July 26, 2023
Africa: Climate Crisis is a Chance to Build a More Just and Equitable World #AfricaClimateHope
The climate crisis is a global challenge, but it is also an opportunity to build a more just and equitable world. Read more »
July 25, 2023
North Africa: Dozens of People Killed in Algeria Wildfires, Many Displaced
More than 30 people have been killed in wildfires in Algeria. Among the dead are 10 troops who were combating the blaze. Hundreds of residents have been forced to flee their homes… Read more »
July 21, 2023
Africa: Agricultural or Food Systems Transformation - What's The Difference And Why It Matters
As countries grapple with the challenge of advancing their national food systems transformation pathways, agriculture ministries, which are often tasked with meeting this… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Africa: The Gender Nutrition Gap - A Looming Crisis #WD2023
In Africa, the fight against malnutrition and food insecurity has long been a pressing issue. But while significant progress has been made, a glaring disparity persists - the… Read more »
Sudan: Climate Crisis Exacerbates Gender Inequality and Conflict in Sudan #WD2023
Sudan is facing a perfect storm of conditions that are leading to famine - with conflict, political unrest, the climate emergency, and COVID-19 all adding fuel to the fire. This is… Read more »
July 17, 2023
North Africa: Extreme Heat Wave Lays Bare Deadly Reality of Climate Change
As Italy, Greece, Spain are bracing for a second heat wave in a week, Morocco and other Mediterranean nations have been caught in a crossfire, according to t he World… Read more »
Africa: Women's Land Rights in Africa - A Necessary Step for Progress #WD2023
In every corner of the globe, the significance of land as the bedrock of shelter, security, and livelihood is undeniable. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Africa: Africa Must Embrace New Tech in Agriculture to Overcome Climate Crisis
The agricultural sector should embrace new technologies to overcome climate change-related challenges, panellists including Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Mozambique's… Read more »
Africa: COP28 to Focus on Energy Transition and Climate Finance
COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber has called on governments, industry, and all stakeholders to “disrupt business as usual” and take decisive acon… Read more »
July 11, 2023
South Africa: How To Stop Succulent Poaching and Trafficking in its Tracks #AfricaClimateHope
Succulent poaching, fuelled by the illicit trade it sustains, is emerging as a pressing global concern, threatening the existence of these remarkable plants. The increasing demand… Read more »
July 10, 2023
South Africa: Snow Falls in Johannesburg
Weather services in South Africa have confirmed that light snow is falling in Gauteng. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Africa: #AfricaClimateCrisis - The Story We Need to Tell
As the climate emergency worsens, it is more important than ever to address our environmental crisis. Read more »
South Africa: Workers to Take to the Streets to Demand Action - South African News Briefs - July 06, 2023
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June 30, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Floods Death Toll Rises - South African News Briefs - June 30, 2023
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June 29, 2023
Uganda: Lawsuits Mount Against TotalEnergies Over Uganda Oil Projects #AfricaClimateCrisis
At least 26 Ugandans have filed a lawsuit against French oil firm TotalEnergies in Paris, France, seeking compensation for alleged human rights abuses at the company's huge… Read more »
June 15, 2023
South Africa: U.S.$27 Million Tender, But Parliamentary Facilities Are Neglected - South African News Briefs - June 15, 2023
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June 12, 2023
Africa: COP28 Must Deliver for the Most Vulnerable
COP28 President-Delegate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, met with heads of delegations and key negotiating groups including those from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) and Small Island… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Africa: Parties Renew Commitment for Ambitious Climate Action at COP28 Conference
Today in Brussels, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, and High-Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with… Read more »
June 06, 2023
West Africa: West African Nations Rally for Urgent and Sustainable Solutions to Fertiliser Shortages
In a move to combat the escalating food crisis exacerbated by the relentless impacts of climate change, seventeen nations in West Africa and the Sahel signed the "Lomé… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Africa: COP28 President-Designate Calls for Major Boost to Public and Private Climate Finance for African Nations
In an address today to the African Development Bank Annual Meeting, the COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, called for a major boost to public and private… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Africa: UN Urges Swift Action on Plastic Pollution Ahead of Treaty Talks - Report
The widespread use of plastics, as well as their long-lasting nature and improper disposal, is one of the most pressing environmental problems of our time. Read more »
Africa: UN Predicts Next Five Years to Be Hottest on Record #AfricaClimateCrisis
A damning new report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warns millions around the world that the hottest years on record will happen within five years. Read more »
May 15, 2023
Somalia: Massive Flooding Forces 200,000 People to Flee Homes in Somalia
At least 200,000 people were displaced due to flash flooding in central Somalia as the Shabelle River burst its banks and submerged roads, reports AFP. Read more »
Africa: The Global Health System Needs a Re-Think
The world is facing significant demographic changes. In addition, we are more at risk for new infectious outbreaks than ever before. Climate change threatens to make all these… Read more »
May 12, 2023
East Africa: CSOs Urge Leaders to Embrace Renewable Energy, Ditch Fossil Fuels
The 10th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition 2023, which came to a close in Kampala yesterday, has drawn criticism from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the… Read more »
