The State of The Environment

Our reports on Africa’s environment address the complexities of conservation efforts, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management, illuminating pathways toward a greener and more resilient continent.

The State of The Environment

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The Complex Balance of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Ordinance

Over six decades after Maasai pastoralists were allowed to live alongside wildlife, this pioneering experiment reveals hard truths about who decides...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
8 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Seychelles Saved Its Ocean. Can It Save Its Coastline?

Marine protections have worked, but with 90% of the population crowded on one island, Seychelles must now build a future without...
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
8 min read
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Lights, Camera, Climate Action: Can Nollywood Save the Planet?

Nigeria's film industry has tackled war, injustice, and pandemics. Now, it faces a new frontier: climate change, pollution, and environmental justice.
Avatar photo Thelma Ideozu
6 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Global North Has Its ‘Smart Cities.’ Africa Is Building Better Ones.

African urban development isn’t playing catch-up. It’s forging a new path that blends technology with culture, ecology, and inclusivity.
Portrait of Victoria Agbakwuru Victoria Agbakwuru
10 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Reimagining the Great Green Wall

To succeed, the Great Green Wall must approach the Sahel’s restoration by going beyond tree planting to prioritize native species, soil...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
7 min read
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Africa’s Tech Funding Is Booming But Not Where It Matters Most

Fintech startups are swimming in capital while health, food, and climate solutions fight for scraps. Is the investment model broken?
Avatar photo Adetumilara Adetayo
8 min read
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Can Grassroots Action Prevent the Next Major Disease Outbreak?

Top-down responses keep failing. Can trust, local knowledge, and early action stop outbreaks before they overwhelm already fragile health systems?
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
7 min read
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Can AfCFTA Boost Trade Without Harming the Environment?

Africa’s biggest trade deal promises economic growth, but weak regulations and rapid industrial expansion could trigger an environmental crisis. What’s the...
Avatar photo Salamatu Alabi
7 min read
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Who Will Keep Paying the Price for Polluted Air?

Despite contributing the least to global emissions, vulnerable communities face worsening air pollution, rising deaths, and economic devastation—who will act?
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
8 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Power, Water, and the Trade-offs of a Lesotho-South Africa Megaproject

A water-rich nation fuels South Africa’s economy, but at what cost? Displaced communities and environmental damage reveal the hidden price.
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
5 min read
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Tech Dreams, Power Nightmares

Nigeria’s AI ambitions soar, but with power outages crippling businesses daily, can innovation truly thrive in the dark?
Avatar photo Adetumilara Adetayo
8 min read
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When Rainfall Fails: Hunger and Hardship in Karamoja

Unpredictable rainfall and prolonged droughts have left families in Karamoja struggling to find food, pushing malnutrition rates beyond emergency thresholds.
Avatar photo Ezinne Okoroafor
5 min read
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Shea Butter: A Heritage of Craft, Commerce, and Survival

For centuries, African women have crafted shea butter by hand—now, as global demand soars, who truly benefits from this billion-dollar industry?
Avatar photo Thelma Ideozu
7 min read
Dr. Eyitemi Fasanu

What Dr. Eyitemi Fasanu Thinks About Africa’s Power Funding Puzzle

Limited funding and high capital costs hinder Africa’s clean energy expansion. Dr. Eyitemi Fasanu explores solutions to bridge the investment gap.
The Publishers
10 min read
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The Financial Imbalance in Congo Basin Conservation

Funding gaps threaten the Congo Basin’s ability to absorb carbon, protect biodiversity, and sustain millions who depend on its resources.
Portrait of Victoria Agbakwuru Victoria Agbakwuru
5 min read