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President of the Republic of Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba, announces the creation of 20 marine protected areas during his speech at the headquarters of the United Nations

Gabon creates network of marine protected areas

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Africa's rainforests are different. Why it matters that they're protected

Africa's rainforests are different. Why it matters that they're protected

Martin Sullivan, Oliver Phillips, and Simon Lewis 25 May 2017

#AUW2017: Innovative water management in Africa requires collaboration

#AUW2017: Innovative water management in Africa requires collaboration

Sindy Peters 17 May 2017

The superhighway threatening Nigeria's tropical rainforest

The superhighway threatening Nigeria's tropical rainforest

17 May 2017

#WTMA17: When Just a Drop can make everything count

#WTMA17: When Just a Drop can make everything count

Robin Fredericks 3 May 2017

The role of NGOs in Africa: are they a force for good?

The role of NGOs in Africa: are they a force for good?

Sally Matthews 26 Apr 2017

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Technology and big data are helping Cameroonians protect their forests

Arend de Haas 24 Apr 2017

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New FAO satellite tool helps African farmers optimise water productivity

24 Apr 2017

Environment not a priority for sub-Saharan African countries

Environment not a priority for sub-Saharan African countries

24 Apr 2017

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Ethiopian startup accepted into Silicon Valley water innovation accelerator

Tom Jackson 21 Apr 2017

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Uganda's second Slow Food Earth Market launched in Manafwa

13 Apr 2017

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Indian Ocean Dipole: The obscure climate phenomenon driving drought

Jared Ferrie 24 Feb 2017

Is sustainability baked into your strategy?

Is sustainability baked into your strategy?

Sue Morris 23 Feb 2017

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Global future food security in jeopardy warns FAO report

22 Feb 2017

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Agriculture and water scarcity - it's time to act

23 Jan 2017

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Africa-funded project to help small-island nations adapt to climate change

21 Nov 2016

Implementing climate smart agriculture up for discussion at COP22

Implementing climate smart agriculture up for discussion at COP22

10 Nov 2016

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Sustainable agriculture deserves center stage at Marrakesh climate talks

José Graziano da Silva 8 Nov 2016

Report: rapid transformation of agriculture necessary to curb greenhouse gas emissions

Report: rapid transformation of agriculture necessary to curb greenhouse gas emissions

19 Oct 2016

27 African countries adopt the Marrakesh Declaration

27 African countries adopt the Marrakesh Declaration

11 Oct 2016

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Ethiopia Soil Map arms farmers with new fertilisers in climate fight

Pius Sawa 30 Sep 2016

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Funding sought for organic farming in Africa

8 Sep 2016

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Healthy oceans important drivers of African prosperity, food security

2 Sep 2016

Egypt uses sewage to grow forests in the desert

Egypt uses sewage to grow forests in the desert

Kate Walker 31 Aug 2016

African countries square up for battle over future of ivory trade ban

African countries square up for battle over future of ivory trade ban

Chris Alden and Ross Harvey 12 Aug 2016

#CSIfocus: 'Our sustainable brands grew faster in 2015'

#CSIfocus: 'Our sustainable brands grew faster in 2015'

Peter Cowan 4 Aug 2016

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#CSIfocus: Customers do reward sustainable brands

4 Aug 2016

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Carl Manlan 2 Aug 2016

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#CSIfocus: Corporate citizens need to make a real impact on Africa's SDGs

Abey Tau 1 Aug 2016

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