Africa: Africa Must Calm Investor Unease Over Backing Costly Low Carbon Projects (AfDB)

Everyone agrees green growth is a good thing. So why isn't the whole world speeding along the low carbon route? Why are there so many red lights along the way? Read more »

Africa: AfDB Mainstreams Climate Change Adaptation Into Development Finance

The African Development AfDB (AfDB) is at the leading edge in putting climate change adaptation into the mainstream of development. The AfDB is also on the forefront in creating… Read more »

Africa: How Africa's Huge Renewable Energy Stores Could Help Bridge Power Gap (AfDB)

Africa as a continent suffers a huge lack of power. Most people in sub-Saharan Africa have little or no access to affordable, easily-available electricity. Even a developed country… Read more »

Africa: AfDB President Reiterates Support for African Group of Negotiators

The President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka,,met the African Group of Negotiators taking part in the UN climate change negotiations in Durban on 7 December, and… Read more »

Africa: New Edition of Atlas of Climate Change Lauded By Many At Cop 17 (AfDB)

When the much-praised guide to climate science The Atlas of Climate Change was first launched, the late Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Wangari Maathai, wrote in her foreword: "We have… Read more »

Africa: Africa Green Growth Fuelled By Sun, Wind and Water (AfDB)

As a continent of mainly developing economies, Africa can least afford to lose percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to climate change. Where GDP is built on unsustainable… Read more »

Africa: Brazilian Example Could Help Africa Unlock Its Renewable Energy Potential (AfDB)

Cutting the price of energy is one way to fight poverty, the delegates at the climate change conference, or COP 17, heard in Durban. Read more »

Africa: Africa Slow in Seeking Carbon Emission Aid Despite Urgent Needs (AfDB)

Africa is lagging behind the rest of the world in seeking help to cut carbon emissions, despite being the continent that suffers the most from the harmful effects of climate… Read more »

Africa: Mali Shows Way in Fighting Hunger Caused By Climate Change (AfDB)

Climate change affects agriculture in Africa more than in the rest of the world and that can cause hunger in various countries there. But it is possible for governments to fight… Read more »

Africa: Hidden Lands - Ensuring Transparency in Acquisition and Allocation (AfDB)

Managing land acquisitions and the interest of local communities Read more »

Africa: Africa's Shrinking Forests Need Urgent Help (AfDB)

Forests take up a huge amount of the continent, but are one of Africa's most misunderstood and undervalued natural resources. Read more »

Africa: Africa Is Losing Its Deforestation Battle and Action Needed (AfDB)

The UN-based fund that helps compensate developing countries combat deforestation should start fighting the causes as well as the effects. That was one of the main recommendations… Read more »

Africa: Development Banks Agree New Partnership for Climate Action in Cities (AfDB)

Five Multilateral Development Banks, who are lending some $8.4 billion annually for climate action in cities, agreed today on a new partnership to combat global warming. Read more »

Africa: Cost for 'Vulnerable' Africa to Handle Climate Change Could Reach U.S.$ 30 Billion (AfDB)

Africa is the most vulnerable continent to the adverse effects of climate change, and urgently needs to deal with them. But doing so will be costly. Read more »

Africa: Climate Change Talks Centre On Solutions for Africa's Farmers (AfDB)

"When is it going to rain again?" Read more »

Africa: AfDB Puts Water On Top Table At Climate Change Forum in Durban

African Development Bank (AfDB) experts stressed the severity of the impact of climate change on water resources in Africa and the importance of putting water at the center of… Read more »

Africa: Zuma, Others Launch Africa Pavilion At UN Climate Conference (AfDB)

Three African leaders yesterday launched the Africa Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa. The conference, also known more technically as the… Read more »

Africa: AfDB to Showcase Its Green Record At UN Climate Change Conference

The African Development Bank will showcase its strong record in supporting climate-friendly projects at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa, taking… Read more »

Africa: Switzerland Commits U.S. $20 Million to AfDB for Increased Access to Water

The Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Trust Fund, a fund managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), will receive a 20 million US dollar contribution from the Swiss Agency for… Read more »

Africa: GEF Approves U.S. $20.5 Million Grant for Lake Chad Basin Regional Program (AfDB)

At its 41st Council Meeting held in Washington, D.C. on 9 and10 November 2011, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) approved a grant of USD 20.5 million for the Lake Chad Basin… Read more »

Africa: Forest Communities in Burkina Faso, Ghana and DRC to Benefit From Dedicated CIF Grant (AfDB)

In the coming year, pilot countries of the Climate Investment Fund's (CIF) "Forest Investment Program" (FIP), including Burkina Faso, Ghana and the Democratic Republic of Congo,… Read more »

Africa: Improving Business Environment Key to Attracting FDI (AfDB)

African countries should continue focusing on improving business climate to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), according to views expressed by experts at the Sixth African… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Urges Increased Concessional Financing At High-Level Climate Conferences

"The multi-billion dollar financing gap in Africa's energy sector, coupled with the continent's abundant untapped natural resources, creates an opportunity to attract private… Read more »

Africa: Giz Provides Training to AfDB Staff On Environmental Fiscal Reform

In a continuous effort to explore creative financing options to develop Africa's green economy, African Development Bank (AfDB) staff members attended training on environmental… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Supports Africa At Final UN Negotiating Session Before Cop17

As part of an ongoing effort to prepare Africa's negotiating position at the December UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP17) in Durban, South Africa, the African… Read more »