November 19
Africa: New UN Initiative Aims to Counter Climate Disinformation
UN News
As the dangers posed by climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, the need for reliable and accurate information on the impact of the environmental crisis is more… Read more »
Kenya: African Youth Lead the Charge in Climate Adaptation At COP29
Capital FM
At COP29, African youth took center stage in various sessions on food systems and climate adaptation sharing their experiences and best practices and showcasing the innovative… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Heavy Rains - Govt Begins Reconstruction
The Herald
Heavy rains have brought widespread destruction across the country, prompting the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) to swing into action to rescue families, school children and… Read more »
Angola: President Calls On Rich Nations to Contribute More to Climate Change
ANGOP
The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, warned on Tuesday in Brazil of greater sensitivity of international partners with recognized financial, technological and… Read more »
Uganda: Unicef and World Leaders Urge Immediate Climate Action to Protect Children
Nile Post
From flooded schools to collapsing health systems, children are facing the worst consequences of a crisis they had no hand in causing. Read more »
Africa: AU Team Visits Liberia to Strengthen Climate Change Mitigation Efforts
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed a high-level African Union (AU) delegation, led by H.E. Ana Nembe, to engage in collaborative… Read more »
West Africa: COP29 Baku - Deputy Special Representative Barrie Freeman Calls On West African Actors to Mobilize to Better Combat the Impact of Climate Change On Peace and Security in the Sub-Region
UNOWAS
During the COP29, UNOWAS, in collaboration with its partners, organized two important meetings to raise awareness and to mobilize public and private players on the impact of… Read more »
Ghana: UK, U.S., and WFP Partner to Provide Lifesaving Assistance to 70,000 Drought-Affected People in Northern Ghana
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 3.6 million contribution (over 58.3 million Ghanaian cedis) from the United States, and the United Kingdom to provide… Read more »
Kenya: COP29 Scores Big With Breakthrough On Carbon Credits Amid Calls for Increased Climate Finance
Capital FM
COP29 in Baku has marked a historic step forward with the establishment of a global carbon market under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. Read more »
Africa: Money Talks - Why COP29 New Collective Quantified Goal On Climate Finance Matters
IPS
The industrial revolution set the ball rolling towards global warming. Today, developing nations are on the frontlines of a climatic carnage and its snowballing effects. Developed… Read more »
November 18
Africa: COP29 - Africa's Negotiating Strategy Must Build On Past Lessons
Africa Renewal
A stronger Africa is essential for the world to effectively build resilience against the impacts of climate change. The Africa we want is the Africa the World needs Read more »
Africa: Peace Talks--Delegates Turn to Climate Summit for Insights Into What Really Makes People Safe
IPS
At a time when the COP29 summit is primarily focused on climate finance as a tool to cool catastrophically high global temperatures and reverse consequences for all life on earth,… Read more »
Africa: On Climate, Will Trump Have It All His Own Way? [analysis]
ISS
The US anti-climate juggernaut is worrying, but several factors could mitigate a potential catastrophe. Read more »
Africa: The World Depends On a Healthy Southern Ocean
IPS
It is a hectic week for UN environmental conservation talks with simultaneous meetings occurring around the world: Climate change negotiations are entering their second week in… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Ambitious Climate Finance Goal Is Not Enough - the Funds Must Also Reach the Right Communities
IPS
The 29th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP29) currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a key global milestone for agreeing on a new compromise to reduce emissions and… Read more »
Africa: Methane Mitigation At COP29 - Pathways to Climate Action
IPS
Methane emissions have emerged as a focal point of discussion as global leaders congregate at COP29 in Baku to tackle the escalating climate crisis. Read more »
Africa: Climate Disaster Debris Tell Story of Justification of Africa's Demand for Loss and Damage Reparation At COP29 [press release]
Greenpeace
At a solemn event at COP29, Greenpeace Africa presented physical evidence of the suffering and loss of our communities caused by climate devastation across the continent,… Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Rep Advocates Tax Breaks, Grants for Youths in Renewable Energy
Leadership
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene has advocated accessible and equitable policies, including tax holidays and vocational… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Countries Must Accelerate Climate Adaptation Efforts
New Times
As climate impacts intensify and hit the world's poorest, the Adaptation Gap Report 2024 has found that nations must dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts to curb… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Climate Renaissance - Building Resilience Through COP29
New Times
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, has once again brought the world's attention to the urgent need for decisive action on… Read more »
Kenya: COP29 in Baku Near Final Stretch Amid Urgent Calls for Climate Finance
Capital FM
With just days remaining, negotiators at the COP29 climate summit in Baku are striving for breakthroughs on climate finance commitments, which have been the focal point of this… Read more »
South Africa: Fossil Finds - Footprints On South Africa's Coast Offer a Glimpse Into Our Ancestors' Lives [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mention the word "fossils" to people and most will probably think of bones. Of course, body fossils make up a large part of the global fossil record. But humans and other species… Read more »
Africa: 'Cut the Theatrics' - UN Climate Chief Tells COP29 Negotiators to Focus On Solutions As Talks Enter Final Week
UN News
As COP29 climate talks in Baku enter their final week, the UN climate chief told negotiators on Monday to "cut the theatrics," get down to business and hammer out a new finance… Read more »
Africa: 'The Worst First Week of a COP' - Frustrations Rise As Week Two Begins [analysis]
African Arguments
Negotiators and activists from Africa say there has been very little positive progress at COP29 as well as a worrying focus on false solutions. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lawmakers Urged to Champion Gender-Responsive Disaster Management
263Chat
Climate-induced extreme weather events are wreaking unprecedented destruction, highlighting the urgent need for gender-responsive disaster management policies, said Master Makope,… Read more »
