Insights
Research, analysis, and perspectives
Our team shares original research, policy analysis, and field insights drawn from decades of sustainability consulting across Africa and emerging markets. Explore thinking that informs real decisions — from national climate strategies to community-level energy transitions.
Blue Carbon in West Africa: A Coastal Opportunity Worth Billions
West Africa's mangroves, seagrass beds, and saltmarshes store vast amounts of carbon and protect vulnerable coastlines — and they…
Financing the Last Mile: Solar for All in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa
With 600 million people still lacking electricity access, off-grid solar is the fastest path to universal energy access — but fina…
Africa's Voluntary Carbon Market: From Promise to Performance
Africa holds over 30% of the world's remaining potential for nature-based carbon credits, yet the continent captures less than 5%…
Africa's NDCs in 2025: Ambition Rising, Implementation Lagging
Ahead of the 2025 NDC submission deadline, CLEEN reviews the state of Africa's nationally determined contributions — and identifie…
Biodiversity Net Gain: Applying European Frameworks to African Contexts
Mandatory biodiversity net-gain requirements are reshaping project finance in Europe. Can similar frameworks work in Africa — and…
Green Hydrogen in Southern Africa: Hype, Hope, and Hard Questions
Southern Africa has extraordinary green hydrogen potential, and government strategies are proliferating. CLEEN looks past the head…