Future

Forward-looking analysis of transformative trends and emerging opportunities.

The US administration has turned to the African continent as another destination to deport migrants who it says are convicted criminals. While dozens have been flown to countries in Central…

Africa is not a solar geoengineering test site

Africa is suffering some of the worst consequences of a climate crisis that it did not create. As rising temperatures,…

Success isn’t a choice between work and family—it’s the discipline to honour both

I have always loved what I do—and I take pride in doing it well. But I’ve never allowed work to…

Success isn’t a choice between work and family—it’s the discipline to honour both

I have always loved what I do—and I take pride in doing it well. But I’ve never allowed work to…

Lessons on building a successful business in Emerging Markets

I have spent most of my career building businesses across emerging markets—Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and…

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Russia-Ukrainian: Living with the new normal

Most countries around the world are facing a borderline energy crisis

Does Africa deserve green aid?

Wealthy countries should consider boosting investment in Africa’s carbon-intensive industries.

Sand poaching: Africa’s growing disaster

Sand, a scarce renewable natural resource created from rock, is arguably the second most important natural resource after water.

Why Africa needs carbon markets

The global carbon market is chaotic and volatile, and largely leaves out Africa, without which global climate goals cannot be…

How to sell climate action to Africa

The Global North’s disaster narrative regarding climate change has failed to motivate Africans to tackle the problem. It would be…

Ghana’s big energy pivot: the drivers and consequences

Power crises in Ghana have several impacts on households, businesses, industries and the country at large.

Zimbabwe: Mining a seam of violence and danger

Sabotaged by weak and often predatory governance during most of the 21st century, the Zimbabwean economy continues to fail ordinary…

Growing African mangrove forests aim to combat climate woes

In a bid to protect coastal communities from climate change and encourage investment, African nations are increasingly turning to mangrove…

G7 can support Africa’s climate agenda. Here is how

South Africa’s $8.5 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership addresses vital questions about how African countries can best use international climate…

 Why limits on elephant culling are bad for conservation

Why have elephant populations got so out of control?