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The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

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New global biodiversity goals must take these key lessons into account

New global biodiversity goals must take these key lessons into account

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Insights for African countries from the latest climate change projections

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New Nespresso blend helps revive fragile coffee farming in the DRC

New Nespresso blend helps revive fragile coffee farming in the DRC

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Nesta Challenges launches CA$14,5m Afri-Plastics Challenge

Nesta Challenges launches CA$14,5m Afri-Plastics Challenge

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Africa's strategic priorities to recover better

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In a fast-warming world, Tokyo is the barometer for future Olympics

In a fast-warming world, Tokyo is the barometer for future Olympics

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Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

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COP26 on climate: Top priorities for Africa

COP26 on climate: Top priorities for Africa

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LG aims for 100% renewable energy use by 2050

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Hajj pilgrims face growing heat stroke risks with global warming

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Space tourism: Rockets emit 100 times more CO2 per passenger than flights - imagine a whole industry

Space tourism: Rockets emit 100 times more CO2 per passenger than flights - imagine a whole industry

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August #WomensMonth made possible by the Intercare Group

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Electricity is vital for improving the quality of life of many in rural sub-Saharan Africa.
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Banning fossil fuels in sub-Saharan Africa could slow the transition to renewable energy

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Gauteng Growth and Development Agency highlights role of AfCFTA in eliminating poverty

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency highlights role of AfCFTA in eliminating poverty

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Top fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

Top fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

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UN Security Council backs AU bid to broker Ethiopia dam deal

UN Security Council backs AU bid to broker Ethiopia dam deal

Michelle Nichols 9 Jul 2021

UN warns excluding women from top jobs threatens Covid-19 recovery

UN warns excluding women from top jobs threatens Covid-19 recovery

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Despite pandemic, SA has rallied in charitable giving - global survey

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Fund nature protection now or face huge losses, says World Bank

Fund nature protection now or face huge losses, says World Bank

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Gates Foundation makes $2.1bn commitment at Generation Equality Forum

Gates Foundation makes $2.1bn commitment at Generation Equality Forum

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Ecomimicry: the nature-inspired approach to design that could be the antidote to urban 'blandscapes'

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Climate change threatens age-old indigenous food systems

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Billions in export revenue at risk if suppliers don't cut carbon emissions - study

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In a fast-warming world, Tokyo is the barometer for future Olympics

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Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

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COP26 on climate: Top priorities for Africa

COP26 on climate: Top priorities for Africa

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Hajj pilgrims face growing heat stroke risks with global warming

Hajj pilgrims face growing heat stroke risks with global warming

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Space tourism: Rockets emit 100 times more CO2 per passenger than flights - imagine a whole industry

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Electricity is vital for improving the quality of life of many in rural sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: USAID_images/Flickr

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Gauteng Growth and Development Agency highlights role of AfCFTA in eliminating poverty

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency highlights role of AfCFTA in eliminating poverty

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Top fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

Top fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

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UN Security Council backs AU bid to broker Ethiopia dam deal

UN Security Council backs AU bid to broker Ethiopia dam deal

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UN warns excluding women from top jobs threatens Covid-19 recovery

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Despite pandemic, SA has rallied in charitable giving - global survey

Despite pandemic, SA has rallied in charitable giving - global survey

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Fund nature protection now or face huge losses, says World Bank

Fund nature protection now or face huge losses, says World Bank

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Gates Foundation makes $2.1bn commitment at Generation Equality Forum

Gates Foundation makes $2.1bn commitment at Generation Equality Forum

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Ecomimicry: the nature-inspired approach to design that could be the antidote to urban 'blandscapes'

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Climate change threatens age-old indigenous food systems

Climate change threatens age-old indigenous food systems

Fabio Teixeira 25 Jun 2021

Lego reveals first prototype brick made from recycled plastic bottles

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Billions in export revenue at risk if suppliers don't cut carbon emissions - study

Billions in export revenue at risk if suppliers don't cut carbon emissions - study

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Luxury fashion label Chanel invests $25m in new climate adaptation fund

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African researchers invited to apply for JWO Research Grant

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IIASA researchers produce new framework to enhance national climate action

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AfDB board approves bank's policy prioritising water security

AfDB board approves bank's policy prioritising water security

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