Climate Change
Africa’s top six priorities at COP28
Finance leads in Africa’s asks at the ongoing global climate talks in Dubai
Economic Development
African leaders call for more investments in green energy and water infrastructure
They spoke during Africa Day event on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Dialogue (HLPF) in New York on Wednesday
Sustainable Development Goals
Namibia becomes first Southern African country to join UN Water Convention
As both a mid-stream and downstream country, transboundary water cooperation is crucial for Namibia and the region’s water security
Sustainable Development Goals
Inclusive water systems for persons with disabilities are integral for achieving SDGs
We can leverage on hyper-technology and apply data to building homegrown solutions
Climate Change
Water-insecure Africa gets some wins at the UN Water Conference
Charlotte MacAlister, the lead author of the Global Water Security 2023 Assessment report, says African governments and citizens must take urgent actions to boost water security
Sustainable Development Goals
Inclusive water systems for persons with disabilities are integral for achieving SDGs
Accessible amenities, water storage facilities and inclusive policies could boost progress
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
Climate Change
Solving the water crisis is key to climate action and sustainable development
The momentum from COP27 will carry us to next year’s UN 2023 Water Conference, the first of its kind since 1977
Climate Change
Protecting Madagascar’s rich biodiversity is an investment in our planet
—Issa Sanogo, UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar
Climate Change
Why Gabon is a model of environmental conservation
— Savina Ammassari, UN Resident Coordinator, Gabon
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
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
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
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
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
Environment
Beating plastic pollution
Historic day as countries commit to develop a legally binding agreement.
Environment
Seeking an ambitious global action to curb plastic pollution
An interview with Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme.
Climate Change
Road to COP27: Voices of change
Young Africans speak up on climate action
Health
Widespread use of DDT for malaria control worries environmentalist
Botswana researcher and member of the global DDT Expert Group, Prof Bontle Mbongwe, says decisions on use should be based on science.
Climate Change
Innovative financing needed to tackle climate change in Africa
Experts at Africa Climate Week 2021 discuss climate action for pandemic recovery.
Economic Development
Africa may not meet target on energy, says new UN Economic Commission for Africa report
$40 billion per year is needed to meet the continent's energy needs.
Sustainable development
Global roadmap to sustainable energy by 2030
Major commitments will be announced at Ministerial Forums on 21-25 June to accelerate access and transition to clean energy by 2030
Partnerships for Development
UN, Swiss government new financing model to tackle water and sanitation challenges in Sierra Leone
Project in the capital Freetown blends public and private financing, could be replicated in other African countries.
Economic Development
Sierra Leone: Innovative water project will improve lives of Freetown residents
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown says the newly launched Freetown-Blue Peace water project will significantly improve the living conditions of city dwellers and the socio-economic situation of especially market women.
Health
South Sudan: Improving access to clean water for communities
In Maridi, clean water frees up women’s time and improves community health.
Climate Change
Push for renewables: How Africa is building a different energy pathway
Countries accelerate use of renewable energy and are leading energy transition efforts.
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
News
Our water, our future
How women are pushing national change in one of Africa’s smallest nations.
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Environment
Paris Agreement on climate change: One year later, how is Africa faring?
Several African countries have begun implementing climate resilience activities
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Environment
Paris Agreement on climate change: One year later, how is Africa faring?
Several African countries have begun implementing climate resilience activities
Water
How South Sudan’s ‘lost boy’ brought water to his village
Salva Dut, a former refugee, has helped drill 300 boreholes in his country
Also
Slippery justice for victims of oil spills
Nigerian villagers lose lawsuit against an oil giant
Web Feature
Desertification a threat to Africa’s development
Exclusive interview with Luc Gnacadja, head of UN desertification convention
‘We need a sustainable path for our future’
Interview with Kumi Naidoo, executive director of Greenpeace International
Also
‘Green economy’: empty rhetoric or pathway to future?
At Rio summit, African delegates are skeptical of the benefits
Also
Rio summit keeps African hopes alive
Some gains, plus commitments to future sustainable development talks
Sustainable development
Full steam ahead to sustainable energy
Tapping geothermal power in Kenya’s Rift Valley
Sustainable development
Power from the wind in South Africa
Turbines generate hope for clean energy
Sustainable development
Africa’s vanishing Lake Chad
Action needed to counter an “ecological catastrophe”
Sustainable development
Community radio gives voice to shack dwellers
With new outlet, Korogocho residents push for reforms
Sustainable development
Towards African cities without slums
Governments set course towards improving poor urban areas
Sustainable development
For sustainable cities, Africa needs planning
Interview with UN-Habitat’s Joan Clos
Sustainable development
‘Only our collective voice will be heard’
Interview with Kumi Naidoo, executive director of Greenpeace International
Cover Story
To Rio and beyond: Africa seeks sustainable solutions
Paving the path to “the future we want”
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
NEPAD in action
Water betters lives in Tanzania
Access to clean water critical to NEPAD development goals
Also
Africa starts a fishing ‘revolution’
NEPAD plan promotes poverty reduction, food security and environmental sustainability
Also
Getting to the heart of the matter
An interview with Nobel Peace Laureate Wangari Maathai
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