June Observances
Key sustainability landmarks and events occurring throughout the month of June.
COP30 Showed Why Africa Must Lead the Next Phase of Climate Action
byAdetoro Adetayo• Nov 26, 2025
The continent isn’t asking for charity; it’s building energy systems, financing models, and industries that could shape the global green economy.
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South Africa Closes Historic G20 Summit Amid U.S. Boycott
byThe Trending Desk• Nov 23, 2025
On November 23, 2025, South Africa officially closed the G20 summit’s first-ever African edition in Johannesburg without the customary U.S. handover, putting African priorities in the global spotlight.
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Lagos Fashion Week Wins 2025 Earthshot Prize
byThe Trending Desk• Nov 15, 2025
On November 5, 2025, Lagos Fashion Week received a £1 million Earthshot Prize in Rio. Africa’s first circular fashion hub is now on the way.
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African Mining Week Opens Doors to New Deals
byThe Trending Desk• Oct 5, 2025
On October 1–3, 2025, ministers and investors met in Cape Town to chart Africa’s mining future: innovation, investment, and inclusion took center stage.
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Can Solar and Wind Keep Namibia's Taps and Hydrogen Plants Running?
byBlossom Amena• Sep 7, 2025
New models show how renewable-powered desalination could ease water stress while fueling the green hydrogen economy.
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Ghana’s Secondhand Clothing Trade Is Drowning in Waste. Here’s How to Save It.
byEzinne Okoroafor• Aug 17, 2025
A Waste-based Tax and Extended Producer Responsibility could keep jobs alive while tackling pollution at the source.
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The Climate Case for Bamboo Is Clear. So Why Isn’t the Money Moving?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Aug 3, 2025
Bamboo is cheap, fast-growing, and carbon-rich. Cameroon has a national strategy and active pilot projects, but unlocking scale will take more than potential.
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What Happens to a Pad After It's Used? In Nigeria, the Answer Is Complicated.
byEzinne Okoroafor• Jul 21, 2025
With no clear disposal path, menstrual waste becomes a silent threat, polluting land, water, and communities.
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Mauritius is Losing Its Beaches. Can Local Action Outpace the Rising Sea?
byGloria Edukere• Jul 11, 2025
From disappearing coastlines to coral collapse and economic strain, climate change is reshaping life on the island. But communities, farmers, and fishers aren’t waiting for the government to act.
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What If We Treated Climate Change Like the Health Emergency It Is?
byEzinne Okoroafor• May 28, 2025
Rising temperatures and deadly diseases are overwhelming Africa’s healths, yet only 8% of climate finance addresses the crisis. It’s time for a shift in priorities.
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Seychelles Saved Its Ocean. Can It Save Its Coastline?
byTomi Abe• May 14, 2025
Marine protections have worked, but with 90% of the population crowded on one island, Seychelles must now build a future without breaking the coast.
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Reimagining the Great Green Wall
byAdetoro Adetayo• Apr 13, 2025
To succeed, the Great Green Wall must approach the Sahel’s restoration by going beyond tree planting to prioritize native species, soil regeneration, and local community leadership.
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Can AfCFTA Boost Trade Without Harming the Environment?
bySalamatu Alabi• Mar 23, 2025
Africa’s biggest trade deal promises economic growth, but weak regulations and rapid industrial expansion could trigger an environmental crisis. What’s the plan?
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Who Will Keep Paying the Price for Polluted Air?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Mar 19, 2025
Despite contributing the least to global emissions, vulnerable communities face worsening air pollution, rising deaths, and economic devastation—who will act?
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When Rainfall Fails: Hunger and Hardship in Karamoja
byEzinne Okoroafor• Mar 2, 2025
Unpredictable rainfall and prolonged droughts have left families in Karamoja struggling to find food, pushing malnutrition rates beyond emergency thresholds.
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The Financial Imbalance in Congo Basin Conservation
byVictoria Agbakwuru• Feb 18, 2025
Funding gaps threaten the Congo Basin’s ability to absorb carbon, protect biodiversity, and sustain millions who depend on its resources.
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Why Your Choice of Sunscreen Could Save Coral Reefs
byAdetoro Adetayo• Sep 6, 2024
Just as your choice of sunscreen shields your skin, it can also protect the vibrant life beneath the waves.
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Namibia's Daring Quest to Decarbonize the Steel Industry
byAdetoro Adetayo• May 20, 2024
In a bold move, Namibia’s Oshivela Project aims to reshape steel production by cutting emissions entirely, marking a historic shift forward.
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