Africa Sustainability Matters (ASM)

Kenya and the Netherlands have signed three MOUs & a Letter of Intent to boost trade, agriculture, tourism, and water management. The agreements were formalized during the State Visit of King Willem-Alexander & Queen Máxima to Kenya. 🔹 Key highlights: ✅ Establishment of a Joint Trade Committee to enhance bilateral trade ✅ Agriculture Working Group to strengthen agricultural collaboration ✅ Tourism agreement to boost Dutch investments & visitors to Kenya ✅ €3M investment in Naivasha & Sabaki water projects by Invest International ✅ Launch of a direct cold-chain corridor for perishable goods from Kenya to Rotterdam The visit also includes business forums, diplomatic talks, and youth engagement sessions to deepen cooperation. What are your thoughts on these new partnerships? https://lnkd.in/dHvvQvGx Statehouse Kenya, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Kenya Tourism Board, Port of Rotterdam #KenyaNetherlands #Trade #Sustainability #Investment

Annancieta Mwololo argues for a common legal framework for sustainable agriculture in Africa—stressing that collective action is the way forward. Do you think Africa’s policy environment should shift towards a more unified approach, or is the current fragmented model sufficient? The European Union, Association of Southeast Asian Nations., and Organization of American States have done it—should Africa follow suit? Join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/dV_fRdDP #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Sustainableafrica Lucy Kioko, Daniella Anyang, Femi Adekoya, Chiwinga Banda, African Union,

Namibia has officially entered the green hydrogen era! On March 12, HyIron’s Oshivela plant produced Southern Africa’s first green hydrogen using a 12MW electrolyser—the largest in the region. Powered 100% by solar energy, this groundbreaking project will drive zero-emission iron production, positioning Namibia as a leader in Africa’s green industrial revolution. https://lnkd.in/dPju4Zkd  (Geschäftsstelle der Exportinitiative Energie des BMWK) BENTELER Group, Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, Namibia Green Hydrogen Research Institute (NGHRI), Kelvine Amukwaya (B.Eng, M.Eng), Nam-H2 Fund Managers, Bryan Groenendaal,

Around the world, the communities least responsible for climate change are bearing its worst consequences. Rising seas, lost livelihoods, and forced displacement have become their reality. Climate justice goes beyond cutting emissions—it’s about equity, accountability, and safeguarding human rights. It’s about ensuring that those most affected receive the support they deserve. In this compelling article, Annancieta Mwololo explores the urgent need for climate justice and what it truly means. Read: https://lnkd.in/dxt4CdEc ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT,  Earth.Org, Laudato Si' Movement , Climate Justice Alliance, Youth Climate Justice, Climate Justice Resilience Fund

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞. Last week in the Africa Sustainability Matters Newsletter, we covered key sustainability developments across the continent: ✅ Morocco has approved an ambitious $32.5 billion investment in green hydrogen projects, with global leaders stepping in: Ortus Energy, ACCIONA, Nordex Group, TAQA Group, CEPSA, @ACWA Power, UEG Araucária, and China Three Gorges (Europe) S.A. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dDVbntgk ✅ Eritrea is launching its Desert to Power Initiative with three major mini-grid projects, accelerating clean energy access in the region. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dJzr86wD ✅ Kenya’s renewable energy sector just got a global boost! KenGen Kenya's CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga, has been appointed co-chair of the Business 20 (B20 South Africa) Task Force on Energy Mix & Just Transition under South Africa’s G20 presidency in 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dVEHiN89 We also explored: 📌 The latest policy & regulatory updates—EFRAG & CDP released a detailed correspondence mapping, aligning CDP’s question bank with the European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS E1) for climate disclosures. 📌 Grant opportunities for sustainability in 2025. 📌 The COP 30 deforestation dilemma in Belem, Brazil—cutting trees to make way for the climate summit. 💡 Want to stay ahead on Africa’s sustainability news, funding, and policy updates? Get exclusive insights delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/d44tJ9uk #Sustainability #Africa #GreenEnergy #ESG #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #Kenya #Morocco #Eritrea #Hydrogen #B20 #COP30 #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateFinance

 At the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025, pan-African legal and advisory firm CLG (formerly Centurion Law Group) will offer expert analysis on how legal structures shape the future of Congo’s energy landscape and broader sustainability efforts. CLG, the official legal partner of CEIF 2025, will use this platform to address investment challenges and opportunities in Congo’s evolving energy sector. A delegation of its top legal minds—including CEO and Group Managing Partner Zion Adeoye, Managing Director of CLG Congo Yves OLLIVIER, Tax and Legal Director for Cameroon Grace Yella, and Senior Associate Achare Takor—will lead key discussions during the event, scheduled for March 24-26 in Brazzaville. Under the patronage of President @Denis Sassou Nguesso and supported by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo, CEIF 2025 will unite international investors and African stakeholders to explore regional energy and infrastructure opportunities. The discussions will center on gas-to-power projects, the expansion of Congo’s energy sector, and policy innovations to enhance sustainability. https://lnkd.in/dZgc6aTD AfricanOilAnd GasNews, African Energy Chamber EnergyNet Ltd.,African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO)

This coming world water day, we feature Humana People to People India. Through their Farmers’ Clubs program, it is empowering smallholder farmers with sustainable agricultural techniques that protect water resources and mitigate climate change. In Malawi, farmers are learning to conserve soil moisture through agroforestry, reducing water loss and increasing yields, writes Snorre Westgaard https://lnkd.in/dNHRZb77 Matsobane Sebanda, Lebohang Rikhotso, Nomfundo Dladla, Manu Mayank, Kusum Gaur, Helle Lund,

CDP and EFRAG have taken a major step towards interoperability by aligning climate disclosures with the European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS E1). This mapping helps businesses streamline their sustainability reporting, ensuring consistency in climate transition plans, emissions targets, and carbon pricing. By reducing complexity and improving data usability, this initiative supports companies in meeting CSRD requirements while making climate reporting more efficient and impactful for companies in the EU or operating in EU markets. https://lnkd.in/d6bKjqFd #Sustainability #ESG #ClimateReporting #Interoperability #CSRD #EFRAG #CDP Sherry Madera , Patrick de Cambourg, Paul Dickinson, Shannon Joly, Nicolette Bartlett, Filipe Camilo Alves, Caroline Martins, Saskia Slomp,

𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬? 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐎𝐏30 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐲.. As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, a new road is cutting through the Amazon Rainforest leading to massive deforestation—ironically, to improve access to a climate conference meant to protect it. Is this a necessary development or a contradiction in global climate action? Some say it's progress, while others see it as a dangerous precedent. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSneJRUE #COP30 #AmazonRainforest #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Deforestation #Greenwashing

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 2025 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭. African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat is transforming Africa’s trade landscape, but how far have we come? The latest economic report on Africa dives into the progress, challenges, and strategic actions needed to unlock its full potential. From the Guided Trade Initiative to trade liberalization schedules, we break it all down. Read our summary: https://lnkd.in/dYp-39B7 #AfCFTA #AfricaTrade #SustainableGrowth #EconomicReport2025 African Union ,African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa , African Development Bank Group, TradeMark Africa, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) , International Trade Centre, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, UN Africa Renewal