February 23, 2023
West Africa: African Water Association Congress - Experts Call for an Integrated Approach in West Africa to Address Climate Change Impacts
Division manager in the Water and Sanitation Department of the African Development Bank, Ousseynou Guène (in white) and the panelists endorsed concerted solutions to the… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Africa: Water and Sanitation Conference - Sector Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Achieving Universal Access to Water and Sanitation
The 21st African Water Association International Congress and Exhibition, and the 7th Faecal Sludge Management Conference have opened in the Ivorian commercial capital, Abidjan,… Read more »
February 17, 2023
Africa: Africagogreen Fund Closes $47m in New Equity Investments to Advance Climate Resilience in Africa
The AfricaGoGreen Fund (AGGF) has made headlines today with the announcement of its successful second fundraising close, securing $47 million in combined investments from top… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Africa: 21st International Congress of the African Water Association (Afwa) and 7th Faecal Sludge Management Conference
What: Invitation to the African Development Bank's side events at the 21st International Congress of the African Water Association (AfWA) and 7th Faecal Sludge Management… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Morocco: Morocco - African Development Bank Group Strengthens Its Technical Assistance to Boost Water Resources
Water facilities in the city Khenifra located in the Middle Atlas, in central Morocco. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Africa: Ireland and Austria Join Africa Climate Change Fund As Donors With an Initial €3 Million Contribution
Ireland and Austria have joined the African Development Bank's Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) with contributions of €2 million and €1 million, respectively, to support… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Africa: CBD COP15 - New African Development Bank, Wwf Study Calls for Urgent Attention and Increased Investment in Africa's Biodiversity
From left: Vanessa Ushie, Arona Soumare, Jo Mulongoy , Prudence Galega, Ousseynou Kasse, Jeanne Ntain and Innocent Maloba Read more »
December 09, 2022
Africa: African Economic Conference Opens With a Strong Call for Adaptation Measures to Tackle the "Looming Climate Change Threat" to Africa
The 2022 African Economic Conference (AEC) opened today in the island nation of Mauritius with a strong call for Africa to adopt smart technologies to tackle what speakers… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: COP27 - African Development Bank and Oecd Development Centre Join Forces to Roll Out Policy Toolbox for a Sustainable Low-Carbon Transition in Africa
The African Development Bank and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Development Centre have teamed up to roll out a new policy toolbox for a just… Read more »
Africa: African Economic Conference 2022 Urges Development Community to "Walk the Talk" On Innovative Solutions to Fight Climate Change
The 2022 African Economic conference, held in Mauritius, brought together policymakers, climate experts, private sector representatives, academics, and youth to develop an action… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank and Global Center On Adaptation Work With Partners to Enhance Capacity to Access Climate Adaptation Funding
The African Development Bank and Global Center on Adaptation today launched a new initiative under the Technical Assistant Programme of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank At the UN Biodiversity Conference (Cop 15)
What: United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) Read more »
December 05, 2022
Africa: Africa Climate Change Fund Launches Women and Youth Entrepreneurship Project
A screenshot of participants during the virtual launch Read more »
November 30, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Climate Investment Funds Announces Nine Countries to Participate in the First Nature, People and Climate Platform
Vice president Beth Dunford (at right) and other participants at a Climate Investment Funds event during COP27 Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - African Development Fund Approves $13.95 Million Grant for Borana Resilient Water Development for Improved Livelihoods Program
The African Development Fund is working to improve the livelihoods of pastoralists in Ethiopia's drylands Read more »
Africa: Cop 27 - African Development Bank Group and Ebrd Affirm Commitment to Climate Adaptation and to Helping African Businesses Become More Resilient
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina and his counterpart at the EBRD, Odile Reinaud-Basso affirm commitment to climate adaptation to help African businesses become… Read more »
November 29, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Launches Model for Deploying Green Financing Across the Continent
Abdou Aziz Diedhiou, head of studies and strategy, La Banque Agricole Sénégal; Kossivi Domegni, Expert in Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, Togo;… Read more »
Africa: Afac Unveils New Strategic Vision to Catalyze Private Financing for Climate Action Across Africa
The African Financial Alliance on Climate Change (AFAC) unveiled a new vision for 2030 during the global climate summit (COP27), prioritizing mobilizing capital and tools to meet… Read more »
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 »