Africa Renewal: November 2022
Climate Change
Energy: Africa’s stand at COP27
To achieve its energy and climate goals, Africa needs $190 billion of investment a year, with two-thirds of this going to clean energy
Young Africans at COP27 say they want action, not words
‘Our planet is in trouble, and we, the young people, will be the ones to suffer if action is not taken to save it’ – Yoanna Milad, 21, from Egypt
Horn of Africa: Extreme drought deepens hunger in a region facing conflict
World Food Programme is working with governments on the frontlines of the region’s climate crisis, as millions struggle to eat
“Africa’s COP" should not neglect Africa’s concerns
It unconscionable to arm-twist the entire continent into accepting an unrealistic "only renewables from now on" argument
Protecting Madagascar’s rich biodiversity is an investment in our planet
—Issa Sanogo, UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar
Bloomberg, SEforAll announce plan to accelerate energy transition in developing countries
Michael Bloomberg and Damilola Ogunbiyi to expand partnership to mobilize financing for clean energy projects
Africa’s young innovators and advocates speak on the climate crisis — and our best hope to address it
Putting young people at the forefront of climate action and helping them realize their full potential
Climate action: Rwanda is a laboratory of innovative ideas
— Ozonnia Ojielo, UN Resident Coordinator, Rwanda
Millions pledged at Africa adaptation acceleration event
UK pledged $230 million, the Netherlands $110 million, AfDB $12.5 billion, Germany to increase contribution to $6 billion by 2025
Delivering an African agenda at an African COP
We need “agenda-setting finance” for national climate pledges, a just energy transition, and to de-risk climate-linked private sector investment
The world expects COP27 to be solutions focused—and it will
— Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator, Egypt
Effective climate action will help the Gambia’s peace and stability
— Seraphine Wakana, UN Resident Coordinator in the Gambia
Global leaders urged to scale up support for the Great Blue Wall initiative
An Africa-led effort seeking to unlock blue economy potential and counter effects of climate change in the Western Indian Ocean region
A just transition to renewable energy in Africa
South Africa’s plan could be a roadmap for countries transitioning from high-polluting energy sources to renewables
Climate adaptation: Castle in the sky or achievable reality?
Leaders must step up and prepare for the impacts of climate change in rural locations
Why Gabon is a model of environmental conservation
— Savina Ammassari, UN Resident Coordinator, Gabon
Why COP27 matters to Sierra Leone
It is our hope it will help fast-track implementation of climate finance models and prompt scaling up of ongoing climate-smart projects
Why top African companies are backing the climate fight
— Sanda Ojiambo, CEO, UN Global Compact
Gender
Call to Action — “UNiTE! Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls!”
Joint statement by United Nations entities for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2022.
Digital
Digitizing Africa, the key to stronger institutions
Good governance and strong institutions enhance a country’s ability to mobilize domestic resources through revenue collection
With 2.7 billion people still offline, what does Africa’s resilient digital future look like?
UN forum to seek solutions for creating an open, free, secure and inclusive Internet
Youth
Basketball Africa League: Linking African teams to the NBA
Beyond the game, using sports for gender equality and climate action
Peace and Security
Health
Tackling emerging anti-malarial drug resistance in Africa
A new WHO strategy builds on lessons learned from past global plans and complements existing strategies
Horn of Africa: Climate-related health crisis worsens as disease outbreaks surge
Seven countries in the region recorded 39 reported outbreaks, flooding and other acute public health events between 1 January and 30 October 2022
Economic Development
A call for African businesses to join global public procurement market
United Nations Development Business (UNDB) platform offers a one-stop shop for global tendering information from development banks and other financial institutions.
Let us join forces to build a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous continent for all
UN Secretary General’s message on Africa Industrialization Day
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