Africa Renewal: March 2022
Economic Development
Women must be at the centre of Africa’s transformative free trade area
As we celebrate Women’s Day this March, the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN Ambassador Mathu Joyini says Africa needs to be deliberate in creating opportunities for women.
Africa’s first AI research centre launched in Brazzaville, Congo
Funded by the UNECA and partners, ARCAI aims to provide technology education and skills to promote job creation, bridge the digital divide, enhance inclusive economic growth, and ensure Africa’s ownership of modern digital tools.
Environment
Beating plastic pollution
Historic day as countries commit to develop a legally binding agreement.
UNEP celebrates 50 years of solving the world's environmental challenges
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) turns 50 this year, calling for more action on conservation.
Health and Well-being
Madagascar: Glimpse of hope amidst severe droughts
UNFPA giving health services to women and girls in arid Grand Sud.
Women
“A Sustainable Feminist Recovery”
On this International Women’s Day, the clock on women’s rights is moving backwards.
Gender
‘You can’t have climate justice without gender equality’
— Vanessa Nakate, Ugandan climate activist.
In Morocco, fisherwomen adopt new climate-resilient practices
About 10,000 women collect shellfish and other seafood along the coastline to make a living.
Climate Change
IPCC Report: Human-induced climate change causing widespread losses
‘We must take action now and adapt,’ says scientist Christopher Trisos, one of the authors of the latest IPCC report Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability.
Sustainable Development Goals
UN deputy chief urges Resident Coordinators in Africa to help accelerate SDGs
She said each of the challenges faced can be turned into huge opportunities on the continent.
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