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Kenyan Climate-Tech Startup KOKO Secures Funding from Rand Merchant Bank
KOKO replaces demand for charcoal through supplying over 1.1 million homes with bioethanol cooking fuel.
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- Energy, Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Oil and Pollution: A New Page Turns for Shell in Nigeria
Shell is selling off some of its historic activities in Nigeria.
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- Energy, Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The Emerging African Infrastructure Fund Raises $294 Million for Sustainable Projects in Africa
The EAIF will invest in infrastructure projects focused on the energy transition, low-carbon economies, and energy-efficient smart cities.
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- Environment, Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Floods, Drought… African Farmers Soon to Be Insured to the Tune of $1 Billion
More than 40 million farmers in Africa could soon benefit from financing to manage the risks to their crops from climatic phenomena such as floods and drought.
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- Agriculture, Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The World Bank Grants $420 Million to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Malawi
In response to the 19 major floods and eight prolonged droughts experienced by Malawi since 1970, the World Bank is providing a financial response focused on economic and climate resilience.
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- Environment, Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nominations Open for the 5th Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity (€1 Million)
The 1 million euro Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity recognises outstanding contributions to climate action and climate solutions that inspire hope.
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- Environment, Investing
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- Global
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Norway Votes for Deep-Sea Mining Despite Environmental Concerns
Parliament votes 80-20 in favor while scientists warn mining could devastate marine life.
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- Environment
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- Europe & Eurasia
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Kenyan Climate Tech Startup Octavia Carbon Secures Funding for Carbon Capture Technology
Octavia Carbon not only pioneers in technological solutions but also provides a platform for the purchase of carbon credits.
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- Environment, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa