Earlier this month, leaders from 20 major countries met at the G20 Summit in Germany to discuss the biggest challenges of our time. But in the end, no far-reaching or pioneering solutions were brought to the table. But there's certainly no shortage of ideas out there - like, for example, the concept of the circular economy. Read on

A new digital currency hopes to offer financial services to the billions of people in the world who are excluded from conventional banking systems. What does it have to do to reach these people? And what's the current state of play? We took a closer look. Read on

Can digitization ensure the survival of bees? Thanks to BeeAnd.me’s hardware and software, keeping the precious pollinators healthy has never been easier. Read on

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