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What does the ‘Doha Climate Gateway’ mean for Africa?

11 Apr 2013

A UN climate change conference in Doha, Qatar, concluded in December 2012 with a new agreement called the “Doha Climate Gateway.” Its major achievements included the extension until 2020 of the 1997...

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What does the ‘Doha Climate Gateway’ mean for Africa?

15 Jan 2013

Parched earth in Tahoua Province, Niger. Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change.Photograph...

Desertification a threat to Africa’s development

The good news is at the grassroots level,” says Luc Gnacadja
2 Oct 2012

Arable land is vital for Africa, both as a key asset for farmers and, together with vegetation, to...

Climate talks: A faint ray of sunshine in Cancun

15 Apr 2011

Collecting water in the drought-prone Moyale region along the Ethiopia-Kenya border. African...

Africa Watch

15 Apr 2010

Much like the United Nations — but with minor differences in numbers — both the International...

Delivering on Africa’s development

15 Jan 2010

Farming in Tanzania: NEPAD is encouraging African governments to devote at least 10 per cent of...

Climate deal: hard work lies ahead

15 Jan 2010

A farmer in Burkina Faso, one of many countries in Africa suffering from more severe water...

An African chorus on climate change

15 Jan 2010

Environmental and community groups marching in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 12 December, one of...

Africa sharpens its voice on climate

15 Oct 2009

Collecting firewood in Ethiopia: Shifts in climate contribute to extreme weather, with some...

Africa seeks fair share of ‘green’ cash

15 Jul 2008

One of the great challenges facing scientists and political leaders in combating global warming is...

Saving Africa’s forests, the ‘lungs of the world’

15 Jan 2008

Agent of the World Wildlife Fund monitors commercial logging operations in Gabon to ensure...