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Africa's activists: from the frontlines of climate change to a seat at COP 27 tables
Many young African activists have overcome funding and accreditation challenges and are in Egypt to table their climate justice agendas...

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Nov 16, 20223 min read


Can South Africa provide a template for a just energy transition in Africa?
Britain, US, France, Germany and the European Union's 8.5 billion US dollars pledged to help South Africa pivot from hydrocarbons shows...

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Nov 15, 20226 min read


Ethiopia’s big bet on renewables a bright spot for Africa
Ethiopia’s massive investment in clean energy has already begun to reap dividends for the country, with the planned export of 200 MW of...

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Nov 15, 20223 min read


AfDB, IFC ratchet up Africa's green energy urgency
An aggressive new push by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is tipped to help unlock...

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Nov 15, 20223 min read


Kerosene lamps are going out across Africa, thanks to solar
Kerosene lamps are being extinguished all over Africa as off-grid solar services using mobile payments - and the offer of home appliances...

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Nov 15, 20223 min read


Small renewable energy companies step up as telcos go green
As operators transition telecom towers from diesel to clean energy, small green energy innovators are emerging as the biggest...

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Nov 15, 20223 min read


Billion-dollar climate adaptation opportunities for Africa’s private sector
Increased severity and frequency of natural disasters in Africa is spurring the growth of the climate adaptation market, promising huge...

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Nov 15, 20223 min read


Biden’s climate law holds promise for Africa’s green economies
The Inflation Reduction Act, which the US President signed into law in August, is aimed at Americans but will positively affect African...

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Nov 15, 20222 min read


We won't ship it, build it in Africa: Continent seeks a green mineral industrialisation fix
Climate dealmakers at COP 27 are pushing to curb exports of Africa's strategic minerals, critical to the world's green energy revolution,...

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Nov 15, 20223 min read


Saving the world, one coconut tree at a time
A young climate activist is "greening" schools in Liberia by educating students about climate change and planting coconut trees. By...

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Nov 15, 20224 min read


Law student with a “snack” for ridding the ocean of plastics
A Kenyan environmental law student is seeking a patent for her healthy, edible cups and plates, designed to wage battle against the...

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Nov 14, 20225 min read


Is Christine Wangari the next Wangari Maathai?
Climate activist Christine Wangari Gachege is determined to show that grassroots efforts can influence government policy. By mobilising...

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Nov 14, 20224 min read


The Spice Warrior and her Green War (YOUNG CLIMATE ACTIVIST SERIES)
Drought is increasingly common in the Maa communities of East Africa. For 22-year-old Anita Soina, however, drought was simply part of...

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Nov 14, 20223 min read


The social entrepreneur using Majik to create water out of thin air
Beth Koigi was determined to create a sustainable solution to water access. So she made "Majik". by Bonface Orucho, bird story agency...

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Nov 14, 20223 min read


Climate Parliament vows to fast-track clean energy laws for Africa
Lawmakers from the Climate Parliament Coalition have agreed to implement climate legislation in their countries to counteract the impacts...

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Nov 14, 20222 min read


Twelve-year-old Tanzanian environmental champion has big green plans for her country
Twelve-year-old Sharon Ringo Mowo is passionate about the environment and wildlife in her home country, Tanzania. Her efforts have...

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Nov 14, 20223 min read


COP 27 lays out concrete measures to green Africa's cement
Ambitious new efforts are underway to lower the carbon footprint in cement manufacturing in Africa on the back of population growth...

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Nov 14, 20223 min read


COP 27: The heat is on for fossil fuel firms amid renewed calls for polluters' tax
COP 27: The heat is on for fossil fuel firms amid renewed calls for polluters' tax The UN is seeking global consensus on taxing fossil...

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Nov 11, 20222 min read


Green finance framework required for Africa to deliver low-carbon future: Egypt's Maait
African states are looking for a financing breakthrough at COP to unlock more affordable financing for the continent's green energy...

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Nov 11, 20223 min read


World Bank tells Africa: Invest in climate adaptation to achieve economic growth
The recent World Bank report urges African countries to increase their investment in climate adaptation lest they miss out on their...

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Nov 11, 20223 min read


Explainer: What is greenwashing?
"Greenwashing" is a term that is increasingly popping up in climate change conversations. So what does it mean? An explainer, by bird...

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Nov 11, 20222 min read


How green is my President? Liberia's George Weah is leading the shift to clean energy
President George Weah came into office against long-standing civil unrest and major socioeconomic challenges. To confront them, he...

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Nov 10, 20223 min read


Climate warriors: 13 young activists fighting for climate action in Africa
From toolkits to snacks, Africa's Gen Zs and Millennials are on the frontlines, creating awareness and inspiring action against climate...

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Nov 10, 20228 min read


Africa's award-winning mermaid teaches children a love for the ocean
South Africa's black mermaid is inspiring a new generation of ocean guardians. by Biénne Huisman, bird story agency "Do dolphins bite?...

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Nov 10, 20223 min read
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