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Africa: Historic Win or Climate Injustice? Experts Divided On What COP28 Means for Africa
RFI, 18 December 2023
Countries in Africa find themselves on the frontlines of climate change, but many are reluctant to power down development as part of the push to cut out polluting oil, coal and… Read more »
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Africa: What's the Big Deal About Fossil Fuels? #AfricaClimateHope
allAfrica, 14 December 2023
When you hear the word "fossil" what generally comes to mind? Old bones, right? The bones of dinosaurs and other animals, and maybe you'd even call to mind the ancient remains of… Read more »
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AI London, 13 December 2023
COP28 in Dubai has agreed on the need to move away from fossil fuels for the first time, at the end of a climate summit marred by restrictions on civil society, and the United Arab… Read more »
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Africa: Climate Change Risks Triggering a Spike in Infectious Disease Outbreaks - Three Reasons Why
The Conversation Africa, 13 December 2023
Climate change is our planet's most immediate existential threat, and will likely only worsen for the foreseeable future. Read more »
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Africa: 'Delusionists and Illusionists' - COP28 Presents Empty Platitudes and More Hot Air
Daily Maverick, 14 December 2023
We are all part of a self-perpetuating cycle of consumption and profit, driven by those with wealth and unquestioningly endorsed by people who have not considered their role in… Read more »
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Africa: African Countries At COP28 - Several Big Wins and a United Voice
The Conversation Africa, 13 December 2023
African countries entered the recent COP28 negotiations on climate change in high spirits. Before this conference, in September, African government leaders, policymakers, activists… Read more »
Fossil Fuels Deal at COP28 Not Enough for a Liveable Future
While it is 'historic' that mention of a transition away from fossil fuels made it into the final text the language is far from the radical and immediate action that is needed to ensure a liveable future. No new fossil fuel development, that's what the scientific community and the UN Chief Antonio Guetteres have called for. And while moving away from fossil fuels is exceedingly complex, it is possible with co-ordinated committed, global action bearing in mind the burden of responsibility lies largely with developed countries who are responsible for most of the historic emissions, writes Melissa Britz for allAfrica.com.
InFocus
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There are multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change, and they are available now, scientists have said in ... Read more »
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Nigeria sent a whopping 1,411 delegates to the ongoing COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, sparking controversy at a time when the government is urging citiz Read more »
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Climate change is often portrayed as driving conflict or as a threat multiplier with impacts ranging from resource scarcity to displacement of people, writes Ashley Jackson, ... Read more »
