Africa: Environment

Nations across the world have increasingly adopted climate change laws over the last two decades.

President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) set the stage for South Africa's development trajectory, with sustainability and inclusivity at the heart of his vision.

Over the past few years, we have witnessed the evolution of ESG (environmental, social and governance) matters and their impact on businesses in Kenya firsthand, particularly in how ESG principles influence lending decisions.

In Nigeria, the demolition of a building cannot occur without first obtaining a valid demolition permit from the relevant regulatory authority.

Across South Africa, industries ranging from agriculture to mining are embracing AI-driven tools for environmental monitoring. AI can help track water usage, predict extreme weather, and optimize resource allocation...

Deep Sea Mining "DSM" refers to the extraction of valuable mineral resources from the seabed in areas beyond the reach of traditional mining operations.

Nigeria's National Assembly has begun the constitutional amendment process, and as usual, all sorts of areas in the constitution have been proposed for amendment.

The position that the right to a safe and clean environment is an absolute right that should be guaranteed in a sane society without any compromise supports the inherent commitment...

In recent years, the search for alternative fuels to replace conventional fossil-based products such as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has gained significant attention.

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) through a notice dated 8 April 2024 (the Notice) recently announced that all organic waste generated by households, private sectors and public sector institutions, religious institutions, private and public functions, and events shall be strictly segregated and placed in 100% biodegradable garbage bags or bin liners.

As the global fashion industry increasingly embraces sustainability, Nigeria's fashion sector faces a pressing need to follow suit.

As Nigeria currently experiences a wave of divestments by international oil companies (IOCs), an increased attention is being directed towards the decommissioning of ageing infrastructure.