August 26
Ethiopia: Landslide Claims 23 Lives in North Gondar, Surrounding Areas
Addis Standard
A series of devastating landslides has claimed 23 lives across four districts in North Gondar Zone and its surrounding areas, according to the North Gondar Zone Disaster Prevention… Read more »
Africa: Tackling the World's Planetary Emergency
IPS
The world is facing a triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Read more »
Africa: What Is Sea Level Rise and Why Does It Matter to Our Future?
UN News
The level of the sea globally is rising faster and higher than ever before, creating what the United Nations has described as an "urgent and escalating threat" to people around the… Read more »
Africa: AU Member States Consultation On the Development of the Common African Position On Climate Change, Peace and Security
African Union
Towards a unified African response to climate change related peace and security risks Read more »
South Africa: Municipalities Must Be At 'Driving Seat' of Clean Energy
SAnews.gov.za
Municipalities are at the centre of government's efforts to move towards clean energy and fulfil the country's commitment to global climate change. Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Proposes Integration of Funding and Technology in Agriculture to Enhance Climate Change Resilience
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has recommended the integration of funding and technology in agriculture to enhance the sector's resilience to climate change. Read more »
Kenya: NYS to Oversee Youths Recruited Under Climate Works Mtaani
Capital FM
President William Ruto has directed the National Youth Service to oversee the youth recruited under the Climate Works Mtaani initiative for managing Kenya's environmental… Read more »
South Africa: Workshop Raises Awareness On Importance of Environmental Conservation
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation has held a workshop to raise awareness about the impact of human activities on water resources and the environment. Read more »
August 25
Africa: Baobabs - Africa's Unique Trees Defy Climate Challenges, Continue to Flourish [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Baobabs reach extraordinarily old ages. Some have been found to be thousands of years old. During these life spans, elder baobabs have survived erratic climate conditions. Read more »
Nigeria: Households Displaced As Flood Ravages Katsina, Sokoto, Taraba, Others
Leadership
Several communities in the North have been severely affected by floods within the past week, resulting in deaths, displacement of people from their homes and destruction of… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Donates N3bn to Kebbi Flood Victims
Vanguard
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edu has announced the donation of N3bn to Kebbi flood victims. Read more »
August 23
Zimbabwe: Conditions in Zimbabwe Worsen From El Niño Drought
IPS
On August 7th, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Farhan Haq spoke at a press briefing at the United Nations Headquarters, detailing the high levels of food insecurity… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Provincial Gender Forum Empowering Women in the Face of Climate Challenges
263Chat
Zimbabwe Gender Commission Chairperson, Commissioner Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe, has highlighted the urgent need for gender-sensitive approaches to tackle the intertwined… Read more »
Zimbabwe: With Climate Crisis, the Poor Will Eat the Rich [opinion]
The Herald
The phrase "the poor will eat the rich" is attributed to French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Read more »
August 21
Southern Africa: Drought Is Devastating Southern Africa's Crops - Why It's Happening and What Can Be Learned [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Southern Africa's worst drought in years has destroyed crops of the staple food, maize, across the region. Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia… Read more »
Africa: Anglicans Will Share Voices of Faith At the UN's Summit of the Future
ACNS
From topics of Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, Conflict and Growing Youth Populations, Anglicans will be represented at the United Nations 'Summit of the Future' this… Read more »
Nigeria: Buni Visits Nguru, Karasuwa Lgas, Others Over Flood Disaster
Leadership
Yobe State Governor Hon Mai Mala Buni has visited communities in Nguru, Karasuwa, and Nangere local government areas to assess the damage caused by the flood disaster following the… Read more »
August 19
Southern Africa: Climate Change, Transport Industry and the Interlocking Impact
The Herald
It admits of no debate that climate change impact is cross-cutting, and the transport industry is not immune to that. Read more »
August 16
Southern Africa: SADC Summit Demands U.S.$5 Trillion Climate Reparations From Global North
263Chat
The SADC People's Summit, a gathering of civil society organizations, community leaders, and citizens from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, has issued a… Read more »
July 23
Mozambique: - UN Climate Fund to Disburse 28.2 Million Dollars for Social Protection
AIM
The United Nations Green Climate Fund (GCF) will disburse 28.2 million dollars to support social protection and climate adaptation in Mozambique. Read more »