Interview
“Nigeria stands at the threshold to take over the whole initiative...
With an enviable massive population that guarantees potential market for new products and ideas, a society bustling with a vast amount of youthful demography,...
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Skills & Opportunities
Embracing Sustainability as a Mindset: The Key to Achieving Net Zero...
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, it has become increasingly clear that achieving Net Zero 2050 is not just a...
3
minutes
The Psychology of Climate Inaction: Why Smart Organizations Fail at Sustainability...
The boardroom discussion always follows the same pattern. Executives nod approvingly as consultants present compelling sustainability frameworks. Everyone agrees that climate action is essential....
8
minutes
The Rise of Green Careers: Why the Future of Work is...
When people hear “green jobs,” they often imagine tree planting or recycling. But in truth, the green economy is quietly reshaping every profession -...
4
minutes
Building Your Green Skills Portfolio: A Strategic Guide for African Professionals
The email arrived on a Monday morning that changed everything for Lagos-based financial analyst Adaora Nwankwo. A renewable energy company was offering her a...
16
minutes
The Green Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: Building Climate Businesses in Impossible Markets
Sarah Mwangi stared at the spreadsheet that told a familiar story. Her solar irrigation startup had achieved everything the business plan promised: proven technology,...
12
minutes
The Great Skills Mismatch: How Africa’s Education Systems Are Failing the...
In 2023, a solar installation company in Ghana advertised for technicians to maintain their expanding rural electrification projects. They offered competitive salaries, comprehensive training,...
11
minutes
Circularity
The Circular Economy in Africa: From Waste Burden to Wealth Creation
Walk through the markets of Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, or Dakar and you will see a paradox. On the one hand, there are mountains of...
Climate & Sustainability
Nature-Based Solutions in Africa: Ecosystem Restoration, Climate Resilience, and Green Jobs
Africa’s landscapes are under pressure. From the Sahel’s advancing deserts to the Congo Basin’s threatened rainforests, the continent faces some of the most urgent...
7
minutes
The Proliferation of Climate Change Events: A Distraction from Sustainability Implementation
The continent is witnessing a surge in workshops, conferences, symposiums, and exhibitions centered around climate change and sustainability. While these events are often convened...
3
minutes
Biochar in Africa: Turning Waste into Soil, Carbon, and Income
Africa is rich in biomass. Each year, millions of tons of agricultural residues - corn stalks, rice husks, cocoa shells, and wood scraps -...
5
minutes
Africa’s Food Future: Climate, Agriculture, and the Struggle for Resilience
When Africa’s farmers look to the sky, they are not just checking for rain. They are checking for their future. Across the continent, agriculture...
6
minutes
Bamboo in Africa: The Green Gold for Jobs, Climate, and Industry
Across the African continent, a quiet revolution is taking root. It grows fast, thrives in diverse climates, and holds promise for communities, industries, and...
5
minutes
Beyond Greenwashing: A Framework for Authentic Climate Leadership in Emerging Markets
The sustainability consultant arrived in Lagos with a familiar pitch. Her presentation featured glossy charts about carbon neutrality targets, stakeholder engagement frameworks, and best...
8
minutes
Green Initiatives
Biochar in Africa: Turning Waste into Soil, Carbon, and Income
Africa is rich in biomass. Each year, millions of tons of agricultural residues - corn stalks, rice husks, cocoa shells, and wood scraps -...
Green Economy & Innovation
The Innovation Paradox: Why Africa’s Climate Solutions Must Reject Western Development...
The World Bank delegation had come to Kigali with another infrastructure proposal. Their presentation featured familiar elements: centralized power generation, extensive transmission networks, and...
10
minutes
The Carbon Economy and what you need to know
The carbon economy represents a transformative shift toward economic practices centered on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering climate resilience. It encompasses a wide...
3
minutes
Energy Transition in Africa: Between Gas Dreams and Renewable Realities
Africa stands at a critical crossroads. The global conversation on climate change is moving quickly toward net zero pledges, renewable energy targets, and divestment...
7
minutes
Why the Global South Must Lead in Climate Innovation
The world stands at an inflection point. Climate change is no longer an abstract threat on the horizon; it is reshaping economies, ecosystems, and...
7
minutes
Decentralized Energy in Africa: Powering Communities Beyond the Grid
Electricity is the backbone of modern life. It drives homes, hospitals, schools, farms, and businesses. Yet in Africa, reliable access remains uneven. Nearly 600...
6
minutes
Africa’s Climate Finance Deficit: What the Numbers Conceal
Africa is drowning in statistics that contradict each other. On one page you will read that the continent needs roughly three hundred billion dollars...
10
minutes