Copenhagen, Denmark • Business, Science & Environment, Climate Change

I recently interviewed a former director for L'Oréal across the Nordics who quit six years ago to start her own company upcycling spent beer grains from the brewing industry into flour for food ingredients. Her name is Aviaja Riemann-Andersen.

The brewing industry throws out 40 million tons of Read morespent grain each year, so if scaled up worldwide, Aviaja believes this method could massively increase global food availability while cutting the industry's environmental footprint. 

The decision to walk away from her job sampling hotel spas across Europe at L'Oréal for a large salary, and risk it all on a factory in rural Denmark, came about after the death of her husband from a stroke at the age of 38.

Aviaja told me: "When you experience such a heavy crisis, you start looking at things in a different way. Every day and every action becomes more important, so for me, knowing that we had this big problem, knowing that we had a solution in front of us, meant that I had to act on it."

The interview covers topics ranging from the challenge of starting a company centred on grain amidst Covid, the war in Ukraine and subsequent inflation crisis, to the struggles of being a female founder in a male-dominated industry and the need for policy and regulatory reform to overhaul global food systems.

Nairobi, Kenya • Business, Current Affairs, Science & Environment, Entertainment & Celebrity, Cultural, Climate Change

Rachel Kabue, Kenya's Cat Woman, goes above and beyond in her dedication to caring for animals. With over 600 cats already under her care, she continues to take in more, showcasing a love for animals that knows no bounds. Rachel's commitment is so unwavering that she even relocated to a new home to Read moreaccommodate more animals. Not only has she provided employment opportunities for the local community, but she has also procured land to rescue thousands of cats, along with other animals such as donkeys and dogs in Nairobi, Kenya.

Plan: The plan for this project involves producing a compelling 1080 x 1920 video story complete with numerous B-rolls, suitable for both TV and digital platforms. Additionally, I will provide a collection of a dozen captivating photos and an engaging article in English, suitable for print, website, and blog platforms.

Gombe, Nigeria • Current Affairs

Farms and houses were destroy and wash away by water flooding in Mai Almakashi villege, Kupto area of Funakaye local government in Gombe state