March 26
South Africa: George Rallies World Leader to Accelerate Efforts to Achieve SDGs
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on the international community to urgently accelerate efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development… Read more »
Africa: Can Renewable Energy Survive Climate Change?
UN News
As droughts reduce hydropower and clouds dim solar output around the world, experts say meteorology and climate science must be at the heart of the energy transition. Read more »
Africa: WHO Warns of Air Pollution Crisis As Death Toll Reaches 7 Million Annually
Nile Post
WHO estimates that air pollution is responsible for approximately seven million premature deaths each year, linked to chronic respiratory diseases, lung cancer, and cardiovascular… Read more »
March 25
Africa: Wealthy Nations Owe Climate Debt to Africa - Funds That Could Help Cities Grow [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Wealthy nations fuelled their industrial growth and urbanisation by burning fossil fuels. This was the biggest cause of climate change, which now affects every country in the… Read more »
Kenya: Civil Society Says Court Decision Blocking GM Crops 'A Pivotal Moment', Calls for Protection of Farmers' Rights and Food Sovereignty [press release]
Greenpeace
Greenpeace Africa, Kenya Peasants League, and BIBA Kenya have praised the recent landmark decision by the Court of Appeal temporarily halting the importation of genetically… Read more »
South Africa: The Toxic Storm Brewing in Soweto's Snake Park
Bhekisisa
As climate change intensifies, a toxic legacy grows more dangerous in Soweto. Residents living beside an old mine dump face health problems as more floods and heatwaves worsen the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Lions in Decline, Hyenas Thriving - New Findings From Country's Biggest Ever Carnivore Count [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For nearly 15 years almost no information was available on the population status of Uganda's large carnivores, including those in its largest national park, Murchison Falls. These… Read more »
Tanzania: The Ocean Creeps in - Tanzanian Coastal Communities Fight a Losing Battle
IPS
What started with a 'salty' cup of tea ended with one couple losing their home to climate-change-induced rising sea levels. Solutions, like sea walls, restoration of mangroves, and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Water Policy Enhances Diplomatic Leverage, Scholars
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's bargaining power in water diplomacy has been enhanced internationally, backed by its water policy, scholars have disclosed. Read more »
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Indaba to Tackle SA's Water Security Challenges
SAnews.gov.za
The development of a high-level national turnaround plan for water security will take centre stage at the National Water and Sanitation Indaba. Read more »
Egypt: Women Reach 50.4% of Leadership Positions in Egypt - Minister
Egypt Online
Minister of Environment Dr. Yasmine Fouad, reviewed a report on the efforts and achievements of the Women's Unit at the Ministry of Environment and its two agencies, the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Stakeholders Urged to Coordinate Efforts in Response to EU Deforestation Regulation
ENA
Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has urged stakeholders to coordinate efforts in response to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which poses significant challenges to… Read more »
Africa: Africom and Norwegian Military Leaders Strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation in Africa
Africom
A delegation from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) concluded a series of meetings with Norwegian military and civilian officials in Oslo, March 18-20, addressing maritime challenges… Read more »
Africa: Strengthening Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities' Knowledge and Access Opens Up Opportunities for Climate, Biodiversity and Desertification Action
IPS
The central role Indigenous Peoples and local communities in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss and desertification has gained widespread recognition over the past… Read more »
Gambia: Coastal Vulnerability to Flooding and Erosion in W/Africa [editorial]
The Point
Global coastal areas are at risk due to geomorphological issues, climate change-induced sea-level rise, and increasing human population, settlements, and socioeconomic activities. Read more »
Africa: 7 Million People Die From Air Pollution Annually - WHO
Premium Times
WHO said 99 per cent of the world's population breathes air that exceeds its guideline limits Read more »
Uganda: ADRA Uganda Launches the Strength Project to Combat Climate Change in Karamoja, Acholi
Nile Post
Karamoja, one of Uganda's most climate-vulnerable regions, faces rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and frequent droughts and floods, threatening food security, livelihoods,… Read more »
East Africa: Kabogo Warns of Looming E-Waste Crisis in East Africa
Capital FM
ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has raised alarm over the growing threat of electronic waste in East Africa, calling for urgent measures to tackle what he termed a ticking… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Expands Consumer Rights Day Into Month-Long Drive for Green, Clean Environment
New Times
Rwanda joined the global community in reaffirming its commitment to consumer rights and environmental sustainability as the world marked World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD). Read more »
Uganda: Kitagwenda Residents Get Clean Water After 20 Year Struggle
Nile Post
Residents of Kengyeya Parish in Buhanda Sub County have every reason to smile after finally gaining access to safe and clean water, ending nearly two decades of depending on… Read more »
Namibia: Namwater Reports Significant Dam Inflows, Boosted National Water Reserves
Namibian
Namibia's water security has received a boost following notable inflows into several key dams across the country. Read more »
South Africa: Of Politics, Penguins and How a New Environment Minister Thwarted Probable Extinction
Daily Maverick
Since 2000, the African penguin population in South Africa has declined by more than 80%, with fewer than 9,000 breeding pairs remaining. In 2024, it was officially listed as… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Seals Four Tablewater Factories for Poor Practices
Premium Times
She pointed out that several of these factories lacked pallets for stacking their finished products, and some did not have a production manager to ensure GMP compliance Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Donates Solar-Powered Water Facility to NYSC Camp
Leadership
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has commissioned a newly constructed solar-powered water facility at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)… Read more »
Nigeria: Data, Funding Vital to Ensuring Early Warning Signs - Nimet
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has stated that adequate data and funding is critical to ensuring that information on early warnings is communicated to Nigerians in… Read more »
