November 17, 2022
Rwanda: Climate Action - Rwanda Is a Laboratory of Innovative Ideas
Like many other countries, Rwanda continues to experience effects of climate change, including landslides and droughts. The government and citizens, with the support of the UN,… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Madagascar: Protecting Madagascar's Rich Biodiversity Is an Investment in Our Planet
The island country of Madagascar is being ravaged by drought and sandstorms, phenomena that are linked to climate change. At COP27, the UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar, Issa… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Gabon: Why Gabon Is a Model of Environmental Conservation
Gabon is considered a global leader in climate action--probably the most carbon-positive country in the worlddue to its strong environmental conservation and longstanding political… Read more »
November 12, 2022
Africa: The World Expects COP27 to Be Solutions Focused - and It Will
Elena Panova is the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt charged with coordinating the UN system development activities in the country. She has been heavily involved in… Read more »
Africa: 20 Young African Entrepreneurs Bag $100,000 Each to Boost Their Climate Adaptation Businesses
Twenty young Africans whose enterprises offer innovative solutions that foster climate change adaptation and resilience have each received $100,000 awards for winning the 2022-2023… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Africa: Why Top Companies Are Backing the Climate Fight
CEOs of 55 African businesses with a combined revenue of $150 billion on 9 November 2022, released a statement committing to climate action. The UN Global Compact helped rally… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Africa: Global Leaders Urged to Scale Up Support for the Great Blue Wall Initiative
An Africa-led effort seeking to unlock blue economy potential and counter effects of climate change in the Western Indian Ocean region Read more »
November 08, 2022
Africa: Millions Pledged At Africa Adaptation Acceleration Event at COP27
UK pledged $230 million, the Netherlands $110 million, AfDB $12.5 billion, Germany to increase contribution to $6 billion by 2025 Read more »
November 07, 2022
Africa: Bloomberg, Seforall Announce Plan to Accelerate Energy Transition in Developing Countries
Michael Bloomberg and Damilola Ogunbiyi to expand partnership to mobilize financing for clean energy projects Read more »
Africa: Young Africans At COP27 Say They Want Action, Not Words
'Our planet is in trouble, and we, the young people, will be the ones to suffer if action is not taken to save it' - Yoanna Milad, 21, from Egypt Read more »
November 04, 2022
Sudan: Ethnic Clashes Surge in Blue Nile Region
The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide expressed grave concern on Thursday over a reported resurgence of ethnic clashes in the Blue Nile region of Sudan. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Why COP27 Matters to Sierra Leone
It is our hope it will help fast-track implementation of climate finance models and prompt scaling up of ongoing climate-smart projects Read more »
East Africa: Climate-Related Health Crisis Worsens As Disease Outbreaks Surge - WHO
Seven countries in the region recorded 39 reported outbreaks, flooding and other acute public health events between 1 January and 30 October 2022 Read more »
November 02, 2022
Africa: 'Africa's COP' Should Not Neglect Continent's Concerns #AfricaClimateCrisis
It unconscionable to arm-twist the entire continent into accepting an unrealistic "only renewables from now on" argument Read more »
November 01, 2022
Africa: Energy - Africa's Stand At COP27
To achieve its energy and climate goals, Africa needs $190 billion of investment a year, with two-thirds of this going to clean energy Read more »
October 31, 2022
Africa: A Just Transition to Renewable Energy Future in Africa
South Africa's plan could be a roadmap for countries transitioning from high-polluting energy sources to renewables Read more »
Egypt: Delivering an African Agenda At an African COP
We need "agenda-setting" finance for national climate pledges, a just energy transition, and to de-risk climate-linked private sector investment Read more »
October 28, 2022
Africa: AfCFTA - The Environmental Case for the Continental Free Trade Area
Africa's single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low Read more »
October 27, 2022
Africa: Intra-Regional Trade Can Reduce Conflicts in Africa
Trading is a driver for mobility, employment and social cohesion, particularly in cross-border areas Read more »
October 26, 2022
Africa: Young Innovators and Advocates On the Climate Crisis - and Our Best Hope to Address It
Record-breaking heat waves. Deadly storms. Mega-droughts on every continent. Read more »
Africa: 'Enslaved' Episode Blends Live Action and Historical Research
British writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch helping unearth more on slave trade Read more »
October 25, 2022
Mozambique: 'Everyone Said I Couldn't Be a Mechanic, but I Can Be Whatever I Want'
- deconstructing gender roles in Mozambique Read more »
October 21, 2022
Africa: Sustainable Future - Equipping Young Researchers, Innovators to Work for Climate
Green alternatives can transform Africa's agri-food systems and generate significant benefits Read more »
October 19, 2022
Africa: Basketball Africa League - Linking African Teams to the NBA
Beyond the game, using sports for gender equality and climate action Read more »
October 12, 2022
Nigeria: How Finance Minister Is Helping Her Country Navigate the Global Economic Crisis
Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed is the minister of finance, budget and national planning of Nigeria, Africa's largest economy. Lately, she has had to help her country navigate the global… Read more »