December 16, 2022
Africa: Climate Loss and Damage: The Time to Act is Now
As the U.S.-Africa Summit gets underway, here are some concrete, cost-free steps the U.S. can take to help poorer countries suffering the effects of pollution by wealthier… Read more »
December 15, 2022
South Africa: Eskom Load Shedding Reduced - South African News Briefs - December 15, 2022
Eskom Load Shedding Reduced, CEO De Ruyter Resigns Read more »
December 14, 2022
Africa: IMF's New Resilience, Sustainability Trust to 'Turn the Needle' on Climate, Pandemic Crises?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is warning that the frequency and magnitude of disasters like global warming is driving other, less visible, and disruptive crises in the… Read more »
December 13, 2022
South Africa: Parts of South Africa Damaged By Heavy Rains, More Coming
Residents of Johannesburg and Cape Town are struggling to cope with the aftermath of severe flooding that has left many people destitute. The heavy rainfall, which included thunder… Read more »
Africa: The Time For Action on African Adaptation is Now
Climate change is already having a catastrophic impact on Africa compared to the rest of the world. The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years, leaving 22… Read more »
December 08, 2022
Africa: Connecting the Dots on Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Its Impact on Our Health #AfricaClimateCrisis
"We are facing an epidemic of epidemics. If we are looking at the data on this you'll see that over the last decades we have an increasing number of outbreaks. We have zoonotic… Read more »
Africa: Did the 'Africa COP' Live Up to Expectations?
It's fair to say that COP27 didn't live up to its billing. A lot of issues were swept under the carpet during my two weeks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. However, the… Read more »
South Africa: COP27 Experience in Egypt Left Me Hot and Cold
Gather some popcorn or a bottle of wine, and let me take you on a ride covering one of the most anticipated climate events in the resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, which… Read more »
December 06, 2022
South Africa: Deputy President Named In R35 Billion Land Scam - South African News Briefs - December 6, 2022
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December 05, 2022
Cameroon: Cécile Bibiane Ndjebet - A Champion Who Pushes for Women's Land and Forest Rights #AfricaClimateHope
"I was surprised at first. But I was also very encouraged. This distinction brought me a lot of joy, a lot of courage to continue the fight, and a lot of motivation, says… Read more »
December 02, 2022
East Africa: Climate Crisis in the Greater Horn of Africa is Biggest Health Threat Causing Disease Outbreaks #AfricaClimateCrisis
The link between the climate crisis and global health has become clearer with every extreme weather event, with the number of reported disease outbreaks and climate-related health… Read more »
November 29, 2022
South Africa: Court Reserves Judgment in Oil Giant's Seismic Survey Case #AfricaClimateCrisis
The Eastern Cape High Court has reserved judgment in the leave to appeal application by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Impact Africa and Shell, Engineering News… Read more »
November 30, 2022
Africa: New Fund to Help African Cities Build Water Resilience #AfricaClimateHope
Access to clean drinking water still remains a major challenge to many communities the world over and will increasingly be at the centre of dealing with the worst effects of the… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Africa: Oil Giants Eye South African Coasts as Fuel, Climate Crises Merge
French energy giant TotalEnergies is preparing to submit its final application for approval to drill up to five wells for oil or gas between Cape Town and Cape… Read more »
November 24, 2022
Africa: While A Historic Deal Was Made, There is Still Much Left To Do #AfricaClimateHope
After two weeks of intense negotiations, a historic deal on loss, and damage was struck, but there is still much left to do. Sadly, nations failed to commit to taking some of the… Read more »
November 23, 2022
South Africa: Oil Giant Shell Returns to Court in New Bid to Push for Seismic Survey #AfricaClimateCrisis
Despite a massive outcry, oil giant Shell has not given up its hopes of seeking to conduct a seismic survey off the ecologically sensitive Wild Coast. Authorisation granted by the… Read more »
South Africa: Amendment to Finance Bill Welcomed - South African News Briefs - November 23, 2022
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November 22, 2022
Africa: What's on the Agenda for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit?
Invitations for African leaders to convene in world capitals have become regular features on the diplomatic calendar. The France-Africa Summit, an annual event since 1973, and… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Africa: 'Going Back Empty-Handed': African Media Perspectives on the African COP
The 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) draws to an official close on Friday, November 18 after two weeks of intense negotiations in the resort town of Sharm… Read more »
Africa: Joint Action Plan for Promoting One Health Launched at COP27 #AfricaClimateHope
Africa's public health systems with often poor infrastructure are overburdened as well as lack the necessary equipment and medication to treat patients Read more »
Africa: Women on the Frontlines Show Solutions to the Climate Emergency #AfricaClimateHope
As the world warms, the effects of climate change will not be felt equally by all Read more »
Africa: What to Do About Fossil Fuels? #AfricaClimateCrisis
Experts warn that fossil fuels must stay in the ground in order to prevent the worst effects of the climate emergency and putting at risk the goal of curbing global warming to a… Read more »
Africa: Will 'Africa's COP' Define a Sustainable Future or a Past Anchored with Debt?, Asks Vanessa Nakate #AfricaClimateHope
An African COP. That's that COP27 has been called, but has it lived up to its name? Vanessa Nakate has shared how the conference can ensure it walks a path that adheres to… Read more »
Africa: As the Climate Warms, Cities Need to Harness the Power of Nature for Cooling #AfricaClimateHope
Imagine sleeping outside because inside your house is too hot! Read more »
Africa: Negotiators at COP27 Wrangle Over Loss and Damage and Fossil Fuel Phase Out #AfricaClimateCrisis
On Gender Day African Development Bank Rallies Global Support for Women to Build Climate Resilience Read more »