BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• What is Black Sustainability, Inc.? Black Sustainability, Inc. (BSI) is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to mobilize people of Afrikan descent to (re)build sustainable communities and economies that restore balance to the planet. Entering its 10th year of service as an ecosystem steward, BSI has been committed to building the largest global network of sustainability practitioners in the African diaspora that are exchanging and collaborating on best practices and solutions for a greener future. 

 

• What is the Black Sustainability Network (BSN)? The Black Sustainability Network (BSN) is the largest global network for sustainability practitioners (organizations, professionals and enthusiasts) of Afrikan descent. The Black Sustainability Summit (BSS) serves as BSN’s annual gathering and 2025 marks the 10th year of the summit.
   

• What is the Black Sustainability Hi-TEK Learning Journey? The Black Sustainability Hi-TEK (High Traditional Ecological Knowledge) Learning Journey is an immersive experience in various BSN regions that offers attendees a chance to exchange indigenous wisdom and modern strategies to address global climate/environmental issues. 

 

GENERAL LEARNING JOURNEY & BSS2025 INFORMATION

• When and where will the 2025 Learning Journey take place? This Learning Journey will kick-off with the 10th Annual Black Sustainability Summit (BSS2025) being held in Ghana, West Africa this year at the Kweku Andoh Sustainability Institute (KASI) in collaboration with HABESHA, Inc.’s Dzodzome Festival in the Volta Region, then will continue with a group tour across five regions of the country, all taking place from Oct.15-27, 2025. It will be an unique opportunity to learn about Ghana's rich history of ecological stewardship while exploring some of the region’s most naturally beautiful landscapes, historic attractions, and presentations by local BSN members leading sustainable solutions. Key experiences include visits to sustainable farms, ecological reserves, vibrant market places, and renewable energy projects, along with cultural immersions that showcase the importance of environmental preservation in African traditions.
   

• Is this Learning Journey the same as the Black Sustainability Summit? Somewhat! This year’s 10th Annual Black Sustainability Summit will be a part of the Ghana Learning Journey, which will serve as a more immersive summit experience in an active BSN hub. 

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• What is K.A.S.I.? KASI is named in honor of Ghanaian ethnobotanist, Dr. A. Kweku Andoh. It is an eco-resort and a research/training institute focused on sustainable and renewable eco-holistic practices from an indigenous African perspective.

 

• What is HABESHA, Inc.'s Dzodzome Festival? The two-day annual Dzodzome Festival, hosted by HABESHA, Inc. at KASI, showcases the work of the Institute to uplift methods of sustaining and improving the community and environment. This year’s Black Sustainability Summit in-person sessions and hands-on workshops with experts and indigenous leaders will occur during this festival.​

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LEARNING AND ACTIVITIES

• What will I learn during the Summit? Participants will gain firsthand insights into how traditional wisdom has been used for centuries to maintain balance with nature. The summit will explore sustainable agriculture, alternative energy solutions, waste innovations, holistic health initiatives, and more, all rooted in Afrikan culture.

 

• Who will I be interacting with during the Summit? BSI  is curating the opportunity for summit attendees to interact with local and international attendees, environmental leaders, community innovators, cultural ambassadors, and members of the Black Sustainability Network.​​

 

• Will there be opportunities for knowledge exchange? Yes, a key focus of the Summit is knowledge exchange between local and international attendees, particularly the sharing of indigenous wisdom and modern sustainability strategies through workshops, panels, and our signature Industry House sessions. 
   

• Will I gain practical skills or strategies? Yes, the goal is for attendees to leave empowered with a deeper understanding of traditional ecological knowledge and equipped with actionable strategies to implement in their own communities​

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BSS2025 SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

DAY 1 (Oct. 18, 2025)

• Importance of Gut Health in 2025 for the Black Community by Immanuel Biney, PhD

  • Call to Action: "It is time to charge of our health!"

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• Ancient Wisdom For Modern Life by Livingstone Defor

  • Call to Action: " Learn the importance of building with sustainable materials & the positive effect on our planet. How to produce some basic products with bamboo."

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• Indigenous Architecture: Sustainable Building Practices by Otie Yankyera

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• Sustainability as Ancestral Wisdom: Stewardship of Land, Water, and Culture in Ghana + Herb Identification by Nana Kobina Nketsia V

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• Food Sovereignty: The Greatest priority for the African Nation by Edwin Kweku Andoh Baffour

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• Aligning with MA'AT: Archaeoastronomy & the Spiritual-Scientific Architecture of KMT and its Relevance Today by Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon, PhD

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• Zimmaziwo Snake Farm + Medicinal Bush Walk with Gado Safiu Zimmaziwo

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• Building Cross Organization Coalitions for Change by Scheril Murray Powell, Esq

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• Agricultural Development: Organic Farming, Coop Literacy & AgTech Tools for Market Access Strategies by Ambassador Davisha L Johnson

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• WHB: Investing in Africa by Investing In Ourselves by Wekesa & Afiya Madzimoyo

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• Food Sovereignty for Africa & her Diaspora Special Presentation by Food Sovereignty Mbongi

 

DAY 2 (Oct. 19, 2025)

​This day is all about hand-on application and a full day of immersive workshops to deepen the practice learned the day before. Attendees will join BSI for the following presentations:

 

• Intra-Regional Food Trade and Opportunities by Chaka Uzondu

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• Building a Grain Storage for KASI by Livingstone Defor

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• Afro-Culinary Futurism by Bashir Munye

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• WHB: Investing in Africa by Investing In Ourselves

 

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COST AND PACKAGES​

• REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED for the Black Sustainability Summit and Hi-TEK Learning Journey

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