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Ethiopia's 'korale' recyclers turn waste into money
Ethiopia's 'korale' recyclers turn waste into money
Economy
by  AFP

With a tattered bag on his back, Dereje Enigdamekonen trawled the endless alleyways of the Merkato market in Addis Ababa, calling for the Ethiopian capital's abundant scrap. "It is also beneficial for Addis Ababa: if this waste were not collected, the city's landfills would overflow.

Can biodiversity credits unlock billions for nature?
Can biodiversity credits unlock billions for nature?
Economy
by  AFP

For supporters, biodiversity credits could unlock billions in much-needed funding for nature, but critics fear a repeat of scandals that have dogged other financial approaches to protecting the environment. The market in biodiversity credits or certificates -- which monetise activities that claim to protect or restore nature -- is new, unregulated and stalked by fears of "greenwashing".