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The invasion of second-hand clothes in Africa

GreenBiz

Part of what the West decides not to wear is sent with a one-way ticket to Africa, which is good for the environment, but not for the local economy.

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Comment: Africa can save billions by adopting renewable energy

Envirotec Magazine

By Kenneth Engblom Vice President, Wartsila Energy, Europe and Africa. When it comes to building the future of energy in Africa, the decisions facing the continent’s leaders today are nothing less than of historical importance. Africa knows where it needs to go. In Africa, renewables must become the new baseload.

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Risks and opportunities in early-stage climate tech in Africa

Impact Alpha

26 – Climate concerns figured prominently in conversations among investors, development agencies, startups and corporations at this week’s Africa Tech Summit. The post Risks and opportunities in early-stage climate tech in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, Feb.

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Warc raises $7.5 million for regenerative agriculture in West Africa (video)

Impact Alpha

million for regenerative agriculture in West Africa (video) appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, March 7 — Argentinian entrepreneur Emiliano Mroue founded Ghana-based Warc over a decade ago. The social enterprise serves roughly 20,000 smallholder farmers. The post Warc raises $7.5

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Geothermal in Africa: Great promise and current status – 18 January 2024

ThinkGeoEnergy

Geothermal Africa is proud to launch a Geothermal Talk series with the first session “Geothermal Potential of Africa: The Great Promise and Current Status.”

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EAIF locks in $294 million in debt for infrastructure in Africa

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, January 17 – The $100 billion gap in Africa’s annual infrastructure financing needs isn’t evenly spread. The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund is. The post EAIF locks in $294 million in debt for infrastructure in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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IGA announces strategic partnership for Africa Energies Summit

ThinkGeoEnergy

The International Geothermal Association (IGA) has announced a strategic partnership with Frontier Energy Network , with the collaboration geared towards the Africa Energies Summit event. The Africa Energies Summit will be taking place on the 14th-16th of May 2024 in London, UK.

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