Africa
Investors are failing African entrepreneurs — it’s time for a change
Funding of local entrepreneurs still lags in critical sectors such as energy. Read More
Global agriculture will be drastically altered by climate change
Climate change is shifting where ideal growing conditions exist and is leaving farmers behind. How can we secure our future food supply and support the people who grow it? Read More
People are being displaced by the impacts of climate change — how can cities cope with newcomers?
Multi-stakeholder partnerships that include displaced people in the process show promise for helping overwhelmed communities deal with an influx of climate migrants from rural areas. Read More
In semi-arid Africa, farmers are transforming the 'underground forest' into life-giving trees
Revitalization of a traditional agricultural practice known as farmer managed natural regeneration is bringing new life to millions of acres of degraded land while boosting food, fuel, habitat and carbon storage. Read More
The environmental trail of the global charcoal supply chain
Use of the fuel is alive and well, with devastating implications for forests in sub-Saharan Africa. Read More
4 simple and collaborative business models to unlock Nigeria’s $1 billion undergrid minigrid market
The opportunity to invest is massive, and new ownership models from subcontracting to cooperatives can help communities get in on the action. Read More
As palm oil production ramps up in Africa, communities work to avoid problems plaguing other regions
Palm oil has become synonymous with environmental devastation in Southeast Asia — can Africa follow a more sustainable path forward? Read More
How food cold chains are improving lives and livelihoods in Asia and Africa
Danfoss, Twiga Foods and InspiraFarms are among those pioneering innovative cooling technologies, including off-grid solar. Read More
SolarCity's co-founders charge up African venture dedicated to improving 'energy access'
What's next for serial entrepreneurs Lyndon and Peter Rive. Read More
How solar minigrids could brighten economic prospects for unserved millions in Africa
The demand from grain mills, water pumping, health clinics, barbershops and countless other businesses is there. Read More
