November 06
Africa: Time to Clean Up Our Act: Africans Demand More Government Action On Environmental Protection, Regulation of Natural Resource Extraction
Afrobarometer
Two-thirds of citizens say environmental pollution is a serious problem in their communities. Read more »
South Africa: Sanparks Ready to Receive Visitors for 2024 Festive Season
SAnews.gov.za
With the expected increase in visitors at the South African National Parks (SANParks) facilities during the festive season, the entity has outlined numerous interventions aimed to… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Aims to Strengthen Climate Action Through New Law
Liberian Observer
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing Liberia's new climate law that outlines how the sales of carbon credits and how funds are generated are distributed among… Read more »
Uganda: Tax Plastics Heavily to Avoid Another Kiteezi-Like Disaster [opinion]
Observer
In the wake of the Kiteezi catastrophe, where more than 40 people are believed to have died, there have been varying opinions on how best the country should manage its solid waste… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile to Attend Earthshot Prize Awards
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the 4th Annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony, this evening, in Cape Town. Read more »
Nigeria: COP16 - Nigeria, Global South Countries Makes Case for International Nature Finance Support
Daily Trust
The 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD),which recently ended in Cali, Colombia was aimed at providing equity and addressing… Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - the 5-Point Agenda At Baku
Daily Trust
As the world faces an escalating climate crisis, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, stands at a pivotal juncture for global cooperation and innovation in climate action. Building on… Read more »
Liberia: Communities in Paynesville Benefit From Waste Management Training
FrontPageAfrica
Over 100 community members in Pipeline and 72nd Communities in Paynesville have benefitted from a daylong training in waste management, aimed at enabling them to curb the stockpile… Read more »
Liberia: NCCs Meets to Strengthen Climate Governance
Liberian Observer
Stakeholders working to advance climate action and governance in Liberia have developed a draft roadmap for the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) to guide the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-President Buhari Visits Maiduguri to Sympathise With Flood Victims
Daily Trust
Former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, visited Maiduguri, Borno State, to sympathise with residents affected by the devastating floods that struck the state on September… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Develops National Blue Economy Strategy
Daily Trust
Nigeria's maritime and blue economy sector is set to get a significant boost following the development of the National Blue Economy strategy, which will serve as a roadmap for… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Steps Up Efforts to Preserve Natural Forests With Historical Significance
New Times
The Rwanda Forest Authority (RFA) is stepping up efforts to protect natural forests with deep historical and cultural importance. Read more »
November 05
Africa: African Countries Shouldn't Have to Borrow Money to Fix Climate Damage They Never Caused - Economist [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As we approach the global annual climate change conference, COP29, the need for increased public finance from the global north to address climate adaptation in Africa has become… Read more »
Uganda: It's Time for Total and Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation to Clean Up and Go Home [analysis]
African Arguments
A months-long investigation into the Kingfisher oil project in Uganda finds disastrous consequences for the environment and human rights. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Sends Four Planes of Humanitarian Aid to Baidoa Amid Looming Drought Crisis
Radio Dalsan
The Federal Government of Somalia has dispatched four planes of humanitarian aid to Baidoa, the capital of the Southwest State, in response to escalating concerns over a severe… Read more »
Africa: Voices From the Margins - Small-Scale Fishers Demand Rights, Recognition At COP16
IPS
Small-scale fishers play a fundamental role in feeding people--they use sustainable methods of catching and processing fish products and are a significant force in the employment… Read more »
Africa: With Little Progress At COP16 Biodiversity Summit, Africa Demands More Action
RFI
Home to diverse ecosystems like primary forests, peatlands and mangroves, Africa nevertheless faces severe biodiversity degradation. Despite the recent Cop16 conference in Colombia… Read more »
Chad: Armed Violence and Floods Aggravate Humanitarian Crisis in Chad
IPS
Chad is currently in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis due to persisting armed conflict, mass displacement, widespread hunger, natural disasters, and an overall lack of… Read more »
Egypt: 'Tons of Ideas!' - World Urban Forum in Cairo Hears Calls for Youth-Led Solutions to Urban Challenges
UN News
Young people gathered in Cairo for the World Urban Forum led calls on Tuesday for action to ease the housing crisis impacting billions globally, and to boost local action -… Read more »
Zambia: Supporting Women to Lead Zambia's Green Energy and Climate Action Transformation [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
Zambia is currently grappling with an energy crisis impacting economic growth and daily life across the nation. Recognising the untapped potential of women to drive change, the… Read more »
South Africa: Court to Hear Case Against TotalEnergies' Drilling Plans in South African Waters [press release]
The Green Connection
In another landmark case that highlights the voices of communities facing the frontline impacts of climate change, Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-Operative, The Green Connection,… Read more »
Africa: £86m of Support Catalysed For Earthshot Solutions as EarthShot Event Takes Place in Cape Town [press release]
The Earthshot Prize
Over £86M in value catalysed to date for Earthshot Prize solutions, up from £48M since launch of match-making platform Launchpad Read more »
Africa: Bishop Graham Usher's Call for Unity in Biodiversity and Climate Action
ACNS
The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has reflected on the COP 16 Biodiversity Conference, and looks ahead to the COP 29 Climate Conference. Read more »
Africa: Sanitation and Hygiene in Africa!
The Point
Poor sanitation and high-risk hygiene behaviors confine the poor in a vicious cycle of poor health, environmental degradation, malnutrition, reduced productivity and loss of… Read more »
November 04
South Africa: Blooming Good - How a Desert Garden Is Saving Endangered Plants
GroundUp
The Richtersveld Desert Botanical Garden is a lifeline for plants species endemic to the region Read more »
