Africa Sustainability Matters (ASM)

As we close out the year, we are proud to highlight some of the impactful articles that have guided our journey toward transparency, accountability, and sustainable action. Each piece offers valuable insights for professionals, businesses, and changemakers: 📌 Why Sustainability Reporting, Disclosure Will Remain Top Agenda-https://lnkd.in/dUZgwHEM 📌 How GRI Reporting is Shaping Modern Business Practices-https://lnkd.in/d_5_BHnq 📌 Navigating Sustainability Reporting with a Global Stakeholder Set-https://lnkd.in/dbMV3brJ 📌 Climate Reporting in Your Sustainability Report-https://lnkd.in/ez6pPYq3 📌 The Importance of Assurance in Sustainability Reporting-https://lnkd.in/de8MM2BX These articles have explored critical themes in sustainability reporting, from the role of assurance to emerging trends, climate-focused disclosures, and standout reporting practices from the African continent. As we step into the new year, let’s carry forward the knowledge, inspiration, and dedication to a more sustainable future. 👉 Revisit these highlights and plan your sustainability journey for 2025!

Africa’s policy landscape in 2024 reflects a growing recognition of sustainability as a cornerstone of economic and social progress. Governments across the continent have enacted policies aimed at addressing pressing environmental challenges while promoting inclusive growth. These efforts underscore the shared understanding that sustainable development is a collective endeavor requiring bold actions and innovative strategies.  Read: https://lnkd.in/diakzR_A

The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved an investment of $37M, unlocking $492M in co-financing from the African Development Bank Group and The World Bank, to restore 322,276 hectares of degraded land in Ethiopia, empower women, and boost rural livelihoods with sustainable solutions. Tariye Gbadegesin, CEO of the Climate Investment Funds, highlighted the dual benefits of this plan, emphasizing how nature-based solutions can simultaneously address climate challenges and strengthen communities that depend on agriculture and forestry. https://lnkd.in/dHmFwC6c Farm Africa, Horn of Africa Regional Environment Centre and Network Ethio Wetlands and Natural Resources Association EWNRA UNDP Ethiopia, #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateFinance #EcosystemRestoration

As we close out the year, it's inspiring to see the numerous sustainability reports shaping Africa's future. As we step into the new year, these reports pave the way for even greater strides towards sustainable development. Read the article featuring sustainability reports from airtel, Olam, MTN and Stanbic Bank- https://lnkd.in/d7wiutAv #sustainabilityreporting

The Africa Capital Hub has provided funds to Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Nigeria as part of a new $1 billion initiative aimed at accelerating sustainable development across Africa. Launched by bankers without borders (BwB) at the AFRICA FINANCIAL SUMMIT - AFIS in Casablanca, Morocco, the Africa Capital Hub (ACH) is set to drive impactful solutions and unlock opportunities for sustainable growth in the region. #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaCapitalHub #ACH #InnovationForImpact

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐢𝐧 2024? The continent’s sustainable development journey is at a critical juncture. Despite immense potential, climate finance mobilization remains far below the needed targets, impacting progress across sectors. Discover the opportunities, challenges, and pathways to a greener future in the 2024 Africa Sustainable Development Report written by the United Nations. https://lnkd.in/dWxd6pNq World Economic Forum, UNAccc (UNITY OF NATIONS ACTION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE COUNCIL), Africa for SDGs ,Devex #GlobalGoals #FutureOfSustainability #ActOnClimate

In Bishoftu, Ethiopia, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) united key global partners, including World Health Organization, UNICEF, World Food Programme, and the International Association of Public Health Logisticians, to craft a bold strategy for strengthening Africa's health supply chains. Over six days of collaboration, the focus was on building a resilient, sustainable system that tackles both immediate challenges and long-term health supply needs across the continent. Read more about the challenges they are looking to curb: https://lnkd.in/dHfkp7iH #HealthSupplyChains #AfricaCDC #Sustainability #HealthInnovation,

The EMERGING Valley 2024 Summit brought together 1,500+ attendees from 50 countries, including delegations from Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Tunisia, to redefine Euro-Med-Africa innovation and collaboration. 🌍✨ Key highlights included LAfricaMobile securing a €7M investment, groundbreaking partnerships with Plug and Play, Flat6Labs, and Proparco, and the launch of the Positive Mediterranean Program by Agence Française de Développement. Innovators like OLIVIER DECAZES from L'Officine du Monde and John Okoro from Growth Energy were celebrated for driving sustainable solutions, while tailored workshops and the Business Investor Lunch empowered startups to scale. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dWhDyMcA #EmergingValley2024 #Sustainability #GlobalImpact

Read about the  Obroni Wawu October festival organized by The Or Foundation This event showcases the ingenuity of local designers who craft innovative pieces from discarded garments representing a fusion of environmental activism and artistic expression.  Lokita Akosua Dansua Essuman, Wendy Owusu, SustainablyChic Online Resale, Fashion Revolution South Africa, ECOfashion Corp, Fashion for Good, https://lnkd.in/et8C7x9B #SustainableFashion #EcoFashion #SlowFashion #ConsciousConsumption #FashionRevolution #CircularFashion #EthicalFashion #FashionForGood #GreenFashion #SustainableStyle #FashionTransparency #EcoFriendlyFashion

Enterprises across Africa are turning plastic waste into valuable products for good. Read the article to discover some of these trailblazers who are reshaping waste management. https://lnkd.in/e7KjCHz3 Gjenge_Makers, Conceptos Plasticos S.A.S. Wecyclers Corporation, The FlipFlopi Project #PlasticForGood #Innovation #WasteToValue #AfricaTrailblazers #CircularEconomy #GreenInitiatives #EcoFriendly #SustainableFuture #WasteManagement #PlasticRecycling #AfricanEnterprises