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Green financing could help Africa mitigate climate change effects

By UNECA
Green bonds through public private partnerships can fund such projects and programmes
Wangari Maathai at Copenhagen Climate Conference

Restoring landscapes, fighting climate change

By Raphael Obonyo
— The legacy of Wangari Maathai continues - says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day

Sudan: Horrific violations and abuses as fighting spreads - report

By Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Sudan: New UN report details horrific violations and abuses by both sides as fighting spreads.

Using technology to fight food insecurity in Botswana

By Nathan Hastings-Spaine
Tumo Kgabeng’s agritech solution uses drones to track pests, diseases and soil quality and recommends treatments.
heavy-duty vehicle (HDV).

Heavy-duty vehicles a major contributor to escalating pollution levels

By UNEP
Trucks and buses contribute to economic growth, but stringent regulations are needed to curb their emissions causing major environment and health impacts.

AfCFTA: Upcoming Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade a chance to empower women

By Maxime Houinato
Policies must ensure benefits of economic growth are equitably distributed, with a particular focus on gender inclusivity.

Angola: Soyo entrepreneurs switching from oil to sustainable agriculture

By Kingsley Ighobor
Empretec training programme by UNCTAD is equipping them with the knowledge to explore new sustainable business opportunities.

Partners in time: Reconnecting African Americans with their tribes of origin

By Sonya Beard
Geneticist Rick Kittles and Gina Page helping families put together missing pieces of their heritage through African Ancestry.
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