February 08
Africa: African Development Bank and TDB Join Forces to Deploy Clean Technologies to Cut Carbon Emissions in Africa
The African Development Bank Group has announced a follow-up equity investment of $15 million in the Trade and Development Bank Group's (TDB Group) pioneering Class C Green+ shares… Read more »
February 06
Africa: COP28 - Empower African Youth-Led Climate Solutions in Francophone Regions
At COP28, the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) - a joint initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) - and the Institut… Read more »
January 30
West Africa: COP28 Day 7 - Innovative Financing for Climate-Smart Agriculture in West Africa
"Climate-smart agriculture in West Africa: challenges for innovative financing in support of the public and private sectors" was the theme of a parallel session held at the West… Read more »
January 19
Kenya: African Development Bank and UK Announce Kenya As the Next Beneficiary of Unlocked Climate Finance From the Landmark Room to Run Sovereign Program
The African Development Bank and the United Kingdom have announced the selection of the Transmission Network Improvement Project in Kenya as a beneficiary project under the Room to… Read more »
Benin: Benin Announced As Latest Beneficiary of Unlocked Climate Finance Lending From Room 2 Run Sovereign Programme, a Joint Initiative of the African Development Bank and the UK
The African Development Bank and the UK have announced the Secondary Town Stormwater Drainage Project in Benin as the latest beneficiary project under the Room to Run Sovereign… Read more »
Mauritius: African Development Bank and UK Announce Mauritius As a Beneficiary of Unlocked Climate Finance From the Landmark Room to Run Sovereign Program
The African Development Bank and the United Kingdom have announced the selection of the Gas Insulated Switchgear Substations Project in Mauritius as a beneficiary project under the… Read more »
Tunisia: African Development Bank and UK Select Tunisian Cereals Project As Prime Climate Finance Transaction Under Landmark Room to Run Sovereign Programme
The African Development Bank and the United Kingdom have announced the selection of the Inclusive and Sustainable Development of the Cereal Sector Project in Tunisia, as a… Read more »
Africa: COP28 Day 9 - More Investment Needed to Protect Africa's Marine Economy
The world's oceans are crucial to humankind. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Africa: COP28 - Four African Journalists Look Back At Their First World Climate Event
Thanks to financial support from the African Development Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the Africa 21 Association was able to invite a delegation of… Read more »
Africa: COP28 - 'Climate Justice Needs Language Justice!' Says OIF
French-speaking countries in Africa face two injustices in climate negotiation bodies. On the one hand, they are on the continent that is most vulnerable to climate change while… Read more »
Africa: Circular Economy - Connecting the Dots Between Climate Change, Resilience, and Opportunities in Africa
When it comes to climate change and Africa, the usual narrative revolves around the increasing vulnerability of the continent to the negative effects of climate change. Read more »
December 15, 2023
Africa: COP28 - African Development Bank Food and Climate Initiatives Align With Global Declaration On Food-Related Emissions and Food Systems Transformation
The first global declaration on curbing emissions from food production was signed by 134 countries, including 25 African countries, at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, putting… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Africa: COP28 - Norway Bolsters Africa's Climate Defenses With $6.5 Million Disaster Financing Pledge to African Development Bank
Norway becomes the fifth donor country to Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme Multi-Donor Trust Fund Read more »
December 13, 2023
Burundi: Burundi - African Development Bank Signs Two Grant Agreements to Improve Water Supply and Boost Climate Change Resilience
The Water Sector and Climate Resilience Building Support Programme will provide drinking water to 1.2 million Burundians and will improve their living environment through… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Tunisia: Tunisia - African Development Bank Lends Nearly €82 Million for Wastewater Reuse in Agriculture, Strengthening Climate Resilience
The African Development Bank is providing Tunisia with financial support to improve the treatment of wastewater for reuse in agriculture and to improve climate resilience. Read more »
Africa: COP28 - United Kingdom Commits £7.4 Million Additional Funding to African Development Bank's Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme
Grant to support Somalia in adapting to weather extremes related to climate change Read more »
December 08, 2023
Africa: Cop 28 - African Development Bank Raises Green Finance for African Countries
The African Development Bank Group on 4 December 2023 held discussions with the Rwandan financial sector policymakers on the capitalization of the Rwanda Green Investment Bank… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: COP28 - African Development Bank, International Partners Commit to Climate Resilient Debt Clauses
The African Development Bank Group announced its adoption of climate resilient debt clauses (CRDCs) today, joining major creditors and international development banks at a COP28… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Africa: King Letsie III of Lesotho Launches Position Paper On Integrating Nutrition Into Climate Financing
Dr Garba Laouali, African Development Bank's Manager of Agricultural Production, Sustainability, and Research Division (L), H.E Ahmed Madobe Nunow, Minister of Agriculture of the… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Africa: Rwanda - African Development Bank and the Agtf Mobilize Usd 250 Million to Improve Access to Water and Sanitation
Funding from the African Development Bank Group will make it possible to rehabilitate the Nzove 1 wastewater treatment plant and supply drinking water to an additional 227,000… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Africa: COP28 - African Development Bank Garners Significant Global Support for Climate Action in Africa
The African Development Bank Group's initiatives towards building a climate-resilient Africa drew significant support at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), garnering… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Africa: COP28 - International Support Grows for Channeling IMF Special Drawing Rights Through Multilateral Development Banks
Governments of France, Japan, Spain and the UK express support for use of hybrid SDR instrument to provide development resources to countries in need in Africa and Latin America… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Africa: COP28 - Heads of Multilateral Development Banks Explore Closing Nature and Water Financing Gap
Dr Beth Dunford, Vice President, Agriculture, Human & Social Development presents the Bank's initiatives for SDG 6 and climate action. Read more »
Africa: Cop 28 - African Water Facility to Host Event On Water Security for Climate Resilience in Africa
Who: African Water Facility, African Development Bank Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: COP28 - African Development Bank President Invites Business Leaders to Invest in Africa to Accelerate Decarbonization
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has urged African business leaders to seize the enormous potential in Africa by investing in green infrastructure. Read more »