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Environmental systems are easier to set up when development is still in its early stages

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Jun 19, 2012

Awareness grows of need to be sustainable

Environmental systems are easier to set up when development is still in its early stages, reports Sarah Murray

steam venting out ©Reuters Jun 19, 2012

Climate change: S Africa in front line of global warming battle

Action needs to match ambition, writes Andrew England

Menengai volcano Jun 19, 2012

Geothermal: Kenya pins its hopes on steam power

The potential is there but progress has been slower than expected, says Katrina Manson

Gabon river ©Alamy Jun 19, 2012

Forestry: Gabon is a test case for commitment to habitat

John Reed considers the chances of policies aimed at conservation

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Food security: Countries need right kind of investment

Foreigners buying land to grow crops for themselves is not the best model, reports Andrew England

Gibe III dam in Ethiopia Jun 19, 2012

Chinese investment: The money is welcome but more controls are needed

It is important to monitor and regulate companies, writes Xan Rice

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Urban living: Initiatives to get cities working smoothly

Big problems need smart solutions, says Sarah Murray

Jun 19, 2012

Aga Khan Trust: Good for people and the planet

Sarah Murray looks at the work of the cultural agency

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Food: Countries need to catch up

But being a late-comer could have advantages, writes Sarah Murray

Grand Renaissance Dam Jun 19, 2012

Nile dam: Water wars averted for now

Ethiopia’s neighbours are alarmed by its Grand Renaissance Dam project on the Nile, writes Katrina Manson

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