November 24, 2023
Malawi: Simple Toilets Transform Lives and the Environment in Northern Malawi
In the picturesque rural setting of Nkhata Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi, a simple development has changed the lives of villagers in remarkable ways. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Africa: Germany Pledges 4 Billion Euros in Africa's Green Energy - AfDB President Calls for Enhanced Partnership
"Produce green hydrogen and you can rely on us as buyers"--German Chancellor Scholz tells African leaders Read more »
Africa: COP28 Side Event - Integrating Nutrition Financing in Climate Change Framework
What: COP28 side event: Integrating Nutrition Financing in Climate Change Framework Read more »
Africa: Chad - The African Development Bank Approves a Donation of Over Eur 34 Million to Improve Water and Sanitation
Phase II of the Semi-urban and Rural Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Programme in 11 regions of Chad aims to build on the achievements of Phase I. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Launches Country-By-Country Report On Africa's Climate Change and Green Growth Financing Needs Ahead of COP28
* Report highlights catalysing private sector and natural capital finance to support climate action and green growth Read more »
November 21, 2023
Africa: Circular Economy Highlighted At the Africa Climate Week 2023 As a Strategy to Reach Climate Objectives
Representatives of the AfDB, members of the Africa Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) and strategic partners during the 2023 ACEA Annual Meetings in Nairobi in September 2023 Read more »
Africa: 'Prioritise Climate Needs of Africa' African Development Bank President Urges International Development Financiers Ahead of COP28
African Development Bank President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina discusses Africa's climate action roadmap with UN chief António Guterres Read more »
November 18, 2023
Africa: Leveraging SDRs for Climate and Development
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November 17, 2023
Africa: Seychelles - African Development Bank Grants a Loan of Usd 33 Million to Sustain Inclusive Green Growth and Reinforce Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability
The African Development Bank will support Seychelles' efforts to promote budget viability by improving tax revenues and strengthening public-sector governance. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Zambia: African Development Bank Supports Small Livestock Farmers in Zambia to Adapt to Climate Change
Smallholder livestock farmers in Zambia are now better equipped to adapt to climate change. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Africa: SADC Member States Partner With the African Development Bank and UNHCR to Address Forced Displacement, Fragility, and Climate Resilience in Southern Africa
To address Southern Africa's pressing issues of fragility, forced displacement and climate resilience, the African Development Bank, jointly with the Southern African Development… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Africa: Canada - African Development Bank Climate Fund Approves $36.3 Million in Support to Climate Adaptation On the Continent.
The Canada-African Development Bank Climate Fund (CACF), established to support gender-affirmative climate change projects in Africa, has approved $36.3 million to two private… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Africa: Benin - Private-Sector Climate Finance and Green Growth On the Agenda in the African Development Bank 2023 Country Focus Report
Senior officials, some 60 in number, from the Beninese Ministry of Quality of Life and Transport, in charge of sustainable development, discussed the African Development Bank Group… Read more »
October 31, 2023
South Africa: South Africa - African Development Bank Approves $300 Million for Energy Governance and Climate Resilience
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $300 million loan to South Africa to implement its Energy Governance and Climate Resilience Programme. Read more »
October 20, 2023
Africa: Call for Applications - Youthadapt Challenge 2023 - Empowering Africa's Female Tech Innovators to Tackle Climate Change
The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program, a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation, has launched a call for applications for the… Read more »
Africa: Addressing Fragility, Forced Displacement, and Climate Resilience
What: Addressing Fragility, Forced Displacement, and Climate Resilience Read more »
October 12, 2023
Morocco: Morocco - Visiting Ouirgane, African Development Bank Delegation Recognises City's Resilience to Earthquake
The African Development Bank deployed mobile health units to treat earthquake victims and relieve hospitals in Marrakech. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Africa: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction - Why Climate Insurance Matters!
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing Africa today, with severe implications for the continent's food security, livelihoods, and economic growth.… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Africa: Multilateral Development Banks Deliver Record Climate Finance of Close to $61 Billion for Low and Middle-Income Economies in 2022
Volumes include $22.7 billion for climate change adaptation Read more »
October 11, 2023
Africa: Burundi - The African Development Bank Grants Over Usd 13 Million to Tackle Climate Change Impacts Through Water Security
The African Development Bank signals its return to the water sector in Burundi by providing over 80 percent of the funding for the Water Sector and Climate Resilience Building… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank, IOM Collaborate On Joint Report On Diaspora Engagement, Climate-Induced Migration and Skills Mobility
The African Development Bank and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have produced a joint report examining the nexus between humanitarian, peace, development and… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Mali: Mali's Natural Capital Offers Opportunities for Private Climate Finance and Green Growth, Says the African Development Bank's 2023 Country Focus Report
During the launch workshop of the African Development Bank 2023 Country Focus Report for Mali, the Malian private sector learned of investment opportunities to be seized in the… Read more »
Africa: Empowering Youth and SMEs for Climate Resilience
What: Seminar on Empowering Youth and SMEs for Climate Resilience: Innovative Finance for Transformative Adaptation at the Adaptation Futures Conference 2023 Read more »
October 03, 2023
Madagascar: Madagascar - African Development Bank and the Government Join Forces to Secure Water Access and Strengthen Climate Change Resilience
The African Development Bank and Madagascar's Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene have launched the preparation stage of a project to protect and develop water resources and… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Launches Country-By-Country Reports On Africa's Climate Change, Green Growth Financing Needs Ahead of COP28
Ahead of the 28th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 28), the African Development Bank Group has launched country-by-country economic reports to guide African… Read more »