October 20
Ethiopia: Globally Occurred Natural Disasters Need Collaborative Effort
Ethiopian Herald
Several countries in the world, regardless of their any status, are exposed to recurrent natural disasters. They suffer from heavy rain falls, landslides, and overflow of rivers,… Read more »
October 19
Nigeria: Heavy Rainfall - Lagos Govt Alerts Residents Over Imminent Flash Flooding
Vanguard
Calls for vigilance, safety-conscious Read more »
October 18
Africa: Examining Africa's Climate-Disease Connection
Africa Renewal
At CHAC 2024, African countries seek to advocate for tailored solutions, mobilize resources, and influence global policies to address their unique challenges and build resilience Read more »
October 17
Africa: Race to Close Global Climate Finance Gaps Amid Escalating Climate Risks
IPS
The impact of climate change continues to devastate economies worldwide, creating a pressing need for all countries to significantly increase international climate finance. To… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Greenpeace Africa Supports Decision to Cancel Auction of 27 Oil Blocks [press release]
Greenpeace
Greenpeace Africa welcomes the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government's decision to halt the bidding process for 27 oil blocks. This move is a crucial advancement for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Supporters Barred From Accessing Food Aid in Rural Areas - Report
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Peace Project has reported partisan distribution of food aid in rural areas, with opposition supporters being scrapped off the list of beneficiaries. Read more »
Africa: COP16 - States Must Reinforce Human Rights Protections in Global Biodiversity Framework [press release]
AI London
Ahead of the COP16 Biodiversity summit, which runs from 21 October to 1 November in Cali, Colombia, Amnesty International's Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, said: Read more »
Africa: COP16 - Aligning Biodiversity With Human Rights and Climate Action [press release]
Global Witness
The choices and actions taken at the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) will impact the biodiversity crisis and its… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change, Attacks On Farmlands Threats to Food Security - -Onyeme
Vanguard
Acting Governor of Delta State, Monday Onyeme, yesterday, identified climate change, low level of technology adoption, unwarranted attacks on farmlands by unscrupulous elements,… Read more »
October 16
Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch to Host 10th Anniversary Future of Health Conference On Climate Change and Health [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria Health Watch announces its 10th Future of Health Conference, "From Evidence to Action: Building Resilience at the Climate-Health Nexus." The conference, scheduled for… Read more »
Africa: Cocoa Futures Surge Over 80 Percent As Adverse Weather Disrupts Harvest
Daba Finance
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Central Africa: Floods Leave 10 Million Children Out of School in West and Central Africa
RFI
An estimated 10 million children across Nigeria, Mali, Niger and the Democratic Republic of Congo are unable to attend school after devastating regional flooding, the charity Save… Read more »
October 15
Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Increase Hunger and Malnutrition Across Africa
VOA
While the world's farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet's nearly 8 billion people, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "hunger and… Read more »
Nigeria: Cop 2024 - Nigeria Seeks African Unity On Climate Actions
Daily Trust
Nigeria has called for collective actions from African countries to save the continent from climate-induced environmental degradation. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Implements Total Ban On Plastic Bag Imports to Combat Environmental Threats
Radio Dalsan
In a decisive move to address environmental concerns, the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a complete ban on the importation of plastic bags through its ports. Read more »
Zimbabwe: International Day of Rural Women - Authorities Urged to Act On Climate Crisis Impacting Rural Women's Livelihoods
New Zimbabwe
RIGHTS groups have called upon the government to address climate change impacts on rural women emphasising their critical role in building climate resilience through sustainable… Read more »
Ghana: Women Farmers in Ghana Lead the Charge Against Climate Change
Africa Renewal
They are calling for transformative changes in agriculture sector aimed at reducing carbon emissions Read more »
Namibia: How Climate Change Is Reshaping the Role of Police
New Era
At first, glance, relating climate change to police work might seem unrealistic - even far-fetched. Still, as the planet warms, it is becoming increasingly clear that the shifting… Read more »
October 10
Africa: Wildlife Loss Is Taking Ecosystems Nearer to Collapse - New Report [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Even for a conservation biologist numbed to bad news about nature, the biennial Living Planet report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is a stark reminder of our failure to arrest… Read more »
August 22
Kenya: In Kenya, Drought-Weary Farmers Reap Rewards of Early Warnings
Thomson Reuters Foundation
What's the context? A sophisticated early warning system is helping farmers fight drought and could provide a blueprint for other nations Read more »
