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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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Deal spotlight: Turning on the capital tap to finance water and sanitation in Africa

Impact Alpha

As climate change makes water supplies and management more critical than ever, public budget allocations for water access and treatment in Africa are. The post Deal spotlight: Turning on the capital tap to finance water and sanitation in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Africa Hydrogen Opportunity

Energy Central

Africa Hydrogen Opportunity Africa enjoys world-class renewable resources, with capacity factors up to 69% for wind power and 25% for solar power, as well as excellent geothermal and hydro resources, coupled with abundant land area.

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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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Catalysing action from the energy conversation in Africa

Smart Energy International

Enlit Africa (21-23 May, Cape Town, South Africa) turns the African energy conversation into tangible action. At the event, thought leaders and experts gather to discuss how Africa can catalyse a sustainable transition while forging new connections, gaining invaluable insights, and making a case for realistic change. “The

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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