Highlight initiatives contributing to mitigate climate change or the biodiversity crisis, or initiatives aiming at increasing climate change adaptation for vulnerable populations.
Greentsika is an innovative cleantech company based in Madagascar, specializing in at-home waste collection. Through a cloud-based application, a membership card, and real-time GPS tracking, it offers a subscription-based collection service tailored to the needs of households and businesses. Greentsika promotes digital payment methods and ensures efficient tracking for sustainable waste management.
Green Keeper Africa develops eco-friendly solutions with a strong socio-economic and environmental impact. Its flagship product, GKSORB®, is an absorbent fiber made from water hyacinth, an invasive plant. This 100% organic and biodegradable fiber has the ability to capture and retain hydrocarbons thanks to its porous structure. It acts like a sponge, quickly and effectively absorbing pollutant liquids while being non-toxic and non-abrasive.
Through the use of AI, we have designed REFÖREST T, a tool that allows us to assess the viability of land for reforestation, considering both environmental aspects and ecosystem services, as well as the impact on local communities.
Build up Nepal is revolutionising house building with a low-carbon and cost-effective alternative to traditional, coal-fired bricks. Nepal is one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, yet millions still lack safe housing. The social enterprise trains entrepreneurs to produce climate-friendly Compressed Stabilised Earth Bricks (CSEB), or eco-bricks, and build affordable, disaster-resilient homes. Their model uplifts marginalised communities through entrepreneurship, and paves the way for a sustainable construction industry.
Grupo Promesa, founded by Ashoka Fellow Julio Álvarez, operates in Mexico, promoting environmental education in schools and businesses. Through innovative programs, it encourages the adoption of sustainable habits, such as waste management and recycling, to create long-lasting environmental impact. By combining education with practical solutions, Grupo Promesa empowers individuals and organizations to make eco friendly changes in their daily lives.
