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Farmers work at a cocoa farm in Daloa, Ivory Coast, 3 October 2023. Reuters/Ange Aboa/File Photo

EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visitAnge Aboa

Australia’s shot-hole borer beetle invasion has begun, but we don’t need to chop down every tree under attack

Australia’s shot-hole borer beetle invasion has begun, but we don’t need to chop down every tree under attack

By Theo Evans and Bruce Webber 16 Feb 2024

Lion protection fee paid by tourists could help stop trophy hunting - South African study

Lion protection fee paid by tourists could help stop trophy hunting - South African study

By Neil D'Cruze, Angie Elwin and Herbert Ntuli 5 Oct 2023

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GI labelling promotes inclusive food systems, sustainable development

2 May 2018

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

30 Apr 2018

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Innovation, people key to creating a sustainable bioeconomy

25 Apr 2018

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

23 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

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The next great water crisis may be under our feet

Karen G. Villholth 10 Apr 2018

AnnaJB via - Intercropping maize and beans in Rwanda

Eco-farming can solve hunger, climate crises, experts say

9 Apr 2018

Why ozone poses a challenge to food security

Why ozone poses a challenge to food security

Divya Pandey, Lisa Emberson & Sofie Mortensen 5 Apr 2018

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On dangerous ground: Land degradation is turning soils into deserts

Prof Abbas El-Zein 29 Mar 2018

(L to R): Thierry Zomahoun, president and CEO of AIMS, and founder and chair of NEF, Elsevier CEO, Ron Mobed.

New scientific publication boosts African research

28 Mar 2018

Antique ivory – defined as pre-1947 worked ivory – is an exception and can be traded in the UK and EU. Flickr/James Picht

Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban

Caroline Cox 26 Mar 2018

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Katherine Dafforn, Ana Bugnot, Eliza Heery, Marian 26 Mar 2018

Disasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

Disasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

16 Mar 2018

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FAO, Google collaborates on new forest data tool

7 Mar 2018

Community-based wildlife conservation is bringing success to Tanzania

Community-based wildlife conservation is bringing success to Tanzania

Derek E. Lee 2 Mar 2018

Kate HoltAusAID via

Special alert: Reduced harvests, intensified food insecurity foreseen for Southern Africa

28 Feb 2018

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Halting deforestation: Striking the right balance between human and planetary needs

22 Feb 2018

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A step towards cleaner oceans: Tracking fishing gear to its original owner

12 Feb 2018

2DU Kenya 84 via

First Malabo Biennial Report: More needs to be done to address threats of climate change to farmers and food security

1 Feb 2018

Mondelez International cocoa MoU to help protect Ghana's forests

Mondelez International cocoa MoU to help protect Ghana's forests

24 Jan 2018

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International community must work together to achieve a sustainable, low-carbon livestock industry

22 Jan 2018

Scientists: Warming oceans could scupper marine food system

Scientists: Warming oceans could scupper marine food system

Thin Lei Win 11 Jan 2018

Chrisna Basson, head of strategy at Weathermen & Co, Namibia.

#BizTrends2018: A positive perspective on moving towards 4.0

Chrisna Basson 8 Jan 2018

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Global Soil Organic Carbon Map a powerful tool for sustainable agriculture, climate change mitigation

6 Dec 2017

The future of agriculture, food security is knowledge-intensive

The future of agriculture, food security is knowledge-intensive

28 Nov 2017

AIDmonitor to analyse funding flows for development in food and agriculture-related sectors

AIDmonitor to analyse funding flows for development in food and agriculture-related sectors

24 Nov 2017

Good to know (perhaps) that food is being 'nuclearised'

Good to know (perhaps) that food is being 'nuclearised'

Baher Kamal 23 Nov 2017

Kate HoltAusAID via

New online Climate-Smart Agriculture Sourcebook to help steer food systems in sustainable direction

13 Nov 2017

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Elaine Clara Mah 8 Nov 2017

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WAZA signs MoU to help make sustainably produced palm oil the norm

20 Oct 2017

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Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

ESG & SustainabilityInaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

30 Apr 2018

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AgricultureInnovation, people key to creating a sustainable bioeconomy

25 Apr 2018

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

Marketing & MediaLIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

23 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

Caroline Auzias via

AgricultureThe next great water crisis may be under our feet

Karen G. Villholth 10 Apr 2018

AnnaJB via - Intercropping maize and beans in Rwanda

AgricultureEco-farming can solve hunger, climate crises, experts say

9 Apr 2018

Why ozone poses a challenge to food security

AgricultureWhy ozone poses a challenge to food security

Divya Pandey, Lisa Emberson & Sofie Mortensen 5 Apr 2018

Photo by Wolfgang Hasselmann on

AgricultureOn dangerous ground: Land degradation is turning soils into deserts

Prof Abbas El-Zein 29 Mar 2018

(L to R): Thierry Zomahoun, president and CEO of AIMS, and founder and chair of NEF, Elsevier CEO, Ron Mobed.

Marketing & MediaNew scientific publication boosts African research

28 Mar 2018

Antique ivory – defined as pre-1947 worked ivory – is an exception and can be traded in the UK and EU. Flickr/James Picht

ESG & SustainabilityParadigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban

Caroline Cox 26 Mar 2018

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Construction & EngineeringFuture 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Katherine Dafforn, Ana Bugnot, Eliza Heery, Marian 26 Mar 2018

Disasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

AgricultureDisasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

16 Mar 2018

Photo by Matthew Kane on

AgricultureFAO, Google collaborates on new forest data tool

7 Mar 2018

Community-based wildlife conservation is bringing success to Tanzania

Tourism & TravelCommunity-based wildlife conservation is bringing success to Tanzania

Derek E. Lee 2 Mar 2018

Kate HoltAusAID via

AgricultureSpecial alert: Reduced harvests, intensified food insecurity foreseen for Southern Africa

28 Feb 2018

Photo by Chelsea Bock on

AgricultureHalting deforestation: Striking the right balance between human and planetary needs

22 Feb 2018

2554813 via

AgricultureA step towards cleaner oceans: Tracking fishing gear to its original owner

12 Feb 2018

2DU Kenya 84 via

AgricultureFirst Malabo Biennial Report: More needs to be done to address threats of climate change to farmers and food security

1 Feb 2018

Mondelez International cocoa MoU to help protect Ghana's forests

AgricultureMondelez International cocoa MoU to help protect Ghana's forests

24 Jan 2018

Dizaphotographer via

AgricultureInternational community must work together to achieve a sustainable, low-carbon livestock industry

22 Jan 2018

Scientists: Warming oceans could scupper marine food system

AgricultureScientists: Warming oceans could scupper marine food system

Thin Lei Win 11 Jan 2018

Chrisna Basson, head of strategy at Weathermen & Co, Namibia.

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2018: A positive perspective on moving towards 4.0

Chrisna Basson 8 Jan 2018

StockSnap via

AgricultureGlobal Soil Organic Carbon Map a powerful tool for sustainable agriculture, climate change mitigation

6 Dec 2017

The future of agriculture, food security is knowledge-intensive

AgricultureThe future of agriculture, food security is knowledge-intensive

28 Nov 2017

AIDmonitor to analyse funding flows for development in food and agriculture-related sectors

AgricultureAIDmonitor to analyse funding flows for development in food and agriculture-related sectors

24 Nov 2017

Good to know (perhaps) that food is being 'nuclearised'

AgricultureGood to know (perhaps) that food is being 'nuclearised'

Baher Kamal 23 Nov 2017

Kate HoltAusAID via

AgricultureNew online Climate-Smart Agriculture Sourcebook to help steer food systems in sustainable direction

13 Nov 2017

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Tourism & TravelThree animal tourist attractions you should never do

Elaine Clara Mah 8 Nov 2017

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AgricultureWAZA signs MoU to help make sustainably produced palm oil the norm

20 Oct 2017

Pangolin trade forces Ghana to look at new wildlife laws

ESG & SustainabilityPangolin trade forces Ghana to look at new wildlife laws

13 Oct 2017

Activists condemn craze for wild animal selfies

Tourism & TravelActivists condemn craze for wild animal selfies

6 Oct 2017

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ESG & Sustainability2017-2019 Next Einstein Forum fellows announced

18 Sep 2017

Chocolate industry driving deforestation of Ivory Coast: report

AgricultureChocolate industry driving deforestation of Ivory Coast: report

15 Sep 2017

Africa's ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too

ESG & SustainabilityAfrica's ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too

Willem Daniel Lubbe 11 Sep 2017

Jonathan Wilkins via - Brachiaria pasture

AgricultureHow some African farmers are responding to climate change and what we can learn from them

15 Aug 2017

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ESG & Sustainability'Sixth extinction' of wildlife faster than feared: scientists

12 Jul 2017

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AgricultureCocoa industry agrees plan to tackle deforestation

17 Mar 2017

Groynes at the Keta Sea Defense Project on Ghana’s coast. Kwasi Addo Appeaning

Construction & EngineeringWhy Ghana needs a new approach to stop the erosion of its coastline

Kwasi Addo Appeaning 3 Jul 2015

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

ESG & SustainabilityRenewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

Standard Bank is cleanest and greenest

FinanceStandard Bank is cleanest and greenest

12 Apr 2013