Sustainability

The impacts of the climate crisis on the South Asian subcontinent are already quite bad.

EcoGen, a Malawian start-up, transforms animal waste into biogas and bio-fertiliser, providing farmers with affordable energy and sustainable farming solutions. This innovation helps reduce reliance on firewood and chemical fertilisers.

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Eco-friendly farming can put grassroots communities in the DRC in a better position to ensure their own food security.

Brazil is plagued by devastating natural disasters. Environmental and climate protection is not progressing for various reasons, and the country’'s colonial legacy also plays a role.

The closure of Zambia’s Investrust Bank reflects the struggles of local financial institutions facing competition from multinational banks. The recent closure poses major challenges for former account holders and employees.

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A recent white paper published by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation identifies global priorities and suggests how to allocate funding for maximum impact.

Students at the Malawi University of Sciences and Technology (MUST) are developing AI-powered solutions for healthcare and agriculture, showcasing the role of technology in solving Malawi’s problems.

Rural communities generally lack good public services and have too few economic opportunities. The climate crisis is compounding problems.