A solar-powered boat transportation system has been designed that combines modern photovoltaic technology with traditional indigenous knowledge.  Read on

In regions of Kenya where there is little rain, help with irrigation now comes from an unlikely source - the sun. Using SunCulture's solar powered irrigation systems, farmers in Kenya are able to do away with traditional petrol powered pumps, improve their yields and make significant savings too. Read on

Reforestation at the click of a button - can it really be that simple? Since 2009 the sustainable search engine company Ecosia has been proving it’s possible by helping plant almost 6 million trees. We spoke to Ecosia about their success, the importance of transparency, and taking a piece of the Google pie. Read on

On the 22nd of November, Bitkom's fifth annual hub conference will be held in Berlin. This time, the event will focus on the topics of innovation, digitalisation, digital transformation and startups, with one section called the Innovator's Pitch highlighting the new business models that really show promise. Read on

GreenEcoNet connects and features small and medium enterprises that take action to be part of the green economy. Read on

The threat of drought is a constant for most farmers. Often lacking insurance cover altogether, small-hold farmers are particularly at risk from the consequences of a failed crop, which can mean not just reduced income, but also a reduced ability to feed their families and school their children. Read on

Are you an entrepreneur with a fresh idea and in need of a little bit of support getting it out and bringing it to scale? Or are you an existing business with good growth potential looking for that extra push? Then VOOM 2016 may be just the help you have been looking for. Read on

There are an estimated 30 million waste pickers globally, trying to make a living in very harsh conditions, ultimately providing an important waste management service for very little in return. How can their work be more fairly valued so that it can continue to bring both environmental and social benefits to all? This social enterprise has been working it out. Read on

With temperatures dropping and snow on the ground, a group of activists from around Europe have joined together to make a huge pedal-powered, transnational, symbolic gesture. Read on