November 24
Uganda: COP29 Adopts Baku Workplan to Elevate Voices of Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities in Climate Action
Nile Post
COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, resolved to elevate the role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in global climate action with the adoption of the Baku Workplan and the renewal… Read more »
November 23
Africa: COP29 Climate Talks Conclude With $300 Billion Annual Pledge, but Developing Nations Call Deal 'An Insult'
UN News
Rich nations pledged to contribute at least $300 billion annually to the global fight against climate change as UN climate talks came to a contentious end early Sunday morning in… Read more »
Africa: COP29's Final Day - Developing Nations Demand Climate Financing As Wealthy Countries Remain Hesitant
Daily Maverick
How much does cutting down on carbon emissions, by doing things like using public transport, walking or cycling to get to places, really save? COP29 was a good place to find out.… Read more »
Africa: Insights From Negotiator Into How COPs Move Needle Towards Healthy, Liveable Planet
IPS
Every year, the Conference of the Parties creates a global milestone for the climate movement, setting new standards and advancing action towards a net-zero planet to sustain all… Read more »
November 22
Africa: Intimidation And Abuses Fuel Fears Of Prince Harry Charity Investigation 'Whitewash'
Survival International
Campaigners have voiced concerns that an investigation into African Parks, the charity whose figurehead is Prince Harry, may result in a whitewash. Read more »
South Africa: The Climate Crisis Forces Civil Society To Take Legal Action Against Seismic Surveys In South African Waters
The Green Connection
Last week (14 November 2024), The Green Connection, Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-Operative, and Natural Justice launched another legal challenge against activities that could… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Outraged Climate Experts Call New $250bn Text a 'Slap in the Face' [analysis]
African Arguments
With the climate talks on the brink, campaigners and experts call the latest draft a "disgrace" and say "no deal is better than a bad deal". Read more »
Africa: UN's OCHA Calls to Correct the Imbalance in Climate Finance Allocation
IPS
As climate-induced disasters continue to wreak havoc worldwide, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), a UN body specializing in emergency response, has… Read more »
South Africa: Promise Mabilo's Child Has Asthma. She Is Fighting for Cleaner Air in Mpumalanga
GroundUp
"Living in Emalahleni is like living in a closed bottle. It's difficult to breathe." Read more »
South Africa: Security Guards Shot While Escorting Garbage Collectors in Cape Town
GroundUp
One is in critical condition Read more »
Kenya: Plastic-Eating Mealworms Found in Kenya Offer Hope for Waste Crisis
RFI
Kenyan scientists have discovered that a native mealworm can eat and break down polystyrene - a breakthrough that could help tackle the continent's growing plastic waste crisis. Read more »
Liberia: COP29 - Draft Document On Finance Release, Who's Paying Undecided
Liberian Observer
With just a day to climax the 29th Session of the Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the organizers have released the draft… Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - UN Chief Calls for Climate Justice Amidst Anxieties Over New Finance Targets
Premium Times
Mr Guterres said there is a need for a major push to get discussions over the finishing line to deliver an ambitious and balanced package on all pending issues, with a new finance… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Seven Key Demands of African Negotiators Amidst Draft Text Showdown
Premium Times
The AGN said it is critical that Parties agree to specific commitments to reduce the high cost of capital, increase mobilisation ratios, and extend the reach of non-debt financial… Read more »
Africa: Once in a Blue Moon, Things Don't Fall Apart [blog]
IPS
The drive home is uneventful. Our Bolt driver is a careful driver--the bright, half-moon provides a delightful end to an evening of song and good food. Our last night as an IPS… Read more »
Africa: Explainer - Green Climate Fund Draft Negotiations At COP29
IPS
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) negotiations brought attention to the progress, challenges, and future strategies for enhancing its effectiveness in fostering a just and sustainable… Read more »
November 21
South Africa: Ministry Confirms No Restriction On Amount of Sewage Cape Town May Pump Out to Sea
GroundUp
Clarity given after City's claim that it is still limited by historic licence conditions Read more »
Kenya: Duale Demands More Interdictions Over Lunga Lunga Incident
Capital FM
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has ordered the immediate suspension of all Kenya Forest Service (KFS) rangers involved in the assault of a man collecting firewood in… Read more »
Africa: Humans Are Killing Off the Old and Wise Animals That Hold Nature Together. Here's What Must Change [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In humans and other animals, ageing is generally associated with a decline in biological function. But scientists are now discovering older animals perform vital roles in… Read more »
Africa: Hydrogen, Nuclear, and Green Zones - Bold Pledges At COP29
IPS
As the world intensifies its fight against climate change, the clean energy transition--shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources--has become a linchpin for sustainable… Read more »
Africa: COP29 Countdown - Failure On Climate Finance 'Not an Option', Says Guterres
UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres made a strong call to action as COP29 approaches its crucial conclusion in Baku, imploring world leaders and negotiators on Thursday to… Read more »
Africa: Brazil Vows to Make COP30 a Catalyst for Climate Action and Biodiversity Celebration
IPS
As Brazil gears up to host COP30 in Belém next year, Moisés Savian, the country's Secretary of Land Governance, Territorial and Socio Environmental Development,… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Climate Negotiation Drafts Are an Affront to Human Rights [press release]
AI London
Reacting to this morning's release of several draft decision texts at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ann Harrison, Amnesty International's Climate Justice Advisor, said: Read more »
Zimbabwe: Japan Supports Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture in Zimbabwe
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 5.1 million from the Government of Japan to support 37,000 climate-affected smallholder farmers across… Read more »
South Africa: Khayelitsha Residents Up in Arms Over Poor Sanitation and 'Crumbling' Homes
GroundUp
SANCO also wants the City of Cape Town and not national government to be responsible for helping fire victims Read more »
