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Zero waste, big impact
Climate action
How one surf club in Senegal is riding the wave of environmental change.
Zainab Gbla: The Peacekeeper who planted seeds of hope wins UN Woman Police Officer of the Year award
Chief Superintendent Zainab Gbla, a Sierra Leonean working with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Abyei, is transforming lives in one of Africa's most fragile regions.
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AfricaKenya
UN Environment brought together retailers, manufacturers and other stakeholders to discuss preparations for Kenya’s national ban on plastic bags, which takes effect in August.
technology
Local communities boosting water monitoring systems using the Internet
technology
Engineers are adapting technology to suit the specific needs and dynamics of the continent
environment
Several African countries have begun implementing climate resilience activities
elections
Peaceful transfer of power trending on the continent
elections
African countries in dilemma over whether to leave or support the International Criminal Court
economic development
Survey shows regional institutional investor base expanding due to favourable demographics
Conservation
Newly-created commission will gather evidence to help dismantle organized wildlife crimes