ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group (REG) have signed a joint research agreement with Clariant to evaluate the potential use of cellulosic sugars from sources such as agricultural waste and residues to produce biofuel, which has the potential to play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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Solar for Health to ensure healthcare for underserved communities
The governments in sub-Saharan Africa have partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch the Solar for Health initiative
FAO strengthen collaboration to improve Ghana’s meat sector
The UN Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has organised a consultation to discuss sustainable quality meat processing standards for food safety and nutrition security in Ghana
AfDB approves US$75mn loan to Sudan-based food and agriculture company
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of US$75mn to DAL Group Co. Lt, one of Sudan’s food and agriculture business groups
WACKER cooperates with Dynaplak to produce sustainable binders
WACKER has collaborated with Dynaplak, Dutch manufacturer of bio-based raw materials for agricultural and industrial applications, to develop hybrid binders based on starch and polymers