September 21, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Chief Pledges Full Support to the UN Sg's Agenda to Deliver Climate Adaptation and Early Warning Systems for All
The African Development Bank President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has pledged his institution's full support to the United Nations Secretary General's Early Warning for All initiative… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank and Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (Keiti) Sign Agreement to Deploy Environmental and Climate-Resilient Technologies in Africa
AfDB VP Kevin Kariuki (left) and Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute VP Lee Woo-Weon signed a joint technical assistance agreement in Korea. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Mozambique: Mozambique - African Development Fund Approves $20 Million to Improve Business Environment and Drive Investments to Climate-Smart Agriculture
In Mozambique, African Development Fund backing will improve the business environment so that the private sector can attract investment in climate-smart agriculture. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Africa: Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program Partnership Forum 2023 - A Step Towards Climate Resilience
The 2023 Partnership Forum brought together African climate advocates and staff of program partners, GCA and AfDB in Nairobi to take stock of AAAP's successes over the last 2… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Libya: Statement By African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina in Response to the Flood Emergency in Libya
On behalf of the African Development Bank Group, I extend our deepest sympathies to the communities impacted by Mediterranean storm Daniel in Libya. This storm has resulted in a… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Africa: AfDB's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Welcomes $50 Million in New Commitments From Germany and USA At Africa Climate Summit
The African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) welcomes approximately $50 million in new funding contributions from Germany and the United States. The… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Commit to Pursue Green and Inclusive Growth--Nairobi Declaration
African leaders ended the three-day Africa Climate Summit with a call to the global community to act with urgency in reducing emissions, honour a commitment to provide $100 billion… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Africa: GFANZ Africa Network, African Development Bank Announce Climate Action Partnership
New partnership seeks to engage African financial institutions on climate transition planning and finance Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Unveils New Initiative to Cushion Farmers From Climate Change Effects
The African Development Bank has unveiled the Africa Climate Risk Insurance Facility for Adaptation (ACRIFA). The initiative is aimed at insulating countries against catastrophic… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: Africa Climate Summit - Global Leaders Place Africa At Heart of Fight Against Climate Change
Africa must step forward as the cornerstone around which effective climate solutions are Built - Kenya's President Ruto Read more »
Africa: At Africa Climate Summit, Global Leaders Unite to Put Continent At Heart of Fight Against Climate Change
World leaders gathered in Nairobi at the invitation of Kenya President William Ruto (centre) voiced strong support for making Africa integral to global action efforts. Read more »
Africa: $1 Billion to Boost Access to Climate Finance for Africa's Youths, African Development Bank Announces
In Nairobi, African Development Bank president Adesina announced a new $1 billion fund to accelerate climate financing for Africa's youth businesses. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Partners With Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa to Sponsor Africa Food Systems Forum
Bank Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development Dr. Beth Dunford, (fourth from left) who met with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in June, returns to Dar… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: Involve Children in Climate Change Action, Young Natalie Urges Summit
Natalie Silantoi Anyango shaking hands with Akinwumi Adesina at the Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2023. Children must be given a front seat in climate solution discussions, Natalie… Read more »
Eritrea: Eritrea's Msilam Dam to Bolster Food Security and Change Lives for the Better
Eritrea has a long coastline on the Red Sea but limited fresh water. Its erratic rainfall has left most of the country arid. This is a challenge for Eritreans who depend on… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Africa: International Energy Agency, African Development Bank to Launch Joint Report On Financing Clean Energy in Africa At Africa Climate Summit
What: Launch of the IEA-AfDB Joint Report on Financing Clean Energy in Africa Read more »
August 30, 2023
Senegal: African Development Bank Embraces 'Risky' Entrepreneurs - Young Fishers in Senegal Increase Their Incomes Threefold and Turn Their Backs On Illegal Immigration
These young people in Senegal have turned their back on illegal immigration thanks to the support provided by the PAVIE project. Read more »
Africa: Eleventh Conference On Climate Change and Development in Africa
What: Eleventh Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA - XI) - Green Growth and Climate Finance for Africa and the World Read more »
August 28, 2023
Africa: Unlocking Finance and Creating an Enabling Environment for Youth Entrepreneurs and Innovators in Climate Action At the 2023 African Climate Summit
What: High-level side event on Unlocking Finance and Creating an Enabling Environment for Youth Entrepreneurs and Innovators in Climate Action at the 2023 African Climate Summit Read more »
August 24, 2023
Africa: Africa Climate Summit
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Africa: Africa Climate Week
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August 21, 2023
Africa: World Water Week - Innovative Financing Mechanisms Toward Achieving SDG 6 in Africa
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August 14, 2023
Southern Africa: Digital Climate Advisory Services Training to Support Climate Resilience for Smallholder Agriculture in Southern Africa
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August 02, 2023
Burundi: African Development Bank Group Reports Successful Progress On Burundi's Country Strategy Paper Implementation Despite Economic and Climate Challenges
The African Development Bank Group has expressed satisfaction with the implementation of its Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Burundi for 2019-2023 based on an evaluation by a Bank… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank, UN Environment Programme, Partner to Drive Implementation of Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in Africa
The African Development Bank is joining forces with the United Nations Environment Programme to advance implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in… Read more »