Africa: AfDB Discusses Its Energy Strategy for Africa At Cop 17

More than 600 million Africans in sub-Saharan Africa cannot access electricity in their homes from a grid. In order to improve this situation as quickly as possible, the African… Read more »

Africa: Africa's United Front At Cop 17 in Durban (AfDB)

Africa emerged from the climate change conference, or COP 17, in Durban with a strong united front when it comes to tackling climate change on the continent, and in particular for… Read more »

Africa: Africa Calls for Climate Finance Pledges to Be Met (AfDB)

While Africa has long battled against the poverty that has scarred much of the continent for decades, the combat against climate change is relatively new. But they are not separate… Read more »

Africa: Africa Calls for Its Fair Share of Climate Funds (AfDB)

African leaders in Durban today said it was time Africa got is fair share of global climate finance. They strongly reiterated that, while Africa is determined to embark resolutely… Read more »

Africa: Development and Climate Adaptation Go Hand in Hand (AfDB)

Development and climate change are two sides of the same coin in Africa so it makes sense that funding for both should act as a catalyst for progress to benefit local communities. Read more »

Africa: New Pact Promises More Protection for Congo Basin Forests (AfDB)

The battle against deforestation in Africa has taken a step nearer to victory with a new pact aiming at greater protection for the world's second biggest rain forest. Read more »

Africa: AfDB-WWF Partnership - Several Projects Already Underway

The World Wildlife Fund and the African Development Bank announced the progress made in the partnership between them that was signed in July 2011 to promote green growth at the… Read more »

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: 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: 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: AfDB Presents Africa Carbon Facility At Inaugural CCDA-I

Between 17 and19 October 2011, the Climate for Development in Africa (ClimDev Africa) Programme a joint initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Union… Read more »

Africa: AfDB urges investment in africa's energy sector

"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 »