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Gender Smallholder Farmers East Africa

Shell Foundation and Accion announce new programme to finance and scale emission-reducing technologies in emerging markets

The Climate and Finance Innovations (ClimaFii) Alliance seeks to bring financing and sustainable energy solutions to microenterprises across India and…

21st January 2025
Kenyan Dairy Farmer smiling with SureChill Fridge with milk in it
FCDO Smallholder Farmers East Africa Cold Storage Post-Harvest Processing

Testing the feasibility of solar cooling for Kenyan dairy farmers

A pilot group of dairy farmers across three Kenyan counties have been testing the impact of solar refrigeration on reducing…

20th December 2024
Female farmer in India
FCDO Financial Solutions Gender Smallholder Farmers Southeast Asia Asset Financing Post-Harvest Processing

India Ag Financing Impact Report shows 600k farmers reached in first two years 

The Covid-19 Response Programme for Agri-transition in India was established in 2021 to connect smallholder farmers with essential finance and…

27th November 2024
FCDO Micro-entrepreneurs East Africa Cold Storage

Keep It Cool wins Earthshot prize

Shell Foundation portfolio partner, Keep IT Cool, was announced this week as a winner of the 2024 Earthshot Prize in…

08th November 2024
Deepak accepting the award
FCDO Smallholder Farmers Southeast Asia Post-Harvest Processing

GreenPod Labs Secures $50,000 Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize for Active Packaging Solution

GreenPod Labs, a pioneering biotech firm, has been announced as the recipient of a $50,000 Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize, awarded…

04th October 2024
Kofa employee swapping batteries for an electric motorcycle
FCDO Micro-entrepreneurs Transporters West Africa Charging Infrastructure Electric Vehicles

Kofa Technologies and PASH Global Lead £6.15 million Battery Swapping Network Launch in Ghana with Support from Shell Foundation and UK Government

£6.15 million initiative to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in Ghana, led by Kofa Technologies in partnership with PASH Global. Shell…

19th September 2024
Farmer emptying bucket of cow dung into a bio digester
FCDO Smallholder Farmers East Africa Southeast Asia West Africa Clean Cooking Post-Harvest Processing Smart Energy Systems

How Sistema.bio Creates Value from Waste Through Carbon Markets

Shell Foundation seeks clean energy solutions that benefit all, emphasising an inclusive energy transition for both emerging and developed markets,…

16th July 2024
Woman outside out a battery swap station
FCDO Transporters West Africa Electric Vehicles Energy Storage

Kofa’s journey to transforming Africa’s energy landscape

The following piece is an introduction to two articles, “Powering Progress: Kofa’s Journey to Transform Africa’s Energy Landscape” and “Quiet…

19th April 2024
FCDO Gender Micro-entrepreneurs East Africa West Africa Asset Financing Smart Energy Systems

TEA Forum highlights critical need for partnerships in scaling clean energy

The clean energy access sector needs agile financing mechanisms and strong partnerships to help scale innovative and inclusive solutions for…

28th March 2024