By Amb. Canon Otto, Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, CleanCyclers
The circular economy is often spoken about in conference halls, policy documents, and sustainability reports. Yet, its true power does not live there. It lives in our homes. In our markets. In our daily decisions.
At CleanCyclers, we believe that the future of sustainability…
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, Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, CleanCyclers
Sustainability has never been just a technical challenge — it is a psychological one. At CleanCyclers, and through platforms like SustainabilityUnscripted, we have consistently emphasized that lasting environmental transformation begins in the human mind long before it appears in policies, innovations, or public campaigns.…
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…
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 reality: what happens when these solar panels reach their end of life?
At Cleancyclers, we’ve seen firsthand the misinformation surrounding solar panel recycling — myths…
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 city facing complex environmental realities: congestion, waste overflow, air pollution, and the ever-growing demand for power.
Yet, amid these challenges lies immense potential for transformation.…
In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards decentralized renewable energy solutions, with communities taking ownership of their energy needs. Community-led renewable energy projects offer a powerful way to address energy poverty, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and create sustainable, resilient communities.
The Benefits of Community-Led Renewable Energy
Energy Independence: Community-led projects can…
Africa, a continent blessed with abundant natural resources, stands at the cusp of a renewable energy revolution. With vast stretches of sunlight, windswept landscapes, and abundant water resources, the potential for solar, wind, and hydropower is immense. Harnessing these renewable sources can not only address the continent's energy challenges but also drive sustainable economic growth…
