September 06, 2023
Africa: ACS23's Nairobi Declaration Calls for Decarbonization, Multilateral Finance Reform
The Africa Climate Summit has adopted a Nairobi Declaration calling for decarbonization and a just multilateral finance architecture as the world races to combat climate change. Read more »
Africa: Continent Roots for Global Carbon Taxation Regime to Combat Climate Crisis
African leaders have called on the international community to rally behind the proposal for a global carbon taxation regime aimed at addressing the escalating climate crisis. Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Lauds President Ruto for Successful Execution of Climate Summit
Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has commended President William Ruto for his "planning and successful execution" of the inaugural… Read more »
Africa: Boost for African Startups As AfDB Unveils Sh146.05 Billion for Climate Projects
Kenyan and other African countries youth startups will access funds from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to fund climate-focused projects. Read more »
Africa: Wetangula Roots for Africa-Led Legislative Efforts to Combat Climate Change
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged African parliamentarians to demonstrate unwavering patriotism when dealing with climate issues. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Declaration Must Leverage South-South Trade, Investment and Know-How to Address the Climate Emergency
Africa and the Caribbean share deep historical and people-to-people ties. Indeed, the African Union has identified the Caribbean as Africa's sixth region. The shared experience of… Read more »
Kenya: Support for African Farmers Can Spark a Surge of Climate-Smart Innovations and Economic Opportunity
Expectations are high that this week's Africa Climate Summit in Kenya will provide momentum to unlock significant public and private sector investments in climate-related endeavors… Read more »
Africa: Africa to Champion Climate Action for Sustainable Growth
African Heads of State and Government have agreed to lead the way in finding sustainable solutions to the climate crisis. The leaders observed that climate change and Africa's… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Africa: Africa Suffering 5-15% GDP Decline Annually Over Climate Change - Ruto
The adverse effects of climate change are costing African countries up to fifteen per cent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually, President William Ruto said on Tuesday as he… Read more »
Africa: Suluhu Rallies African States to Lobby for Climate Fund Ahead of COP28
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu has called on African countries to join forces in lobbying for the establishment of a special fund to tackle climate crises in the continent in the… Read more »
Africa: Guterres, 24 Heads of State Join Delegates at Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi
As the Africa Climate Summit gathered pace in Kenya's capital Nairobi, host President William Ruto has defined Africa as a powerhouse of untapped potential and a continent that is… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: Activists Protest Against Africa Climate Summit - Less Talk, More Action for Climate Change
Activists staged street demonstrations in Nairobi Monday to protest against Africa Climate Summit, saying it is too much talk with no action. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Journey Towards Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Begins in Kenya
As African leaders converge in Nairobi to explore ways to reduce greenhouse gas emission during the week-long Africa Climate Summit, Kenya has a head-start in leading the path to… Read more »
Kenya: Counties Handed Over Sh7.2 Billion for Climate-Led Programmes
President William Ruto handed over Sh7.2 billion to counties that will provide climate change investment grants. Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Position Itself to Exploit Climate Action Opportunities - President Ruto
President Ruto has urged African governments to increase their investments in green opportunities to unlock the continent's potential. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges African Govts to Increase Investments in Green Opportunities
President Ruto has urged African governments to increase their investments in green opportunities to unlock the continent's potential. Read more »
Africa: Calls for Change in Africa's Narrative as Climate Summit Kicks Off in Kenya
As African leaders gather in Nairobi to discuss the escalating climate crises, urgent action is mandatory to mitigate its effect on the whole world. Read more »
Africa: Accelerating Adoption of Sustainable Mobility Ahead of Africa Climate Summit
Ahead of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS), Africa is poised to take a giant leap forward in the realm of clean, affordable, and accessible mobility with Rall_E, an… Read more »
Africa: Ban Ki-Moon Urges Tripling of Climate Financing to Mitigate Crisis in Africa
Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for re-calibration of climate financing to "the correct level of support" in a bid to avert a crisis in Africa. Read more »
September 03, 2023
Africa: Guterres Urges Global Youth to Lead Climate Advocacy Efforts #AfricaClimateHope
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the youth from across the globe to take the lead in pushing for solutions to climate change. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Youths to Be at the Center of Climate Change Conversation
President William Ruto has challenged the youth to assume their rightful position in the climate change conversation. Read more »
Africa: New UK Projects Announced to Fight Climate Change in Africa
New UK-backed projects worth £49 million will be announced at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, hosted by Kenya from 4-6 September. Read more »
Africa: Children Most Vulnerable to Climate Crisis
The United Nations Children's Fund is calling for action to guarantee the right of children in Africa to live in a safe and healthy environment. Read more »
September 03, 2023
Kenya: Mercy Corps Roots for Locally Tailored Solutions to Climate Change
Mercy Corps, a Non-Governmental Organization involved in climate adaptation programmes, has urged African leaders to push for homegrown solutions at the inaugural Africa Climate… Read more »
Burundi: Évariste Ndayishimiye Arrives in Nairobi for Africa Climate Summit
Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye has arrived in Nairobi ahead of the Africa Climate Summit set to kick off at the Kenyatta International Conference on Monday. Read more »