Africa: Climate Briefs - Green Hydrogen Could Sustainably Industrialise Africa and Boost GDP #AfricaClimateHope

Germany Commits €40 Million to African Development Bank Group's Climate Action Window Initiative for Fragile African States Read more »

Africa: Blowing Hot Air - How Top Emitters are Doing on their Energy Transitions #AfricaClimateCrisis

Finding sustainable forms of energy is one of the critical global challenges we face when dealing with the climate emergency and that means an urgent move away from fossil fuels. Read more »

South Africa: South African Delegation to UN Questioned on Femicide, Xenophobia - South African News Briefs - November 17, 2022

United Nations Grills South Africa on Corruption, Femicide and Xenophobia Read more »

Africa: 'Even Though Loss and Damage is on the Table, It's Not Yet a Win for Africa' #AfricaClimateHope

A promise of U.S.$100 billion a year in climate funding is yet to be fulfilled despite being past its 2020 deadline Read more »

Africa: Climate Briefs - Impose Climate Tax On Fossil Fuel Giants, Media Groups Urge #AfricaClimateCrisis

UNICEF Announces New Child-Centered Climate Initiative to Prevent Disasters Read more »

Africa: If Cities Are a Part of the Climate Crisis, They Should Also Be Part of the Solution #AfricaClimateHope

Cities around the world are some of the biggest polluters and drivers of planet-warming emissions. Despite this, they can also offer a part of the solution to reducing the… Read more »

Africa: Providing Clean Water and Sanitation While Adapting to the Climate Emergency

Water is life as the saying goes, but for many households across the continent finding their daily supply of clean water remains a struggle. They also face the risk of contracting… Read more »

Africa: Climate Briefs - Youth-led Businesses With Climate Change Solutions Win U.S.$100,000 Each #AfricaClimateHope

Forest and Climate Leaders' Partnership Launched at COP27 Read more »

South Africa: State Capture Graft Entrenched in Govt, National Treasury Warns - South African News Briefs - November 15, 2022

National Treasury Warns of Entrenched State Capture Graft in Government Read more »

Africa: Climate Briefs - Funding for Solar, Infrastructure and Warning Systems Announced at COP27 #AfricaClimateHope

Germany, G7 Launch 'Global Shield' Climate Finance at COP27 Read more »

Africa: It's Time to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Transition Through Sustainable and Inclusive Trade #AfricaClimateCrisis

A key component of equitable global development and poverty reduction is dealing with the climate crisis. International trade can play a vital role in this. Read more »

Africa: We are Living in Hell, Says Activist from South African Coal Mining Town #AfricaClimateCrisis

The science is clear - using fossil fuels is pushing us beyond the planet's ability to sustain life. Experts say there are nine planetary boundaries we need to respect for life on… Read more »

South Africa: Water Crisis a Greater Threat than Energy Crisis, Infrastructure Group Warns - South African News Briefs - November 11, 2022

Water Crisis to Outpace Energy Crisis, Infrastructure Group Warns Read more »

Africa: How Technology Can Curb Illicit Trade in Endangered Wildlife Species

As 2,500 people converge on Panama for the World Wildlife Conference from November 14, two leading international officials responsible for ensuring sustainable trade in wildlife… Read more »

Africa: Climate Action Must Focus on Decent Work and a Just Transition #AfricaClimateHope

Providing decent jobs, and protecting the rights and futures of workers are levers for climate ambition, says a global trade union confederation Read more »

Africa: Africa Needs to 'Demilitarize to Decarbonize' - Move War Funds to Climate Coffers

"Africom must leave Africa!" That is a clear message expressed by speakers during the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)'s webinar titled A Climate of… Read more »

Africa: Young Activists Fight For Climate Justice and Survival #AfricaClimateCrisis

Young people are becoming more vocal and fighting harder for their survival as the impacts of climate change intensify. Tired of broken promises and inaction by their leaders, they… Read more »

Africa: Global Energy Alliance Agenda For Clean Energy Takes Shape in Africa #AfricaClimateHope

"Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all." This is Sustainable Development Goal 7, which Africa is unlikely to meet because it does not yet… Read more »

Africa: Helping Small Businesses Adapt to the Climate Crisis is Crucial for African Countries #AfricaClimateHope

Small and medium-sized enterprises are essential engines for growth and play a key role in creating jobs and supporting sustainable livelihoods. Yet, the financing gap for SMEs,… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Makes Maiden Satellite Launch with PearlAfricaSat-1

Uganda, in partnership with NASA, has launched its first satelleite, the PearlAfricaSat-1, into the international space station, The EastAfrican reports. The landmark project will… Read more »

Africa: The 27 Demands African Women Want Addressed at COP27 #AfricaClimateHope

Women activists say their voices have been absent or have gone unheard at previous climate summits. So they are taking action and looking to assume the lead on climate action and… Read more »

Africa: Climate Briefs - #COP27 Begins with Loss and Damage Front and Centre #AfricaClimateCrisis

Brazil, Indonesia and DR Congo in talks to form 'Opec of rainforests' Read more »

Africa: What Should Africa Expect at COP27? #AfricaClimateCrisis

As the world convenes in Africa for the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27), it is time to recognize Africa's role in averting a climate disaster… Read more »

East Africa: East African Crude Oil Pipeline - Communities Left in the Cold #AfricaClimateCrisis

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) will transport oil produced from Uganda's Lake Albert oilfields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania, where the oil will then be… Read more »

Africa: Why Africa's Youth Must Be Involved in Developing Our Cities

From Dakar to Dar es Salaam, Africa's cities are vibrant hubs offering new and promising opportunities. Given these cities are increasingly young – with under-25s projected… Read more »