Namibia has declared the week-long wildfire that tore through Etosha National Park to be contained, but officials caution that containment marks the beginning of a long recovery, not its end.…
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Meat production responsible for 60% of food emissions, yet rarely covered in climate news
by Carlton OlooA fresh data probe into climate journalism has landed with a blunt message for Africa: the sector most responsible for a third of the planet’s greenhouse gases is being treated…
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A new civil society roadmap has been launched under the 2030 Global Forest Vision, setting out Priority Actions for Deforestation- and Conversion-Free Finance. Coordinated by World Wide Fund for Nature,…
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U.S. pours $160 million into Mozambique’s HIV fight, raising bigger questions on Africa’s path to sustainable healthcare
by Carlton OlooIn late September, the United States announced that it will release $160 million in “bridge funding” to keep Mozambique’s HIV and tuberculosis programs afloat for the next six months. On…
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UNGA Climate Summit pushes nations to sharpen climate pledges as COP30 nears
by Carlton OlooClimate & EnvironmentEnvironmental ResponsibilityInternational News by Carlton Oloo 7 views 4 minutes readAs world leaders convened in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, a critical thread carried through many speeches and summit rooms: ‘the race against…
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Kenya unveils clean energy policy to achieve 100% green power by 2030 and net-zero by 2050
by Carlton OlooKenya unveiled a long-awaited clean energy framework this week during the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, officially launching policies aimed at achieving universal access to clean power by…
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ICRC launches $175 million special appeal to tackle climate and conflict crises affecting 30 Million people
by Carlton OlooThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has issued a stark warning and a practical response plan in its 2025 Special Appeal, arguing that millions of people living where…
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Ghana leverages carbon finance to boost agribusiness in historic deal with Singapore
by Carlton OlooFinance & EconomyInternational NewsSustainability partnerships by Carlton Oloo 9 views 5 minutes readGhana and Singapore have signed a pioneering carbon credit agreement that links climate finance with industrial development, marking the first such partnership between an African and an Asian nation. The…
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Google and Vaulted Deep’s methane experiment signals new pathways for Africa’s waste crisis
by Carlton OlooAfricaCarbon offsetingEconomic ResponsibilityNews & Analysis by Carlton Oloo 10 views 5 minutes readAfrica’s struggle with mounting waste and rising methane emissions is often overshadowed by debates about carbon dioxide. Yet methane, a gas far more potent in the short term, is quietly…
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Latest high-impact green jobs and programs in Africa for aspiring climate leaders and sustainability frontiers
by Carlton OlooAfrica is at a pivotal moment in its sustainability journey. As climate change accelerates and the green economy expands, the continent is experiencing a surge in opportunities for professionals, researchers,…