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Venture capital is flowing into Africa’s sustainable energy startups
Startups working to mitigate climate change in Africa have caught the eye of investors as venture funds flow into technology that could...
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bird story agency
- Nov 24, 2022
- 5 min
Two-wheeled mobility blazes a path for Africa's green transit future
Electric motorcycles, bicycles and quadricycles are driving the future of sustainable mobility in Africa as an affordable and practical...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Blockchain offers to boost Africa’s carbon market
New carbon credit trade initiatives, including the use of blockchain technology, are offering African nations a new opportunity for...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 6 min
Inside Africa’s big climate financing deals
The climate finance needs are significant if Africa is to take its place amongst regions creating solutions to the climate emergency, but...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
African countries pushing nuclear energy
Seven more African governments are looking to join South Africa - the only African nation with an operational nuclear power plant – in...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Fears of a cold winter expand Africa's gas exports to Europe
Europe's rush to replenish its gas stocks has unlocked a massive new market for Africa's natural gas, with forecasts now showing the...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Rise of climate finance in Africa
Green Finance facilities are beginning to emerge on the continent as private equity firms and banks lead local efforts to narrow the...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Egypt deal takes its green hydrogen ambitions to the next level
Egypt, which will host COP27 on November 7-18, has penned a Memorandum of Understanding to set up a US$8 billion plant with the capacity...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Kenya’s rise as a regional geothermal power.
As African countries warm to geothermal energy, the continent’s largest producer is positioning itself as a key role player in the...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
More women leaders needed in energy firms to accelerate Africa’s green transition
Despite their vulnerability to climate impacts, women are more likely than men to adopt new ideas and unlock innovative climate...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
WEGE is turning banana waste into trendy eco-friendly package bags
Jolis Nduwimana manufactures eco-friendly packaging from recycled banana waste to reduce plastic pollution and create employment in...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Carbon credits are resurrecting this mangrove forest and sustaining local livelihoods
The Gazi community is combating climate change by growing mangroves, restoring forests, and selling carbon credits. By Jackson Ambole...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Cape Town has found a permanent solution to water scarcity: Wastewater
Already happening in Egypt and Namibia, Cape Town is embarking on a wastewater recycling project to build a long-term sustainable water...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
Why waste? FoodForward SA is saving food, saving lives, and protecting the environment
FoodForward SA is reducing hunger and fighting climate change by recovering quality surplus food from retailers, manufacturers, and...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
‘This is our challenge’: Ezekiel Nyanfor is stirring up Africa’s youth to climate activism
Through his 'Africa Climate Ambassador Toolkit', young people across Africa and the US are learning to engage in climate activism and...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 5 min
Nigeria's floods leave the country awash with stories. Most are cautionary.
Flooding in all 36 states puts climate and the need for a response, under the spotlight. by Azu Ishiekwene for bird story agency In the...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
The sports enthusiast scoring goals for climate action (YOUNG CLIMATE ACTIVIST SERIES)
22-year-old Menia Chaphamtengo plays hockey and tennis - and doubles up as a sports ambassador in her district. She is using her...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 5 min
No Day Zero
With Johannesburg suffering water shortages, Biénne Huisman looks at how another South African city learned from narrowly escaping "Day...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
OpEd: Dangote’s Lagos refinery pits climate concerns against economic imperatives
Aliko Dangote’s huge Lagos oil refinery pits economic imperatives against climate concerns. by Azu Ishiekwene for bird story agency When...
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bird story agency
- Nov 22, 2022
- 5 min
Electrifying Africa’s fossil-powered cars
The conversion of fossil fuel-powered cars to electric vehicles (EVs) is quietly picking up steam in Africa as soaring fuel prices drive...
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