Retailer Walmart Inc targets zero emissions by 2040 in its global operations
USA – Walmart Inc., a multinational retail corporation, has announced that it is targeting zero…
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Amazon launches US$2bn climate venture investment program
USA – Global retail and e-commerce giant, Amazon has launched ‘The Climate Pledge Fund’ to…
FMO invests US$7.5m in ARAF to support climate smart agriculture
AFRICA – Dutch development bank FMO has invested US$7.5m in the Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund…
Germany funds US$22m initiative to boost agriculture sectors’ role in addressing climate change
GERMANY – Germany has launched a new €20m (US$22.3m) programme co-led by FAO and the…
Britvic announces new carbon emissions reduction targets to help tackle climate change
ENGLAND – Britvic, one of the leading branded soft drinks businesses in Europe, has announced…
Syngenta to invest US$2 billion on innovative and sustainable agriculture solutions
SWITZERLAND – Swiss-based global agribusiness company has pledged to invest US$2 billion over the next…
Nestlé, Danone among firms recognized for leadership in sustainability by UN Global Compact
USA – Nestlé, Danone and Unilever have been named as Global Compact LEAD companies for…
Biotech crops presenting a solution to nutrition and climate change challenges; ISAAA report
JAPAN – Countries across the world have progressively embraced the utilisation of biotech crops, with…
Namibia unveils US$8.95 agricultural project to help farmers build climate change resilience
NAMIBIA – Namibia has commissioned a US$ 8.95million (N$130 million) agricultural project that seeks to…
Irish Dairy industry focuses on low carbon future to address climate change
IRELAND – The Irish dairy industry has decided to embark on industrial activities to ensure…
Fresh produce shortages likely this year, experts warn
NIGERIA – Nigeria may face tomato, rice and onion shortages next year, following the continued…
Fonterra commits to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
NEW ZEALAND – Fonterra has partnered with the New Zealand government to reduce greenhouse gas…
Africa must re-adopt its orphan crops as times change
AFRICA – A large portion of Africa’s people relies on several indigenous plant species for…
Business leaders must combat climate change – Carlsberg Chairman
DENMARK – Carlsberg Group Chairman Flemming Besenbacher has impressed on business leaders to understand issues…