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Is Christine Wangari the next Wangari Maathai?
Climate activist Christine Wangari Gachege is determined to show that grassroots efforts can influence government policy. By mobilising...
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Nov 14, 20223 min read
The Spice Warrior and her Green War (YOUNG CLIMATE ACTIVIST SERIES)
Drought is increasingly common in the Maa communities of East Africa. For 22-year-old Anita Soina, however, drought was simply part of...
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Nov 14, 20223 min read
The social entrepreneur using Majik to create water out of thin air
Beth Koigi was determined to create a sustainable solution to water access. So she made "Majik". by Bonface Orucho, bird story agency...
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Nov 14, 20222 min read
Climate Parliament vows to fast-track clean energy laws for Africa
Lawmakers from the Climate Parliament Coalition have agreed to implement climate legislation in their countries to counteract the impacts...
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Nov 14, 20223 min read
Twelve-year-old Tanzanian environmental champion has big green plans for her country
Twelve-year-old Sharon Ringo Mowo is passionate about the environment and wildlife in her home country, Tanzania. Her efforts have...
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Nov 14, 20223 min read
COP 27 lays out concrete measures to green Africa's cement
Ambitious new efforts are underway to lower the carbon footprint in cement manufacturing in Africa on the back of population growth...
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Nov 11, 20222 min read
COP 27: The heat is on for fossil fuel firms amid renewed calls for polluters' tax
COP 27: The heat is on for fossil fuel firms amid renewed calls for polluters' tax The UN is seeking global consensus on taxing fossil...
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Nov 11, 20223 min read
Green finance framework required for Africa to deliver low-carbon future: Egypt's Maait
African states are looking for a financing breakthrough at COP to unlock more affordable financing for the continent's green energy...
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Nov 11, 20223 min read
World Bank tells Africa: Invest in climate adaptation to achieve economic growth
The recent World Bank report urges African countries to increase their investment in climate adaptation lest they miss out on their...
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Nov 11, 20222 min read
Explainer: What is greenwashing?
"Greenwashing" is a term that is increasingly popping up in climate change conversations. So what does it mean? An explainer, by bird...
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Nov 10, 20223 min read
How green is my President? Liberia's George Weah is leading the shift to clean energy
President George Weah came into office against long-standing civil unrest and major socioeconomic challenges. To confront them, he...
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Nov 10, 20228 min read
Climate warriors: 13 young activists fighting for climate action in Africa
From toolkits to snacks, Africa's Gen Zs and Millennials are on the frontlines, creating awareness and inspiring action against climate...
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Nov 10, 20223 min read
Africa's award-winning mermaid teaches children a love for the ocean
South Africa's black mermaid is inspiring a new generation of ocean guardians. by Biénne Huisman, bird story agency "Do dolphins bite?...
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Nov 10, 20223 min read
Turning Africa into green hydrogen "El Dorado” fast-tracks at COP27
Egypt is emerging as a frontrunner in the race to establish Africa’s green hydrogen economy after securing a deal with Norway to build a...
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Nov 10, 20222 min read
Latest pictures from COP : Day 4
These pictures are rights-cleared for republishing. Please credit bird story agency. World Trade Organisation Director General Ngozi...
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Nov 10, 20222 min read
Green bottles and blue denim - an artivist’s guide to saving the planet
Sandra Suubi, 32, is rallying against climate change through wearable installations made from various waste products. By Atieno Odera,...
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Nov 10, 20223 min read
AfDB steps up bid to make Africa’s construction boom green at COP 27
The African Development Bank is looking to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to help green the continent’s infrastructure boom amid...
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Nov 9, 20224 min read
Who takes the best carbon action report card to Cop-27? Africa does
The bird story agency's Seth Onyango takes a look at Africa's increasingly clean energy record. Seth Onyango, bird story agency By...
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Nov 9, 20223 min read
Egypt to launch first satellite for climate monitoring
The satellite prototype will be displayed at COP 27 in Sharm El-Sheikh Bonface Orucho, bird story agency. After years of research, the...
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Nov 9, 20222 min read
Uganda’s ‘birthday trees’ activist challenges global leaders on climate inaction
Leah Namugerwa, 18, did not mince her words when addressing COP27’s World Leaders Summit: no more rhetoric, it’s time to leave a positive...
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