Mauritius: African Development Bank and UK Announce Mauritius As a Beneficiary of Unlocked Climate Finance From the Landmark Room to Run Sovereign Program

The African Development Bank and the United Kingdom have announced the selection of the Gas Insulated Switchgear Substations Project in Mauritius as a beneficiary project under the… Read more »

Tunisia: African Development Bank and UK Select Tunisian Cereals Project As Prime Climate Finance Transaction Under Landmark Room to Run Sovereign Programme

The African Development Bank and the United Kingdom have announced the selection of the Inclusive and Sustainable Development of the Cereal Sector Project in Tunisia, as a… Read more »

Africa: COP28 Day 9 - More Investment Needed to Protect Africa's Marine Economy

The world's oceans are crucial to humankind. Read more »

Africa: COP28 - Four African Journalists Look Back At Their First World Climate Event

Thanks to financial support from the African Development Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the Africa 21 Association was able to invite a delegation of… Read more »

Africa: COP28 - 'Climate Justice Needs Language Justice!' Says OIF

French-speaking countries in Africa face two injustices in climate negotiation bodies. On the one hand, they are on the continent that is most vulnerable to climate change while… Read more »

Africa: Circular Economy - Connecting the Dots Between Climate Change, Resilience, and Opportunities in Africa

When it comes to climate change and Africa, the usual narrative revolves around the increasing vulnerability of the continent to the negative effects of climate change. Read more »

Africa: COP28 - African Development Bank Food and Climate Initiatives Align With Global Declaration On Food-Related Emissions and Food Systems Transformation

The first global declaration on curbing emissions from food production was signed by 134 countries, including 25 African countries, at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, putting… Read more »

Africa: COP28 - Norway Bolsters Africa's Climate Defenses With $6.5 Million Disaster Financing Pledge to African Development Bank

Norway becomes the fifth donor country to Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme Multi-Donor Trust Fund Read more »

Burundi: Burundi - African Development Bank Signs Two Grant Agreements to Improve Water Supply and Boost Climate Change Resilience

The Water Sector and Climate Resilience Building Support Programme will provide drinking water to 1.2 million Burundians and will improve their living environment through… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia - African Development Bank Lends Nearly €82 Million for Wastewater Reuse in Agriculture, Strengthening Climate Resilience

The African Development Bank is providing Tunisia with financial support to improve the treatment of wastewater for reuse in agriculture and to improve climate resilience. Read more »

Africa: COP28 - United Kingdom Commits £7.4 Million Additional Funding to African Development Bank's Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme

Grant to support Somalia in adapting to weather extremes related to climate change Read more »

Africa: Cop 28 - African Development Bank Raises Green Finance for African Countries

The African Development Bank Group on 4 December 2023 held discussions with the Rwandan financial sector policymakers on the capitalization of the Rwanda Green Investment Bank… Read more »

Africa: COP28 - African Development Bank, International Partners Commit to Climate Resilient Debt Clauses

The African Development Bank Group announced its adoption of climate resilient debt clauses (CRDCs) today, joining major creditors and international development banks at a COP28… Read more »

Africa: King Letsie III of Lesotho Launches Position Paper On Integrating Nutrition Into Climate Financing

Dr Garba Laouali, African Development Bank's Manager of Agricultural Production, Sustainability, and Research Division (L), H.E Ahmed Madobe Nunow, Minister of Agriculture of the… Read more »

Africa: COP28 - African Development Bank Garners Significant Global Support for Climate Action in Africa

The African Development Bank Group's initiatives towards building a climate-resilient Africa drew significant support at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), garnering… Read more »

Africa: COP28 - International Support Grows for Channeling IMF Special Drawing Rights Through Multilateral Development Banks

Governments of France, Japan, Spain and the UK express support for use of hybrid SDR instrument to provide development resources to countries in need in Africa and Latin America… Read more »

Africa: COP28 - Heads of Multilateral Development Banks Explore Closing Nature and Water Financing Gap

Dr Beth Dunford, Vice President, Agriculture, Human & Social Development presents the Bank's initiatives for SDG 6 and climate action. Read more »

Africa: Cop 28 - African Water Facility to Host Event On Water Security for Climate Resilience in Africa

Who: African Water Facility, African Development Bank Read more »

Africa: COP28 - African Civil Society Unveils Its Recommendations for the Fight Against Climate Change in Africa

Solidarity between the African Development Bank, African civil society and the private sector is necessary to face climate challenges. Read more »

Africa: Climate Action Window - The African Development Bank Group Launches the First Call for Proposals for Adaptation Projects in 37 Low-Income African Countries

The African Development Bank Group has launched the first call for climate adaptation proposals for the Climate Action Window (CAW) during the COP28 climate conference in Dubai.… Read more »

Africa: How Access to Modern Stoves Could Be a Game-Changer for Africa's Economic Development - and Help Tackle Climate Change

Original story:… Read more »

Africa: COP28 - African and Mideast Leaders Welcome $10 Billion Safe Initiative to Tackle Food Security Amid Climate Crisis

Leaders from Africa and the Middle East launched a $10 billion public-private-partnership initiative during COP28 to transform food systems for millions of people facing… Read more »

Africa: Revolutionizing African Finance - Innovations Explored At COP28 Side Event

At COP28, The AfDB shared its expertise on innovative ways to tap finance for climate action and other priorities. Read more »

Africa: COP28 - Africa Day - African Leaders Emphasize Need for Significantly Increased Climate Action and Green Growth Financing

The President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, speaks at the opening of Africa Day at COP 28 in Dubai, alongside Mr Azali Assoumani, President of the Republic… Read more »

Africa: Youth-Led African Enterprises Awarded $800,000 At COP28 for Climate Solutions

Eight dynamic African young women-led businesses emerged as winners of the 2023 YouthAdapt challenge. Each business will receive grant funding of up to $100,000. Read more »