Rwanda’s Push for Low Carbon Development
Rwanda’s prospects in regards to climate security paints the picture of a turbulent future. Rainfall has been declining over the past decade with the country also recording higher temperature changes than the global average since 1970. Furthermore, major floods are beginning to appear more frequently in consequence leading to the loss of life, displacement and […]
Eni Collaborates with Côte d’Ivoire on Major Forest Restoration Project
Italian energy company Eni has formed a partnership with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Water and Forests to protect and rehabilitate 155,000 hectares of forested land across 14 forests. The initiative responds to the critical loss of nearly 90% of the country’s forest cover during the past century and will span an initial 20-year period. The […]
The Solar Project Powering Communities in Rural Mozambique
The Solar Giraffe Project offers an innovative solution to energy poverty in remote communities like Mangunze. Solar Giraffe, or Girafa Solar in Portuguese, was implemented by the Carlos Morgado Foundation with funding from the Irish Embassy in Mozambique. This initiative has successfully installed 9 Solar Giraffes across three provinces in the country: Gaza, Cabo Delgado, […]
A Model for Africa: Rwanda’s Climate Solution
Rwanda’s approach to climate change over the past decade offers an inspiring model for developing nations. Rather than treating environmental challenges as isolated problems, the country has stitched climate solutions into the fabric of its national development. At the heart of this transformation is FONERWA, Africa’s largest green fund, which has mobilized over $100 million […]
An Industry for Africa’s Future: Millions of Green Jobs Set to Revolutionise the Continent
The Green Economy sector could generate approximately 3.3 million jobs across Africa by 2030, according to research conducted by FSD Africa development agency. Analysis indicates that 60 percent of these positions will be skilled or white-collar roles, predominantly in the renewable energy sector, suggesting significant middle-class expansion in countries implementing this transition. The research, which […]
Growing a Sustainable Future: The Initiative that is Changing Africa’s Landscape
With the growth of industry the need for reforestation is of vital importance. One campaign which is doing truly impactful work in this field is Trees for the Future, a programme which has received the status of World Restoration Flagship from The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Since its inception in 2015, Trees for the […]
Tony Elumelu Foundation’s BeGreen Africa Entrepreneurship Program 2025
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has just opened applications for the BeGreen Africa Entrepreneurship Program for 2025, the application deadline is March 1st of 2025. This presents a unique and exciting opportunity for Africa’s young entrepreneurs who are passionate about green development on the continent. The following program is available for green entrepreneurs based in Nigeria, […]
From Waste to Worth: Nigeria’s Tyre Recycling Solution
Freee Recycle Limited, a Nigerian enterprise established in 2018, has emerged as a leading force in urban waste management. The company has transformed over 400,000 discarded tyres into valuable products ranging from construction materials to consumer goods.
Balama Graphite Operation Achieves IRMA 50 Certification for Responsible Mining Standards
On the 19th of December the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) released the results of the independent audit on Syrah’s Balama graphite operation. The Balama graphite operation received an IRMA 50 certification from SCS Global Services for meeting all essential requirements. Therefore achieving over 50% compliance across the standard’s four pillars. These include, social […]
Mozambique’s Green Energy Leap: AfDB Backs Landmark Wind Farm Project
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $54 million loan to help construct Mozambique’s first large-scale wind farm. The Namaacha Wind Farm will be located 50 km from Maputo, Mozambique’s capital, and will generate 331.6 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually. This 120 MW wind farm is part of a larger $224.5 million project that involves […]
