Sustainable Development Goals
Egypt working to end poverty, hunger by 2027
The country’s ‘Decent Life Initiative’ addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development
Climate Change
This African Climate Summit is, in many ways, a financing summit
A statement issued by Stephen Jackson, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kenya, ahead of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya (4-6 September)
Economic Development
Nigeria ends oil subsidy to invest savings in infrastructure development
The new administration maintains that ending the subsidy will aid climate action and fund transportation and energy investments
Climate Change
Crabshack floating restaurant thriving above mangrove trees
During high season it gets up 1,000 customers a day with monthly earnings of up to $30,000 and employs 42 staff
Climate Change
How Kenyan coastal villagers are cashing in on carbon credits
Mikoko Pamoja mangrove project expected to generate annual revenue of about $130,000
Sustainable Development Goals
Climate change destroys the livelihoods of Kenyan pastoralists
Amid acute and persistent drought, pastoralists in Northern Kenya—and other arid regions of Africa—are in dire straits and hinge hope on potential compensation for loss and damage.
Climate Change
African journalists: More training and resources will boost climate change coverage
Environment reporting is expensive; it needs a lot of traveling and risk-taking
Climate Change
The world expects COP27 to be solutions focused—and it will
— Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator, Egypt
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
Climate Change
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 Change
How Africa can escape chronic food insecurity amid climate change
A new IMF policy paper says fiscal and financial policies and reforms such as technology transfer can reduce damage and help countries adapt
Climate Change
African cities: Climate action plans could help address injustice, inequity
Voices of the marginalized and at-risk people are crucial for generating appropriate locally owned solutions.
Climate Change
Green hydrogen: A viable option for transforming Africa's energy sector
Africa seeks ways to meet massive energy demand while on net-zero path
Sustainable Development Goals
Cascading global crises threatening human survival
SDG roadmap is the way forward, according to new UN SDG Report
Climate Change
Seychelles fisherman diving deeper to catch octopus
Due to climate change, there are fewer octopuses now and the sea is rougher
Op-Ed
The world is burning. We need a renewables revolution
The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and accelerating the renewables-based energy transition
Op-Ed
Taking charge of Africa’s oceans and blue resources
We need to mitigate the effects of climate change, transition to clean, renewable energy, close research gap, and seek intra-governmental and regional collaboration
Climate Change
UN Ocean Conference: co-hosts Kenya and Portugal call for sustainable use of oceans
The event, to be held on 27 June – 1 July 2022 in Lisbon, will attract 12,000 participants
Climate Change
Ocean more turbulent than decades ago, says Tanzanian fisherman
The waves are bigger and stronger, pressure is piling on fish stocks
Climate Change
UN Global Compact launches Africa Business Leaders Coalition to advance climate action and sustainable growth
It brings together CEOs from across the continent to advance Africa's sustainable growth, prosperity and development
Economic Development
Climate change poses risks, COP27, presents unique opportunity for Africa
- Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira, Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations in New York, says it’s time for climate justice for Africa
S1-Episode 3: African Youth and the Climate Crisis
Adenike Oladosu is an eco-feminist, climate justice activist, eco-reporter and founder of ILeadClimate. She also leads Fridays for Future Nigeria (@FridaysNigeria).
Climate Change
Road to COP27: Voices of change
Young Africans speak up on climate action.
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.
Climate Change
IPCC adaptation report ‘a damning indictment of failed global leadership on climate’
The report says the world will face 'unavoidable multiple climate hazards' over the next two decades due to global warming
Climate Change
“Extreme weather events will be the new normal if global warming increases at current speed”
— Rondrotiana Barimalala, climate change researcher and contributing author to IPCC Report, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis, on what it means for Africa.
Climate Change
IPCC report: 'Code red' for human driven global heating, warns UN chief
The report highlights that human influence has warmed the climate at a rate that is unprecedented in at least the last 2,000 years.
Climate Change
Multi-agency report highlights the current and future state of the climate in Africa
Climate change increasingly threatens human health, food and water security and socio-economic development in Africa
Climate Change
Restoring Sudan’s forest cover, one tree at a time
Refugees and their hosts together plant one million trees in a massive reforestation drive in Sudan’s White Nile State.
Climate Change
How sea cucumbers are boosting the bioeconomy in Zanzibar
Offering alternative livelihoods, sea cucumbers provide new hope
Climate Change
Summit expected to deliver concrete actions to halt climate change
New pathways and practical actions to shift global response
Climate Change
Pushing for a green economy & clean energy
—Joyce Msuya, United Nations Environment Programme’s Deputy Executive Director
Climate Change
Women pastoralists feel the heat of climate change
Faced with the harsh effects of erratic weather patterns, some Kenyan women livestock farmers call for help
Climate Change
Ugandan students turn waste to wealth
St. Kizito High School students earn money from recycling
Climate Change
Young Africans create green businesses
The youth are the driving force for action on climate and the environment.
Cover Story
Taking action on climate change
World leaders attending the Climate Action Summit at the UN in New York in September 2019 to bring concrete, realistic plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Also
Cape Town water taps running dry
South Africa’s second biggest city averts a water crisis—for now
News
FAO issues alert over third consecutive failed rainy season, worsening hunger in East Africa
Number of people needing humanitarian assistance on the rise
Also
African leaders laud Climate Summit
New initiatives to address agriculture and renewable energy agreed upon
Also
What does the ‘Doha Climate Gateway’ mean for Africa?
Not nearly enough, given the continent’s vulnerability
Web Feature
What does the ‘Doha Climate Gateway’ mean for Africa?
Not nearly enough, given the continent’s vulnerability
Web Feature
Desertification a threat to Africa’s development
Exclusive interview with Luc Gnacadja, head of UN desertification convention
Also
Climate talks: A faint ray of sunshine in Cancun
But storm clouds loom for efforts to protect Africa's environment
Also
Climate deal: hard work lies ahead
Africans press strong case at Copenhagen talks
Also
An African chorus on climate change
From activists to presidents, a call for urgent global action
Also
Africa sharpens its voice on climate
Leaders forging a common position for climate change talks
Also
Africa seeks fair share of ‘green’ cash
Most climate change projects bypass continent
Also
Saving Africa’s forests, the ‘lungs of the world’
Forest conservation can help counter climate change
Cover Story
Climate change: Africa gets ready
Planning how to deal with higher temperatures, shifting weather
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