By Amb. Canon Otto Convener, Global Sustainability Summit | Founder, Cleancyclers
Africa is no longer standing on the sidelines of the global energy transition. It is stepping into the spotlight.
Across the continent, renewable energy is moving from promise to practice — powering homes, businesses, schools, and entire communities that were once excluded from reliable…
By Amb. Canon Otto, Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, Cleancyclers
We are living at the intersection of two defining forces of our time: the climate crisis and the digital revolution.
For years, technology and sustainability were treated as parallel conversations. Today, they are inseparable. As climate impacts intensify — from flooding and heatwaves to…
By Amb. Canon Otto — Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, CleanCyclers
Lagos is a city of dreams — a pulsating hub of creativity, ambition, and innovation. But it is also a city struggling under the weight of its own growth: traffic congestion, unmanaged waste, flooding, and carbon-heavy living patterns. Yet, despite these challenges, one…
By Amb. Canon Otto — Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, Cleancyclers
Africa is standing at a defining moment. Across the continent, clean energy is expanding faster than ever before — solar installations on rooftops, mini-grids powering remote communities, and renewable technologies becoming more accessible through innovation and local manufacturing.
But as the Convener of…
By Amb. Canon Otto , Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, Cleancyclers
Sustainability is not a Western idea, nor an African concept, nor an Asian movement. It is a universal human responsibility — expressed uniquely across cultures, landscapes, and histories. At cleancyclers, as well as on platforms like sustainabilityUnscripted, we explore the human side of…
By Amb. Canon Otto — Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, CleanCyclers
Every great movement in history began with one person who chose to act differently. One decision. One habit. One moment of awareness.
In sustainability, the same principle applies. The world does not change because a million people make grand gestures; it changes because…
By Amb. Canon Otto FRSA Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Executive Director, Cleancyclers
For decades, the language of sustainability evolved quietly in the background. But today, three letters dominate global boardrooms, investor briefings, and corporate strategies: ESG — Environmental, Social, and Governance.
Across Africa and the world, ESG has become a buzzword, a benchmark, and…
By Amb. Canon Otto – Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, Cleancyclers
Celebrations are part of our shared human experience. Whether it’s birthdays, weddings, corporate gatherings, cultural festivals, or community milestones, these moments bring joy, connection, and memories. But as I often say during the Global Sustainability Summit, celebration should never come at the expense…
By Amb. Canon Otto — Convener, Global Sustainability Summit; Founder, Cleancyclers
As Africa accelerates its transition into a renewable-energy future, one truth is becoming unmistakably clear: solar power is only as sustainable as the systems built to manage it at the end of its life cycle. And the world is now shifting its attention to…
By Amb. Canon Otto, Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, Cleancyclers
In the rapidly evolving world of sustainability, one question continues to echo across conferences, global dialogues, and the platforms we champion at Cleancyclers and SustainabilityUnscripted:
Can fashion — one of the world’s most expressive and culturally-rich industries — ever be truly sustainable?
As someone…
By Amb. Canon Otto — Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder of Cleancyclers Africa
When we talk about sustainability, we often think of forests, oceans, or renewable energy. But what about the place where we spend most of our waking hours — the office?
At Cleancyclers, we’ve learned that true sustainability doesn’t stop at home…
By Amb. Canon Otto — Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder of Cleancyclers Africa
They say the kitchen is the heart of every home — and for me, it’s also where sustainability begins. Every meal we cook, every ingredient we choose, and every plate we serve has an impact far beyond our dining tables.
At…
