About 72.1% of Kenyans are willing to invest in electric vehicles in an effort to combat climate change. This is according to a survey conducted by Global Technology Company Epson annually, dubbed the Epson Climate [c]
Tatu City has partnered with agroforestry farming pioneer ForestFoods to grow carbon-neutral organic produce for the new city on Nairobi’s doorstep. ForestFoods’ first farm at Tatu City, located next to Crawford International School, integrates plants [c]
The bustling city of Accra is the scene of a quiet but remarkable transformation. The air, once thick with exhaust fumes and the hum of diesel generators, is gradually being infused with a new sense [c]
By Nixon Gecheo The agricultural sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for an estimated 19-29% of these emissions according to the World Bank. This figure climbs even higher to 40% [c]
Engaging in Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) is increasingly gaining traction as companies move towards sustainability in order to protect the planet. There is an urgent need for public and private sectors to understand [c]
The pre-seed venture capital (VC) fund and accelerator Catalyst Fund has announced a $2 million investment into 10 startups building solutions to improve the resilience of climate-vulnerable communities in Africa. This is the inaugural cohort [c]
Huawei has earned top recognition from CDP, a global non-profit that runs the world’s first environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions, for the firm’s actions on climate change and transparency of disclosures. [c]
By Innocent Tshilombo Last month at COP27, in Egypt, I saw first-hand how most refugees, like me, are excluded from climate discussions. If it wasn’t for the fact that I had won the 2022 Ashden [c]
By Zuko Mdwaba The increasing frequency and unpredictability of extreme weather events demonstrates that no one is spared from climate change. To help mitigate this crisis our planet urgently needs smart solutions. Every organisation, government [c]
By Patrice Caine What role can technology play in protecting humanity and safeguarding the future of the planet? In the context of an increasingly polarized public debate about climate change, these crucial issues are often [c]
Ethical investing is not a new concept, but it has surged in popularity over the past decade. According to the Harvard Business Review, US$11.6 trillion of all investments are managed under Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria, [c]
IBM in partnership with UN Human Rights and the Linux Foundation have announced Call for Code Global Challenge, which seeks the world’s software developers and innovators to help fight climate change with open source technology. [c]
Autodesk Foundation, which supports people and organizations using design for positive social and environmental impact, has made a grant to the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) to address key social and environmental challenges faced by [c]
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