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Walking and cycling keeps Africa ahead in the global race to decarbonise
For all those forced to walk or cycle to work or school every day, a new report highlighting the positive climactic impact will not bring...

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Nov 24, 20224 min read
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Egypt, Algeria and Libya set to lead world's ‘green steel’ revolution
Three African countries are poised to lead the world in the switch to carbon-free steel production. By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency...

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Nov 24, 20224 min read
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Kenya on a charge with e-mobility
Kenya's power utility lays out plans to substantially reduce its carbon footprint by purchasing more e-vehicles, rolling out nationwide...

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Nov 24, 20223 min read
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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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Nov 24, 20223 min read
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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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Nov 24, 20225 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20226 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20223 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20222 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20223 min read
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‘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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Nov 22, 20222 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20225 min read
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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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Nov 22, 20223 min read
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