Governments, youth representatives and environmental agencies are set to meet in Nairobi this week (8-12 December 2025) for the seventh UN Environment Assembly to decide how countries will confront rising…
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Crackdown on greenwashing: UK watchdog bans Nike, Superdry and Lacoste Ads over misleading sustainability claims
by Carlton OlooAfricacorporate sustainabilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityInternational NewsSustainability by Carlton Oloo 15 views 5 minutes readUK regulators have banned a series of adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste after ruling that the brands misled consumers by promoting their products as “sustainable” without demonstrating how those…
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AfDB backs Kenya’s green skills drive as universities and youth prepare for climate-economy careers
by Carlton OlooAfricaEducationEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisSustainable development by Carlton Oloo 9 views 4 minutes readA nationwide university tour in Kenya, supported by the African Development Bank, is challenging students to rethink the kind of work they will pursue in a country navigating the twin…
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European Union launches €5.2bn green manufacturing package with far-reaching implications for Africa’s energy transition
by Carlton OlooThe European Commission has opened a €5.2 billion package of Innovation Fund calls aimed at fast-tracking low-carbon industry, allocating €2.9 billion to net-zero manufacturing technologies, €1.3 billion to a third…
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New International Trade rules safeguard Africa’s forest Hornbills as continent secures CITES Appendix II listing
by Carlton OlooAfricaClimate & EnvironmentEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisSustainability by Carlton Oloo 49 views 4 minutes readAfrica’s forest hornbills, long overlooked in global wildlife protections, are finally receiving recognition for the critical role they play in sustaining the continent’s forests. On December 3, 2025, at the…
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New Kenya youth environmental awards open to support grassroots climate solutions
by Carlton OlooAfricaEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisSustainability by Carlton Oloo 12 views 4 minutes readYoung environmental innovators in Kenya have been handed a new platform to advance their work as Climate Care Africa opens applications for the 2025 Kenya Youth Environmental Stewards Awards. The…
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Inside the UAE’s $1B AI deal announced at the G20 to transform Africa’s digital future
by Carlton OlooAfricaConferencesFinance & EconomyNews & AnalysisSustainable developmentTechnology by Carlton Oloo 5 views 5 minutes readThe United Arab Emirates recently pledged $1 billion to build and expand artificial intelligence infrastructure across Africa, a commitment announced by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed at…
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East Africa opens new Lake Victoria Basin Commission HQ to strengthen regional water governance
by Carlton OlooThe East African Community on Monday inaugurated the new headquarters of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission in Kisumu, marking the completion of a long-delayed regional investment that now carries heavy…
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Kenya leads Africa in IMD 2025 ranking as six countries earn spots through proven, data-driven reforms
by Carlton OlooKenya has been named Africa’s most competitive economy in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, placed 56th out of 69 countries in the annual assessment that measures how effectively nations…
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Ghana raises VAT threshold to ease pressure on SMEs and boost sustainable growth
by Carlton OlooAfricaBusinessEconomic ResponsibilityNews & AnalysispolicyPolicy & GovernanceSustainable development by Carlton Oloo 15 views 4 minutes readGhana’s Parliament on recently passed the Value Added Tax Bill 2025, raising the revenue threshold at which businesses must begin charging VAT, a move designed to ease pressure on small…