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Data snapshot: Climate-related agrifoodtech in majority of upstream African investment, but more funding needed

AFN Sustainable Protein

Africa is responsible for just 3% of global carbon emissions. In the agrifoodtech ecosystem, upstream technologies — those operating on the farm or in the production of food — are where the greatest climate opportunities are, and investment in these categories will be critical to improving Africa’s climate resilience.

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Unilever steps up water conservation efforts

Business Green

The British-Dutch multinational yesterday said it would partner with the 2030 Water Resources Group (WRG) and the Alliance for Water Stewardship on several projects supporting water management resilience in key water-stressed countries including Vietnam, India, Brazil and South Africa.

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Water-Efficiency is No Longer a Pipe Dream: How companies are addressing the global water shortage

Sustainability Consulting

Unilever has also committed to making product formulations biodegradable, implementing water stewardship programs at manufacturing sites, and building water management resilience in water-stressed countries. It will also launch a $1 million program with NGO WaterAid to invest in clean water in sub-Saharan Africa.

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The Virtual Road to Co_Invest Cleantech

Clean Energy Trust

We coupled the competition with thought leadership from industry powerhouses including Method co-founder and Ripple Foods CEO Adam Lowry, Nancy Pfund of DBL Partners , and Tom Steyer.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

Camargo and her partner developed absorbent underwear with natural, biodegradable fabric that maintains functionality for an average of 50 washes, or about two years. His interest in environmental resilience was born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, after accompanying his father to the region to help with reconstruction. .

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

AGreenLiving

Camargo and her partner developed absorbent underwear with natural, biodegradable fabric that maintains functionality for an average of 50 washes, or about two years. His interest in environmental resilience was born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, after accompanying his father to the region to help with reconstruction.