Climate Change

Africa’s top six priorities at COP28

Finance leads in Africa’s asks at the ongoing global climate talks in Dubai
Ambassadors Yoka Brandt of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (left) and Jonibek Ismoil Hikmat
Sustainable Development Goals

Upcoming UN Water Conference co-hosts seek to turn the tide on water crisis and rally the world for water action

Netherlands & Tajikistan Permanent Representatives to the UN speak about issues at stake and how the world can unite for water action
UN News
People wait in the midday sun for the water troughs
Health

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
World Health Organization
By WHO
A commercial solar field in Rwanda.
Climate Change

“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
Female worker picking figs at plantation
Free Trade Area

AfCFTA: The environmental case for the continental free trade area

Africa’s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low
A woman cultivating cabbages using solar powered irrigation in Zimbabwe
Gender

Empowering women to boost Africa’s water security

As climate change affects water sources, ensuring women participate in water management decisions also improves incomes and health
Climate Change

Road to COP27: Voices of change

Young Africans speak up on climate action
Countries must not only agree to draft policies but must also implement them.
Climate Change

Innovative financing needed to tackle climate change in Africa

Experts at Africa Climate Week 2021 discuss climate action for pandemic recovery.
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