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South Africa makes historic leap as first African nation to head the G20Katja Hamilton

IMF approves over $900m to support Tanzania budget, climate change fight

By Kanishka Singh 21 Jun 2024

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Kenya’s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management

By Sean Avery 6 May 2024

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Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development launched

Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development launched

29 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Single-use plastic, circular economy, ethical supply chains and climate action to drive retail in 2019

#BizTrends2019: Single-use plastic, circular economy, ethical supply chains and climate action to drive retail in 2019

Feroz Koor 25 Jan 2019

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Microbial aromas might save crops from drought

Ruth Schmidt 4 Jan 2019

The European Union and the Republic of Mauritius step up their partnership in climate change. (Source: Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles)

EU, Mauritius step up partnership on climate change

4 Jan 2019

6 African climate change science researchers awarded AIMS grants

6 African climate change science researchers awarded AIMS grants

24 Dec 2018

Milestone charter sees fashion giants pledge to reduce emissions

Milestone charter sees fashion giants pledge to reduce emissions

19 Dec 2018

In Zambia businesses in the food processing sector, are in for a tough time. flickr/Simon Hess

Small businesses in Africa will be on the frontline of climate change

Kate Gannon, & Declan Conway 6 Dec 2018

Many African countries are flooding, risking decades of development if they do not adapt

Many African countries are flooding, risking decades of development if they do not adapt

Olalekan Adekola 3 Dec 2018

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Africa to feature on Al Gore's 8th annual 24 Hours of Reality broadcast

23 Nov 2018

Wind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

Wind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

Jeroen Minderman 8 Nov 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

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Solar can save Africa

23 Oct 2018

Trading while caring for people and planet

Trading while caring for people and planet

Richards Munang and Robert Mgendi 22 Oct 2018

What southern Africa needs to do to manage rising temperatures

What southern Africa needs to do to manage rising temperatures

Professor Bob Scholes 15 Oct 2018

What latest assessment on global warming means for southern Africa

What latest assessment on global warming means for southern Africa

Mark New 10 Oct 2018

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African countries aren't doing enough to prepare for rising sea levels

Sally Brown 27 Sep 2018

The United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo conducts a patrol in the Ituri Province. UN Photo/Michael Ali.

The dark side of green energy

15 Aug 2018

Climate change the focus at third Lagos UN SDGs Dialogue

Climate change the focus at third Lagos UN SDGs Dialogue

3 Aug 2018

Africa needs to build its statistical capacity

Africa needs to build its statistical capacity

13 Jul 2018

Dana Omran named 100 Resilient Cities MD for Africa

Dana Omran named 100 Resilient Cities MD for Africa

28 Jun 2018

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How African-city residents are responding to climate change

Alice McClure and Gina Ziervogel 25 Jun 2018

Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

Aida Cuní Sanchez 15 Jun 2018

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Climate change will make rice less nutritious, putting millions of the world's poor at risk

Kristie Ebi 13 Jun 2018

Why Africa stands to benefit if rise in global temperatures is kept to 1.5°C

Why Africa stands to benefit if rise in global temperatures is kept to 1.5°C

Shingirai Nangombe 12 Jun 2018

President Museveni urges investors to plant solar pumps for agriculture

President Museveni urges investors to plant solar pumps for agriculture

John Green 12 Jun 2018

39 countries hit by severe food insecurity

39 countries hit by severe food insecurity

11 Jun 2018

Khi Solar One near Upington. Photo: Wikicommons

How sub-Saharan Africa can harness its big electricity opportunities

Mercè Labordena 11 Jun 2018

BRICS ministers reaffirm commitment to Paris Agreement

BRICS ministers reaffirm commitment to Paris Agreement

21 May 2018

How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change

How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change

Philippe Vaast 21 May 2018

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Sustainable conferences and events: An event greening guide

14 May 2018

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Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development launched

ESG & SustainabilityAfrica Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development launched

29 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Single-use plastic, circular economy, ethical supply chains and climate action to drive retail in 2019

Retail#BizTrends2019: Single-use plastic, circular economy, ethical supply chains and climate action to drive retail in 2019

Feroz Koor 25 Jan 2019

Irochka via

AgricultureMicrobial aromas might save crops from drought

Ruth Schmidt 4 Jan 2019

The European Union and the Republic of Mauritius step up their partnership in climate change. (Source: Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles)

ESG & SustainabilityEU, Mauritius step up partnership on climate change

4 Jan 2019

6 African climate change science researchers awarded AIMS grants

ESG & Sustainability6 African climate change science researchers awarded AIMS grants

24 Dec 2018

Milestone charter sees fashion giants pledge to reduce emissions

RetailMilestone charter sees fashion giants pledge to reduce emissions

19 Dec 2018

In Zambia businesses in the food processing sector, are in for a tough time. flickr/Simon Hess

FinanceSmall businesses in Africa will be on the frontline of climate change

Kate Gannon, & Declan Conway 6 Dec 2018

Many African countries are flooding, risking decades of development if they do not adapt

ESG & SustainabilityMany African countries are flooding, risking decades of development if they do not adapt

Olalekan Adekola 3 Dec 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityAfrica to feature on Al Gore's 8th annual 24 Hours of Reality broadcast

23 Nov 2018

Wind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

ESG & SustainabilityWind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

Jeroen Minderman 8 Nov 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

HR & ManagementBizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

Photo: Solarplaza

Energy & MiningSolar can save Africa

23 Oct 2018

Trading while caring for people and planet

RetailTrading while caring for people and planet

Richards Munang and Robert Mgendi 22 Oct 2018

What southern Africa needs to do to manage rising temperatures

ESG & SustainabilityWhat southern Africa needs to do to manage rising temperatures

Professor Bob Scholes 15 Oct 2018

What latest assessment on global warming means for southern Africa

ESG & SustainabilityWhat latest assessment on global warming means for southern Africa

Mark New 10 Oct 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityAfrican countries aren't doing enough to prepare for rising sea levels

Sally Brown 27 Sep 2018

The United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo conducts a patrol in the Ituri Province. UN Photo/Michael Ali.

Energy & MiningThe dark side of green energy

15 Aug 2018

Climate change the focus at third Lagos UN SDGs Dialogue

ESG & SustainabilityClimate change the focus at third Lagos UN SDGs Dialogue

3 Aug 2018

Africa needs to build its statistical capacity

ESG & SustainabilityAfrica needs to build its statistical capacity

13 Jul 2018

Dana Omran named 100 Resilient Cities MD for Africa

ESG & SustainabilityDana Omran named 100 Resilient Cities MD for Africa

28 Jun 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityHow African-city residents are responding to climate change

Alice McClure and Gina Ziervogel 25 Jun 2018

Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

AgricultureBaobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

Aida Cuní Sanchez 15 Jun 2018

ImageParty via

AgricultureClimate change will make rice less nutritious, putting millions of the world's poor at risk

Kristie Ebi 13 Jun 2018

Why Africa stands to benefit if rise in global temperatures is kept to 1.5°C

ESG & SustainabilityWhy Africa stands to benefit if rise in global temperatures is kept to 1.5°C

Shingirai Nangombe 12 Jun 2018

President Museveni urges investors to plant solar pumps for agriculture

AgriculturePresident Museveni urges investors to plant solar pumps for agriculture

John Green 12 Jun 2018

39 countries hit by severe food insecurity

Agriculture39 countries hit by severe food insecurity

11 Jun 2018

Khi Solar One near Upington. Photo: Wikicommons

Energy & MiningHow sub-Saharan Africa can harness its big electricity opportunities

Mercè Labordena 11 Jun 2018

BRICS ministers reaffirm commitment to Paris Agreement

ESG & SustainabilityBRICS ministers reaffirm commitment to Paris Agreement

21 May 2018

How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change

AgricultureHow planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change

Philippe Vaast 21 May 2018

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Tourism & TravelSustainable conferences and events: An event greening guide

14 May 2018

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AgricultureInnovation, people key to creating a sustainable bioeconomy

25 Apr 2018

Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought

AgricultureDeforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought

Julie C. Aleman 12 Apr 2018

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AgricultureThe next great water crisis may be under our feet

Karen G. Villholth 10 Apr 2018

AnnaJB via - Intercropping maize and beans in Rwanda

AgricultureEco-farming can solve hunger, climate crises, experts say

9 Apr 2018

Why ozone poses a challenge to food security

AgricultureWhy ozone poses a challenge to food security

Divya Pandey, Lisa Emberson & Sofie Mortensen 5 Apr 2018

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AgricultureOn dangerous ground: Land degradation is turning soils into deserts

Prof Abbas El-Zein 29 Mar 2018

Warming climate will displace millions in coming decades: World Bank

ESG & SustainabilityWarming climate will displace millions in coming decades: World Bank

20 Mar 2018

Water, drought, climate change: a holistic approach needed

ESG & SustainabilityWater, drought, climate change: a holistic approach needed

Dr Kevin Gast 16 Mar 2018

Disasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

AgricultureDisasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

16 Mar 2018

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AgricultureFAO, Google collaborates on new forest data tool

7 Mar 2018