On September 18, 2025, we marked the World Bamboo Day, an occasion dedicated to raising awareness about the ecological and economic promise of one of nature’s fastest-growing plants. While countries…
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The World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) has officially entered into force, becoming the first multilateral trade agreement that embeds environmental sustainability at its core. For Africa, this…
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ISO and GHG Protocol forge landmark partnership to unify global carbon accounting standards, ending fragmentation and creating a unified reporting framework
by Carlton OlooThe International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) have formalized a fast-moving collaboration aimed at unifying greenhouse gas emissions measurement and reporting standards. The newly…
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New recycling centre in Nigeria targets 90 tonnes of waste annually and 2,000 tonnes CO₂ savings
by Carlton OlooAfricaCarbon offsetingcircular economyEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisSustainability by Carlton Oloo 16 views 4 minutes readA solar-powered recycling centre opened this week in Onne town, Rivers State (Nigeria), when West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), part of the APM Terminals group, and climate-tech firm GIVO (Garbage…
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Algeria strengthens renewable energy credentials with German PTB’s support on standards and labs
by Carlton OlooAfricaEnergy & TransitionEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisRenewable energy by Carlton Oloo 9 views 4 minutes readAlgerian and German technical and policy officials opened a targeted dialogue on quality infrastructure for renewable energy and green hydrogen on the margins of the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025, advancing…
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ACS2 side events highlighted financing, innovation, and adaptation gaps in Africa’s climate agenda
by Carlton OlooAfricaClimate & EnvironmenteventsNews & AnalysisSustainable development by Carlton Oloo 8 views 6 minutes readThe Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), hosted in Addis Ababa under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,” was framed by high-level plenaries and…
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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam officially inaugurated, setting a new benchmark in Africa’s hydropower landscape
by Carlton OlooAfricainnovationNews & AnalysisRenewable energyResourcesSustainable development by Carlton Oloo 13 views 5 minutes readOn September 9, 2025, Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), marking a transformative milestone in the nation’s pursuit of energy independence, economic growth, and regional leadership. Located…
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CANEX at IATF2025 showcases Africa’s creative economy as a powerful driver of innovation, trade, and sustainable growth
by Carlton OlooAfricaBusinessConferencesEconomic ResponsibilityinnovationNews & AnalysisSustainable development by Carlton Oloo 7 views 6 minutes readThe Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) at the International African Trade Fair (IATF2025) concluded today after a week-long showcase of Africa’s cultural and creative industries, providing a panoramic view of the…
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Kenya releases report on Africa’s climate progress since inaugural ACS in 2023
by Carlton OlooAfricaClimate & EnvironmentEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisSustainable development by Carlton Oloo 10 views 6 minutes readKenya has unveiled a landmark progress report on Africa’s climate agenda, mapping the continent’s achievements and persistent challenges since the first Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in Nairobi last year. Titled…
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On the night of September 7–8, 2025, much of Africa experienced a rare and striking astronomical event: a total lunar eclipse, widely called a “Blood Moon.” For just over 80…