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Professor Boateng Onwona-Agyeman, who leads the GMES and Africa Marine and Coastal Areas Management for North and West Africa (MarCNoWA) Project from the University of Ghana, has partnered with Dr Zolana Joao, the head of the Angola National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN), through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This…

After weeks of delays, the European Council has finally approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, marking a significant step forward in corporate accountability for environmental and human rights issues within their supply chains. However, the final version of the directive has been notably diluted from its original proposal, much…

Nairobi’s skyline has been transformed by the groundbreaking initiatives of Purple Tower, which has emerged as a pioneer in sustainable architecture and urban development.  Situated strategically near the Nyayo roundabout along Mombasa Road, Purple Tower, certified as a grade A EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) green building by…

Google has announced its commitment to environmental sustainability by pledging to purchase at least $35 million in carbon removal credits over the next year. This initiative comes in response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) own commitment to buy $35 million worth of carbon removal credits through its Carbon…

Today, I spent some time reflecting on a profoundly enlightening visit that my team and I paid to the Saginis, a neighbor to our office whose generosity and environmental consciousness left a lasting impression on us. Our journey to their home was unexpected, born out of necessity when a storm’s…

The Blue Field Tea Factory‘s recent triumph at the Global Sustainability 2024 Golden Award ceremony stands as a pillar of progress in the agricultural sector. Nestled within the verdant landscapes of the Ramboda area, part of Sri Lanka’s renowned Nuwara Eliya District, this esteemed tea production company has not only…

Climate change and environmental degradation pose significant threats to our planet. A revolutionary shift in design philosophy is therefore needed for the world to become sustainable for present and future generations. Across the globe, innovators and creators are embracing a new design ethos that marries form with function, aesthetics with…

Kenya’s tea sector is taking bold strides towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. This move is not only essential for the protection of the environment but also crucial for the survival of an industry that represents 26% of Kenya’s export income. The Star has shed light on the transformative efforts underway…

A recent partnership between Nutrifarms and Kimitec‘s MAAVi Innovation Center promises to revolutionize the sustainability landscape of olive cultivation. Nutrifarms CEO Vasco Cortes Martins and Kimitec CEO Alejandro de las Casas Pérez sealed this collaboration with a handshake, symbolizing a joint commitment to tackling the agronomic challenges that olive groves face.  Speaking while expressing optimism…