June 29, 2022
Seychelles: Fisherman Diving Deeper to Catch Octopus
Due to climate change, there are fewer octopuses now and the sea is rougher Read more »
June 27, 2022
Africa: The World Is Burning. We Need a Renewables Revolution
The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and accelerating the renewables-based energy… Read more »
June 17, 2022
Africa: Africa's Role in Saving the World's Damaged Lands and Ecosystems
In global battle against climate change and loss of biodiversity, Africa's success is crucial Read more »
June 10, 2022
Africa: Africa's Chief Climate Negotiator - We Must Have Tangible and Actionable Climate Decisions for a Successful COP27
The 27th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27) will be held in Egypt during 7-18 November 2022. Amid unmet climate commitments, lingering disruptions due to COVID-19, and… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Tanzania: Ocean More Turbulent Than Decades Ago, Says Tanzanian Fisherman #AfricaClimateCrisis
Ocean more turbulent than decades ago, says Tanzanian fisherman Read more »
June 02, 2022
Somalia: Grim Drought Hits More Than Seven Million
Accompanying Somalia's newly-appointed drought envoy on his first field visit, the United Nations' top humanitarian official for the Horn of Africa country warned on Tuesday of the… Read more »
Africa: Green Bonds to Serve Africa's Sustainable Investment Needs
Green bonds to serve Africa's sustainable investment needs; Innovative finance instrument can help fill the SDG financing gap Read more »
May 25, 2022
Africa: UN Global Compact Launches New Hub for Africa
Abuja Hub will mobilize, accelerate and scale-up responsible business across Africa Read more »
East Africa: Elizabeth Mrema - Protecting the World's Biodiversity
Elizabeth Mrema, the Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), grew up in Moshi, a town located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in northern… Read more »
May 17, 2022
Africa: Cameroonian Activist Wins Wangari Maathai Forest Champions' Award 2022
Activist Cécile Ndjebet, of Cameroon, this week won the 2022 Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to preserving forests and… Read more »
May 03, 2022
Africa: COP27 Presents a Unique Opportunity for Africa
Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira, Permanent Representative of Angola to the UN, says it's time for climate justice for Africa. Read more »