November 11
Kenya: Short and Long-Term Effects of COP29 On Climate
Capital FM
As COP29 kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan, world leaders, climate experts and activists are meeting to address pressing climate issues, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and… Read more »
South Africa: Low Expectations for COP29, but Multilateral Processes Must Keep At It
Daily Maverick
The effects of climate change have come crashing into our living rooms in the 2020s. No country has been spared the accelerating severe impacts. But so far, multilateral processes… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Launches Audacious Project to Keep Children Learning During Flood Break
This Day
In line with the vision of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri to make Bayelsa a model for basic education reform and transformation, the Ministry of Education and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pivoting On Banana Wine-Making to Beat Climate Change
The Herald
In most parts of rural areas in Zimbabwe, it is common for small-scale farmers to discard over ripe bananas and other fruits such as mangoes and mulberries, or to just let them rot… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Global Climate Indaba - What's At Stake
The Herald
Baku in Azerbaijan becomes the centre of the battle to slow and ameliorate climate change from today to November 22, as Heads of State and Government, scientists, civil society and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Commits to Green Building in Light of Climate Change
The Herald
Zimbabwe's commitment to balancing environmental goals with economic development is evident in its increasing focus on green building practices, the Government's position paper on… Read more »
Nigeria: Let's Use Gaming Industry to Address Climate Change Issues - Nltf Bossa
Daily Trust
The Executive Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, has highlighted the role of the gaming industry in… Read more »
November 10
Kenya: Plastic-Eating Insect Discovered in Kenya [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There's been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that are capable of consuming polystyrene. They join the ranks of a small group of… Read more »
Africa: Climate Change Is Hitting Women the Hardest. What to Do About It - Economists [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The current capitalist system has created two related crises: ecological decline and social injustice. It has led to environmental damage like climate change, which affects some… Read more »
South Africa: Jobs of the Future - South Africa Has Major Gaps in Skills Needed to Shape the Green Economy [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Globally, there's a shortage of people with the expertise and skills needed to drive the transition towards a green economy - known as green talent. The pool of green talent needs… Read more »
Uganda: Luea to Start Teaching Robotics, Climate Smart Agriculture
Nile Post
The International University of East Africa (IUEA) has announced that starting January next year, it will be teaching robotics and climate smart agriculture as some of its new… Read more »
November 09
Kenya: A Groundbreaking Bioherbicide Takes a Bite Out of Kenya's Hunger
WFP
Farmers are seeing bumper harvests thanks to WFP's collaboration with a local social enterprise Read more »
November 08
Africa: A Quiet Revolution in Greening Global Trade [guest column]
allAfrica
As the world braces for the upcoming COP29 climate summit in Baku, the chasm between environmental pledges and tangible action remains far too wide. Despite decades of promises,… Read more »
Africa: President Ruto to Lead Kenya's Delegation At COP29, Championing Africa's Climate Finance Agenda
Capital FM
Kenya, in its capacity as Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), is preparing to represent Africa's climate priorities at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan next week. Read more »
Africa: Innovative Financing to Unlock Africa's Blue Economy
Africa Renewal
Countries can leverage on creative financial tools such as debt swaps, green bonds, blues bonds, and others, to unlock resources needed to protect marine ecosystems, drive economic… Read more »
South Africa: Storm Damaged Kariega Bridge Could Take Two Years to Repair, Says Mayor
GroundUp
Two bridges linking KwaNobuhle to the town were badly damaged by floods in June and October Read more »
Africa: UN Climate Summit Needs Action - Not a COP-Out
IPS
The Paris Agreement on climate change is a decade old this month. While there has been progress - with new net zero pledges and new technological solutions, we are still grappling… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - New Climate Finance Goal Must Empower Small-Scale Farmers to Help Feed the World
IFAD
As intensifying climate change compromises crops around the world, Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, is calling for global… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Hardship, the Climate Crisis and Violence in the Northeast Projected to Push 33.1 Million Nigerians Into Food Insecurity in 2025
WFP
A new assessment has found that a staggering 33 million people will face acute food insecurity in Nigeria in 2025, with the number of people facing emergency levels of need… Read more »
November 07
Kenya: A Conversation with Charlot Magayi - How Mukuru Clean Stoves Combats Air Pollution and Malaria in Africa [interview]
allAfrica
Earlier this week, former Earthshot Prize winner Charlot Magayi appeared at Earthshot, offering her support and inspiring the next generation. Read more »
Africa: Earthshot Prize 2024 - And The Winners Are...
allAfrica
Ghana and Kenyan innovators were among the five winners of the Earthshot Prize for their innovative solutions to help repair our planet. Read more »
Lesotho: The Curious Case of the South African Ski Resort That Never Was - How a 1970s Land Tussle With Lesotho Shaped History [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Topping out over 3,000 metres above sea level, the Drakensberg and Maluti mountains bordering South Africa and Lesotho are frequently covered in snow in winter. Back in 1975,… Read more »
Africa: Two Wars, Climate Change - Trump Win Keeps World Guessing Over Next Move
Business Day Africa
Donald Trump's return to power has left the world guessing how his foreign policy would shape geopolitics at a time when three major risks--an Israel-Palestinian war, the… Read more »
Africa: Microplastics Promote Cloud Formation, With Likely Effects On Weather and Climate [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Clouds form when water vapor - an invisible gas in the atmosphere - sticks to tiny floating particles, such as dust, and turns into liquid water droplets or ice crystals. In a… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Huge Increase in Climate Finance Needed to Achieve Urgent Change
AI London
Amnesty delegates are available for interview at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan from Saturday 9 - Sunday 24 November Read more »
