ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – The governments of Japan and Austria have approved a $1 million fund to strengthen the participation of the private sector in combating climate change. [Read more…] about Private sector climate change investments in Africa
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Report exposes the dark side of conservation
Dark side of Conservation – A hard-hitting new report launched by Survival International – the global movement for tribal peoples’ rights – reveals how conservation has led to the eviction of millions of tribal people from “protected areas.” [Read more…] about Report exposes the dark side of conservation
World Forestry Congress for Africa
The World Forestry Congress (WFC) will for the first time be held on African soil next year, announced Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana on Monday. [Read more…] about World Forestry Congress for Africa
Fund Water Projects In Africa
Young Social enterprise, GiveMeTap, has embarked on a corporate strategy in order to bring water to the world. Starting with leading business advisory firm, Deloitte, GiveMeTap have secured a contract to provide the firm’s UK staff with reusable GiveMeTap water bottles.
As part of Deloitte’s Gre
African Marine Debris Summit
The first African Marine Debris Summit highlighted the urgent need for a collective action to be taken against the problem of marine debris facing the continent of Africa. The Summit – entitled “African lessons to inspire local actions” – took place at the SA National Biodiversity Institute at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and focused specifically on the issue of marine debris around the African continent. [Read more…] about African Marine Debris Summit