September 14, 2023
Ethiopia: How Addis Ababa Is Set to Get Hotter, Wetter, Drier, and Bigger
A new study shows how climate change will lead to more heatwaves and severe flooding in Ethiopia's capital, one of Africa's fastest-growing cities. Read more »
September 09, 2023
Algeria: A Mine in the Middle of Paradise
The Tebboune government is brutally suppressing any protest against a lead-and-zinc mine being built in a RAMSAR protected area. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: Embracing Africa's Green Legacy - a Letter to My Future Self
A leader in the Africa Youth Climate Assembly envisions an African climate future. Read more »
Africa: Letter to Future Self - 'The Spirit of Community Action Was the Beating Heart of Our Progress'
Looking ahead to a future free of fossil fuels, powered by the relentless sun, wind and other renewables. Read more »
August 30, 2023
Africa: View(s) From Africa - What's At Stake At Africa Climate Week?
We asked a panel of policy experts about their hopes, fears, and expectations from the Africa Climate Summit and Week. Read more »
August 24, 2023
East Africa: Eating Fish From Lake Victoria 'Rare and Expensive' Amid Climate Crisis
90% of people along the lake's shores in Tanzania say they ate fish four times per month ten years ago, compared to just 4% today. Read more »
August 23, 2023
Africa: The Africa Climate Summit Must Dare Speak the Unspeakable
Fossil fuels, by far the biggest source of emissions, have brought much harm and few benefits to Africa. Yet climate agreements barely mention them. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Africa: The Climate Future Is Here, and It Looks Like This Proud Commune in South Africa
With solar power, urban farms, and radical grassroots democracy, eKhenana provides an impressive model for a sustainable low-carbon future. Read more »
August 21, 2023
Africa: Africa Climate Summit - Kenya's Green Growth Pitch Sparks Justice Concerns
Outcry over McKinsey's role and unease with Ruto's focus on finance raises questions as to whether the summit will truly be "by Africans for Africans". Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Coastal Communities Build Flood Barriers With Mud and Sticks
As they continue to wait in vain for state intervention amid rising sea levels, people in Akwa Ibom are taking matters into their own hands. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Africa: Kenyans Look to the Foggy Heavens for Water Amid State Neglect
With millions lacking decent access to water, growing numbers are using cheap innovations like fog harvesting to take it straight from the air. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Africa: A Mythical Giant Snake Is Helping Raise Climate Awareness in Malawi
Sensitive campaigners are finding that belief in Napolo, a legendary multi-headed monster, is no barrier to environmental understanding and action. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Africa: Dear EU, Commemorating Climate Victims Is Good but Action Is Better
Ahead of the first ever EU day for the victims of the global climate crisis, let's remember who's responsible for the worsening situation. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Africa: Who, What, Where? the Loss and Damage Fund's Unresolved Questions
Since the breakthrough agreement at COP27, developed and developing countries have remained at odds on key details. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Africa: Africa Must Own the Idea of the 'Just Transition'
There's no one-size-fits-all with sustainable economies. A just transition on the continent will look very different to one in the Global North. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Africa: Africa's Struggle for Environmental Justice in an Age of Death
The framework of our civilisation is premised on the destruction of the planet, with Africa as a sacrificial zone. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Uganda: 'Danger Is Imminent' - Ugandans Blame EACOP Tree Clearings for Floods
Floods submerged farms near TotalEnergies' 700-acre industrial area. The oil major has compensated 88 people. Officials say thousands were affected. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Africa: The View(s) From Africa - What to Make of the Bonn Climate Talks?
We gathered a diverse panel to break down the significance and outcomes of the crucial pre-COP28 meeting for Africa. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Africa: The EU's Landmark Carbon Tool Presents Major Catch-22 for Africa
The CBAM will push producers to decarbonise yet make it harder to do so. Our modelling suggests the policy could cut Africa's GDP by $25 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Degrees of Heat - Northern Nigeria Students Wilt in Climate Extremes
What can universities do as a hotter and longer dry season impacts students' health and performance? Read more »
June 07, 2023
Africa: We Analysed Climate Research On Africa. Here's What We Found
Just 25% of academic articles on energy transitions in Africa are by researchers on the continent. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Happy City Is On the Brink of Being Swallowed By the Sea
As the community await international funding and national action, the once reputed coastal town is disappearing in rising ocean surges. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Africa: We've Already Breached Most of the Earth's Limits. How Can We Get Back?
Urgent action is needed on climate, the biosphere, freshwater, and fertiliser use to return to safe and just boundaries. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Africa: Four Actions Vulnerable Countries Need From COP28
From mobilising trillions (rather than billions) to raising ambitions, here's what most of the world needs from the critical climate talks. Read more »
May 23, 2023
Africa: Remember Amid the Headlines - There's No Such Thing As a 'Natural' Disaster
Poor countries aren't disproportionately vulnerable to climate change because of geography or bad luck. Read more »