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Kenya, like many nations worldwide, faces the dual challenge of economic growth and environmental sustainability. With an ambitious plan to raise revenue to fund its budget, the Kenyan government is exploring various tax initiatives, including those targeting vehicle owners. While these proposals hold promise for revenue generation and environmental conservation, they also pose challenges and … Read more
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), plastic serves numerous essential purposes, yet our reliance on single-use plastic items has led to profound environmental, social, economic, and health repercussions. Globally, the consumption of single-use plastic products is staggering: an astonishing one million plastic bottles are bought every minute, and up to five trillion plastic … Read more
Today’s business landscape is shifting, with industries continuously considering the environmental, social, and governance impacts of their activities. This shift calls for a corresponding evolution in professionals’ careers to fill the gap left by the growing demand for sustainability professionals. Fortunately, many professions can seamlessly integrate sustainability, enhancing expertise and optimizing previous career paths. Professionals … Read more
As nations across the continent strive to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship and social equity, the importance of collaborative efforts and knowledge sharing cannot be overstated. In May 2024, Africa plays host to a series of sustainability conferences, each offering a platform for dialogue, innovation, and actionable solutions. The key question: Which events should … Read more
Supply chains serve as the backbone of global commerce, facilitating the movement of goods and services across borders. However, the traditional model of supply chains often comes at a significant cost to the environment and society, with rampant resource depletion, pollution, and social injustices prevalent throughout the supply chain process. In response to these challenges, … Read more
Small island nations, dispersed across oceans and seas, face an unmatched existential threat today: climate change. These nations grapple with the relentless onslaught of rising sea levels, extreme weather events like cyclones, and even ocean acidification. To compound their challenges, many of these nations are poverty-stricken, leaving them with limited resources and infrastructure. Consequently, they … Read more
Academy seeks to impart knowledge to sustainability leaders, practitioners, and enthusiasts. It will offer free and paid-up courses at different levels of one’s career, including assisting individuals to transition and thrive in a sustainability career. Corporates set to benefit from training and advisory support. TUESDAY 14th MAY 2024: Sustainability advisory firm Impact Africa Consulting Limited … Read more
The transition to a net-zero carbon economy is one of the defining challenges of our time, demanding a departure from the status quo towards sustainable alternatives, including the embracing of green technology. This presents an opportunity for Africa, giving it a chance to leverage its abundant resources of transition metals. These metals—cobalt, lithium, nickel, and … Read more
The recent heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in East Africa have unleashed widespread havoc, profoundly impacting both businesses and individuals alike. From tragic loss of life and property devastation to the disruption of essential operations and the compromising of business viability, the aftermath of these floods has cast a pervasive shadow across the entire region. … Read more
In a historic move toward fostering sustainable finance practices, the East African Securities Regulatory Authorities (EASRA) announced a landmark agreement on Monday, May 6th, 2024, to develop a pioneering regional framework promoting green finance. Josephine Okui Ossiya, Chair of EASRA and Chief Executive Officer of Uganda’s Capital Markets Authority, unveiled the innovative framework during a … Read more