May 11, 2017
Africa: Integrate Climate Change in Planning and Design of Power and Water Infrastructure Projects, Says ECA Expert
The 6th World Hydropower Congress (WHC), a multi-stakeholder forum bringing together leaders and specialists with hydropower-related responsibilities from government, industry,… Read more »
May 02, 2017
Africa: Nordic Development Fund Teams Up With ECA and Partners On Unique Climate Resilience Facility
AFRI-RES, a unique facility to support climate proofing of Africa's long-lived infrastructure investments, was given significant impetus with the formal approval of funding of 5… Read more »
May 01, 2017
Africa: IPCC Sixth Assessment Report Scoping Meeting Kicks Off in Addis Ababa
Over 200 experts from about 60 countries are meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to draft the outline of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report… Read more »
April 30, 2017
Africa: ECA Hosts Workshop for Policymakers On IPCC Activities and Findings
The Economic Commission for Africa's African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC) on Sunday hosted a workshop for policymakers on the activities and findings of the Intergovernmental Panel… Read more »
April 05, 2017
Ethiopia: IPCC Outreach Event Set for Addis Ababa
A two-day event to raise awareness of work done by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been scheduled for 29-30 April 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more »
November 18, 2016
Africa: World Leaders At COP22 Commit to Urgent Collective Efforts to Address Climate Change
Heads of State and Government and delegations gathered here for the High-Level Segment of the 22nd Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework… Read more »
November 08, 2016
Africa: At COP22, UN Regional Economic Commissions Debate the Economics of Climate Change
"African economic growth and development are seriously at risk from runaway climate change", said ECA's Acting Executive Secretary Abdalla Hamdok, Tuesday 15 November in a debate… Read more »
November 16, 2016
Africa: Africa Day at COP22 - African Leaders Demonstrate Commitment and Action to Address Climate Change
African Heads of State and Government marked Africa Day in the Africa Pavilion at the UNFCCC 22nd Conference of Parties (COP22) today with focused and strategic discussion on the… Read more »
November 15, 2016
Africa: Climdev's Ambitious Agenda to Require Strong Support and Partnerships - Abdalla Hamdok
Partners of the Climate Information for Development in Africa initiative (ClimDev-Africa), outlined an ambitious second phase business plan to foster and support climate-sensitive… Read more »
November 10, 2016
Africa: Statement By Abdalla Hamdok On the Historic Entry Into Force of the Paris Agreement On Climate Change
Statement by Abdalla Hamdok, acting Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa on the historic entry into force of the Paris Agreement on climate… Read more »
November 09, 2016
Africa: Scaling Up Climate Policy and Solutions Requires "Enabling Environment"
An African development pathway that could propel climate-resilient economic growth is possible if an enabling environment that promotes innovation and collaborative actions for… Read more »
November 08, 2016
Africa: Abdalla Hamdok Leads Eca Delegation to "Cop of Action"
Preparations are in high gear for the participation of a delegation from the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) at the 22th session of the Conference of Parties (COP22) of the… Read more »
October 08, 2016
Africa: Africa Urged to Address Challenges That May Affect Paris Agreement Implementation
There is an urgent need for African countries to review and revise their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) to address challenges that can affect the… Read more »
October 06, 2016
Africa: Ccda-Vi in Africa to Discuss the Implications of Implementing the Paris Agreement
The Sixth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-VI), the continent's premier climate change conference will take place here from 18-20 October, bringing… Read more »
October 04, 2016
Africa: Press & Media Accreditations At Cop22 - Registrations Open Until 17 October
African and international journalists still have until 17 October to apply for their press and media accreditations to attend the Marrakech Climate Change Conference (COP22/CMP12).… Read more »
September 05, 2016
Africa: African Ambassadors Meet in Preparation for COP22
The African Development Bank and the Economic Commission for Africa held today in Rabat, in partnership with the COP22 Steering Committee, an information session for African… Read more »
June 09, 2016
Africa: Executive Secretary, Carlos Lopes, Appointed Commissioner for the Global Commission On the Economy and Climate
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Carlos Lopes, has been appointed as commissioner for the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate (GCEC). His… Read more »
March 05, 2016
Africa: Ministerial Round-Table to Discuss Declining Markets and Climate Challenges
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) will hold a ministerial round-table on the theme "Addressing the Impact of Drought, Floods… Read more »
March 03, 2016
Africa: Cop21 - Implications for Growth in Africa
The Economic Commission for Africa will hold a high-level dialogue on: "After Paris: Implications for Green Growth in Africa" on 2 April 2016 in Addis-Ababa (Ethiopia), on the… Read more »
December 08, 2015
Africa: Carlos Lopes Cautions African Countries to Be Vigilant At Paris Climate Negotiations
ClimDev-Africa) - The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Carlos Lopes, today warned that the outcome of the current Paris COP negotiation cpould… Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Must Work Engage Private Sector for Climate Financing
More than ever, Africa needs to mobilize its investments, to stimulate sustainable development on the continent to increase its resilience. According to Andrew Norton, Director of… Read more »
December 03, 2015
Africa: Water Takes Centre Stage At Paris Climate Negotiations
ClimDev-Africa) - The Executive Secretary of the African Ministerial Council on Water (AMCOW), Mr. Bai Mass Taal, has welcomed the central position that water has taken in the… Read more »
December 06, 2015
Africa: Adapting Central Africa's Agriculture to Climate Change, Costly - Experts
Douala, 5 Dec. 2015 (ECA) - The adaptation of agriculture to climate change in Central Africa is a costly undertaking, which requires the mobilisation of important human and… Read more »
December 05, 2015
Central Africa: Adapting Central Africa's Agriculture to Climate Change Would Be Costly - Experts
Douala, 5 Dec. 2015 (ECA) - The adaptation of agriculture to climate change in Central Africa is a costly undertaking, which requires the mobilisation of important human and… Read more »
December 02, 2015
Africa: Applause for ACPC Findings On Africa's Role in Climate Negotiations
Key findings on Africa's role in the global climate negotiations were greeted with cheers in the Africa Pavilion at the Paris climate talks yesterday as Mr. Carlos Lopes the… Read more »
