Climate Action

This woman-led, ride-to-own electric bike initiative in Ghana is powering sustainable livelihoods and earning carbon credits

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Jul 256 min

This woman-led, ride-to-own electric bike initiative in Ghana is powering sustainable livelihoods and earning carbon credits

As an e-mobility company, Ghana's Wahu Mobility is working to change how vehicles impact the climate, and on growing job opportunities...

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It looks so good: How Charity Adupong is redefining local cuisine in Tema, Ghana

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Jun 137 min

It looks so good: How Charity Adupong is redefining local cuisine in Tema, Ghana

Charity Adupong employs innovative agro-processing techniques and attractive packaging to preserve traditional Ghanaian foods and sell...

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The social entrepreneur helping drive Nigeria’s green economy

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Apr 304 min

The social entrepreneur helping drive Nigeria’s green economy

Ifedolapo Runsewe, is promoting a “circular” approach to industrial growth and growing her rubber recycling operation at the same time. Her

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An assertive Africa pushes for climate finance at COP28

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Mar 212 min

An assertive Africa pushes for climate finance at COP28

As the globe gathers for COP28's first-ever Global Stocktake, Africa demands that the world's biggest polluters to fund the fallout of...

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Turning Africa into green hydrogen "El Dorado” fast-tracks at COP27

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Mar 183 min

Turning Africa into green hydrogen "El Dorado” fast-tracks at COP27

Egypt is emerging as a frontrunner in the race to establish Africa’s green hydrogen economy after securing a deal with Norway to build a...

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Interview: Acclaimed Zambian writer Mubanga Kalimamukwento on lifting the veil around stories of children during the HIV/AIDS pandemic

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Feb 297 min

Interview: Acclaimed Zambian writer Mubanga Kalimamukwento on lifting the veil around stories of children during the HIV/AIDS pandemic

To commemorate this year's World AIDS Day, bird story agency spoke with human rights lawyer and acclaimed Zambian writer Mubanga...

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Ina-Marie Shikongo deploys her art to protect the Okavango Delta from big oil

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Feb 293 min

Ina-Marie Shikongo deploys her art to protect the Okavango Delta from big oil

Normally, seeing Ina-Marie Shikongo's works in Dubai would seem incongruous; she is an activist whose layered textile designs convey...

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Maasai activist turns juicy inspiration into climate action

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Feb 293 min

Maasai activist turns juicy inspiration into climate action

A glass of fruit juice inspired Maasai activist Edith Santiyian to put fruit trees to use in her fight against climate change. Seth...

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Don't Gas Africa is a woman's blueprint for a greener continent

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Feb 293 min

Don't Gas Africa is a woman's blueprint for a greener continent

Zimbabwean psychologist turned climate activist, Lorraine Chiponda, issues a bold clarion call as a panacea to climate change, with her...

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He quickly taught himself a new language to help fight climate change

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Jan 182 min

He quickly taught himself a new language to help fight climate change

Frustrated by language constraints in the climate space, a Congolese activist embarked on a mission to learn English without taking any...

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We Should Think Creatively About Climate Financing for African Women: An Interview with Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr

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Jan 183 min

We Should Think Creatively About Climate Financing for African Women: An Interview with Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: We Should Think Creatively About Climate Financing for African Women Kate Okorie, bird story agency Approval and...

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Pastoralist's daughter pioneers new village to combat climate change and gender violence

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