November 22, 2022
Africa: AfDB's Support to Climate-Focused Esos Through the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lab
According to the International Labour Office (ILO), "green jobs" are created by the shift of economies, enterprises, workplaces and labour markets toward a sustainable, low-carbon… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Spain, Swiss Confederation Announce Eur 10 Million Support to African Development Bank Group's Urban and Municipal Development Fund
In partnership with the African Development Bank Group, the Swiss Confederation through the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and Spain today at COP 27 announced… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Solar-Powered Piped Water Schemes Are Helping Zimbabwe's Urban Communities Amid Water Scarcity and Climate Change
Resources at scale are needed to provide communities in fragile settings with access to safe water, core to foster climate resilience, say African Development Bank and UNICEF… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Africa: COP27 - On Gender Day African Development Bank Rallies Global Support for Women to Build Climate Resilience
Former Irish president Mary Robinson headlined a panel discussion to mark 'Gender Day' at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. She called for a… Read more »
Africa: COP27 - Germany Commits €40 Million to African Development Bank Group's Climate Action Window Initiative for Fragile African States
Germany has committed €40 million to the African Development Bank Group's Climate Action Window, German State Secretary for Economic Cooperation and Development Jochen… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Africa: Particularly Exposed to Climate Shocks, African Cities Are Turning to Adaptation and Resilience
Water. Too much, or not enough... In South Sudan in 2021, flooding from Nile tributaries has followed a long dry spell, while Somalia continues to suffer from recurrent water… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Egypt and a Hundred Partners, Including the African Development Bank, Launch "Guidebook for Just Financing" to Address Climate Challenges
The Egyptian government has launched the Sharm El Sheikh Guidebook for Just Financing at a roundtable event held 10 November during COP27. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Experts Explore Avenues to Mobilize More Robust Financing for Climate Action
Global experts meeting during a panel session at the 27th global climate summit (COP27) in Egypt have endorsed a new climate finance roadmap to mobilize $1 trillion in annual… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Africa: COP27 - African and Global Partners Launch Multi-Billion Alliance for Green Infrastructure
Alliance to raise up to $500 million of early-stage project preparation and development capital. Goal: boost project bankability and generate up to $10 billion in investment… Read more »
Africa: Towards Climate Resilient Ocean Economies in Africa
Who: The African Development Bank Group, the Nordic Development Fund and UNEP Finance Initiative Read more »
November 10, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank First Investor to Commit in TDB Class C Green+ Shares Launched At COP27
The African Development Bank and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) have united to launch a unique financial instrument to catalyze financing for… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Africa: UK Steps Up Climate Adaptation Finance Support for Africa
The United Kingdom has announced a significant increase in its financial support to the poorest African countries that bear the brunt of climate change. Read more »
Africa: African Union Welcomes the Netherlands' Contribution of Eur 110 Million for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program At COP27
The African Union (AU) welcomed the Netherlands' contribution of EUR 110 million in support of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) ahead of the COP27 Leaders' Event… Read more »
November 07, 2022
Africa: COP27 Leaders' Event - Accelerating Adaptation in Africa
What: COP27 Leaders' Event: Accelerating Adaptation in Africa Read more »
November 09, 2022
Africa: Global Leaders Rally Support and Finance for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program to Tackle Climate Change in Africa
Global leaders on Tuesday rallied around climate adaptation for Africa. They attended the Africa Adaptation Leaders' Event, convened by African Union Chair President Macky Sall of… Read more »
Africa: Africa Marks Special Day At COP27 With a Resolve to Tackle Climate Change Relentlessly
African nations on Tuesday marked a special day on the sidelines of the 27th United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) in Egypt, with a common resolve to mobilize internal and… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank to Amplify Africa's Voice At COP27
What: African Development Bank at 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference Read more »
October 31, 2022
Africa: Africa Investment Forum - Green Jobs Can Help Shift the Climate of Gender Equality for African Women
The Africa Investment Forum has a strong track record of supporting the success of women business owners and entrepreneurs. Less well-known is that the Africa Investment Forum, an… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank VP Presents 2022 African Economic Outlook to Harvard Community, Calls for Capacity Building, Research On Impact of Climate Activities in Africa
African Development Bank Group Acting Chief Economist and Vice President Kevin Urama has called for more robust capacity development and research on the impact of climate change in… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Africa: AAAP Webinar - Innovation Essential for Climate-Smart Future, but It's Not Enough
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, is dubbed 'African COP' as the impact of climate change on African countries will be a key theme of discussions.… Read more »
Africa: Strengthen Collaboration On Climate Adaptation Across the Continent, Experts Say Ahead of COP27
Ahead of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, in Egypt in November, the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation participated in a series… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Africa: Finance in Common Summit Closes As Cop 27 Beckons, Development Bank Heads Call for Action to Close Development Finance Gap in Africa
In advance of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) next month, public development banks meeting in Abidjan agreed on action points to tackle Africa's climate… Read more »
Africa: Finance in Common - Let's Exploit the Impetus Around Climate Change to Scale Up Agriculture - Panelists
Development lenders in Africa can seize the current global crises as an impetus to help the continent significantly increase food production. This was a common conclusion of… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank, United Kingdom and London Market Insurers Enter New Risk Transfer Partnership for Climate Action
The African Development Bank, the government of the United Kingdom and three globally recognized insurance companies have closed on a new and innovative risk sharing transaction… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Africa: Joint Report On Multilateral Development Banks' Climate Finance - Climate Finance to Low - and Middle-Income Countries Hits $51 Billion in 2021
Increase in adaptation finance to over $19 billion in 2021 Read more »