Climate Action

Our reports on the state of climate action in Africa highlight efforts to combat climate change and its impacts, including initiatives to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity, mobilize climate finance, and implement climate mitigation strategies.

Climate Action

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Does ESG Reporting Reflect Real Progress or Just Corporate Greenwashing?

Many companies promote ESG initiatives, but are their reports accurate reflections of real change or just carefully crafted narratives hiding the...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Is Africa’s Digital Expansion a Double-Edged Sword?

While digital growth promises economic opportunities, its environmental costs and social gaps raise critical questions about long-term benefits.
Avatar photo Adetumilara Adetayo
6 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Women in Climate Policy

Excluding women from climate decision-making costs more than progress—leaving communities vulnerable, resources mismanaged, and solutions overlooked.
Avatar photo Ezinne Okoroafor
5 min read

What COP29 Revealed About Africa’s Role in Global Climate Governance

Africa’s bold stance at COP29 reshapes its climate future, pushing for fair funding and a more influential voice in global governance.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
5 min read
Colorful Nubian Home Exteriors. Photo by Tomi Abe.

The Enduring Wisdom of Nubian Homes

Passed down through generations, Nubian homes tell a story of survival, ingenuity, and a timeless connection to their roots.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
7 min read
Female Biogas Production Engineer. Photo illustration by Tomi Abe

The Green Job Paradox: Who Wins and Who’s Left Behind?

While green jobs promise growth, unequal access to resources, training, and infrastructure may leave many behind in the transition.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
9 min read
Electric Tuk-Tuks. Photo by Tomi Abe

E-Mobility for the Many, Not the Few

What strategies can Africa adopt to make e-mobility affordable and accessible while bridging the gap in urban transportation for underserved communities?
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
8 min read
A rising graph over an African cityscape

The Surprising Ways Africa Is Funding Its Future

As Africa faces immense challenges, it's tapping into unexpected sources of funding and innovation to secure its future growth.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
13 min read
Handshake symbolizing collaboration on renewable energy for a sustainable future. Photo by Tomi Abe.

The Stakes of COP28 and the Road to COP29

As COP29 approaches, Africa faces urgent challenges in climate finance, energy transition, and adaptation, demanding immediate attention and decisive action.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
5 min read
An Ethiopian woman pouring coffee from a jug into multiple cups on a tray

Is Ethiopia’s Coffee Heritage Dying?

Will Ethiopia’s rich coffee culture and biodiversity withstand climate shifts, stricter regulations, and economic pressures, or are these threats too great?
Avatar photo Adetola Adetayo
11 min read
Nura stands on a rooftop garden, surveying a city transformed by sustainable farming and solar energy.

Nura’s Vision

Can one woman's determination to restore her city’s farms and free its children from labor bring lasting change?
The Publishers
4 min read

Is Africa’s Food Crisis Too Big to Fix?

AFS 2024 highlights innovative solutions and urgent collaboration needed to address Africa’s food crisis, challenging us to act decisively.
The Publishers
9 min read

Why Your Choice of Sunscreen Could Save Coral Reefs

Just as your choice of sunscreen shields your skin, it can also protect the vibrant life beneath the waves.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
11 min read

The True Cost of African Beauty

The growing hair extension market in Africa faces significant environmental challenges, demanding sustainable solutions and informed consumer choices.
Avatar photo Favour Olumuyiwa
6 min read

The Rebirth of Lake Lumo

In a battle against despair, a village discovers the strength of innovation and community to restore their cherished lake.
The Publishers
8 min read