October 31, 2023
South Africa: South Africa - African Development Bank Approves $300 Million for Energy Governance and Climate Resilience
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $300 million loan to South Africa to implement its Energy Governance and Climate Resilience Programme. Read more »
October 20, 2023
Africa: Call for Applications - Youthadapt Challenge 2023 - Empowering Africa's Female Tech Innovators to Tackle Climate Change
The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program, a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation, has launched a call for applications for the… Read more »
Africa: Addressing Fragility, Forced Displacement, and Climate Resilience
What: Addressing Fragility, Forced Displacement, and Climate Resilience Read more »
October 13, 2023
Africa: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction - Why Climate Insurance Matters!
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing Africa today, with severe implications for the continent's food security, livelihoods, and economic growth.… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Africa: Multilateral Development Banks Deliver Record Climate Finance of Close to $61 Billion for Low and Middle-Income Economies in 2022
Volumes include $22.7 billion for climate change adaptation Read more »
October 11, 2023
Africa: Burundi - The African Development Bank Grants Over Usd 13 Million to Tackle Climate Change Impacts Through Water Security
The African Development Bank signals its return to the water sector in Burundi by providing over 80 percent of the funding for the Water Sector and Climate Resilience Building… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank, IOM Collaborate On Joint Report On Diaspora Engagement, Climate-Induced Migration and Skills Mobility
The African Development Bank and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have produced a joint report examining the nexus between humanitarian, peace, development and… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Mali: Mali's Natural Capital Offers Opportunities for Private Climate Finance and Green Growth, Says the African Development Bank's 2023 Country Focus Report
During the launch workshop of the African Development Bank 2023 Country Focus Report for Mali, the Malian private sector learned of investment opportunities to be seized in the… Read more »
Africa: Empowering Youth and SMEs for Climate Resilience
What: Seminar on Empowering Youth and SMEs for Climate Resilience: Innovative Finance for Transformative Adaptation at the Adaptation Futures Conference 2023 Read more »
October 03, 2023
Madagascar: Madagascar - African Development Bank and the Government Join Forces to Secure Water Access and Strengthen Climate Change Resilience
The African Development Bank and Madagascar's Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene have launched the preparation stage of a project to protect and develop water resources and… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Launches Country-By-Country Reports On Africa's Climate Change, Green Growth Financing Needs Ahead of COP28
Ahead of the 28th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 28), the African Development Bank Group has launched country-by-country economic reports to guide African… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Chief Pledges Full Support to the UN Sg's Agenda to Deliver Climate Adaptation and Early Warning Systems for All
The African Development Bank President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has pledged his institution's full support to the United Nations Secretary General's Early Warning for All initiative… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank and Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (Keiti) Sign Agreement to Deploy Environmental and Climate-Resilient Technologies in Africa
AfDB VP Kevin Kariuki (left) and Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute VP Lee Woo-Weon signed a joint technical assistance agreement in Korea. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Mozambique: Mozambique - African Development Fund Approves $20 Million to Improve Business Environment and Drive Investments to Climate-Smart Agriculture
In Mozambique, African Development Fund backing will improve the business environment so that the private sector can attract investment in climate-smart agriculture. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Africa: Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program Partnership Forum 2023 - A Step Towards Climate Resilience
The 2023 Partnership Forum brought together African climate advocates and staff of program partners, GCA and AfDB in Nairobi to take stock of AAAP's successes over the last 2… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Libya: Statement By African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina in Response to the Flood Emergency in Libya
On behalf of the African Development Bank Group, I extend our deepest sympathies to the communities impacted by Mediterranean storm Daniel in Libya. This storm has resulted in a… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Africa: AfDB's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Welcomes $50 Million in New Commitments From Germany and USA At Africa Climate Summit
The African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) welcomes approximately $50 million in new funding contributions from Germany and the United States. The… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Africa: GFANZ Africa Network, African Development Bank Announce Climate Action Partnership
New partnership seeks to engage African financial institutions on climate transition planning and finance Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Unveils New Initiative to Cushion Farmers From Climate Change Effects
The African Development Bank has unveiled the Africa Climate Risk Insurance Facility for Adaptation (ACRIFA). The initiative is aimed at insulating countries against catastrophic… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: Africa Climate Summit - Global Leaders Place Africa At Heart of Fight Against Climate Change
Africa must step forward as the cornerstone around which effective climate solutions are Built - Kenya's President Ruto Read more »
Africa: At Africa Climate Summit, Global Leaders Unite to Put Continent At Heart of Fight Against Climate Change
World leaders gathered in Nairobi at the invitation of Kenya President William Ruto (centre) voiced strong support for making Africa integral to global action efforts. Read more »
Africa: $1 Billion to Boost Access to Climate Finance for Africa's Youths, African Development Bank Announces
In Nairobi, African Development Bank president Adesina announced a new $1 billion fund to accelerate climate financing for Africa's youth businesses. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: Involve Children in Climate Change Action, Young Natalie Urges Summit
Natalie Silantoi Anyango shaking hands with Akinwumi Adesina at the Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2023. Children must be given a front seat in climate solution discussions, Natalie… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Africa: International Energy Agency, African Development Bank to Launch Joint Report On Financing Clean Energy in Africa At Africa Climate Summit
What: Launch of the IEA-AfDB Joint Report on Financing Clean Energy in Africa Read more »
August 30, 2023
Africa: Eleventh Conference On Climate Change and Development in Africa
What: Eleventh Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA - XI) - Green Growth and Climate Finance for Africa and the World Read more »
