Global solar giant Trinasolar has unveiled a new weather-resilient solar module at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Cape Town, in a move that underscores growing efforts to develop climate-smart energy infrastructure specifically designed for African conditions.
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Major step for Kenyan agribusiness: Del Monte Kenya aligns with UN global standards
by Carlton OlooAfricaAgriculturecorporate sustainabilityNews & AnalysisSustainability by Carlton Oloo 9 views 4 minutes readIn a move expected to strengthen environmental accountability and ethical business practices across Kenya’s agribusiness sector, Del Monte Kenya Limited has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
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Standard Chartered Bank is ramping up efforts to channel capital into ocean-based climate solutions, positioning itself at the forefront of a growing global push to protect marine biodiversity and support…
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Africa’s automotive industry faces new climate mandate with global net-zero benchmark
by Carlton OlooAs the world accelerates toward a carbon-neutral future, the automotive industry, long considered one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions is being urged to overhaul its operations. A…
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Kenya’s nuclear power ambition meets community resistance and ecological risk
by Carlton OlooAfricaEnergy & TransitionNews & AnalysisRenewable energySocial Responsibility by Carlton Oloo 9 views 4 minutes readUyombo, a small coastal village in Kenya, Kilifi County, has recently sparked unrest due to uncertainty in talks of a nuclear power plant coming to the area. While the government…
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Africa steps boldly into the future of clean energy at the Green Hydrogen Summit 2025
by Carlton OlooA bold new chapter in Africa’s clean energy story unfolded this week in Cape Town, where the continent’s most influential leaders, financiers, and energy experts have gathered for the Green…
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Ethiopia has officially been awarded the bid to host the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), set to take place from September 8 to 10 in Addis Ababa. The announcement follows…
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Uganda’s EACOP pipeline sparks ongoing climate justice debate as African movements intensify
by Carlton OlooEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & TransitionInternational NewsNews & Analysis by Carlton Oloo 5 views 5 minutes readThe development of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), in Uganda has increasingly continued to attract national and international scrutiny, not just for its economic significance but also for…
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Europe bets on African Climate Innovation: Horizon Europe 2025 ushers in a new era of sustainability partnerships
by Carlton OlooThe European Union has launched the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, unveiling the “Africa Initiative III”—a funding envelope of €500.5 million dedicated to Africa-focused research and innovation.