The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced that Ghana will officially ban the production, importation, distribution, sale and use of polystyrene foam products, commonly known as Styrofoam or takeaway packs, from January 1, 2027.
Category: Environment & Sustainability
Carbon Pricing Generates $107 Billion for Public Investment-New Report
Governments raised more than $107 billion from carbon pricing in 2025, with revenues tripling over the past decade, according to the latest World Bank report on carbon pricing.
Rice Feeds Billions of People – But its Role in Fuelling Climate Change is Growing
Rice paddies are essential to lives and livelihoods in many parts of Asia. Jingting Zhang Hanqin Tian, Boston College; Jingting Zhang, Boston College; Pep Canadell, CSIRO, and Shufen (Susan) Pan, Boston College Rice feeds more than half the world. From terraced paddies in Southeast Asia to irrigated fields in China and India, it underpins daily […]
Ghana: Plastic Waste Driving Flooding and Climate Concerns in Bamaahu — Youth Climate Reporter
A youth climate reporter in the Upper West Region, Amada Tenga, has raised concerns over the growing problem of plastic waste disposal in Bamaahu, a suburb of Wa, describing it as a major contributor to environmental pollution and climate-related challenges in the area.
Ubuntuverse Institute Launches Field-Defining PlayBook to Unlock Africa’s $3 Trillion Green Industrial Opportunity
South Africa// — The Ubuntuverse Institute (https://Ubuntuversal.org/) today released The 3 Trillion Corporate Advocacy PlayBook: Africa’s 10× CAMPs Accelerating Just Clean Energy’s Green Industrialisation, a field-defining framework charting how corporate actors can unlock the continent’s $3 trillion clean energy opportunity.
Forest Stewardship Council Stadium of Life Opens in Maseru
Maseru, Lesotho// — Today marks the official opening of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) (https://FSC.org) Stadium of Life, Africa’s first stadium constructed with sustainably sourced timber.
WorldGBC Expands Climate Action Support for Building and Construction Sector Across Africa
London, UK//– Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa selected to join pioneering project that will accelerate the adoption of solutions to advance sustainable construction and renovation.
From Australia to Vietnam, the Iran War is Fuelling Demand For EVs
Sydney, Australia – Until recently, Rosco Jewell sold about one used electric vehicle every two months on his online marketplace, Amazing EV.
New Strategic Partnership in Arab States Region to Enhance Access to Green Finance for SMEs
Amman, Jordan// — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has signed a Joint Statement of Intent with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (https://ICD-PS.org) and the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) —both members of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group—introducing a new blended finance […]
Driving Greener, More Resilient Ports
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have launched a new partnership to accelerate the transition toward more sustainable, resilient and inclusive global maritime transport.