The AfDB and GCF have partnered on several initiatives. Last month, the AfDB hosted GCF delegates from the African region in Abidjan. The delegation was led by Catherine Koffman, Director for Africa at GCF. History In 2016, the AfDB was accredited as a multilateral implementing entity for the GCF, enabling it to implement climate change […]
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Last month, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board decided to open several regional offices. The new offices include an office in Nairobi, Kenya to serve East and Southern Africa and an office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to serve Central, North, and West Africa. Additional offices will be in Panama City (Panama), Suva (Fiji), and Amman
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Different countries have implemented circularity principles in their sustainability and ESG systems. Our article reviews approaches used by the European Union (EU), Japan, and China, with the aim of providing recommendations for Kenya. The EU Japan China Possible Takeaways for Kenya
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PET Recycling Company Ltd M-KOPA Holdings Ltd Safaricom PLC EcoPost Sustainable Solutions Twiga Foods Ltd Kenya Breweries Limited Major Takeaways
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Last week, we discussed circularity, including the possibility of applying circularity principles to support ESG performance. This article sheds light on how these principles are being applied by different companies in the international arena. Patagonia IKEA Philips Interface Incorporated Nike Veja Conclusion
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The concept of circularity is gaining traction in the sustainability arena. The underlying assumption is that the process of circulating materials enhances sustainability. However, this is not always the case (For example, recycling polymers that incorporate harmful additives can be harmful.). All circularity activities should, therefore, be assessed based on economic, environmental, and social sustainability:
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One of the commonly misunderstood concepts in the sustainability arena is development finance (DF). Despite its central role in financing long-term development, DF is often conflated with conventional lending or public finance. This week, we define DF and explain why it is critical for Africa’s development trajectory. Definition DF refers to the range of funds
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The awareness of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices has increased across the globe. Institutions like the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) have introduced sustainability reporting guidelines that explicitly reference ESG principles. CBK voluntary climate risk disclosures for Kenyan banks begin in January 2025, while mandatory disclosures are scheduled
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This year, many international companies have demonstrated their commitment to Environmental Sustainability and Governance (ESG) principles. This was driven by investor demand, changing consumer expectations, the pursuit of competitive advantage, regulatory pressure, and enhanced risk management. This week’s review examines 3 international companies with strong ESG performance. Schneider Electric- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Schneider Electric was
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Climate conversations often frame mitigation as the center of global action. Climate finance (CF), however, is split into mitigation and adaptation. Mitigation focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and slowing global warming. Examples include renewable energy, afforestation, carbon capture, and electric vehicles. On the other hand, adaptation helps societies, economies, and infrastructure cope with the
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