Over 1,700 Displaced As Floods Ravage Western Region
Ghanaian Times
More than 1,710 people have been displaced in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region following nearly a week of torrential rains that triggered severe flooding in… Read more »
Eight Houses Collapse, 4 Died in Cape Coast Heavy Downpour
Ghanaian Times
Eight houses, mostly mud structures within the Cape Coast South Constituency of the Cape Coast Metropolis, collapsed following torrential rains experienced in the region over the… Read more »
When Climate Pressures Deepen, the Fight Against Violence Becomes Harder [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Climate-induced crop failures, death of livestock and water shortages increase food insecurity and malnutrition. This makes it harder for families to maintain stable incomes and… Read more »
Climate Crisis - UN Chief Lays Out Solutions Blueprint for Clean Energy Transition
UN News
As a deadly heatwave continued to grip Europe on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued an impassioned appeal for more ambitious global action on climate… Read more »
Namibia Lays Groundwork for N$4.1b Climate Fund
Namibian
The government has launched a joint multilateral development bank mission to finalise its Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan under the Climate Investment Funds' Industry… Read more »
Sanwo-Olu, Kalu, Ogunbiyi, Others to Speak At Nigeria Climate Investment Summit
This Day
The organisers of the inaugural Nigeria Climate Investment Summit (NCIS) yesterday released a list of high-profile, globally acclaimed speakers for the event scheduled for Tuesday,… Read more »
We Are Mapping and Monitoring Africa's Underground Water Supplies in Preparation for a Hotter Future - Scientists [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As global temperatures rise, surface waters - including rivers, lakes and reservoirs - are becoming dangerously erratic. This is because in a hotter climate, there are rapid swings… Read more »
With 2030 Looming, Ocean Leaders Warn Time Is Running Out for 30x30
allAfrica
A significant challenge for the conservation sector is the 30x30 goal to protect 30% of the planet's oceans by 2030. It heavily depends on the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ agreement),… Read more »
Digital Transformation
This Day
The European Investment Bank Group's development arm, EIB Global, and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) have announced a €200 million financial partnership to support… Read more »
Foreign Minister Gedion Calls for Urgent Global Climate Action At London Climate Week
ENA
__Ethiopia's Foreign Minister, Gedion Timothewos, has called for stronger international cooperation and more ambitious climate action, warning that increasingly extreme weather… Read more »
Nadmo Tackles Flooding in Volta Region
Ghanaian Times
The Volta Regional Office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) says it is managing flooding situations in five municipalities and districts in the region. Read more »
Climate Funds Tightened As Government Orders Strict Compliance
Daily News
THE government has tightened oversight on Sh5.2bn in climate financing, directing eight local councils to ensure strict implementation of projects under the Local Climate Adaptive… Read more »
Our Ocean Conference Ends with Familiar Question - Will Pledges Be Met?
allAfrica
A new round of pledges and partnerships marked the closing ceremony of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa. Countries and stakeholders outlined commitments to scale up ocean… Read more »
Grassroots Grazing Revolution Revives Rangelands in Insiza
263Chat
Farmers in Insiza District are reporting healthier grazing lands and improved livestock management after adopting a paddocking system under the Holistic Land and Livestock… Read more »
Nigeria's Onuigbo Makes History As Africa Takes Lead in Global Climate Parliamentary Network
This Day
Nigeria is poised to assume a rare position of influence in global climate governance as former federal lawmaker and principal sponsor of the Climate Change Act 2021, Hon. Sam… Read more »
