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Plastic-Eating Insect Discovered in Kenya
Scientists from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology have found that the larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm can help break down styrofoam.
- Categories
- Environment, WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: MCC, Zambia Sign $491 Million Compact to Advance Agriculture Sector
The Zambia Farm-to-Market Compact will be implemented by the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA)–Zambia II, a new entity created by the Government of Zambia specifically to lead implementation of this compact program.
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- Agriculture, WASH
- Region
- Global
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Stunning Photos of a Vast E-Waste Dumping Ground — And Those Who Make a Living off It
International laws prohibit trafficking of non-functional e-waste containing toxic substances, but the United Nations sees trading functional e-waste as beneficial, as it can lengthen the lifespan of a product.
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- WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- circular economy, waste
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African Development Bank Takes $10 Million Equity Stake in Kenya’s Dhamana Following Anchor Investment From Private Infrastructure Development Group
Dhamana will support access to financing for key sectors including transport, water, renewable energy, and waste management.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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US Government Backs Water Unite Impact to Fund the Water Sector’s Missing Middle in Emerging Markets
WUI is managed by Wellers Impact, an FCA-authorised impact investment manager with offices in London and Nairobi.
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- WASH
- Region
- Global
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WaterEquity Announces $100 Million+ Raised for New Impact Fund Focused on Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation Infrastructure
This investment milestone marks a pivotal moment of collective action among diverse investors to use investment as a tool to advance a water-positive future.
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- WASH
- Region
- Global
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Goldman Stock-Picking Model Is Challenging ESG Assumptions
The filter model is designed to pick stocks based on how much attention companies pay to recycling, waste management and the re-use of materials and products.
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- Global
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- circular economy, ESG, recycling, waste
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Amazon Says It’s Going ‘Water Positive’ — But There’s a Problem
The company’s pledge to conserve water at its data centers doesn’t account for the thirsty power plants that keep them running.
- Region
- Latin America
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