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Financial Toll of Climate Crisis Hitting Women Harder, UN Says
Rural households led by women lose about 8% more income to heat stress than male-led families, data shows.
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- Agriculture, Environment
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- Global
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- climate change, housing, research
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Viewpoint: Let’s Recognize Women’s Role in Agriculture – And Invest in It
While addressing visible gender gaps is crucial, efforts to promote the voice and leadership of women, and tackle the root causes of gender-based inequalities, are equally important for ensuring long-term results.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Investing in Women Can Accelerate Progress for Malawi’s Resilient Food Systems
The agri-food sector, contributing 22% to Malawi's GDP, 64% of the labor force, and 80% of export earnings, is the backbone of the nation's economy.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Mirova Invests $8.5 Million in “Sustainable” Macadamia Farming in Kenya and Tanzania
In the two East African countries, Pajoma aims to manage 6,200 hectares of land “according to demanding sustainability criteria.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rwanda Launches $62.89 Million Project to Boost Smallholders’ Agri-Exports
Additionally, the project targets youth by ensuring access to wage employment and fostering leadership development.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Democratic Democratic Republic of Congo: African Development Bank to Lend $117 Million to Support Agricultural Transformation
The project will make it possible to carry out a feasibility study on establishing a one-stop shop for issuing permits and licenses for climate-smart agricultural investments.
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- Agriculture, Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Varaha Raises $8.7 Million to Help Smallholders in Asia & Africa Transition to Climate-Friendly Farming Methods
India-based Varaha has raised $8.7 million in Series A funding for its full-stack climate tech that measures and quantifies carbon sequestration and emissions reduction for regenerative agriculture, afforestation and biochar projects.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kenyan Agri-Fintech Startup Apollo Agriculture Secures $10 Million From Swedfund and ImpactConnect to Empower African Farmers
This capital injection will enable the company to empower more small-scale farmers with the tools and resources they need to increase their profits, adopt sustainable practices, and boost food security.
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- Agriculture, Finance, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa