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Is Christine Wangari the next Wangari Maathai?

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Nov 14, 20224 min read

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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The Spice Warrior and her Green War (YOUNG CLIMATE ACTIVIST SERIES)

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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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The social entrepreneur using Majik to create water out of thin air

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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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Climate Parliament vows to fast-track clean energy laws for Africa

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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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Twelve-year-old Tanzanian environmental champion has big green plans for her country

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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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COP 27 lays out concrete measures to green Africa's cement

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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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COP 27: The heat is on for fossil fuel firms amid renewed calls for polluters' tax

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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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Green finance framework required for Africa to deliver low-carbon future: Egypt's Maait

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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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World Bank tells Africa: Invest in climate adaptation to achieve economic growth

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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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How green is my President? Liberia's George Weah is leading the shift to clean energy

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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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Climate warriors: 13 young activists fighting for climate action in Africa

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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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Africa's award-winning mermaid teaches children a love for the ocean

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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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Turning Africa into green hydrogen "El Dorado” fast-tracks at COP27

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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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Green bottles and blue denim - an artivist’s guide to saving the planet

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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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AfDB steps up bid to make Africa’s construction boom green at COP 27

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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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Who takes the best carbon action report card to Cop-27? Africa does

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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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Egypt to launch first satellite for climate monitoring

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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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Uganda’s ‘birthday trees’ activist challenges global leaders on climate inaction

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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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