The continent pays some of the world’s highest transport costs while its waterways lie empty By Our Reporter The...
Natural Capital explores the value of Africa’s ecosystems and biodiversity as critical assets for sustainable business and resilient communities. This category covers how companies, governments, and civil society measure, manage, and invest in forests, water, soil, and other natural resources to drive economic growth while safeguarding the environment for future generations. Stories highlight innovative conservation strategies, sustainable sourcing, and the intersection of finance, policy, and ecosystem stewardship across the continent.
Dams, farms and nature reserves all want the same water. Someone will lose By Joyce Karimi Few rivers carry...
By Ethical Business Team This chart reveals a stark economic reality: some nations derive over 60% of their GDP...
Why seagrass matters more than most people think By Brian Muchiri Nairobi, Kenya – When discussions turn to climate...
Kenya’s crumbling water system is ill-equipped for climate change By Analysis Desk Kenya’s water sector confronts a convergence of...
Natural capital explained—and why it matters for Africa By Philip Mwangangi When African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina addressed...
Africa’s $6trn in natural capital is invisible to GDP—and to policymakers By Fridah Mbugua At COP29 in Baku last...
Translating ecosystems into economic data By Staff Writer For decades, economists have struggled with a fundamental paradox: the natural...
The continent’s ecological assets are being liquidated without appearing on any balance sheet By Philip Mwangangi When Gabon’s president...
New reusable pouches crafted from bio-based materials spotlight 23 endangered species in partnership with United for Wildlife By Our...