence, social and climate justice. A truly just energy transition is possible through collaboration between private, public and academic stakeholders. Read More
Large insurers say no to a major African oil pipeline despite the global oil shock
Munich Re becomes the sixth large reinsurer to rule out underwriting the proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline. Read More
This African startup is reducing the footprint of running shoes
Ten questions with Enda co-founder and CEO Navalayo Osembo. Read More
An app for renting tractors could revolutionize agriculture in Africa
Hello Tractor enables farmers to rent tractors when they need them and is expected to bring 9 million hectares of land into production and create 2 million new jobs. Read More
Here's why human-centered design is required for marine plastic innovation
A human-centered approach to innovation can help address marine plastic pollution while empowering women. Read More
The circular economy transition is a billion-dollar opportunity for Africa
New research shows that creating five new industries in Africa could pose the biggest opportunities for increased circularity in sectors that will support the economy, jobs, and the environment. Read More
Can paving with plastic make a dent in global waste?
Roads in which waste plastic is melted down and mixed with paving materials are becoming more common around the world. Although for now they remain a niche technology, experts say the roads could become one of a diverse array of uses for discarded plastic. Read More
