By Amb. Canon Otto — Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, Cleancyclers Africa
Every journey tells a story — and in today’s world, the way we move is shaping the…
When people hear the word sustainability, they often think of large-scale projects, complex technology, or government policies. But the truth is — sustainability begins at home. The foundation of a…
As Africa embraces renewable energy at an unprecedented scale, solar panels are lighting homes, schools, and communities that once lived in darkness. But beneath this green revolution lies an often-ignored…
Africa’s Growing E-Waste Challenge
Walk through many African cities today — from Lagos to Accra, Nairobi to Johannesburg — and you’ll find piles of discarded electronics: old phones, broken TVs,…
Change Begins Where You Are
When people think about sustainability, they often picture large organizations, solar farms, or government policies. But real change doesn’t begin in conference halls — it…
Rethinking Waste in a Warming World
When we talk about climate change, the conversation often centers on energy, fossil fuels, and deforestation. Yet one of the most overlooked contributors to…
When we talk about sustainability in Africa, one name that always comes to mind is Lagos — a city of boundless energy, innovation, and ambition. But Lagos is also a…
When people hear about the green economy, they often think it’s a field reserved for scientists, investors, or governments. Some even believe that if they don’t own solar panels or…
When we speak about sustainability across Africa and beyond, one concept keeps returning to the center of the conversation: the circular economy.
But what does this mean? And why is…
When people think of recycling, they often imagine plastic bottles and aluminum cans. While these are important, there is a much wider world of recyclable materials—some of which are hidden…
In every crisis lies an opportunity—and in the climate crisis lies a revolution: a revolution of work, of purpose, and of possibility. We are entering the era of green jobs—and…
We often hear the phrase “Leave no one behind,” but what does that really mean for the everyday citizen, the policymaker, the entrepreneur—or the recycler in a Lagos neighborhood sorting…