The business case for greening the extractive industry is strong, especially with the growing trend of ethical investing. Everything we…
Browsing: Africa in Fact
Carbon emissions: room to grow There’s big potential for Africa to participate in international carbon markets given its ability to…
Africa has vast untapped sources of hydroelectricity but climate change, particularly droughts, raises questions about sustainability. Hydroelectricity has an attractive…
Climate change: perceptions and experiences Although nearly 60% of Africans are aware of climate change, some of the continent’s most…
An African NPO combines traditional investigative reporting techniques with data analysis and geo-mapping to help track eco-offences. South Africa has…
Malawi is investing heavily in a new coal-fired plant despite the country’s stated commitment to renewables. Malawi plans to bankroll…
If forests are properly managed and harvested, charcoal could be a renewable energy source that does not destroy the environment.…
Encouraging more sub-Saharan smallholders to farm a mix of food, animals and trees offers an effective way to boost food…
Young people are playing a crucial role in advancing climate action and climate justice. Climate change continues to threaten human…
Case study: Talensi, Ghana A low-cost, easily replicated land restoration technique has helped smallholders in northern Ghana resist the ravages…
