November 14
Africa: Greenpeace Africa Calls for Real Climate Solutions Over Dubious Carbon Markets Scheme
Greenpeace
As COP29 discussions continue in Baku, Greenpeace Africa strongly opposes the push for unreliable market-based mechanisms as a solution to the climate crisis, warning that they… Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Praises Whitman for Fostering Kenya-U.S. Ties
Capital FM
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has praised former United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman for fostering Kenya -US Bilateral relations… Read more »
Africa: UNHCR Amplifies Voices of Displaced On Frontlines of Climate Change
UN News
UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Thursday launched the Refugees for Climate Action initiative in a bid to mobilise the world's forcibly displaced to join the fight against global… Read more »
Africa: Fudged Figures, Gas, and Debt - Digging Into MDBs' 'Climate Finance' [analysis]
African Arguments
Half of all Multilateral Development Banks' climate finance goes to Europe. Just 4% is grants. We don't just need more but better climate finance. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - African Countries Must Wake Up From 'Distributed Carbon Emission Guilt' to People-Centered Climate Action
IPS
Global warming is no longer just an issue for the environment but a crisis of life itself. Yet, African governments' climate action strategies, specifically those submitted under… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Starts Review of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
Seychelles News Agency
Seychelles has officially begun its review of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and targets regarding biodiversity through a first stakeholder meeting on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Activists Demand Trillions in Climate Finance, Urging Developed Nations to Repay 'Climate Debt' to the Global South
263Chat
Global climate activists intensified their demands at COP29 in Baku, calling for developed countries to take accountability for climate change impacts that continue to devastate… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Amb Gatete Lists Five Critical Policy Priorities Toward a Climate-Resilient Africa
New Times
African economies lose up to 5% of GDP, on average, annually because of climate-related disruptions and, while they require adequate, predictable and accessible finance, the… Read more »
Africa: Progress As Draft Decision Text for COP29 Presidency's Top Negotiating Priority Released
IPS
Three days into the landmark COP29 conference, the co-chairs of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) have arrived at a workable basis for discussion on the summit's top… Read more »
Africa: African Penguins Could Be Extinct By 2035 - How to Save Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In October 2024, the African penguin became the first penguin species in the world to be listed as critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Read more »
South Africa: Learners Pay R150 to Fill Water Tanks At Overcrowded, Dilapidated Limpopo School
GroundUp
There are two boreholes at Kutsakeni Primary, but staff say they dried up in 2021 Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare City Council Approves U.S.$548,1 Million Budget for 2025
New Zimbabwe
THE Harare City Council (HCC) has approved a US$548,1 million budget for the year 2025 with water and sanitation and road rehabilitation receiving the biggest shares. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Category 'C' Election - Oyetola Inaugurates Inter-Ministerial Committee
This Day
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for a comprehensive action in Nigeria's bid to be elected into Category C of the International Maritime… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Knowledge of Snakes Vital for Healthcare Workers
The Herald
As the country is already into the snake season which usually lasts from September to March - it is quite important for the public and medical experts to familiarise themselves… Read more »
November 13
Africa: Ruto Says Africa's Resources Position It to Lead Global Climate Solutions
Capital FM
President William Ruto says Africa's natural resources and biodiversity place it in a unique position to lead global climate solutions, highlighting the continent's role beyond… Read more »
Africa: Africa Is Battling Plastic Pollution and Waste Crisis, Activists Say
RFI
Africa continues to grapple with plastic pollution, a waste crisis, and limited investment, activists report, as discussions unfold at the UN climate meetings in Azerbaijan. To… Read more »
Africa: Remittances Can Help Fill Funding Gaps for Climate Adaptation [analysis]
ISS
More attention should be given to how remittances can help African countries withstand and adapt to climate change. Read more »
Ethiopia: President Taye Reaffirms Ethiopia's Commitment to Paris Agreement
ENA
President Taye Atske Selassie, at COP29, has reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to the Paris Agreement and proactive disaster preparedness. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Kagame Calls for Sufficient Climate Finance for Africa
New Times
President Paul Kagame issued a rallying call on Wednesday, November 13, urging world leaders to fairly compensate the African continent for its "extensive contributions" to climate… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Doesn't Have a Water Security Threat - Minister Majodina
Parliament of South Africa
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms. Pemmy Majodina, has assured Parliament and the country that there is currently no threat to South Africa's water security. Read more »
Africa: Time to Pay Up - Make Big Oil Fund Climate Loss and Damage [press release]
Global Witness
As UN climate negotiations begin, a new Global Witness analysis shows that top oil and gas producers could pay for climate loss and damage in lower-income countries with their… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Says Real Estate Developers Worst Culprits of Nairobi River Pollution, Informal Settlements Contribute Just 1%
Capital FM
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to real estate developers and slaughterhouses, accusing them of being the primary contributors to the pollution… Read more »
West Africa: Pandemic Preparedness in West Africa - Multiplayer Collaborative Solutions for a Changing Climate [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified climate change as one of humanity's most significant health threat, with significant impacts across Africa. Rising temperatures… Read more »
South Africa: Thousands of Khayelitsha Families Use Filthy Toilets or an Open Field
GroundUp
Over 3,000 families in Silver Town, Khayelitsha, have been forced to either use filthy, damaged toilets or relieve themselves in a field. Blowy, Sikalekhekhe and Marikana informal… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Outlines New Waste Management Policies for Sustainability
Capital FM
Kenya is taking bold steps towards sustainable waste management, with new measures introduced under the National Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022. Read more »
