In Rwanda, the conservation of environment is a serious issue in which there are no shortcuts and the Country has gone as far as ratifying the Kyoto Protocol on reduction of carbon emissions.[FILE/Standard] If you are a businessman, a businesswoman, or …

From Okwe Obi, Abuja West African nations, led by Nigeria, Ghana and Togo, have amplified calls for climate justice, warning that without urgent global action, the region’s fragile agricultural systems could collapse and trigger a food crisis that will …

Global demand for arable land is rising, making Africa a key target for large-scale acquisitions to tackle food and energy challenges. June 2022: The start of the wheat harvest season in Tunis, Tunisia. Africa has 65% of the world’s uncultivated arable …

Saving the planet might be as simple as tweaking your plate, a UBC study reveals. Globally, nearly half of us must alter our diets to curb warming. Reducing food waste and cutting back on beef consumption are key steps. These dietary shifts are crucial for …

Overeating may feel like a harmless holiday habit, but research suggests our everyday diets are quietly shaping the planet’s future. Credit: Shutterstock Food choices are driving climate change more than many people realize. Cutting waste and reducing beef …

Reviving South Africa’s flagging mining sector will take much more than the cosmetics of a new investor-friendly policy. SA Mining minister, Gwede Mantashe at the Minerals Council conference, 13 August 2024. Source: MINE. The establishment of South Africa’ …

Nigeria and its other sister African nations should tap into the emerging opportunities in the global carbon market by accelerating emissions trading, writes Peter Uzoho As the global shift towards clean energy accelerates, the carbon market has emerged as …

For many of us, the holiday season can mean delightful overeating, followed by recriminatory New Year’s resolutions.   But eating enough and no more should be on the menu for all of us, according to a recent UBC study. It found that 44 per cent of us would …

… carbon credits generated under the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism, while … voluntary carbon market, demand for African-originated carbon credits has been … the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Stay informed. Subscribe to our …

Samburu governor Lati Lelelit (second right) receiving a dummy cheque of Sh 10 million from officials of the Northern Rangelands Trust led by carbon credit project director Dr Mohammed Shibia (center) on February 28, 2024 in Maralal town. The money is …