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April 24
Africa: Time Is Right for a South Atlantic Climate Alliance
With their leading roles regionally and in the G20 and COP30, a Brazil-South Africa partnership could prompt useful south-south ties. Read more »
February 06
Africa: Despite the Hazards, Ghana's Illicit Waste Trade Is Booming
Ghana cannot recycle all its hazardous waste imports, but that hasn't curbed its role in the billion-dollar global business. Read more »
November 23, 2023
Africa: The Loss and Damage Fund Must Deliver At COP28
Africans displaced by climate change desperately need support, but disputes over the fund's modalities could hinder progress. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Africa: Lack of Funding Could Sink Africa's Ocean Protection Efforts
Africa must invest in 'life below water' - the Sustainable Development Goal that can unlock economic and climate benefits. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Africa: Climate Risk in a World At War
Climate change is a threat multiplier and a security risk. War and conflict are now returning the favour. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Africa: Africa Needs a People-Centred Approach to Climate Action
At COP28, Africa must champion a position that is both economically conscious and prioritises the voices of its people. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Libya: Libya's Floods - A Climate Change and Governance Tragedy
The Derna disaster shows the lethal effect of a convergence between climate, governance and security threats. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Africa: Towards a BRICS Climate Club
BRICS could be the catalyst for a new global alliance to power solutions to the world's climate crisis. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Africa: Development Funders Must Seize Climate Migration Opportunities
Although funds for climate adaptation are rising, vital climate-linked mobility interventions are still being overlooked. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Africa: Macron's Financing Summit Provides More Momentum Than Money
The measure of success will be in what happens at several upcoming meetings where binding decisions can be made. Read more »
June 19, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Cholera Outbreak - Governance Failures Bode Ill for Climate Catastrophes
The water system is already at risk due to climate change - continued gross negligence could spark a socio-politico-economic crisis. Read more »
June 20, 2023
West Africa: Rising Tides Threaten Low-Lying Coastal West Africa
Protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems can reduce the development and safety risks that vulnerable communities face. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Loss and Damage Funding Vital After DRC and Rwanda Floods
Whole villages have been decimated, and communities need help to rebuild and recover, not just short-term humanitarian aid. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Africa: Climate Disaster Is Reshaping the World - Can Africa Make Its Mark?
As global economic, security and climate crises coalesce, will Africa fall deeper into victimhood or turn the continent around? Read more »
March 30, 2023
Africa: Is Cyclone Freddy's Record-Breaking Devastation the New Normal?
Thousands have been displaced by weather-related disasters in Southern Africa, which are becoming more brutal and frequent. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Africa: Balancing Protection and Profit in the Congo Basin
The One Forest Summit delivered more pledges, but accelerated action is vital to stop illegal logging and deforestation. Read more »
February 14, 2023
Africa: COP27's Mixed Bag Dashes High Expectations
Despite global setbacks, Africa has shown the promise of leadership towards a low-carbon economy. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Must Put Climate Adaptation First
As another food crisis looms, failure to protect the vital agricultural sector against climate hazards will be disastrous. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Africa: Could COP27 Still Shift Views On Climate Migrants?
Migration and displacement are seen as threats and losses, but climate mobility could be a positive adaptation strategy. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Nigeria: Climate Change, Flooding and Nigeria's Tide of Corruption
International climate finance shortages are a problem, but corruption and unaccountable state spending enable climate disasters. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: Will We Hear Africa's Youth At COP27?
Well-managed youth migration can help Africa adapt to climate change and meet its development goals. Read more »
October 19, 2022
Africa: Countdown to Africa's Climate COP
Climate finance must top the COP27 agenda in Egypt to benefit vulnerable developing countries. Read more »
September 27, 2022
East Africa: East Africa and the Horn Light the Way for Climate Migrants
A new declaration could set a precedent for regional cooperation on Africa's climate-change crisis. Read more »
August 22, 2022
Africa: Have We Entered the Race to Net Zero? #AfricaClimateCrisis
With China overperforming on its renewable energy targets, a landmark US bill could boost the global climate transition. Read more »
June 20, 2022
Nigeria: Govt's Petrol Subsidy Is a Climate Issue
Climate change financing could help solve the petrol subsidy problem while cushioning the blow for consumers. Read more »
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