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 »
Sudan: DNHR Warns of 'Perilous Environment' in Central and South Darfur
Dabanga
The security situation in Central and South Darfur, largely controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has deteriorated drastically, with civilians facing daily threats to their… 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 »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Villagers Fund Their Own Water Supply
GroundUp
They say Alfred Nzo District Municipality has failed them 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 »
South Africa: Court Bid to Block TotalEnergies Gas Project Off West Coast
GroundUp
Fishers and activists want government to reverse environmental authorisation 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 »
Africa: Climate Change Reporting Is Not Connecting With People and Their Real Issues - What Needs to Be Done About It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The annual United Nations Conference of the Parties global climate change meetings play a pivotal role in elevating climate conversations. They're often accompanied by intense… Read more »
Africa: Record Heat Persists As WMO Calls for Urgent Services and Investment Boost
UN News
The world is experiencing unprecedented warming with 2024 poised to become the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record in 2023, according to new data released by the… Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Unveils Sh620mn Project to Restore Mt Elgon Forest
Capital FM
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale today unveiled a Sh620 million project to restore the Mt. Elgon Forest ecosystem in Bungoma and Trans-Nzoia… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Sets Out Climate Action Plan for COP29
Nile Post
Our vision now is clear: a dual-energy approach that allows Uganda to harness renewable energy sources while ensuring a just, balanced transition that considers the well-being of… Read more »
Uganda: Closure of Zero-Grazing Cattle Project in Kampala
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has officially closed down a zero-grazing cattle project located on Plot 9, Elgon Terrace, in the affluent Upper Kololo… Read more »
Africa: Cities Will Be Hit Hardest By Climate Change, UN Report Warns
IPS
Cities are in a unique position, simultaneously the biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses and the most affected areas of the greenhouse effect. As a new UN report shows that rapid… Read more »
Malawi: 14,000 of 19,200 Metric Tonnes of Maize From Ukraine Arrives and Being Distributed to Vulnerable Communities
Nyasa Times
Bought from Ukraine with funding from France, Korea, Sweden and The Netherlands -- under the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative -- the World Food Programme (WFP) has received 14,000… Read more »
Malawi: Gomulira Villagers Demand Govt Intervention in Lin's Dubious Land Occupation
Nyasa Times
In a dramatic turn of events a Chinese wildlife convict Lin Yunhua's daughter has allegedly come in the limelight to process formal registration of her father's controversial big… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt to Reward Compliant Firms for Sustainable Environment
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to hold industrial pollution abatement award ceremony among industries for ensuring and promoting public safety in the State. Read more »
